Downsides to me.
Houses too close together. City noise with sirens and traffic. Too hot in the summers and not enough trees. No indoor pool or basketball gym. Overcrowded and scary accidents. Not close enough to ocean, airport, malls etc.
Am I happy here. Very. But I was happier when it was smaller, fields of buffalo and there was room at classes, town squares etc. Everyone waved and was friendly. Reminded me of a small town.
Would I move. Not if I could help it. We have a beautiful home here and many friends.
I like to take a vacation on water with lots of trees and true friendliness of a smart town. No traffic, no crowds, quiet. Spend the day on the water fishing. Walk through real parks with flowers and biking paths. But then I like to come back to the busyness of the Villages.
As has been said, My friends in other developments are just as happy. Look for what feels right for you.
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