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Old 08-22-2011, 07:35 PM
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We live in Tamarind Grove and at first I regretted being so far from Lake Sumter Landing and Spanish Springs, but once you learn your way around it's not so bad. I played golf at Mallory today and only took less than 15 minutes by cart, last week at Havana and it was even lesser. Saturday we went to Spanish Springs for the car show and only took about 25 minutes. So don't eliminate Buttonwood, Tamarind Grove or St. James just because they are a little far south. They will also be that much closer to the new square when it's built.
I am much more flexible then my DW in where we settle. Maybe when we come down on the 6th she will feel differently. John_W do you think that if you lived closer to the Town centers that you would go there more often? I like some of the previously owned homes that I viewed in Tamarind Grove and Buttonwood. I am an avid golfer (6 handicap), but my spouse does not play yet. She seems interested in the pools, dancing, art, and sitting outside at Starbucks. We were wondering about the age predominance in the various villages. We are both 57 years old, born 6 hours apart.

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Check out the new courtyard villa development Haciendas of Mission Hills being built near LSL. For pre-owned homes, check out The Village of Virginia Trace on the villages website.
We have neighbors here in MD who own two homes in Virginia Trace. So we would love to buy there. They plan to move down full time in a year.

I will check out the Haciendas of Mission Hills post haste. We would like to be able to move right in after we settle our home in MD though.

Our biggest stress, besides finding a home, is driving down in our honda accord with our two cats. We are going to set up two carriers and a small litter box in the back seat and trunk, and hope for the best. We are also considering trading our two cars in and buying a small SUV.