Here's where we get into only half truths. SHO was formed by a handle full of people that did not like what they perceived the developer had done. SHO has no legal authority with in the community. SHO came about when the developer sold the Golf Course and there was a dispute about some drainage ponds. SHO has done nothing to help the community. There were about seven or so individuals that started the mess and inflamed a whole bunch of people by giving only part of the story. I would not waste my time with the SHO group. That board you mention has no authority in the community what so ever.

I'm not sure what the Armstrong Brothers did somewhere else but the housing they are building here is of a decent quality. That's my professional opinion.

I trust very little what I see or hear on the Internet. Especially an 8 minute clip of a meeting by people I did not know on a subject I have no background on. That's my personal opinion.

My second choice if it were up to me would have been the U S virgin islands or the British virgin islands or actually Belize.

I went and watched the video you referenced. Yep its lead by exactly who I thought. As usual I heard only half the story and very little of the facts.

Highlands, NC. Had a place there but sold it. I now have an acute case of seller's remorse.

That is a very nice area.

I would go back and live in Key Biscayne, Fl., but only if TV didn't exist. At this time in my life I love the ability to use my cart to shop and play.

My choice would have been Charleston SC. We decided to move here after a second visit but found that the homes were over priced and the sales people were telling prospective buyers they had to take a house as they found it.

I told our sales person that my list included and named item by item and if she could not meet those requirements item for item I was going to my second choice Charleston.

provincetown..mass

Hawaii!

If money were not an object, Cap Ferrat. I got lost one night driving around on it about 15 years ago. It is an unspoiled forested peninsula on the Cote d'Azur. The Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on it is unbelievably well placed and appointed.Cap Ferrat, France: The perfect break - Telegraph I absolutely love French food prepared by French chefs in France, French wines, a sunny, mild climate, trees, flowers, the views from a bluff over a large body of water, sea breezes and not being too far from an airport (Nice in this case).

If The Villages didn't exist, we'd be wintering somewhere on the ocean in Florida. I miss beaches. Maybe St. George Island. We rented there for a month and loved to watch the dolphins swim past.

Loved Provincetown, spent many Summers there.:agree:

I love Provincetown, and any beach area on the East Coast in Mass. Also Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia in Canada. Beautiful beaches. But darn cold in the winter. :cold:

I think I will just stay right here, thank you

I have been maligned for my sincere belief that this has to be the nicest and most beautiful and interesting place to live in the WORLD for seniors.


I hope no one ever changes a single thing about it. It hurts me that people have said I get paid for my overwhelming endorsement of this incredible place to live.


It is still, after almost seven years, unbelievable to me. I have learned so many things about my fellow countrymen and about art, and enjoyed so much golf. And tasted REAL Italian cooking and added 11 short and lovely Italian girls to my group of friends. As well as several other long suffering souls who seem to enjoy my company. I love the casualness of the dress, the beautiful sunshine and gorgeous miles of perfect landscaping. I have heard amazing life stories and am awed by the accomplishments of my peers.


I am a happy girl to be here with all of you. Well most of you.

I would live here: Hang Your Hammock Mexico - Casa Palmeras on Vimeo but after visiting The Villages, we decided to put this house up for sale and brought a house in Village of Collier.

For those of you who mentioned Provincetown, you couldn't touch anything there for what you paid for your home at the villages. In the winter there are only about 2000 people compared to 50,000 during the summer.

The so called Space Coast is close by and Cocoa Beach would be suitable with golf courses, beach and plenty of restaurants. A plus----the prices of homes and condos are rather depressed because our space program has been put on the "back burner.".

Tightwad Mo. Country living at it best.

The mountains of Tenn, NC or north Ga.

We have a home here and one on the Space Coast. Space Coast is a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't suggest anyone retire there permanently.

Indialantic by the Sea, Florida
 

Many advantages to living on the Space Coast of Florida.

Beyond rocket launches, the Space Coast has advantages that are attractive to more than 500,000 people who live in Brevard County. That would be including the "mainland".

The barrier island has a very low population and life moves at a much more leisurely pace.

The "barrier island" offers a whole new world for those who enjoy serene small town living in close proximity to beautiful peaceful non touristy beaches. We've looked at some homes that are only three houses in from the Atlantic Ocean beach. Even if you lived midway on the barrier island, it's a narrow strip.......you could walk to the beach or walk to the intracoastal river. Ideal for those who love the water.

The beaches are a major attraction. Some of the more famous beaches are Sebastian Inlet Beach, Indialantic Beach and of course Cocoa Beach, home of the hit TV show of the late 60's, I Dream Of Jeannie. Also, Indian Harbor Beach and Melbourne Beach.
A great Hilton Hotel Resort is on Melbourne Beach.

The pretty little town of Indialantic by the Sea is merely one mile wide by one mile long with a population of no more than 3,000 people, with a slower pace of life in general and slower traffic, for sure. One would never ever get lost......that's for sure.

To it's north is Satellite Beach; to its south is Indian Harbor Beach and Melbourne Beach......then down to Sebastian Inlet.....

We like the thought of a town that is one mile long by one mile wide, with every convenience and service needed. Fifth Avenue has upscale shops, restaurants and so on......no need to leave the island except if one needed a hospital or the airport 8 minutes away in Melbourne.

The Space Coast is a great retirement place for seniors as the Melbourne and Palm Bay areas were voted the 4th best place to retire in the nation a few years ago. Many senior communities dot Brevard County and the medical community offers a wide range of advanced services for retired citizens. The Space Coast a great place to spend your golden years.

Boating is a major outdoor recreational activity in Brevard County. With the Indian River Lagoon, also known as the Intracoastal Waterway, Lake Washington, the St. Johns River and other waterways, boaters can enjoy such activities as water skiing, fishing, air boating, canoeing and more. Canal 54 on the Brevard County, Indian River County line is a favorite area for waterskiers and ski clubs. Professional level ski tournaments have been held in canal 54. Many marinas and mooring/docking boat facilities on the intracoastal.

Life along the Space Coast evolves at a serene pace without the business, traffic, congestion and crime of the big city. It's a safe and serene place to live.

All the towns in Brevard County still somewhat have that small town feel while having access to big city amenities.

Headline musical and entertainment acts can be found in concert at The King Center on the campus of Brevard Community College in north Melbourne and the Milwaukee Brewers Major League Baseball team call Space Coast Stadium home for spring training. The Brevard County Manatees round out the rest of baseball season for sports fans in Brevard to enjoy.

For more big time entertainment and culture, the Space Coast is situated so that Orlando and everything that goes with it is just a 45 minute drive from anywhere in Brevard County.

With so much to enjoy and access to many activities, recreation, beautiful weather and more, the Space Coast of Florida is one of the best places to live in the nation.

If you ever get the chance to see a Shuttle launch and spend time in any of Brevard County's many quaint communities you will be hooked and then you to may want to call the Space Coast home.

The beaches are empty and peaceful. The Catholic Church in Indialantic by the Sea has held their Easter Sunrise Services on the beach with huge crowds attending.

The summer sea breezes off of the ocean are another plus. Lovely homes close to the beach offer the best of both worlds.........small town living and the seashore. Prices are amazingly low due to the downsizing of the space industry. A four bedroom, 2 to 3 bathroom home with fireplaced living room, family room, dining room, eat in "open kitchen", inground pool/spa and birdcage can be had for around $300,000. Taxes are low. Some have "cabana guest suites" off the lanai and pool....for visiting guests. I doubt if they'd ever leave with these private accommodations. Many custom built homes at excellent prices.

ONE BIG PLUS. Mail is delivered in all of Indialantic TO YOUR OWN MAILBOX ON YOUR FRONT LAWN.....or to your slot in the front door of your home.

There is a very attractive very long fishing pier which juts out into the ocean and two great beachfront parks.......it's a beach community....but not necessarily a tourist destination. Kind of like a best kept "secret".

Another plus is that many cruise ship lines depart from Port Canaveral up by Cape Kennedy. South of Indialantic is Sebastian Inlet, known for its great fishing....and below that is Vero Beach.......Hutchinson Island, then Jupiter, Palm Beach and so on..........just a nice leisurely, slow Sunday ride up and down the coast....

A Sunday drive along A1A , through all of these small towns , is very relaxing compared to the Florida turnpike.

Also, as I mentioned, Melbourne has a regional airport on the mainland........just about 8 minutes from the barrier islands of Indialantic, Satellite Beach, Indian Harbor Beach, Melbourne Beach.

Two short causeways connect the mainland of Melbourne to the barrier island.........

For those who do like "small town living"..........it's an option.

The ocean breezes can't be beat. Right now they are tracking Katherine, the Great White Shark. I sent our grandkids the link to that.......

Canal homes can also be found......for the boating enthusiast. What's better than being able to dock your boat in your own backyard.

WE just received TWENTY INCHES OF NEW SNOW on top of mounds of OLD SNOW.........now have had to knock off five feet long icycles from the doors of our three season sunroom........it's like living in SIBERIA.

However, we were so thankful for our thirty something year old neighbor who came often to plow us out with his snow plow even though his transmission on his truck was konking out.........it made us realize that it can be a "plus" to have neighbors of all ages in our town and neighborhood.........because just as we helped our elderly neighbors when we were young, we now are the beneficiaries of the kindness of the more able bodied youthful neighbors.........plus living in such a place as the space coast barrier islands would assure us that our children and grandchildren could freely come and stay as long as they wished, especially our five grandchildren (with more to come) during their school and summer vacations.......they'd love the Florida beaches as much as they love the Maine and Massachusetts beaches......with no traffic jams, as the beaches are wonderfully empty.

So much to think about and ponder. Sometimes it just comes to one.....in a flash.

Senior, nice copying and pasting from Living On The Space Coast Of Florida
written seven years ago by Alan LeStourgeon
Too many inaccuracies to address. This is 2014.

These once beautiful areas are not as safe as before

Just sharing our own memories of the place, along with information that is out there........

Indialantic, Florida - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Indialantic Florida - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


It hasn't changed much since we lived down there in the 1970's.
We've always had fond memories of the area.......and have come to the conclusion we prefer a smaller community near the ocean.

Can't beat walks on the beach........nor a nice place for the grandchildren to play. God willing. Hope it works out for us.

Obviously, no place on earth is absolutely perfect, but we still have contacts there who have enjoyed a long happy life with no major issues. We've explored both coasts of Florida (except the Panhandle) and always keep coming back to Indialantic.......

To each his own. We are used to low density.....and less traffic.
Always gravitate to the seashore..........so it's kind of a no brainer for us, especially since we are not golfers. I'm hoping my husband can find a nice boat to replace the one he sold.........again, God willing.

p.s. On several occasions when our adult kids were vacationing in Disney World, they would take a "side trip" to see where they once lived as little ones, collecting shells and coral on the beach. Both had fond memories of the area. Our daughter went to kindergarten at Patrick Air Force Base. My husband worked for a retired Air Force Colonel, name of Kelsey. Just happy memories. Sorry they bothered you.

If you haven't lived there you might not like it over time.
It is 59% more expensive than the villages. Ie electricity was in 2012 $.35 a kilowatt versus I think I read about $.07 here. Plus locals really don't like mainland transplants, my inlaws are still not thrilled about me. But then maybe that's just me.

Did no-one consider Nevada or Arizona or did I miss a post?

Interesting that you mentioned Nevada and Arizona as we have been thinking of TV versus Arizona. We have been to TV on a few occasions and this weekend we are coming for the lifestyle preview. I think we have decided on TV based on the golf alone, and everything else that comes with retirement there. I wonder though if anyone has a thought about TV versus AZ. I have to say that we like the hot dry weather, but we like golf better. We can't wait to come down there this weekend and get out of this weather in the Chicago area, 6 to 8 inches of snow today so everyone reading this, enjoy your day in the nice weather!

We like The Lower Keys and Key West and Sun City Summerlin in Nevada both have pluse's and minus's. Also would consider waterfront property in Inverness but we like th planned retirement communities better.

This is an interesting question. When we were looking for possible alternatives to TV, I checked as many 55+ communities as I could find in Florida, and never found any that had walled-in CYV's like TV. There are a few communities that allow fences, and a few with CYV's that have mostly small paved courtyards (more of a walled-in patio like you see at the condos in Spanish Springs), but nothing like the CYV we bought in TV with a nice sized, grass covered, private courtyard for the dog. The CYV was a huge selling point for us, along with the golf and virtually unlimited activities.

The Northern Neck of Virginia! We are surrounded by rivers and creeks all leading to the beautiful Chesapeake Bay and on to the Atlantic Ocean. We are a rural area of around 11,000 people, but we have all the convenience of city living and within 1-1 1/2 of Richmond, Willamsburg. Several restaurants, good shopping, a hospital and a fine country club. Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club has indoor/outdoor tennis, pickelball, pool, yacht dockage, beautiful 18 hole golf course and an excellent private restaurant.
All the fresh seafood you can eat and great bay beaches.

my first criteria is no SNOW, threat of snow or nearness of or related to snow weather.

We have been a lot of places in the world and FL fits 90% of our requirements.

If no TV then we would gravitate to the Clearwater area.

I suspect there are few if any communities with the extensive lifestyle array available in TV.

I am glad this is a hypothetical exercise only!

My sister has been priced out of TV for a villa or 3/2 home, so she is looking at other 55+ communities listed in the top 50 survey for master planned communities (TV made the top 100, but not the top 50 in the retirement magazine's survey). She has lived in VA, MD, OK, CA & ME, among other states. She'll be looking at Del Webb, Mt Dora & Solivita this spring. Wish I knew the criteria the magazine used, but I bet pricing was one of them.

I can relate to being priced out. If the prices keep going up even 1/2 as much as they have lately by the time I retire there will be no chance of TV.

Can you buy now & rent it out? How far away from retirement are you? We bought 4 years before retirement. With rates down it seemed the thing to do, but we know not everyone can.

back to my condo in waikiki

I hope prices and value in TV keeps on the rise. True you can get a lot more for your money elsewhere but you don't get TV live and that is what it is all about.

Without a doubt purchasing a home in one of the nearby Retirement Communities Del Webb, Stonecrest, Spruce Creek South, you will get a very nice home compared to The Villages. But....the value of those homes continue to fall or remain flat. The communities I mentioned are all looking " Tired", I know I moved from Del Webb ( The Best ) of the three that I mentioned.

The roads are the responsibility of the residents, care etc. $$$$$, a lot of negatives, having said that it is Villages Lifestyle vs Retirement Lifestyle in a nutshell.

Love the Northern Neck, especially love Urbanna area. If we didn't live here we would possibly move back home to Poquoson, VA,or surrounding area, or to the Outer Banks of NC.

I miss our seafood!!!

Provincetown: I grew up in neighboring Truro, where Mother made it a point to do her shopping in P-town well before the boat from Boston arrived! And, rightly so; the over-endowed Southie women in their pink halters and purple shorts were - umm, shall we say, horrendous!

Today, were The Villages not here, I'd have to seriously consider a condo aboard The World, a cruise ship sailing the world with owner-owned suites. Saw her in the Mediterranean last fall; she's beautiful and suitably sized. Also suitably priced way out of my league!

In lieu of cruising all the time, I'd opt for a Caribbean island - probably St. John or maybe St. Croix.

Dreamer!

SWR
:beer3:

:mademyday:I have the same dream--that world cruise ship. But first our ship has to come in.