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Old 08-30-2007, 10:53 AM
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Default Re: In addition to the Villages, where else did you look to settle.

We thought a little about the Carolinas, but, like Florida climate and lack of state income tax better. Did a central FL whirlwind tour in Feb 06...starting in greater Tampa area (Lakeland, Land o Lakes, etc), then drove over to Kissimmee and checked out Solivita (which was nice, but area was a bit congested, and long lead time to build and many investor owners), then drove to Leesburg to check out Pringle development, finally travelling up 441 to Villages. Did the 'sucker bus' tour late in the afternoon, then saw the vendors and music and said we gotta come back. Rented in July 06 to see the summer conditions and bought on July 7th of that year. Like previous poster, my web research and talking to friends kept turning up the Villages...everybody (on the east coast) over 50 knows someone who lives here.
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