[Graspher]

A 60 year old friend with bad knees will be visiting for several days next week. I'm looking for interesting sights to see from a golf cart or - if need be - from within a short walk from a parked golf cart.

Here's my list so far...

The tree lined MMP to Saddlebrook.
Crossing all of the golf cart bridges.
Crossing the wooden bridges.
Sunset Point.
Tour of all squares.
Tour of area south of 44.
Trip to the highest point in TV.
Fueling up at the cart only pumps.
Checking retention ponds for gators.
Running the stretches that parallel 466 / 466-A / Buena / Morse.

That's my best squeeze. Any suggestions for other juicy locations?

Also - while we will probably see sand hill cranes (my friend so wants to see one fairly close up) during our GC travels - does anyone know of a location where "there seems to always be a crane sighting?"

[dewilson58]

Nice list.

We like ODell Circle (Starting at Havana) East of Morse Blvd, head North to Stillwater Trail and pop out at Lake Sumter. (couple nice view of Championship Courses)

[Graspher]

Oooohhh...yes, that's a nice stretch. Thank you Mr. Helpful.

[Altavia]

Across the Turnpike bridge:

Nature trail at Fenny with a bubbling spring within a short walk.

Edna's for music, food and drink under the Spanish Oaks.

Megason to Sawgrass grove, the overview of the construction is mind boggling.

[njbchbum]

How about: the Veteran's Memorial, pass Lake Paradise with waterfall after going over the original golf cart bridge and then tour the historic/original Villages and cruise thru the OBG CC to view the waterfall in the country club pool.

And if your friend is former military and somewhat mobile - a visit to the Eisenhower Rec Ctr is a must!

[Bill14564]

- Sarasota Practice Green to watch them hit golf balls into the water
- then across the street from the practice green for a tour of fire station #44.
- Sharon Weichens Preserve walking trail, or at least to the observation area
- Conservation trail to the end to be impressed by the houses


Great list by the way. Where is the highest point in TV? And the wooden bridges, are those only on the golf courses or are there some on the MMPs?

[Homer49]

You can usually see a family of sandhill cranes in the area between the MMP that runs along the south side of the Turnpike and the Hogeye Sink area in Marsh Bend.

[Garywt]

Hillsborough and Moyer Loop is a nice ride. A stop in front of Glenview CC is great for birds.

[villagetinker]

The Morse bridge at sunset.

[SIRE1]

A drive through the Village Bellaire of Harmswood is always interesting. It is a very unique neighborhood that is totally different than any other in The Villages. It is just north of the Savannah Center and the Glenview pond someone else mentioned.

[dewilson58]

Be sure to wave at everyone!!!

[Francesca711]

Polo fields

[Ski Bum]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

- Sarasota Practice Green to watch them hit golf balls into the water
- then across the street from the practice green for a tour of fire station #44.
- Sharon Weichens Preserve walking trail, or at least to the observation area
- Conservation trail to the end to be impressed by the houses


Great list by the way. Where is the highest point in TV? And the wooden bridges, are those only on the golf courses or are there some on the MMPs?

I am told the highest point in TV is Mallory Hill.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Ski Bum

I am told the highest point in TV is Mallory Hill.

It's on Bonifay golf course.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Ski Bum

I am told the highest point in TV is Mallory Hill.

That looks right according to this map.