I'm a Specialized guy myself. I have a Stumpjumper Hardtail and a Sirrus flat bar road bike. Rockhopper is very nice bike but I wouldn't want to ride a mountain bike around the Villages. Unless you plan on driving to the trails, I would look real hard at the Sirrus Comp. It's like a lightweight, carbon fork, road tire Rockhopper. Very nicely equipped and around your budget.
If you're into off road, there are lots of nice single track within 20 to 30 miles from here.
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