I don't think I gave the impression that I condone waiting ten years, quite the contrary, I was adding to the post just before mine by Lottoguy. He said all the things the new areas don't have. I was providing a timetable by using the area that was previously developed from 2011 to 2015. I guess I could of quoted his posted rather than write, "To Follow Up" on the new areas.

Southwest corner of Morse and 466A is Bonifay Golf Course. The Villages of Pine Ridge and Pine Hills are off Moyer Loop, east of Morse and south of 466a on the otherside of the powerlines. I think when you wrote Pine Villages, you may of confused someone not familiar.

Are some Villages locations better than others?
 

A lot of pretty landscaping as I cruise around Moyer Loop, including a very tall waterfall. This is the Pine Ridge/Hills Villages main road.
And may I add more private pools in my observation than any other Village.

I see a few posts encouraging folks to buy south of 44. My wife and I expect to buy something new in that area. We will be in a good position to buy in early spring. I know what is available today will not be available next spring. Does anyone know where the next ground breaking will occur (south of 44) will be? We don’t golf but love to play tennis and pickle ball. We would love to live some place away from noise (traffic, RRC’s, etc).
Greatly appreciate any input on this topic!

Check out these three locations in the northern part of The Villages. Polo Ridge, Tall Trees and Piedmont. All three are in good locations and have easy access to main roads. My two cents...

Every village has its advantage
 

Lake County advantages, no bond, closet to big box stores, lowes, home depot, best buy, sams, main artery with 441/27. Closest to woodworking shop via golf cart, golf range, pet parks, hospital. I'm partial to Mira Mesa exec. Course which is close to LaZamora, but homes available rarely happen.
If your a bowler, only 2 and both facilities in Spanish Springs. Restaurants plentiful everywhere.

This should begin with: Lady Lake advantages ... Reason being that Pine Hills and Pine Ridge are in Lake County and they have a bond.

Great choice. The area is close to the 441 corridor of retail stores and restaurants. We are close also (just south of 466 and close to Morse Blvd) and are happy with our location.

Everybody likes their area or they would not be living there. We live in Woodbury and like being here. Marion County, most bonds paid off, lots of roofs, hvac's and appliances have been replaced. Less traffic, nice cart ride to Spanish Springs or Lake Sumter. When not in a hurry a cart ride to Lowes, Aldi's, Walmart.

Count in the wildwood city tax for homes that are south of Hyway 44 that is not paid for Sumter county north of 44. I would recommend north of 44 and a little south of the 466 corridor.

And just down the road from Glenview, which has premier tennis facilities - clay courts if you like them.

We like the area near Sumter Landing. The villages near the square have easy access to the nightly entertainment, the movie theater, grocery stores (Publix, WinnDixie, and neighborhood Walmart), and it is central to a large number of golf courses, both championship and executive. A 15 minute golf cart ride to Spanish Springs if you want to go to the Sharon, and 10 minute car drive to go to the woodworking shop. A 15 minute car drive to Brownwood for the amenities there. The central location of Sumter is a real plus. Most of the homes don't have much left on their bonds either.

Regarding taxes, make your own calculations bases on real numbers from county websites.

SUMMARY OF 2019 TAX BILLS

Sumter County

Unincorporated
Ad valorem: Millage rate 12.4001
Non Ad valorem: Fire district, maintenance and bond

In Wildwood
Ad valorem: Millage rate 15.7981
Non Ad valorem: Fire district, maintenance and bond

Lake County

In Fruitland Park
Ad valorem: Millage rate 17.9898
Non Ad valorem: Fire district, maintenance and bond

In Lady Lake
Ad valorem: Millage rate 17.4726
Non Ad valorem: Fire district and waste
No maintenance, no bond

Marion County

Unincorporated
Ad valorem: Millage rate 16.6754
Non Ad valorem: Fire district, maintenance, bond, waste and storm water

Villages adjacent to Palmer Legends are conveniently located. So much is a short golf cart ride away.

a matter of personal choice. North of 466 is lovely but has half the amenities as south of 466.