Short of reading my book, this is as good of a guide to all of the things you should be thinking about before moving to The Villages as you will find anywhere. It was originally written by The Villages resident Parker Sykes in 2011, updated by him in 2013, and updated/edited by me various times ... Continue Reading » about 50 Things to Think About Before Moving to The Villages
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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
Villagers for Veterans 2018 Mission: A Home for Sgt. Pam Kelly
Villagers for Veterans is a non-profit based in The Villages, and since 2014 they have been focused on helping severely wounded veterans by raising much-needed funding or additional resources. This year they are raising money to either build a home in the historic district, or purchase and ... Continue Reading » about Villagers for Veterans 2018 Mission: A Home for Sgt. Pam Kelly
Village of Calumet Grove Sinkholes Startle Residents
I hate to say it, but sinkholes are back in the news. This week a handful of homeowners in the Village of Calumet Grove were startled by loud noises a few hours after midnight on Thursday. Here's video from the Ocala Star Banner: And here's a roundup of articles covering this most ... Continue Reading » about Village of Calumet Grove Sinkholes Startle Residents