Offices in The Villages and the surrounding counties will be closed today, in honor of our Veterans. Though they have already served in the military, many veterans who live in The Villages are still serving their community by providing a variety of services and raising funds for groups in need. At the same time, these groups honor their fellow warriors and enjoy the camaraderie … [Read more...] about Veterans in The Villages
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The Villages is Pickleball Paradise
I first heard about pickleball from a friend who lives in an active adult community in New Mexico. She described the sport as a cross between tennis, badminton and ping-pong. I though it was some crazy made-up sport, only played in secluded pockets of the country. I was right about it being a crazy, made-up sport, but it is one of the fastest growing sports in the country, … [Read more...] about The Villages is Pickleball Paradise
Golf Cart Insurance in The Villages
For many people in The Villages, the golf cart is the family car. You can literally get just about anywhere here by golf cart. Many Villagers actually sell their cars. If they need to get to the airport or somewhere else, they just take The Villages shuttle service or hitch a ride with a friend. Imagine what you would save in gas, payments, and insurance by not having a … [Read more...] about Golf Cart Insurance in The Villages
How Far Is The Villages From The Beach
The Villages is located in the heart of Central Florida, about an hour north of Orlando, putting you close to all the attractions, shopping, restaurants and activities you could imagine. But some folks (myself included) love being around water, whether its a river or the ocean. I get the question "How far is The Villages from the ocean" quite a bit. The Villages is about … [Read more...] about How Far Is The Villages From The Beach
The Villages Florida Rentals Question
Question: I am considering purchasing in The Villages in the next year - year and a 1/2. Unfortunately, I will not be able to fully retire for a few years and will need to rent my home. Do you have any information on rental costs, advertising, contracts, rental information for both owner and tenant? Answer: This is a common question I get a lot here. Mostly from people who … [Read more...] about The Villages Florida Rentals Question
The Villages Airport Shuttle
Kind of a quiet week coming up here in The Villages. Everyone is still undoubtedly recovering from the election and preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday that will quickly be upon us. While some folks will be celebrating Thanksgiving in The Villages, others will be traveling to various parts of the country. With that in mind, whether you live in The Villages currently, or … [Read more...] about The Villages Airport Shuttle
Should You Join The Villages POA and HOA?
You may be used to seeing new developments in Florida and other places that are run by Homeowners Associations, which in turn are run by the developer for communities that are still being developed and built. But most of the normal functions of the HOA like you’re thinking of are taken care of by The Villages CDD’s. But that didn’t stop residents from forming an POA and an … [Read more...] about Should You Join The Villages POA and HOA?
Leisureville: An Inside Look at The Villages
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
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