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Old 05-31-2012, 12:04 PM
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We have visited Solivita and while we found it to be OK, its size is nowhere near the size of The Villages, so its amenities are limited in comparison. What struck me were two issues. There are A LOT of pre-owned homes for sale, including many foreclosures, so prices are very low. But that's a double edged sword. Golf is expensive. They have only two 18-hole courses, but both are very nice. The greens fees seemed to be a lot higher than the championship courses in The Villages. I think there are only three restaurants within the gates.