Grocery Shopping in The Villages
Residents of The Villages have plenty of grocery shopping choices, just a short golf cart or car-ride away.
Veterans in The Villages
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 …
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 …
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. But, it is a good idea to get golf cart insurance, just in case you have one too many at happy hour down at Market Square and hit something. You can …
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 …
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: …
The Villages to Orlando International Airport: Driving Directions and Shuttle Options
Orlando International Airport is most likely going to be your best bet as far as airports to fly into when coming to The Villages. In fact thousands (…and that’s no exaggeration!) of residents and visitors make the trip either to, or from, OIA every single day. There are a few categories of travelers between The …
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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 …
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 …
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. …
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