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Originally Posted by M2inOR
I've been here for 4 years, south of 44. I've ventured far to the both, and farther south, east and west to explore all areas of The Villages.
It's beautiful everywhere, and most of the people I've encountered have been happy and seem to be enjoying their sunset years.
Unfortunately, there are a few that have no idea what it takes to run a business, nor what it costs to build and maintain things.
They seem to live their lives with a permanent gray cloud over their heads, and a permanent frown on their faces.
Me, I cannot believe the cornucopia of surroundings and activities that are available to everyone for less than $299 per month.
Me, I'm quite happy, and I appreciate the developer's efforts to make The Villages one of the best places to live.
Yes, I helped run a small business that grew into a large successful business that operates worldwide. I know what things cost, and how to run a profitable business. To me, The Villages is amazing, and I wonder why there's nothing like it elsewhere. Lakewood Ranch comes close.
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Yes, we live in interesting times, too interesting! When I was here for 4 years, I was "golly gee whiz" isn't this place a perfect Paradise? Now, after 11 years, I can see LITTLE imperfections in the system. For example, a small sink hole at a residential intersection that goes un-repaired for months. A residential street stretch where 25% of the automobiles and golf carts SPEED dangerously in. Funny also that during and after Covid how the residential STOP signs have become "slow down just a little as you go through them" type of signs. Then there is about 30% of all golf carts that have their top speeds illegally jacked up over 20 MPH to around 35 MPH. Funny how they RARELY get tickets, yet could easily cause accident and injury. I could go on, but I wont.