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Old 03-30-2023, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by NatureBoy View Post
There are many other 55+ communities, including Del Webbs. Someone must be smart enough to duplicate The Villages.

I think what TV currently has is scale. They are big enough that they can keep offering a high level of amenities for a low cost. Starting from zero would be very difficult for a competitor. If someone wants what TV has, they could just move here.
On Top of The World in Ocala is a smaller version of The Villages. I think they have around 10,000 homes. They do have real security though and you will not get into the residential areas without belonging there.
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