We are from Richmond, Va--moved here in Oct. 2007. First visit was in 2000 before we retired but we were impressed with the Villages. We always vacationed in Florida each year and would also stop at the Villages to spend a few days--staying at the La Hacienda Hotel. We had downsized from our 4 bedroom house in 2002- Off Hopkins Road--moving into River Towers- a high rise apt on Riverside Drive. Loved living there---made another trip down to The Villages in 2007 in June--decided we wanted to live here. Got rid of "everything"---furniture,etc., (as we bought turnkey here )-- sold our River cottage in Deltaville, 2 boats, etc. Left all our family and friends---still miss them--but have made many wonderful friends here. We still go back to Richmond at least every 3-4 months to see family/friends but do not regret moving here. Summers are the same--as you know the humidity in Richmond is 90%+-same as here--maybe a little longer here but you adjust. Let us know if you come--would love to meet you.
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