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Old 06-26-2021, 07:56 AM
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I totally agree with renting first. While there is definitely a large cost difference between 'high winter' season and summer, we've rented during both periods to ensure that we could not only live with the crowds - but also with the 'heat index' (temp and humidity) of July & August. Ironically, even though we've lived in a smaller community forever now and TV during high season is pretty nuts, I think the latter (heat), will be harder for me to personally adjust. Being able to play February golf, in shorts no less, is like heaven though.
I have visited The Villages 3 times in high season and more than that in the summer. If the OP is going to be a full-time resident, I would definitely visit for a week or 2, or longer if you can in July or August to see how you acclimate to a Central Florida summer.

I will be renting in the Village of Bonnybrook for 2 weeks in July. I need another dose of Central Florida in July! This will be my first visit to The Villages since February, 2020. I am looking forward to seeing all of the expansion south of 44 that has taken place in the past 16 months. I really want to see Edna's on the Green. See you all at Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood starting one week from today!
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