The Villages Daily Sun (Why should I continue subscribing?)

[Villages PL]

I've been subscribing to the Daily Sun for over 13 years now and I always thought it was necessary to keep informed of events in The Villages. But now I'm not so sure about it. Here's a list of the sections I usually don't read:

Classified

Sports

Home and Garden

Travel

Advertisements

Lifestyle (I can take it or leave it; the health columns often provide incomplete and/or misinformation)

International news: I browse through and only read a few stories.

Local news: Business news is sometimes interesting but mostly not. The op-ed page is okay but certainly not a necessity.

Lately I find that the newspaper takes up a lot of my time; I read through it like it's my duty and/or news addiction.

What do you think The Daily Sun offers that I really need to know?

[Bucco]

I've been subscribing to the Daily Sun for over 13 years now and I always thought it was necessary to keep informed of events in The Villages. But now I'm not so sure about it. Here's a list of the sections I usually don't read:

Classified

Sports

Home and Garden

Travel

Advertisements

Lifestyle (I can take it or leave it; the health columns often provide incomplete or misinformation)

International news: I browse through and only read a few stories.

Local news: Business news is sometimes interesting but mostly not. The op-ed page is okay but certainly not a necessity.

Lately I find that the newspaper takes up a lot of my time; I read through it like it's my duty and/or news addiction.

What do you think The Daily Sun offers that I really need to know?

You are asking the Daily Sun to justify its existence, and from what you do not want to read, you could say pretty much the same thing about the New York Times that you said about the Daily Sun, and with the Times, you would have more not to want to read !!

To answer directly your question, I would cancel my subscription since you do not want to read it. You must have other sources then for news, sports, etc.

[graciegirl]

You are asking the Daily Sun to justify its existence, and from what you do not want to read, you could say pretty much the same thing about the New York Times that you said about the Daily Sun, and with the Times, you would have more not to want to read !!

To answer directly your question, I would cancel my subscription since you do not want to read it. You must have other sources then for news, sports, etc.


What he said. Print journalism is dying fast.

Do not cause yourself unnecessary stress.

Cancel right away.

If the sky begins to fall, we will let you know.

[Patty55]

I've been subscribing to the Daily Sun for over 13 years now and I always thought it was necessary to keep informed of events in The Villages. But now I'm not so sure about it. Here's a list of the sections I usually don't read:

Classified

Sports

Home and Garden

Travel

Advertisements

Lifestyle (I can take it or leave it; the health columns often provide incomplete and/or misinformation)

International news: I browse through and only read a few stories.

Local news: Business news is sometimes interesting but mostly not. The op-ed page is okay but certainly not a necessity.

Lately I find that the newspaper takes up a lot of my time; I read through it like it's my duty and/or news addiction.

What do you think The Daily Sun offers that I really need to know?

You strike me as a coupon kind of guy, there you go.

[Carl in Tampa]

What the Sun does for me:

The front page news is almost always very up beat and encouraging with stories about TV residents who are accomplishing things and enjoying an active life style.

I read the comic strips.............. something that I started doing before school age; in fact I could already read when I entered the first grade because of my exposure to comic books. Several of the strips are like old friends who I like to visit.

Most importantly: I do the Crossword Puzzle, Jumble puzzle, Hocus-focus puzzle, Sudoku puzzle, Wordy Gurdy puzzle and Word Warp puzzle. There are different cognitive mental exercises for each of these activities. Studies indicate that doing this sort of thing helps aging people maintain their mental acuity.

They are all on one page, but they are the main reason I subscribe to the Sun.

If the Sun isn't doing anything for you, why subscribe?

:wave:

[kellyjam]

Either you need a print newspaper or not. I can't live without one. I read the whole thing. I like doing the puzzles and the price is right. If you use one $1 coupon a week you basically have a free paper. If you are looking for someone to convince you why you should keep the paper I think you have answered your own question.

[Bogie Shooter]

Must be hard in a restaurant to decide what to select for your meal, decisions, decisions, decisions......................

[dengid]

At $57/year, that's about 15 cents a day. What else can you get for 15 cents with more value?

[OldManTime]

Its necessary for new bees, to find out what the developer wants you to know.
It omits bad press, i understand why.
I subscribed to it from 2002-2005, then found it didn't give me all i wanted, so my neighbor was giving me a free copy for 2 years, then he stopped i don't want to read it any more, what I need in my lifestyle i get from the internet newspapers, and streaming vidio news.

[gomoho]

Couldn't start my day without my morning paper - have seen better - seen worse, but I have always seen one in the morning with my coffee!

[Villages PL]

What the Sun does for me:

The front page news is almost always very up beat and encouraging with stories about TV residents who are accomplishing things and enjoying an active life style.

I read the comic strips.............. something that I started doing before school age; in fact I could already read when I entered the first grade because of my exposure to comic books. Several of the strips are like old friends who I like to visit.

Most importantly: I do the Crossword Puzzle, Jumble puzzle, Hocus-focus puzzle, Sudoku puzzle, Wordy Gurdy puzzle and Word Warp puzzle. There are different cognitive mental exercises for each of these activities. Studies indicate that doing this sort of thing helps aging people maintain their mental acuity.

They are all on one page, but they are the main reason I subscribe to the Sun.

If the Sun isn't doing anything for you, why subscribe?

:wave:

I too like the some of the comic strips. I also like the Sudoku puzzle. The front page is often interesting and I like some of the human interest stories. An example: The story about the man who has Parkinson's and gets up at 3am to go for a run. That was an inspiring story. But I just wonder if that's enough to justify all the time I put in reading the paper. :)

[Villages PL]

You strike me as a coupon kind of guy, there you go.

All the coupons are mostly for processed foods which I don't eat, except olive oil and Ezekiel bread. :icon_wink:

[Villages PL]

Either you need a print newspaper or not.

I feel like I need it but it may just be an addiction.

[pooh]

I feel like I need it but it may just be an addiction.
Well, it's not an expensive addiction....:D

[NJblue]

I've been subscribing to the Daily Sun for over 13 years now and I always thought it was necessary to keep informed of events in The Villages. But now I'm not so sure about it. Here's a list of the sections I usually don't read:

Classified

Sports

Home and Garden

Travel

Advertisements

Lifestyle (I can take it or leave it; the health columns often provide incomplete and/or misinformation)

International news: I browse through and only read a few stories.

Local news: Business news is sometimes interesting but mostly not. The op-ed page is okay but certainly not a necessity.

Lately I find that the newspaper takes up a lot of my time; I read through it like it's my duty and/or news addiction.

What do you think The Daily Sun offers that I really need to know?

This is the part of the post that doesn't seem to make much sense. If you are spending a lot of time reading it, you must be getting something out of it. I probably spend about 15 minutes per day skimming through it. For 15 cents, I find this to be a very good value. I find it to be a nice one-stop source of information at a high level:

Movie reviews and times
Highlights of what is on TV that day and upcoming week
What sports events are on TV
What are the upcoming acts at the Savannah Center or Katie Bells
What's going on with house values
What construction is going on around TV
Travel ideas
Garden ideas (although I wish they would filter out the stuff not pertinent to Central Florida
Restaurant coupons and specials


All this plus whatever other actual articles that I read is a bargain at 15 cents per day. Now, if they were to raise the price of The Sun to what I was paying up north, I may have second thoughts.

[LndLocked]

I need it ... I have a large bird. :icon_wink:

[buggyone]

You are asking the Daily Sun to justify its existence, and from what you do not want to read, you could say pretty much the same thing about the New York Times that you said about the Daily Sun, and with the Times, you would have more not to want to read !!

To answer directly your question, I would cancel my subscription since you do not want to read it. You must have other sources then for news, sports, etc.

Dang it, Bucco is 100% right again!

[Cobh521]

If you didn't get it, your would have missed the picture of my husband who is the manager of Seniors vs crime in the Brownwood office. Just thought I would give you something to chuckle about. My husband reads it, I don't.

[rubicon]

Villages PL: I suspect that like many of us you are tired of being greeted by bad news. On the other hand the Daily Sun does print information useful to residents of The villages and surrounding area.

I personally like to get my news from a print copy of the Wall Street journal because of the in-depth and business oriented nature of their reporting.

I do a cursory review of the Thursday and Sunday editions of the Daily Sun.

Perhaps when you wrote your post you were having a down day. We all get them.

Personal Best Regards:

[schrdr]

As a new resident I will be subscribing. When we where renters it was very helpful. If I subscribe, can I do a seasonal hold if I go on a long trip?

[pooh]

As a new resident I will be subscribing. When we where renters it was very helpful. If I subscribe, can I do a seasonal hold if I go on a long trip?
Probably....just call the paper and tell them when to stop and when to restart.

[zonerboy]

The Daily Sun is two to three times the size of my hometown paper, despite the fact that my hometown has a population of more than 3 million, while the population of The Villages is around 100,000.
Why is that????
It's because the local Villages newspaper is primarily a vehicle for advertising, not a vehicle for news. New Villagers seem to have a need to buy lots and lots of stuff, so local businesses seeking to fulfill that need purchase lots of advertising space.
If the Daily Sun printed only the information I am seeking, it would most likely be 2 pages. Personally I don't care to read about the accomplishments of someone I don't know's grand kids back in Michigan. Nor do I want to see pictures of what someone made in macramé class, or of a bunch of old ladies pretending to be cheerleaders. But I guess there has to be some sort of stories to keep the ads from being too congested.

[graciegirl]

The Daily Sun is two to three times the size of my hometown paper, despite the fact that my hometown has a population of more than 3 million, while the population of The Villages is around 100,000.
Why is that????
It's because the local Villages newspaper is primarily a vehicle for advertising, not a vehicle for news. New Villagers seem to have a need to buy lots and lots of stuff, so local businesses seeking to fulfill that need purchase lots of advertising space.
If the Daily Sun printed only the information I am seeking, it would most likely be 2 pages. Personally I don't care to read about the accomplishments of someone I don't know's grand kids back in Michigan. Nor do I want to see pictures of what someone made in macramé class, or of a bunch of old ladies pretending to be cheerleaders. But I guess there has to be some sort of stories to keep the ads from being too congested.


I am not one of them, but you have just hurt the feelings of all of the nice girls who are The Villages Cheerleaders.

Boy Howdy.

[BobAllen1290]

I buy The Daily Sun once a month. The paper on the last Sunday of the month contains the entertainment schedule at the squares for the upcoming month. I always buy the paper that day, take out the schedule and throw everything else away. The newspapers that I want to read, I read on-line. If the paper is not really helpful to you why buy it?

[Yung Dum]

I like the Daily Sun. I don't read it much for the news but I do enjoy the little blurbs from across the nation. I think they have one of the best comics and puzzle pages of any paper, which is important to me. I know they are sometimes criticized for their rosy take on local news, but what would you expect from a paper like this? If you don't like that part of it, don't read it. As another poster mentioned, the coupons can make it a free paper. All in all, not bad at all.

[TexaninVA]

I've been subscribing to the Daily Sun for over 13 years now and I always thought it was necessary to keep informed of events in The Villages. But now I'm not so sure about it. Here's a list of the sections I usually don't read:

Classified

Sports

Home and Garden

Travel

Advertisements

Lifestyle (I can take it or leave it; the health columns often provide incomplete and/or misinformation)

International news: I browse through and only read a few stories.

Local news: Business news is sometimes interesting but mostly not. The op-ed page is okay but certainly not a necessity.

Lately I find that the newspaper takes up a lot of my time; I read through it like it's my duty and/or news addiction.

What do you think The Daily Sun offers that I really need to know?

I don't really "read" the Daily Sun in a disciplined sense as I would when reading a book. I just skim the various sections to get the gist. Takes about 5-10 minutes while eating breakfast.

Someone said in an earlier post cost is about 15 cents a day. Go for it.

[TexaninVA]

The Daily Sun is two to three times the size of my hometown paper, despite the fact that my hometown has a population of more than 3 million, while the population of The Villages is around 100,000.
Why is that????
It's because the local Villages newspaper is primarily a vehicle for advertising, not a vehicle for news. New Villagers seem to have a need to buy lots and lots of stuff, so local businesses seeking to fulfill that need purchase lots of advertising space.
If the Daily Sun printed only the information I am seeking, it would most likely be 2 pages. Personally I don't care to read about the accomplishments of someone I don't know's grand kids back in Michigan. Nor do I want to see pictures of what someone made in macramé class, or of a bunch of old ladies pretending to be cheerleaders. But I guess there has to be some sort of stories to keep the ads from being too congested.

Zoner .... Now why in the world would you want to go out of your way to insult the Village Cheerleaders?

[Carl in Tampa]

Zoner .... Now why in the world would you want to go out of your way to insult the Village Cheerleaders?

Probably the only reason he didn't knock the Aloha O Ka Hula Dancers is that he didn't know about them.

:pepper2:

[Yung Dum]

Zoner .... Now why in the world would you want to go out of your way to insult the Village Cheerleaders?

Maybe it's because they are lovely ladies who do what they love and do it extremely well. And they are very real cheerleaders.

[zonerboy]

Well my goodness, I guess I am turning into old Mr. Grump after all. Boy Howdy, indeed. My apologies to the Village Cheerleaders. If they enjoy what they do, more power to them.
There are plenty of attractive ladies in The Villages, and I certainly appreciate a good looking woman as much as any one. My personal preference is for a more natural look. Cheerleader costumes just not my cup of tea. Sorry. No offense intended.

[Schaumburger]

As a new resident I will be subscribing. When we where renters it was very helpful. If I subscribe, can I do a seasonal hold if I go on a long trip?

Agree with schrdr. When the paper comes with a rental, that is a plus. For newbees, I could see where a subscription would be very beneficial. I enjoy reading The Daily Sun when I visit TV. If I was a long time frog would I continue to subscribe...don't know. I do enjoy reading the human interest articles about Village residents.

[Easyrider]

I've been subscribing to the Daily Sun for over 13 years now and I always thought it was necessary to keep informed of events in The Villages. But now I'm not so sure about it. Here's a list of the sections I usually don't read:

Classified

Sports

Home and Garden

Travel

Advertisements

Lifestyle (I can take it or leave it; the health columns often provide incomplete and/or misinformation)

International news: I browse through and only read a few stories.

Local news: Business news is sometimes interesting but mostly not. The op-ed page is okay but certainly not a necessity.

Lately I find that the newspaper takes up a lot of my time; I read through it like it's my duty and/or news addiction.

What do you think The Daily Sun offers that I really need to know?

Cancel or stop it and if you find you miss it then renew it, otherwise it's a waste of time and money for you..

[Barefoot]

If I subscribe, can I do a seasonal hold if I go on a long trip?

The Newspaper makes it very easy to place a seasonal hold, or reactivate. They are very used to "seasonal holds". We do it every year for six months. We call them on a Monday to reactivate, the newspaper appears in our driveway on Wednesday. Easy peasy.

[USSGompers]

I love The Daily Sun..... I enjoy the Sunday ads and coupons and love the restaurants advertising in Thursday's paper.

I plan my menus with the help of the food ads on Wednesdays and enjoy the recipes in the Lifestyle section.

I love reading The Mix on Saturdays and what's going on in the Villages in the VCDD supplement on Thursdays.

I read 'Dear Heloise' to see if I can learn anything about organizing and cleaning that I don't already know....... I check the Business section to see what stocks I may want to buy everyday but Sunday and Monday.

I look at the Travel section on Sundays because I may find a cruise or a trip I am interested in.

But most of all, I love to read the OBITS to see if I'm in there.

[Schaumburger]

I am not one of them, but you have just hurt the feelings of all of the nice girls who are The Villages Cheerleaders.

Boy Howdy.

I have seen The Villages Cheerleaders perform. They rock. I wish I had their energy.

[batman911]

I find it a pleasant read in the morning. Probably lowers your blood pressure a few clicks. Better than stressing over stories in the larger papers when you have no control over the issues.

[graciegirl]

Villages Pl, I just remembered once you said you don't have a TV.


Life without both the newspaper and Television would be hard for me.

But if you really want to quit the Sun, quit the Sun. If you change your mind, get it back.

I think you would enjoy a TV.

[PaPaLarry]

At $57/year, that's about 15 cents a day. What else can you get for 15 cents with more value?
And at your door step (driveway) when you wake up!! What a deal!!! And what would I do without "Hocus-Focus"

[DaleMN]

One of the puzzling questions of existance.....oh never mind. :doh:

[manaboutown]

When I am in The Villages I love reading the Daily Sun. I enjoy it's upbeat and light, sometimes fascinating articles on people living in The Villages, some of whom have remarkable histories as well as current lifestyles. The Sun provides a handy reference for what is going on in The Villages, too.

All in all I find it a pleasant and welcome read.

For what is going on worldwide I read the WSJ and IBD and use the internet.

[dillywho]

The Daily Sun is two to three times the size of my hometown paper, despite the fact that my hometown has a population of more than 3 million, while the population of The Villages is around 100,000.
Why is that????
It's because the local Villages newspaper is primarily a vehicle for advertising, not a vehicle for news. New Villagers seem to have a need to buy lots and lots of stuff, so local businesses seeking to fulfill that need purchase lots of advertising space.
If the Daily Sun printed only the information I am seeking, it would most likely be 2 pages. Personally I don't care to read about the accomplishments of someone I don't know's grand kids back in Michigan. Nor do I want to see pictures of what someone made in macramé class, or of a bunch of old ladies pretending to be cheerleaders. But I guess there has to be some sort of stories to keep the ads from being too congested.

For starters, I do not know of anyone who is required to subscribe to or read the Daily Sun. If you don't want to read what's in it, then don't subscribe. You do have choices.

There is something here for everyone and thank goodness not everyone has the same interests or tastes. Not everyone plays golf and that's ok. Not everyone swims and that's ok. Not everyone goes to the gym and that's ok. Not everyone plays cards or table games and that's ok. Get the picture?

Like garage sales....one person's trash is another's treasure. As for the 'old ladies pretending to be cheerleaders', they are ACTIVE and active is what keeps us 'young at heart'. Sure beats sitting on the porch grouching and waiting for the Grim Reaper to show up.

Just sayin'.:pray:

[peggyb]

Nothing better than sitting on a lanai, drinking morning coffee and reading the Daily Sun on a beautiful sunny Fl morning. I skip the articles I don't care for, read the ones I do, and then pass the section to hubby. Then do my puzzles and I am ready for my day. If it does nothing for you, cancel and pull out your laptop for what you DO care for.

[graciegirl]

The majority of people who live here enjoy the paper, editorial section and all.

I love you Buggy, but you started it.;)

[smcgirl]

I love to wake up and slip out in the dawn to get my paper, fix my coffee and out to the lanai with my ipod. It a simple paper..simply just what I love.

[Bizdoc]

The dog wakes me faithfully every morning right after the paper goes thunk on the driveway (she's worried that the ninja squirrels will steal it). So, I start the coffee pot, walk her and pick up the paper on the way in.

In a given week there are always stories of Villagers overcoming health problems, unexpected reunions of old friends, people happy with "the lifestyle", etc. More than a few make me smile. Call me silly if you wish, but in a world filled with bad news, it is nice to read some positive stories. (Disclaimer: My wife was recently the subject of one of these happy stories) And it fills the time it takes to drink a cup or two of coffee.

I've lived places with papers which were even more content free. I don't expect hard hitting investigative journalism, nor do I expect balanced political analysis. It's enjoyable and includes the TV listings and various inserts over the course of the month. I get my national news from national news outlets (which frankly a shadows of what they were 50 years ago).

Would I pay $2 per day for it? Nope. Current price is about right for what we get.

[buggyone]

The majority of people who live here enjoy the paper, editorial section and all.

I love you Buggy, but you started it.;)

I really do enjoy The Daily Sun. The editorial page is a lot of fun to read and Mrs. Buggy and I laugh at some, shake our heads at some, and agree with some.

For the price, it is a great paper. The Sunday Travel Section is fun to read also - and they have had a travel story that featured me, Mrs. Buggy, and a special friend.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

We buy The Daily Sun every day when we're in TV. Good way for us to get the local info that would be of interest to us. Some interesting articles on a wide variety of topics as well.

Like most other news sources, the paper isn't the be-all and end-all of every aspect of news. I check in on a variety of sources for news info depending on what topic I'm looking for.

Bill :)

[Villages PL]

Villages Pl, I just remembered once you said you don't have a TV.


Life without both the newspaper and Television would be hard for me.

But if you really want to quit the Sun, quit the Sun. If you change your mind, get it back.

I think you would enjoy a TV.

I have decided to keep my subscription going, at least for now. I have read a few good articles, letter to the editor, and op-ed in the last couple of days that made me realize that it's probably worth it. I also forgot to say: I'm addicted to Wonder Word!.....:)

Thanks to everyone for the nice replies and suggestions.

[cquick]

We really enjoy reading the Daily Sun. The articles about life in The Villages and what people are doing is really informative. Of course we do the crossword puzzle and read the comics too!

[Schaumburger]

Villages PL, There was an interesting article about vegetarians living in TV in Tuesday's Daily Sun. I never knew there were so many varieties of vegetarians until I read the article.

[cabo35]

Read it while you can. Print media is going the way of the dodo bird. Soon everyone will be getting their news from their nano implant microchip devices regulated by the government.

Twilight Zone Opening THEME MUSIC 1962 Rod Serling - YouTube

[Bonnevie]

I love the paper even if it is a lot of advertising. I love stumbling upon an article I would never have searched out but having it right in front of me caused me to read it. And today the cost of the subscription was saved many times over. I was able to see the ad for Southern Lifestyles floor samples sale that started today at 9am and thus was able to be at the door when they opened. Bought a dinette set I had looked at a couple of weeks ago but was told it would take 6 weeks to get so decided to keep looking. Bought it today at 30% off and it'll be delivered Monday.

[Jbmaclean]

After less than a month, I find the paper repetitive and pretty boring. It is nice to turn an actual page of paper. It gives you a certain sense of calm. But I think you can find all of the information you need on line. You like sudoku? Get an app. Coupons? Get an app. The best thing about the paper is it forces me to roll out of the sack pull on some shorts and trudge down the drive attempting to appear alert and friendly, before my neighbors see my paper fading in the afternoon sun.

[Bonnevie]

yes you can find the information online, but I wonder how many people go looking for something they don't even know exists? I personally would never go looking for anything Ann Coulter says because I have a preconceived opinion of her. However, having her column right in front of me often causes me to read it to see if we have any common ground. Same with editorials. I think what contributes to the polarizing problems we are seeing is that people only listen to "their" side of things, there is no civilized discussion anymore where different points of views can be presented without demonizing everything, right or left.

[manaboutown]

yes you can find the information online, but I wonder how many people go looking for something they don't even know exists? I personally would never go looking for anything Ann Coulter says because I have a preconceived opinion of her. However, having her column right in front of me often causes me to read it to see if we have any common ground. Same with editorials. I think what contributes to the polarizing problems we are seeing is that people only listen to "their" side of things, there is no civilized discussion anymore where different points of views can be presented without demonizing everything, right or left.

I really appreciate finding Ann Coulter's editorials in the Sun. She does her research and digs out the facts. She always presents a refreshing read.

[Barefoot]

The best thing about the paper is it forces me to roll out of the sack pull on some shorts and trudge down the drive attempting to appear alert and friendly ...

Good for you. I just run out in my PJs, grumpy and disheveled, in serious need of a coffee. :mornincoffee::read:

[CFrance]

Read it while you can. Print media is going the way of the dodo bird. Soon everyone will be getting their news from their nano implant microchip devices regulated by the government.

Twilight Zone Opening THEME MUSIC 1962 Rod Serling - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b5aW08ivHU)

I think there are a number of print newspapers that will survive... The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, the tiny Key West Citizen, possibly the Washington Post... and the Daily Sun. We don't subscribe to the Sun, but it's mainly because there's too much paper to recycle, and we don't read enough sections of it to justify using that much paper. The paper is not done in a style we like, but that's just personal preferenc.

I totally get how having a community paper in your hand is appealing. I think the paper Sun will survive.

[Shimpy]

Just like television, if you don't like the program switch or turn it off. Maybe newspapers are not for everybody, but my morning wouldn't be complete without my paper, coffee and omlet. I have an exact order to read each section and spend more time during this time of the year reading the sports page than other sections. Even though I enjoy sports the best, I have to read Lifestyles first so my wife can get it to read her favorites then do the crossword puzzle.

[CFrance]

Just like television, if you don't like the program switch or turn it off. Maybe newspapers are not for everybody, but my morning wouldn't be complete without my paper, coffee and omlet. I have an exact order to read each section and spend more time during this time of the year reading the sports page than other sections. Even though I enjoy sports the best, I have to read Lifestyles first so my wife can get it to read her favorites then do the crossword puzzle.

It's all good, Shimpy. I like the description of your mornings. I hope we will continue to have print editions of newspapers for those easy, pleasant morning starts.

[John95019]

My only reasons....
Good coverage of Villages events
Good Sunday crosswords
It's cheap

[Steve & Deanna]

The Daily Sun goes with coffee like bacon goes with eggs....or like pancakes goes with real maple syrup. It's just a great way to start the day....and it's still a great deal money wise. It's still a treat to open a paper and read the printed word. Just another optimist I guess

[buzzy]

I would subscribe just for the Friday Wheels section.

Also, I've had my picture in the Moment of the Day twice. I must be hanging out in the right places.

[nhpaul]

yes, also enjoy sodoku, xwords, hocus focus, etc., etc. and especially the musings of Fran Copeland...great writer, great wit, great incite.

[mickey100]

Not everyone likes the columnists - Ann Coulter for example. She has a reputation as a right wing extremist and we cannot support a newspaper that features columnists such as she.

[CFrance]

Not everyone likes the columnists - Ann Coulter for example. She has a reputation as a right wing extremist and we cannot support a newspaper that features columnists such as she.

I agree. There are better conservative columnists. George Will is one. David Brooks, Krautheimer...

[Patty55]

An added bonus, if a few days papers pile up in your driveway your neighbors will check to see if you're still alive.:thumbup:

[senior citizen]

Although not yet a resident of THE VILLAGES we totally enjoyed reading the Villages Daily Sun every single morning in the month of November (that we were there)......and missed it when we left.

The delivery person faithfully delivered it very early each morning to our front door. Since we are both early risers, it was perfect. At the end of the month, he left a Christmas card with his address. Once we returned back home, I wrote out a Christmas card plus included a check for his Christmas tip....that's how much we enjoyed reading it.

We didn't have to do that as it was just a one month rental home.

I wondered if we could subscribe to it, being out of state......but real life and the holidays, grandchildren, etc. took over our month of December, not to mention unpacking and catching up with household things........and the holidays.

But, can we subscribe as out of staters???? Would they deliver every day via snail mail or pile them up and send them once a week in a group of papers? Still wondering. I wouldn't mind reading them from "afar".

Did enjoy all of the human interest stories. Got the hard news from the television national news channels........

[CFrance]

Although not yet a resident of THE VILLAGES we totally enjoyed reading the Villages Daily Sun every single morning in the month of November (that we were there)......and missed it when we left.

The delivery person faithfully delivered it very early each morning to our front door. Since we are both early risers, it was perfect. At the end of the month, he left a Christmas card with his address. Once we returned back home, I wrote out a Christmas card plus included a check for his Christmas tip....that's how much we enjoyed reading it.

We didn't have to do that as it was just a one month rental home.

I wondered if we could subscribe to it, being out of state......but real life and the holidays, grandchildren, etc. took over our month of December, not to mention unpacking and catching up with household things........and the holidays.

But, can we subscribe as out of staters???? Would they deliver every day via snail mail or pile them up and send them once a week in a group of papers? Still wondering. I wouldn't mind reading them from "afar".

Did enjoy all of the human interest stories. Got the hard news from the television national news channels........

Why not go to their web site and contact them. You can either call or email. You'd have to do that eventually anyway, in order to get a subscription, mailed or otherwise.

[kittygilchrist]

Why not go to their web site and contact them. You can either call or email. You'd have to do that eventually anyway, in order to get a subscription, mailed or otherwise.

No they do not mail the paper.

[buggyone]

The Daily Sun is a real bargain at about 15 cents a day. Great way to start the day is my Daily Sun, a cup of New England coffee, piece of toast, and watching the butterflies flit around the passion flower vine. It's another beautiful day in The Villages.

Oh darn, there's the doorbell. Must be those danged Gypsies again!

[chachacha]

buggy, you are waxing poetic! glad you are so happy! life is good here, even though i don't drink coffee or read the paper :)

[Villages PL]

At $57/year, that's about 15 cents a day. What else can you get for 15 cents with more value?

Don't forget the $20 tip to the delivery guy. :D But, yes, I see your point.

[Shimpy]

Don't forget the $20 tip to the delivery guy. :D But, yes, I see your point.

WOW! Thats about a 35% tip.

[Bonnevie]

frankly, to be able to go outside at 6am and find the paper there for me is well worth the tip.

[CFrance]

frankly, to be able to go outside at 6am and find the paper there for me is well worth the tip.

The Daily Sun is a real bargain at about 15 cents a day. Great way to start the day is my Daily Sun, a cup of New England coffee, piece of toast, and watching the butterflies flit around the passion flower vine. It's another beautiful day in The Villages.

Oh darn, there's the doorbell. Must be those danged Gypsies again!

buggy, you are waxing poetic! glad you are so happy! life is good here, even though i don't drink coffee or read the paper :)

Wow. I don't get the paper, but coffee on the lanai is great. I think I need a passion flower vine.

[mickey100]

I agree. There are better conservative columnists. George Will is one. David Brooks, Krautheimer...

Cute! :ohdear:

[CFrance]

I agree. There are better conservative columnists. George Will is one. David Brooks, Krautheimer...

Cute! :ohdear:

Don't get me wrong... my personal favorite is Gail Collins, and she's no conservative! I was just pointing out some more level-headed conservative columnists whose views I respect more than those of some others.

[graciegirl]

CFrance. I would blindly follow you into war, give you all of my savings and well, I would have to stop short of handing over the grandchildren, but....

I just love you.

Which proves;

The farmers and the cowmen can be friends.

[CFrance]

Thanks, Gracie. Back at ya.

Don't follow me into war, though--I'm a lousy shot!

[Jbmrtinker]

If you are not benefiting from your subscription you should cancel it, but don't blame the newspaper. The Daily Sun puts a lot of other well known newspapers to shame. It is one of the best newspapers I have read.

[Mary Lou]

No they do not mail the paper.


They used to. Before we moved here full-time, we had a mail subscription sent to Ohio. Some days we would get several issues, some days none, but we would save them and enjoy reading them on the weekends. It was a fun way to keep up with what was happening in The Villages while we were up north.

[Matzy]

Well, I can't give you an answer about a decision if you should subscribe further or not. I think it is a very personal thing to talk about but really, I would ask myself why I kept the newspaper for so long when I do not read most of it.
I know that our future is going to be paperless, we would save a lot of trees. But I also know I would become a person which would dependent from electronically sources, would have maybe square eyes from the screens and would have to swallow all news, advertisements and stuff I don't want to see or hear. Where to stop that?
We can't do it anymore, we can not get out of this circle, we need computer, TV, iPad, iPhone etc. So, for my person, I will keep my subscription of the newspaper so I can have a different point of view(s). And, yes, I like to read the newspaper while sipping my coffee/tea in the morning and I do not want to type in what I want to read in the keyboard first.

[2BNTV]

Tha Daily Sun delivered to my door by 6:30 Am or earlier is something to enjoy with my morning breakfast. Coming from a long tradition of having something to read first thing in the morning.

I usually read it from front to back, but in days gone by. it was the comics and sports. It's nice to see what's avialable to do for the day, if one's calendar is not filled, or enjoying new things one may not be aware of.

I get my hard core news from the internet and enjoy reading The New Yok Daily News on Sunday. I like my news coverage to be well balanced, with both point of views expressed.

It does take some time to read all this but I am retired, and sometimes have time to kill. At least for the time being. :smiley:

I find it convenient to stop delivery when I plan to be away, and start back when I arrive home. The circulation department is good at that, as i have done it several times already.

[jblum315]

I've been subscribing to the Daily Sun since I moved here 4 years ago. Mostly they go unopened into the recycle bag. But I do need the Wednesday (for the grocery ads) and Thursday (for Recreation News). If I bought them at 50 cents apiece that would almost equal the yearly subscription, plus the trouble of remembering to buy them. So!!!

[RErmer]

Puzzles, ads and upbeat news are the things I like. For true news I go elsewhere.

[Madelaine Amee]

You strike me as a coupon kind of guy, there you go.

Oh, love your humor, glad to see you back - I was wondering where you had gone!

[nitehawk]

CFrance. I would blindly follow you into war, give you all of my savings and well, I would have to stop short of handing over the grandchildren, but....

I just love you.

Which proves;

The farmers and the cowmen can be friends.

Thanks, Gracie. Back at ya.

Don't follow me into war, though--I'm a lousy shot!

I just love the both of you and very much enjoy your posts - some are so funny - thanks-

[justjim]

The morning paper has been "holding" our marriage together for many many years. It has been the one thing we always do together almost every morning. Coffee and newspaper---sharing some bizarre story or situation going on in our crazy crazy world---it makes our day!

An old Thread but I will continue anyway.

During the summer we read Illinois oldest newspaper (so they claim) every morning. Lincoln said "The Journal was always my friend".

I like to think that I have an "open mind" about various subjects. If the Daily Sun disappoints me, it is usually because they only print "one side" of a particular issue---you know what I mean. I like different points of view----I think it makes you grow as an individual Wheather you agree or not.

"The difference between a smart person and a wise person is that a wise person has the ability to change their mind.". Jim said that.

[Barefoot]

Mostly they go unopened into the recycle bag.

If you are putting your newspapers into the recycle bag, please consider this.

Some Humane Societies use newspaper to line cages.

We take our newspapers once a week to Buffalo Ridge Veterinarian, just north of CR 466. They collect them, and the proceeds go to the Humane Society. (We also occasionally drop off bags of dog food, and used blankets, towels, sheets, etc, which can be used as bedding for pets.)

Perhaps your local Vet is also a drop-off point.