Large Sinkhole Swallows Up Road In The Villages Of Florida

The Villages retirement community in Florida had another sinkhole form in the community. This one, much larger than the issue they had last summer.

Back in August, the Villages had a pair of sinkholes form in a residential road in Monarch Grove. Those looked to measure just a few feet across and did not threaten any residences. The public works department leveled and backfilled the holes. One of the holes was very close to the driveway of one of the villas, but didn't directly affect the residence. According to the Villages-News "a total of 351.3 cubic yards of concrete was injected at 21 sites to depths ranging from 25 to 55 feet."

Yesterday, another sinkhole was reported. This in the city of Wildwood. In Florida we don't like to use the word sinkhole. They refer to it as a 'depression'. Well, this depression swallowed up a big part of the road.

With a hurricane you know it's coming. You can prepare. And most importantly, hurricanes are covered by insurance. Sinkhole coverage is not standard on most policies. You need to add it.

This is not a phenomenon exclusive to The Villages. Polk County had a big one open up last month in an area where a company had planned to start a development. No word if those plans are to continue.

Anyone else need a drink?

Seltzers have really taken off over the last few years and if you're looking for a new one to try, here are the top hard seltzers for fall 2023.

I've been a fan of the hard seltzers pretty much since they came out. They're my go-to for a beach day and when I'm sitting on one of the many Sanibel beaches, there's nothing more refreshing. I do have a few faves, but the Vizzy's, High Noon's and the Truly Tropical's are my mains. The flavors are great, not too sweet and don't have that weird sand paper mouth feel that some of them have. It's not just me who enjoys them. In recent years, hard seltzers have experienced an unprecedented surge in popularity. There seem to be new brands and flavors constantly solidifying their status as a dominant player in the alcoholic beverage industry.

First, hard seltzers are known for their refreshing, low-calorie, and low-sugar characteristics. For those reasons, health-conscious consumers looking for a guilt-free indulgence can find it in a hard seltzer. The wide array of flavors and a generally low alcohol content make them a versatile choice for different tastes and occasions. The convenience of the canned packaging goes great with outdoor activities and being able to take on the go.

Maybe you're looking to try something new, or just want to know what others are drinking. We previously reported on the top hard seltzers for summer. And a new study by YouGov shows us the top hard seltzers for fall 2023. You can check out the full list here. Below are the top 10.

I like iced tea. And I like mango. I haven't tried this yet, but based on the combo here, I probably should.

I have bought the variety pack in the past and like the flavors. If you like Topo Chico sparkling water, you'll like these hard seltzers.

I haven't even heard of these and it sounds like they may be discontinued in the US. But they're described as "Crisp and perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness to elevate the tropical notes of a ripe, freshly sliced mango." Sounds good to me!

Solid brand for hard seltzers. Pretty much every flavor I've tried I've enjoyed.

I haven't tried these yet, but the flavors sound great. From blackberry citrus and strawberry kiwi to blueberry acai and raspberry lemon, I think I'll take one of each!

Interesting that this is considered a hard seltzer and not a beer. I like Blue Moon, so I thought this would just be a lighter version, but this one doesn't do it for me.

Ain't no laws when you're drinking Claws! The OG comes in at #4.

Big fan of Truly. Any of the tropical flavors are perfect for a beach day.

These are another I'll have to add to my list. There are 8 different flavors, all with zero sugar and only 90 calories.

I've had plenty of Mike's Hard Lemonade in my day, but never the seltzer. Add pineapple in there, it has to be good. Being #1 on the list is a great reason to try it!