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Originally Posted by FloridaGuy66
Before moving to TV I kept hearing "move near Spanish Springs for the great shopping and restaurants!" thinking Lady Lake was some mecca of shopping on par with Sawgrass Mills or some other top 20 Florida shopping destinations. I was surprised when it turned out to be quite the opposite. Not even on par with Gainesville or Ocala for shopping and restaurants even.
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Let's be honest.The Villages is in the middle of nowhere. Some Villages are close to the little that is offered. Other villages, you must drive miles each day to get your necessities. Not an issue for some.Those who are bothered by this choose the northern area. It is a decision every new buyer must face.
In another thread, the continuing expansion of FMK restaurants is discussed. Why is it easy for this company to have a near monopoly? There is very little outside interest. I have lived in the Villages 20+ years. It has always been this way. We waited 20 years for a Costco and FINALLY it is being built. Call me skeptical, but I do not expect the newer areas to fare much better. A Hospital in that area? Even that appears to be unlikely. This is an issue every new buyer must keep in mind.