The annual Evening With the Developer event was held this week, with The Villages president and CEO providing updates on a number of topics. Here are just a few of the highlights. Complaints and Suggestions The Villages has never been accused of being the most open/transparent organization, nor ... Continue Reading » about 2018 Evening With the Developer
This Week Inside the Bubble
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
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