The Fourth of July tends to take on a relaxing vibe in The Villages. While many residents prefer to spend the holiday relaxing at home, there are still plenty of entertainment options to be found if you are looking for them. Patriotic Spectacular This will take place on July 3rd at Savannah ... Continue Reading » about 4th of July Events Around The Villages
Life in The Villages
Everyday life in The Villages is probably quite different than the life you left behind before moving here.
Explore our articles below on what makes living in The Villages so different than just about any place else.
Savannah Center in The Villages
The Savannah Center in The Villages is a performance and exhibition space with a full schedule, along with additional space that serves as a recreation center. The Scarlett O'Hara Theater at Savannah Center has a large stage for musical performances and off Broadway shows and a large floor ... Continue Reading » about Savannah Center in The Villages
Where to Stash Your Cash – The Villages Florida Banks
One thing you'll want to do, perhaps even before moving to The Villages full-time, is to open a checking account with a bank in The Villages. Now if you have your account with one of the large national banks that have branches in and around The Villages, unless you've been itching to make a ... Continue Reading » about Where to Stash Your Cash – The Villages Florida Banks
Interview with Villager Paul Emberger
(2019 update: Sadly, the map mentioned below is no longer available) This week I caught up with The Villages resident Paul Emberger. Paul is the creator of The Villages Golf Cart Map and I've wanted to catch up with him and share his story with you for a while now. I really enjoyed ... Continue Reading » about Interview with Villager Paul Emberger
BusinessWeek Profile of Gary Morse
Editor's Note: This article was originally published in 2012. Last week, Bloomberg BusinessWeek came out with an interesting profile of The Villages developer Gary Morse. In their words: Billionaire H. Gary Morse, 75, controls almost every facet of life at the Villages, one of the world’s ... Continue Reading » about BusinessWeek Profile of Gary Morse
The Villages Maps and Apps
The Villages is a huge place and it definitely takes newcomers some time to get the lay of the land. Top to bottom, The Villages currently measures about 14 miles long and its about 5 miles across at its widest point. One of the best ways for newcomers to get it into their minds ... Continue Reading » about The Villages Maps and Apps