[tippyclubb]

Originally Posted by lovsthosebigdogs

I'm still in PA, my house just sold (can you all scream YIPEE at once) and I'll be full time in TV in June so ask me again then.

Yipeeeeeeeeee & Yeah!!! In the process of selling ours now. Showed 3 times today and 9 showings on Monday. Agent is telling everyone to come with their best offer.

Not sure what we would be. We own in Collier but have not been back since we bought. Were not wannabes and were not residents yet. Were in between somewhere. Sept. 6th is the magical date.

[Jhooman]

Frog and Froggett

[beachx4me]

Bought house in December of 2012, completed move in July 2013. Coming up on my one year anniversary of being a full time resident. Husband retired January 2014 and joined me. Now we are both FT!!

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by DougB

Uh, Florida native here!!!

Oh, yeah... forgot about you being a native, Dougbee. And Pammy?

[DougB]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Oh, yeah... forgot about you being a native, Dougbee. And Pammy?

Pam's a Hoosier.

[DougB]

Originally Posted by rjm1cc

Might try a pole.

Should include all the Italians, Germans, French, and all nationalities. Not just the Poles.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Average Guy

... and they are committing tax fraud if they are violating any laws when claiming Florida residence for tax purposes.

People don't seem to mind (for some reason) to cheat the government. It's pretty easy to do and to rationalize.

[Vinny]

It was once guessed thsa 60% are full time residents. All I know is that we love it when the snowbirds leave. No more waiting for a table or dodging golf carts going the wrong way not to mention much safer roundabouts.

[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I'm curious as to how many people here are Florida natives besides Kitty!

Been here since I was 6 months old. I know it does not count but I like to think I am an Florida native.

Z

[rustyp]

OK - I'm confused. Thread started with how many are residents here? Are we counting residents or full timers Vs. part timers? Am I reading between the lines that some people believe you have to be full time to be a resident? Many villagers own several homes and the Villages is their legal PRIMARY residence. Further clarification - to become a resident it is not as easy as waltzing into the DMV and getting a drivers license. The info of what's required is available on line. Also when I was granted my homestead exemption here someone from Florida called my secondary home state and inquired if I was claiming a primary home exemption there.

[bestmickey]

I'm a visitor. For the last 5 or 6 years, my sister and I have rented a home for two months (April and May, after the big crowds depart). At times, I also house and cat sit for owners of the home we previously rented.

[Villages PL]

Do I need to show my Villages ID?

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

Do I need to show my Villages ID?

Only if you're in the pool.

[Pointer]

Full time for me.

[Villager Joyce]

Full time. BTW my husband was born in Florida, as was his mother. That's a rare find.