Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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I am a 61 year old, single, recent retiree and lifetime New Englander, looking to settle in the Central Florida area. I am planning a 3 month visit, starting in April to research my ideal retirement community.
My current research, including your wonderful Forum, and a recent 2 day visit, have made TV a solid favorite. I am currently in the process of securing a May (and perhaps June-July) rental in TV to experience the lifestyle and search for a permanent home. However, due diligence compels me to look at other communities as well. Those I have flagged for visits include Trilogy of Orlando, On Top of The World in Ocala, Sun City Center near Sarasota, Solivita, Schalamar Creek in East Lakeland, Cypress Lakes in Lakeland and Valencia Lakes in Wimauma. Obviously, I understand the bias asking for opinions on this forum, but would be interested in any objective opinions, good or bad, and any caveats, from those of you who may be familiar with the above communities. I thank you in advance for your input. Aldrich317 |
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Very smart move. We explored (mostly via the internet) for four years and concluded TV was the best fit for US. We did look at several surrounding communities and many were beyond our comfortable price range. If I am not confused the biggest turn off for top of the world was that you buy your house but lease the land.
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If you are looking for a community where you can take a golf cart most places, The Villages is probably the only qualifying community. Soiivita is truly in the middle of nowhere. The home prices took a huge hit a few years ago. This is either good or bad. Do you mean Sun City in Ellington. It has been around since I was a kid. I believe there is some shopping and doctors accessible by golf cart, but certainly not the volume in TV. Lakeland is half way between Tampa and Orlando. That is about all it has to offer.
Coming for a month or two is very wise. I'm sure you will love it here. Most people do. One of our best vacations was to Freeport and the beloved LLBean. |
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If you like lots of activities and crowds, The Villages is the place for you. If you are looking for a more sedate retirement, I suggest you look elsewhere.
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I would recommend spending a night in Sun City Center. That would give you two days with a realtor, and it would be your closest comparison to The Villages. And it would help you make up your mind.
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Also, many communities have a Lifestyles type program allowing you to stay for a day or two at a very reasonable price. This is probably the best way to judge. Most places on your list are within a 2-hour drive from here.
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My parents winter in Sun City Center (Snow Birds)and live on Cape Cod during the summer. Sun City Center is a very nice community with one large central recreation area. Prices are less than The Villages (much less on the average) and the amenities are less lavish.
From what I have seen and heard from my parents is that the majority of the residents are snow birds and so it seems to get lonely after May rolls around and doesn't get energized until the end of Dec. My parents love it and have close friends from the Boston area two houses away. (Quality of life always seems to be all about having friends nearby) On the other hand I have two uncles and aunts who retired to the Villages as year round residents 25 years ago and it turned out to be perfect for them also. Whatever you choose I am sure it will perfect for you. Please share the results of your homework as I am still doing mine.
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as a single, I find The Villages offers opportunities for social activities like no other. The number of clubs here far out numbers any you will find anywhere. It is so easy to find things to do. I originally thought I'd move to Sun City near Sarasota but when I drove around there I saw no one out doing anything. You definitely will get more in the way of a house in the other areas, but the lifestyle can not compare.
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We crossed off the list top of the world too because you lease the land and buy the house, that didn't sit to well with us. We love the villages for the different activities that they have. We don't golf but with so many things to do here we enjoy ourselves .
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The OP wrote his post in Dec. I maybe wrong but question whether he is still viewing his own thread?
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It showed up today as a new post. I didn't even look at the date.
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Actually, the December 2014 date that you noticed is the month the OP created an account on TOTV.
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