[j_vermilya]

There are many great things about living here. However, with the new expansion which violates every promise ever made, I would hesitate. Regardless of naysayers, amenities will become crowded, the squares will be beyond packed, and it is often difficult to obtain tee times. The developers no longer consider the needs of the current residents. Those who don't like to face this reality, let me know what you think in 3-5 years....

[Joe V.]

Originally Posted by j_vermilya

There are many great things about living here. However, with the new expansion which violates every promise ever made, I would hesitate. Regardless of naysayers, amenities will become crowded, the squares will be beyond packed, and it is often difficult to obtain tee times. The developers no longer consider the needs of the current residents. Those who don't like to face this reality, let me know what you think in 3-5 years....

I do not suppose you have any factual evidence of promises made and broken? Documents, paper trails,...?

[Rent From A Villager]

~Love the Villages, so glad we bought! No regrets!

Originally Posted by j_vermilya

There are many great things about living here. However, with the new expansion which violates every promise ever made, I would hesitate. Regardless of naysayers, amenities will become crowded, the squares will be beyond packed, and it is often difficult to obtain tee times. The developers no longer consider the needs of the current residents. Those who don't like to face this reality, let me know what you think in 3-5 years....

Crime is also increasing as it does in any city which The Villages is. Taxes are also escalating.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by Allen2021

We live in the mountains of northern Idaho. It can be a hard way of life, Anyway we sold our home and have rented a place in the villages. We are excited but very nervous. Just wonder how many other people felt as we do. And is it as fun as it seems.

It's very normal to feel anxious when making a major move!!!

Coming from CT, I found as I got older, I couldn't take the snow, cold and sometimes icy roads the winter provided.

It will be a period of adjustment as you need to learn new roads, find doctors, etc but the best thing I could say is don't try to get everything done in your home in 2 weeks.

I find the lifestyle here very relaxing and it is very well run. I find TV is kept in immaculate condition. Be here 8 years and still love it!!!

Best wishes as you start living the dream.

[Loudoll]

If you appreciate four seasons you will miss Idaho terribly. But The Villages is everything as promised, as advertised, and more.

[duffysmom]

Do not believe a word a landscaper tells you, call the Warranty office for names.


We lived on the Ocean for years and do not regret our move to TV. Life here is what YOU make it....

Welcome!!!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

It's very normal to feel anxious when making a major move!!!

Coming from CT, I found as I got older, I couldn't take the snow, cold and sometimes icy roads the winter provided.

It will be a period of adjustment as you need to learn new roads, find doctors, etc but the best thing I could say is don't try to get everything done in your home in 2 weeks.

I find the lifestyle here very relaxing and it is very well run. I find TV is kept in immaculate condition. Be here 8 years and still love it!!!

Best wishes as you start living the dream.

I must be abnormal.

[dsnrbec]

It took me a year to get used to the flat land. Still miss my mountains though not enough to give up what I’ve found here. Give yourself time to adjust.

[kkingston57]

Noted that you are coming down here in May. I am a Florida native and have lived all over the state. The Villages is one of the hotter areas of Florida. On the east coast temps are +/- 5 degrees cooler(but still hot and sweaty). Be prepared for a hot sweaty summer. It is worth the wait. November - April are great.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by dhdallas

I'd rather be in your mountains or on a beach, lake, river, or any natural setting. I am only here in TV because my wife insisted. This is not her opinion; she loves every little thing about it. For me though other than the warm winter weather, it sucks.

Driving anywhere is a pain. Way too much vehicle traffic and it will continue to get worse as they are continuing nonstop developing. Homes are crammed together & you can hear everything from next door - it can be as noisy as an apartment building. Heavy golf cart traffic is ridiculous and dangerous. I ride my bike on the cart paths and it is scary. Read the local .com newspaper for all the latest drunk cart driving accidents and crimes.

I am more prejudiced than most because I don’t play golf, I don’t like games or clubs, I don’t like to socialize, I don’t swim or like pools, and would much rather be around animals than people. I’ve been here 3 months and haven’t even needed or would use a TV ID card for anything. I prefer solitary pursuits, cycling, hunting, fishing, kayaking, reading, television, sitting on a beach, etc.

TV is a marvel of cookie-cutter overpriced homes in a town that reminds me of The Twilight Zone episode where a couple woke up in this picture perfect town only to find out everything in it was fake and they were in a giant being’s terrarium. The place is just plain weird.

Get outside TV and this central part of FL is pretty darn ugly. Swamps, brush & scrubs, ugly trees, trashy homes, dumpy house trailers with plenty of crime & drugs to go around. I carry a legally concealed handgun pretty much everywhere I go.

To each his own. As for me, I am counting the days until we can return to our lakefront home in PA.

Once again, minority opinion noted

[MickeyStevens]

Originally Posted by John_W

Do you come from Canada? I lived in the Baltimore area for 22 years before moving here. The month of August it would hit 100 degrees about 15 days of the month.

I'm in New England a short drive from the mountains. I've spent some time in the Baltimore area during the summer, they can have it.