[kjr290]

Hello Villagers!

My name is Kent Russell. I'm a 30-year-old magazine writer/book author from Miami who is currently walking across + down the entire state of Florida. "Walkin'" Lawton Chiles was my inspiration -- but I'm not running for political office. I'm hoping to write a book about my home state and my journey through it.

Long story short, my traveling companion and I are nearing the Villages. I've read a lot about the place but have never been -- it sounds both fantastic and endlessly fascinating. I would love to learn more about it as we walk on by. Is there anyone in particular I should seek out or speak to? Is there anyone who would be willing to act as our guide, our Virgil-like cicerone to the Villages??

Apologies for coming out of left field with this message, but any suggestions or advice would be so greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much!
Kent R.