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We did our research over an 8 year span visiting retirement communities in other areas of Florida and other states. Just as everyone says nothing compares to The Villages. We have stayed two different times just to make sure this is what we wanted. I love you can get around with a golf cart, to the wonderful stores, restaurants, pools, recreations, coffee shops etc. Most all of the other communities did have some things nearby but you would have to leave your complex and use your car to get there. We felt that The Villages is more of an active adult community. So do visit the area and the others, check them out and decide what will fit the lifestyle you want. We visited Hilton Head, Mount Dora, Top of the World, some down near Orlando and Bonita Springs, Fort Meyers, and Naples.