Discuss what its like to live in The Villages

[Grumpy]

I have lived here over 1 1/2 years and for the most part it has been a rewarding experience. However it does have its downfalls, too. You have to get use to the form of government that is unlike anywhere else. Part of the villages (north of CR 466; east of US 441/27) are governed by Development Districts and generally the bonds (infrastructure) have been paid, whereas (south of CR 466) they have not been paid and can add additional costs to your home price. FREE golf on the 9 hole courses (22) and reduced fees on the Championship courses is the major attraction. There are hundreds of clubs to belong too, everything from Bocce to the Zaniacs. Recreation centers are numerous throughout the community. Your 2nd car is a golf cart (I use mine every chance I get) as nearly everything is accessible by golf cart. As I said there are negatives including but not limited to crowded roads, restaurants, executive golf courses especially from January through March/April and as more and more people find this retirement community they will become more so, which in-turn affects how friendly people are or aren't. The weather is unpredictable at best and you are about 1 1/2 hours from either the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean.
Before you decide to move here get as much information as possible and compare with other retirement communities both within Florida and other states.
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