If you think Margaritaville houses are nice, you should check out Citrus Hills. Or Pine Ridge.
But then check out how many people you see taking advantage of the amenities. And then count how many golf carts you see tooling around. In fact, do that at any other retirement community, and you will quickly realize there is no place like this place.
If your goal is to buy another McMansion, just like your empty nest up North, only in Florida, you'll do better just about anywhere else. But if you your goal is to downsize to really active retirement community, I searched all over the country and never found anything that even comes close to The Villages. I will say this, though -- if Pine Ridge had been half as active as The Villages, it sure would have been nice to have an acre with a barn, like my old place in Texas. I could care less about the house, but I sure miss my hobby barn!
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