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Originally Posted by Robbie0723

They announced over a year ago acquiring property for expansion south of 470.

Leesburg approves annexing land to make way for more Villages homes - News - Daily Commercial - Leesburg, FL

" The new section, “Area B,” is about four or five miles south. It is north and south of County Road 48 and North Austin Merritt Road. There is a huge chunk of undeveloped property between the two Villages parcels owned by a developer called Secret Promise.

Area B alone allows for 1 million square feet of commercial and retail use and offices.

City commissioners also approved the addition of 226 acres for the Villages in a U-shaped adjoining Area B. "

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That does account for the missing 6 miles. Back to no speculation. But then again I'm not under oath.