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Originally Posted by johnblackwell
Before we bought further South, we rented in the 'historic section' where we made friends very quickly. It took rather longer where we bought. I think the difference lay in the carports in the historic section. From time to time when entering or leaving home, I would see a neighbor struggling with groceries, and help. Soon we were friends. Here, if our neighbors struggle, they have already electronically shut their garage door, cutting themselves off from help.
Just a thought.
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I visit other parts of the Villages often, including residential areas. It's been my experience that the Historic Section (where I live) tends to be much more of an old-fashioned "neighborhood." Lanais are either directly in front of the house or along the side, accessed through the carport (which is often ALSO converted to a lanai). So people who enjoy sitting on their lanais in nice weather are much more likely to interact with folks taking their dogs for a walk or just getting exercise. Plus neighbors can see that you're home and might come over to share a snack or a few minutes of chit-chat. Or ask for that ubiquitous cup of sugar that every old fashioned neighborhood knows about.
Other neighborhoods in The Villages can easily end up with similar experiences, however the Historic Section seems to be built for the purpose.