Rusty Nelson recently completed a terrific 4-part video series that covers everything you could ever want to know about the recreation centers in The Villages and how they operate. I've shared Part 2 down below, but you should also check out part 1, part 3, and part 4 when you have some time, ... Continue Reading » about Rusty Nelson’s Rec Center Series, Cason Hammock Now Open, Newcomers at Lofts of Brownwood, and More
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Mailbox Stickers, Running of the Town Squares, Holiday Mail theft, and more
Here in The Villages, your regular mail does not get delivered straight to your house. It goes to your neighborhood postal station and you'll have a mailbox there. Some people put a small sticker on their mailbox so it's easier to find among the many others. Here's a fun video with a look at ... Continue Reading » about Mailbox Stickers, Running of the Town Squares, Holiday Mail theft, and more
New Cost of Living Video, Amenity Fees Going Up Again, Omicron, and more
There is a lot of information out there about cost of living in The Villages (including on this website and in my book), and this week The Villages Newcomers threw their hats in the ring with this video walking viewers through their actual current expenses: Here's what else I'm reading and ... Continue Reading » about New Cost of Living Video, Amenity Fees Going Up Again, Omicron, and more
2021 Year in Review, Why Villagers Sell So Soon, and more
Happy New Year! I hope you have a marvelous 2022. The Villages put out a video recently taking a look back at all the new stuff that came to life in 2021: Here's what else I'm watching and reading this week: A new year means a refresh of my list of the best places to retire in Florida. ... Continue Reading » about 2021 Year in Review, Why Villagers Sell So Soon, and more
Christmas Street Party, New Ambulances, Why Middleton Will Be a Good Thing, and more
This week's video is of a Christmas Street party in the Village of Bradford, via The Villages Florida Part Timers YouTube Channel: Here's what else I'm reading and watching this week: I hope you get a home cooked meal on Christmas, but if not... Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in The ... Continue Reading » about Christmas Street Party, New Ambulances, Why Middleton Will Be a Good Thing, and more
Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in The Villages
Don't like to cook, or did Kathryn from Christmas Vacation burn your turkey? That's ok because there are a handful of restaurants in The Villages that are open on Christmas Day. Here are a few restaurants in The Villages that I found online that claim to be open on Christmas Day, but you ... Continue Reading » about Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in The Villages