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Old 04-07-2012, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ducati1974 View Post
Midvale- my only question is: is this really the start of The Villages? I seem to remember seeing a number of places called "Orange Blossom" along 441. Any way to check if this particular one is the forerunner?
Good question.
The name, location & timing seems right. I do know the same place was advertised until at least 1981. Mobile homes with lots were $26, 000 by then.

Howard Schwarz bought out his Orange Blossom Gardens partner in 1983 and brought in Gary Morse.
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