[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by EviesGP

I still can't envision that many people will move here for mostly service-related jobs?

You have some holes in your knowledge of Sumter and surrounding counties and the people that work and live here. It is not all about The Villages, yes The Villages is the principal economic driver in the area, but that economy consist of more than the clerk at the checkout line or the kid dropping fries at a fast food restaurant. The Villages has been a catalyst for growth in the area, driving taxes to an all time low and has attracted many businesses related and not related to The Villages.

There are thousand of hard working and highly skilled construction workers and heavy equipment operators employed in Sumter County. Outside of "the bubble" the commercial and industrial base of the county is growing, something most Villager's never see or know anything about. There is a growing tourism industry beyond just what is in the town squares that is growing in Sumter County.

In Wildwood this year an estimated 1500 new homes and apartments will be built, in addition to the 3500+ homes The Villages will build, to support the growing industries of Sumter County. It's not all about The Villages and "service-related jobs". There is much much more here than most Villager's know or recognize.