[Michael 61]

I’m sure there are some seniors leaving Florida for any one of the reasons cited. There is probably even a segment of Villagers who leave for those reasons. However, I would bet that there’s an even larger number of young adults leaving the state who were born and raised here that can’t afford to live here. State migration is not unique to Florida, but occurring in many states. However, Florida continues to grow in population, and The Villages continues to be a magnet for retirees, especially those in their late 50s / early 60s age group. South of 44 is booming with new Florida residents. For those that have done their homework prior to moving to Florida, and in particular The Villages, some of the reasons cited in the article come as no surprise.