Here's my take, for what it's worth
The Villages north of 466 off of Morse Blvd. are most convenient for most shopping, although the Belvedere area villages are also very convenient as are Summerhill and Glenview and probably one or two others.
The Villages south of 466 and Arnold Palmer Country club have a greater number of easily accessible neighborhood and regional rec centers and golf courses. Not too far to anywhere.
The Villages north of 466 and off Buena Vista (let's say north of Savannah Center) normally have larger lots and not as much traffic. Closer to Ocala and close to Lowe's and Aldi's.
The Villages south of 466A are developing nicely and will soon have plenty of rec center accessibility as well, maybe not quite as many regional options as those Villages to either side of Canal St., but still quite a few. They are closest to Orlando airport, Mt. Dora, theme parks.
Everywhere really has good access to some golf courses.
Once you move in, you will find yourself doing things near to you more than things that are far away, and you will likely love living wherever you end up.
Again, depends what you already like to do as well. You can find most things near wherever you live.
Some people rarely use rec centers. Some never use pools. Some don't golf. Some don't shop much, some don't travel outside the Villages much. Know thyself.
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