djplong,
All of the above positives stated about The Villages are true - and then some.
My wife and I thought about retiring somewhere down South, but NOT to Florida - too hectic - too many sourpusses - boring! With that mindset we were astounded at our first Villages visit and bought a home shortly thereafter. At present we cannot be there more than a couple of months a year because of some work and parent care obligations, but the home purchase was one of the smartest decisions we ever made. We rent our home through a very good management company, and come close enough to meeting our expenses that we can afford the second home.
There are many Villagers who work and there are some homeowners your age because it is allowed by law. So go ahead, dream about the possibility of coming here sooner rather than later.
Look at this website with a fine-toothed comb. You will find zillions of happy, giddy comments and very few complaints. The lifestyle is so invigorating that it's commonplace for octogenarians and older to be playing pickleball, running the bases and dancing in the squares. One of the most common complaints is just that folks wish they had come here sooner.
Take care! See ya soon!
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