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Originally Posted by NYNative55
I have family members who live in TV, & as I near retirement it’s an affordable option for me as well.
As a single gay man, I wonder whether it’s a good fit for me. I know there’s an active, officially sanctioned gay Resident Lifestyle group, but I’d still be in the minority in TV. I’ve visited a number of times, but it’s not easy to gauge what it would be like for me to live there.
I’m fit & active & know there are any number of activities that might appeal to someone who’s friendly, but an introvert, who just wants to live a peaceful, quiet life. I’ve been very fortunate throughout my life, & not experienced overt or discriminatory homophobia or a fear of living my life openly. Now is not the time for that to change.
I was reluctant to post this & generally avoid posting to forums or any form of social media, since threads can quickly turn negative. However, this is such an important decision, I feel compelled to try. I look forward to, & appreciate your honest, thoughtful comments. Thank you.
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I talked with a gay villager once before I bought a house here who told me that his village has a very large percentage of gays and lesbians. He says it is extra nice because he has so many friends living within a block. Unfortunately, I didn’t ask him which village it was, or I’d tell you. I was talking with another gay villager from south of Lake Sumter who has never heard of this. So, I would recommend that you contact the leaders of the gay groups here and see if you can find out which village it is, then try to find a place there.
I think you’d find friends anywhere, but how much nicer to find fifty friends who match your affinity group within a couple hundred yards of your home.
As for me, I love to play Swing music and Brazilian Choro music (thus my handle) and Bossa Nova on my mandolin and guitar. So far as I know, there is no village for that, nor even anyone but me who plays that music. O Solo Mio!