[2CopsMom]

One of the first things I noticed was how clean and well-kept everything was. We rented for years before we bought a house, but every winter I'm always amazed at the beautiful landscaping and well-kept public spaces.

[Tall4mom]

I have learned that my love of working in the yard and flower beds is not enjoyable because of all the "live" things that live there. Also, I like roundabouts even less than I thought.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by 2CopsMom

One of the first things I noticed was how clean and well-kept everything was. We rented for years before we bought a house, but every winter I'm always amazed at the beautiful landscaping and well-kept public spaces.

I want to be your friend because I love your screen name. Thank THEM for their service and I thank YOU for raising them.

[realmoxies]

Originally Posted by New Englander

I've learned that good pizza is more difficult to find.

Same goes for Chinese Food!

[mkolbe]

After being here 3 years, we love everything here! Our neighborhood is the best -- always helpful and lots of get-togethers. We are from New Hampshire where it is always cold and cloudy. Here the sun shines every day!
We love the clean (no litter) areas and the landscaping of the common areas is the best. Everyone is helpful and kind.

[Catfishjeff]

My name is Newby so the term Newbie makes me crazy!

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by GaryKoca

We are seasonal but love the Villages. Two things:
1) The love bugs in May and September are absolutely awful. Worse than anything I have seen up North.
2) Agree with the comment about no good pizza here. If you are from Chicago or New York, you really miss the pizza.

I'm from NYC, I love Gio's pizza. Gio's Deli on 301, just north of 466.

[ChicagoNative]

Been a snowbird in Villages area since January of 2018. LOVE this: “9pm is the new midnight” and “60 is the new 40”.

I used to be somewhat of a night owl, but now I rarely even make it to the 11pm news! Heck, we thought we’d be at the squares for the entertainment several times a week, but we find ourselves going only occasionally or when we entertain visitors.

Also, I’m no foodie, but I find the quality of the restaurants overall to be pretty mediocre.

[minot1973]

My thought is the engineering master piece! All the interlocking cart paths. And how green everything (for the most part) is. Villager since April 2018

[NJRICHARD]

As a Newbie I also found out you have someone to just cut the grass, another person to trim the bushes, another person to trim the palm trees, and someone else to treat the lawn and bugs.....that is besides someone else to adjust and take care of the lawn watering system and last but not least the drinking water filter treatment person..WHAT are the chances of astro-turfing the entire area thus saving water, labor, etc....I saw really nice large fake palm trees also...REALLY enjoy the place and very different from New Jersey!

[funtime]

I have tried several times to get artificial grass approved, but no luck. You would think it would be a no brainer.

[Jnlegran]

Been here 4 years and on our first visit we noticed how much couples activity was available. Also, how couples were reconnecting, spending time together and enjoying each others company. After a long work career - moving from seeing your spouse every few days to spending 7x24 together - so awesome to have couples your own age and with common interest to do things with

[malbe]

I have found the "cold" water from your faucet is not actually cold like up north. It is lukewarm!

[Cookie Princess]

Originally Posted by mkolbe

After being here 3 years, we love everything here! We are from New Hampshire where it is always cold and cloudy. Here the sun shines every day!

How was your experience during the summers? We are from Maine. I love the heat, but it makes my husband cranky.

[Packer Fan]

Originally Posted by realmoxies

Same goes for Chinese Food!

The Chinese place in Pinnelas plaza is excellent carryout