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Originally Posted by ojm
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.
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Very good post. While I totally agree that The Villages are a one of a kind place, some folks do retire to central Florida to other nice 55+ communities.
I am NOT saying anything negative about The Villages. I enjoy visiting there, and I know there is a world of difference between visiting there and living there.
Other nice communities in the area that have not yet been mentioned is Legacy in Leesburg. Our place in The Plantation is another choice. While not The Villages, we do have 3 large activity centers, pools, hot tubs, fitness centers, etc. We have under 3000 homes in 21 smaller neighborhoods. We have 2 large 18 hole golf courses. Some folks like this size, and consider larger communities too big and busy.
We have no CDD fees, and our HOA fees are only $85.00 per month. Our HOA is fiscally very sound. The community is built out.
This is one of the biggest choices in life that you make. I tell people to visit the area. Rent a place, ( like mine...;-) ) for a few weeks and check out ALL the areas. One will just "feel right".
Good luck!! Frank