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Originally Posted by michaelUK
Is it just my impression or have others noticed a startling number of retirement communities, with a variety of amenities and prices, springing up all over Florida and beyond? A difficult choice to be sure. A show of hands: Has anyone moved here from other existing retirement communities?
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We moved our parents from TV to another community in Leesburg (Hawthorne) five years ago. They felt TV did not have a strong community feel, and they were overwhelmed by the size. We have been residents of TV since August of 2019. I have to say that so far, we agree with them. Their community has such a warmth to it - everyone waves from their golf carts or when they are out walking and you feel comfortable joining any activity. There is always something to do, activities are changing constantly, and there are dinners and activities specifically designed to ensure friendships are developed. Our neighbor here at TV has been here five years and he has experienced the same lack of friendliness/community. I think it has to do with the sheer size of TV. That being said, we love the beauty of Fenney, the dog parks, and our home. Time will tell if we will stay, but those are our thoughts for now.