The Sumter County Times is the newspaper of record for the county and the source for local news, sports, features and activities. This weekly newspaper serves over 14,000 readers in Wildwood, Bushnell, Lake Panasofkee, The Villages and surrounding areas. Secondary market areas within a 30 minute drive are: Inverness, Ocala, Leesburg, Brooksville and Dade City.2000 population was 53,345. This represents a 69% growth rate over a 10 year period. Sumter County is number two in the state for growth. The projected population growth for 2020 is 96,571.The Sumter County Times is in the Orlando - Daytona Beach - Melbourne, FL DMA. The Sumter County Times offers ROP and insert advertising opportunities in its daily circulation. Echo Media has direct relationships with over 7,500 newspapers providing tremendous local coverage.