I specifically looked at: Plantation (just south of Leesburg), Glen Lakes (on US-19 north of SR50, on the west coast), Del Webb's Spruce Creek and Harbor Hills, on the shores of Lake Griffin.
All gorgeous. Lots of friendly people. Nice homes available. I was offered a lot in Harbor Hills with a splendid view of the lake, and any future homes between that lot and the view would be down-hill and below the line of sight. I very nearly plunked down for it, but they wanted $6,000 on the spot, and I was just not prepared.
My image of all was: same country club / clubhouse = same bar staff, same wait staff, same foursome in the same corner playing bridge, etc., etc.
And, you had to get in the car and go quite far for everything!
My brother had shown me TV, and persuaded me to investigate. As downeaster said, "The rest is history!"
SWR
