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 ... Continue Reading » about The Villages is Pickleball Paradise
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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 get golf cart ... Continue Reading » 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 ... Continue Reading » 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 ... Continue Reading » about The Villages Florida Rentals Question
The Villages Airport 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 ... Continue Reading » about The Villages Airport Shuttle Options
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 ... Continue Reading » about Should You Join The Villages POA and HOA?