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While I could not agree more with Yoda and the other responders, you did ask for some names to compare The Villages to. Here are some in the area that I either looked at or through others am familiar with.

Stone Creek in Ocala
On Top of The World in Ocala
Solivita near Orlando
Stonecrest located near The Villages (I have not visited Stonecrest)
Lakes of Mount Dora
The Plantation in Leesburg

There are many other communities in Orlando and Leesburg. All of these are nice communities. If your only interest is playing golf, some of developments listed above may work for you. If you think you want a community filled with interesting clubs, great shopping, a huge number of restaurants, incredible recreation facilities, continuing education courses and endless concerts and special events, there really is only one choice.