[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

#1. Manage a Costco Store.

#2. Be a police officer with a willingness to write speeding tickets at lest one every 1/2 hour.

#3. Set up a doggie care business so people can to out to eat without taking their mutts along.

Three EXCELLENT suggestions. Also want to mention to the about to retire individual, check out the UNLIMITED number of volunteer activities here. Honestly, if you really want to work, you can give your time and hard work to so many worthwhile endeavors you will never be bored ! From building homes for other with Habitat for Humanity (which we thoroughly enjoy... and never before had jobs that involved physical labor so you do not have to come with building skills, to all kinds of opportunities to help area children, our veterans, the hungry and the homeless. Are you a retired pilot ? You can volunteer to fly critically ill children, or if you are a nurse or nurses aid, you can volunteer to accompany an WWII vet on a tour of Washington D.C. war memorials. Before you jump, really explore what awaits you here !

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

One thing we're in short supply of:

Primary Care Physicians who accept new patients and Florida Blue insurance, both Medicare and not-Medicare, especially in the northeastern half of the community. Ones who speak English well enough that the average 60-year-old American-born retiree wouldn't have trouble understanding.

So there's a goal for ya. Let us know when you've completed your residency.

NE half of the community? Live in Spanish Springs and most of the doctors are in this area and there is a hospital here and a second one in Leesburg. Seems to me that there are not any medical offices in the new areas.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by GatorFan

The South end of The Villages/Sumter County needs a Chic-fi-A

Need to budget in a traffic cop on this business.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

NE half of the community? Live in Spanish Springs and most of the doctors are in this area and there is a hospital here and a second one in Leesburg. Seems to me that there are not any medical offices in the new areas.

They are building a teaching hospital near Middleton.

[banjobob]

Some type of expertise is needed first.

[CTFORSBERG]

to open any kind of business here is not worth it. I like someone said employees are awful here in Florida. Nobody wants to work. I guess it’s just that age group.. But there’s always plenty of opportunities on the Internet. Find yourself something that you can do from anywhere and work from home a few hours a day and then enjoy your retirement. But it would help to know what you did before. Good luck, you will love, THE VILLAGES!!!

[villageuser]

I personally think being willing to socialize with people in assisted living and/or memory care. Many times people just want someone to spend time with their loved ones while they may have to go out of state for some family emergency or event. Or even that life gets so busy sometimes, and they can’t visit their loved one as much as they’d like. The only other option is for them to get a CNA, but they cost $20 - $30/hr. But, usually one doesn’t need a CNA type person, they just need a friend to come make sure all is fine with their loved one.

[La lamy]

A lot of people here have had health/injury issues and I hear there's a need for personal therapists for home visits.

[Hardlyworking]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

NE half of the community? Live in Spanish Springs and most of the doctors are in this area and there is a hospital here and a second one in Leesburg. Seems to me that there are not any medical offices in the new areas.

Well, you’re wrong.

[NoMo50]

Open a new bank. Can't have too many of those, can we?

[Skunky1]

Help those who can’t help themselves

[3Bulge68]

My 1965 Seeburg jukebox needs attention and I have checked for anyone that can look at it for hundreds of miles around, Does anyone know of a repairman that can at least look at it? Maybe that is a good business to suggest if the skills are there.
Any suggestions please let me know.

[nancymiller217@yahoo.com]

Pulling weeds.

[Gerrys]

All Pet Wash - pet washing stations.

[mikemalloy]

Originally Posted by Sr7110

I am getting ready to retire, and I'm interested in starting a new business here in the villages. Anyone have any input on the greatest need?

I'd certainly patronize a golf cart wash.