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Potential Single Resident
Hi all! Male/54 relocating to Florida this summer and considering the Villages. I visited last weekend and got the tour. Planning to come back down the week of April 15 for a deeper dive. Would appreciate a recommendation on what to see/do while there to get the most immersion possible in the community. Possibly meet some other singles to get their perspective. Any suggestions appreciated!
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I hope you like older women because I don't think you will find many women in your age group. There are lots of widows in their late 60's and 70's, but very few unattached women who are under 60. I would suggest you attend a few singles group activities.
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Be sure to take a golf cart around Spanish Springs and visit that long stretch of a ride underneath all those oaks and Spanish Moss - beautiful!
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There are a few north of 466.
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Try City Fire.
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Go visit the squares and talk to people. |
I moved here at 53, single female
I moved at 53 back in 2020, single female. Lots of groups on facebook.
50 Something in The Villages Gen X 60’s - 70’s - Villages South of 44 Born In the 1960's The Villages Florida Singles in The Villages All more women then men. I also have a rental in Village of Richmond, 5 min cart ride to Brownwood Paddock Square. Awesome location and very social village if interested in renting before buying. Rent From A Villager | Rental Homes in The Villages Florida | Advertise Your Village Rental |
Sunlover....you need about a month here to get the full scope of what's offered. also, several singles groups to join and also groups from your home area to join. districtgov.org in the recreation tab is a good place to start. Also, join Nextdoor.com for great references and advise and recommendations
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There are literally dozens of singles clubs. I think one of the biggest is SITV - Single in the Villages. Every area has a singles club, every big sport (golf, pickleball, etc...) has a singles club, churches have singles clubs. There are allot of us. A HUGE misconception is that the singles and young people are mostly down south. The northern area (north of 466) is now turning over from the original residents passing away or moving into assisted living, and guess who is buying? People in their 50s and early 60s. Go to the squares, participate in as many activities as you can, get out and talk to people. Do not listen to Village sales agents. And if you are unfamiliar with central Florida and the Villages, you need ALLOT longer than a weekend. Have fun!!
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Golfers Should Buy Pre-Owned Home in North & Middle of TV
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I'm in the historic section and there are more and more of us who are younger. Much cheaper homes are available and fun to renovate if you're into that. Enjoy your adventure. It's awesome here.
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So here’s my opinion. You need to decide what are your must haves: new house vs pre-owned (new is in the Deep South of TV where the infrastructure is not what it is north of 44); if you are a golfer you need to stay north of 44 or not more than a mile south of 44 - the number of golf courses south vs north is minimal to the ratio of people; do you want stores (grocery, clothing, house needs) and restaurants readily available to you, again stay north of 44. I don’t have hard facts but it seems to me that the ratio of homes to rec centers is lower in the south also. I would definitely spend some time in all the areas to get a feel of each. They are different! Talk to people and ask what they like about the area they live in. I live in Charlotte, it is about central in TV now and we love the area. Close to shops, rec centers, lots of golf, and the town squares are close.
Many have stated that you want to go south for the younger people. I feel that there are younger people anywhere you go in TV. As for singles, which I am not, there are many avenues that have been mentioned. I would stick with TV clubs, church groups, etc. Spend some time traveling around in a car and a golf cart. That will give you an idea of what you like and don’t like. You might need more than a week to have time to really see what we are talking about. Wherever you end up, I wish you the best in finding your forever home and a soulmate if that is what you are looking for. |
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And guess what else? All the new retail (think Costco, Dicks, etc) is going to be in the Middleton area which is adjacent to the newest Villages because any retailer is going to want to build where there are families spending way more monthly in retail purchases then a couple of retired people. Pick the place that is right for you, your budget, your interests and your lifestyle but please stop "South Bashing" with completely incorrect information. |
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Potential Single Resident
Many years ago when I was looking for a retirement location, I did a lot of researching on what makes a good retirement community. Almost every research endeavor had the same No.1 item. That item is: The developer builds the community, and GETS OUT! Many of the problems here in TV is because of the greed of the Morse family. Knowing what I know now, I would not recommend anyone coming here.
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Ax-grinders can be found here in TV, just as in every other place. |
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The section referred to here is a “magazine” that can be picked up in any rec center, not just in the Thursday paper. |
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Back to the OP. There are many singles in the Villages. No matter which Village you choose, you will not be the only one. |
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Put a loofah on your golf cart. They will follow you home.
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Before you settle on a location check the location and the ease of access to shopping ie grocery, gas, health, restaurants and such. We're glad we chose easy and short distance access to these and amenities as well. Especially for golf if you golf. The southern villages pretty much lacks all of this but they do have more varied aminities.
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I have heard that taking out a billfold with lots of dollars will attract a certain type of female/
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I am a single 60-year-old female, but I’m told I look more like 50. I’ve been in The villages for two years now and I live in the original Orange Blossom area. Not sure what the facts are, but here is my opinion: I would guess the people in my area are average age of near 80 years old. as you move further south, the people get younger. My hobby is real estate so I enjoy doing the research. I have bought a lot and am building a house in the new Eastport area. I’ve met With my new neighbors once and they are around 55 years old. I think we’re all old people, but I would prefer to live with the younger old people in the south. From what I’ve seen over the last two years 80% of the people in the villages are married or living together. There’s not a lot of singles, especially in the late 50s age group. There are definitely more single women than men. You probably have a ratio of one to 10, which is good for you. God sent me wonderful man who is 68 yrs old and we’re getting married late summer and living in Moultrie Creek. My advice is to move to the new Eastport area where the younger people are.
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I would stay single, but available, and let all the widows feed me.
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Or pass acid/joint/pills/meth…..:ho: |
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"Potential Single Resident"...
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We are all "potential single residents!" LOL Mr. SunLover--COME ON DOWN! |
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