Very difficult to replicate. The developer had the perfect storm of good fortune. Lots and lots of cheap undeveloped land, easy access, great weather, no state income taxes, and a huge population of well off retiring baby boomers. Add to that the fact that they basically control local government (their agenda is rubber stamped) and have carefully aligned themselves with the state government. The sheer size of the Villages provides economies of scale that allow extensive amenities to be provided at a cost to residents that is almost impossible to match.
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