The first question people ask me when they see me is "Did you play basketball?" Could have something to do with the fact that I am 6'8" tall. But the reality is, I was actually a tennis player. I played Division II college tennis many many moons ago. I don't play much anymore, but sometimes, especially during the summer months with three grand slams going on, I start to get … [Read more...] about Playing Tennis in The Villages
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Walking Around Spanish Springs Town Square
Since a lot of you commented that you really enjoyed the photo tour of Lake Sumter Landing I posted a few weeks ago, this week I took a stroll through Spanish Springs Town Square. You will see that Spanish Springs has a distinctively different feel than Lake Sumter Landing. As you're driving down 441 approaching the entrance to Spanish Springs, you'll see this golf cart bridge … [Read more...] about Walking Around Spanish Springs Town Square
Walking Around Lake Sumter Landing
The Villages is a great place to go for a walk. Yesterday I took a walk around Lake Sumter Landing and brought my camera. Care to take a stroll with me? I parked at Barnes & Noble because there's always plenty of parking there. Depending on the day/time it can be tough to find a good spot in the square itself. Plus I've never been called a good parallel parker :) No … [Read more...] about Walking Around Lake Sumter Landing
The Villages Golf Carts on CBS This Morning
This CBS This Morning story on golf carts in The Villages discussed the golf cart lifestyle in The Villages, interviews a few Villagers about how they use their carts, and showed some very cool custom golf carts on the road today in The Villages. Want to read more about The Villages golf carts? Here's some other articles we've written on the subject: How to find a golf … [Read more...] about The Villages Golf Carts on CBS This Morning
Sex, Lies, and The Villages
I get questions from readers about this topic at least once a month, so I think its time to discuss some of the questions posed to me and put the issues to bed (sorry, couldn't resist the pun). … [Read more...] about Sex, Lies, and The Villages
The Villages Snowbird Property Checklist
A reader named Frank wrote me recently asking about the maintenance and security issues surrounding homes that are only occupied part-time. I've decided to answer it here because I think it's a timely question as so many part-time Villagers are in the process of buttoning up their homes and beginning to make their way back up north for the rest of the year. If you have … [Read more...] about The Villages Snowbird Property Checklist
50 Questions Future “Villagers” Should Ask
I have some of the BEST readers. I appreciate all of you, whether you just read the free content here on the blog, the more than 1,500 of you that have ordered my book, and everyone who has subscribed to The Villages Monthly. A reader just like you who happens to already be a resident of The Villages just sent me a list of "50 Things You Need to Know When Buying a Home in … [Read more...] about 50 Questions Future “Villagers” Should Ask
The Villages Charter School
In September of 1999, the dream of building a top notch school that would provide a superior education was realized when the Sumter County School board granted approval for The Villages Charter School (TVCS). Ground was broken one month later and by fall of 2000, the school was ready to help over 300 young students, from PK-3 through 5th grade, begin their journey to an … [Read more...] about The Villages Charter School
New Resident ID Cards
The Villages is in the midst of an upgrade to it's resident ID Card program. Here are the details: Why the need to upgrade Resident ID Cards? The purpose of the program is to cut down on the fraudulent use of The Villages amenities and facilities by unauthorized users. According to Villages officials, the new cards have already significantly cut down on fraudulent use of … [Read more...] about New Resident ID Cards
The Villages New Resident Orientation
I received a great question the other day from a reader who asked "Is there a monthly newcomers meeting or social so people can meet each other?" There are several "orientation" type meetings that I would recommend all new residents of The Villages find time to attend. Good Golf School Despite the name, this is not about how to play better golf. While there are plenty of … [Read more...] about The Villages New Resident Orientation