If you're seriously considering moving to The Villages, I recommend to folks that they read one other book (besides mine) before making the plunge. Leisureville, by Andrew Blechman, provides a very accurate (and often humorous) account of what life is really like in The Villages. While Mr. Blechman focuses on some of the more...uh, let's just call them "extreme"... … [Read more...] about Leisureville: An Inside Look at The Villages
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Community Toss-Up: The Villages vs. Trilogy® Orlando
Today we’re comparing two very different communities situated less that 45 minutes from each other, The Villages and Trilogy® Orlando. You all know The Villages as the most popular retirement community in the country right now. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better than any of the other communities we compare it to, including Trilogy. Different strokes for … [Read more...] about Community Toss-Up: The Villages vs. Trilogy® Orlando
Community Showdown: The Villages vs. Villages of Citrus Hills
We thought it'd be fun to pit The Villages against a number of nearby competitors to see who comes out on top. Of course only you can pick the actual winner and that's going to be based on what you are looking for in a community. Today The Villages is going up against the Villages of Citrus Hills. Round 1 - Golf With 648 holes of golf (as of 2017) The Villages … [Read more...] about Community Showdown: The Villages vs. Villages of Citrus Hills
The Villages vs. On Top of the World
Some people describe On Top of the World in Ocala as a miniature version of The Villages, and that's a fairly good description. "The Villages Light" if you wish. Frankly, The Villages is too big and too crowded for a lot of people, and smaller communities like On Top of the World that offer the same or similar amenities are a better fit for them. Let's look at a few key … [Read more...] about The Villages vs. On Top of the World