When visiting The Villages, you might want to rent a golf cart. It is after all the primary mode of transportation around here with more than 60,000 carts zipping around the neighborhood. If you are visiting on Lifestyle Preview Program, your rental will come with a golf cart. However, as many ... Continue Reading » about How to Find a Golf Cart Rental
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Where Do People Buy Golf Carts in The Villages?
As you probably know, golf carts are a way of life for most Villagers. While no official numbers are maintained, most people “in the know” agree that there are more than 60,000 golf carts putting around The Villages. Even non-golfers find it more convenient to hop in their golf cart to get around ... Continue Reading » about Where Do People Buy Golf Carts in The Villages?
The Villages Population Crosses 125,000 Mark
After holding the top spot for fastest growing Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) for the last few years, The Villages dropped to 10th this year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Despite the drop in ranking, the community still grew 2.5%, putting it officially over the 125,000 person ... Continue Reading » about The Villages Population Crosses 125,000 Mark
How The Villages Became Florida’s Most Popular Community
Located about an hour north of Orlando, The Villages was not even called "The Villages" when it first began. It started as a mobile home park called Orange Blossom Gardens. Though it struggled in the early years, the community experienced staggering growth in the mid-1980’s because the ... Continue Reading » about How The Villages Became Florida’s Most Popular Community
Coming Soon to The Villages
A recent issue of The Villages Daily Sun, as well as the most recent edition of Vmail, both highlight many of the new recreation, golf, parks and trails, and commercial development planned for The Villages in the coming months and years. From The Villages Daily Sun: "One of the most important ... Continue Reading » about Coming Soon to The Villages
Bloomberg Adds The Villages Developers to Billionaire’s List
Longtime developer of The Villages, Gary Morse, gave 1/3 stakes to each of his children before he passed away in 2014. According to Bloomberg, the family's wealth crossed the $3 billion mark in 2018, making Mark Morse, Jennifer Parr, and Tracy Mathews all billionaires. It's not uncommon for ... Continue Reading » about Bloomberg Adds The Villages Developers to Billionaire’s List