I live in LaBelle, which is next to both Osceola and to Pine Ridge and Pine Hills. Just moved into a new home about 8 months ago. We love being "down south" in The Villages. I appreciate being close to the Sarasota golf practice facility since practice is what I need most. There is plenty of daily shopping nearby, and that was before the additions at Lake Deaton which I expect will take some of the crowd pressure off the Publix at Colony. It's a quick trip to Brownwood when needed (we don't visit the squares much for entertainment). When we want other shopping, which also isn't often, we typically use our car as it's too long a hike in a golf cart for our taste. At the moment, because the whole area is still being built out, it's less crowded than other areas, and that's especially true at the nearby Rec Centers, although I'm prepared for that to change. Being in a new area means that most of the neighbors are eager to make friends and establish various activities. And, it seems a good bet that there will be future retail development along and south of 44 which may reduce our need to travel up to the hectic part of 441 for shopping for things other than groceries. Overall, choosing this area was a good decision for us and I can't think of any negatives. Best of luck with your search.
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