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Old 05-13-2015, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by sgiamp1 View Post
We lived in Stone Creek for 3 years. Believe me, what they offer there is nothing compared to what we get here for free. As an example, we had to pay about $15 (the exact price escapes me) to see Rocky and the Rollers there. The same band that you can see in The Villages a few times a month for FREE. Entertainment was very infrequent and hardly ever free. If you see something at their cultural center that appeals to you, take advantage of it but I certainly don't find it anywhere close to what we have here. (The odd thing is, my HOA there (our assessment) was $184 per month and we didn't get anything close to what I get here for $40 less.
I'm aware the number of activities available at Stone Creek is much less than the Villages. But their website says that the Stone Creek amenity fees include an indoor pool, which we don't have in the Villages, as well as a spa and health club. Of course we pay extra for health clubs in the Villages. It also says their amenity fee includes garbage pickup. In addition they are a truly gated community with 24 hour security. Plus the houses are much cheaper. It sounds like both communities have their pluses and minuses, it just depends on what you are looking for.