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2010 Edition Is A Hit

January 23, 2010

Last night about 10:30 I sent out an email with a link to download the new and much improved 2010 version of Complete Guide to The Villages to more than 600 people who have bought the book and registered to receive future updates.
The feedback so far for the 2010 edition has been astounding:
“Really [...]

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2009 Villages Year In Review

January 20, 2010

Last year in The Villages was typical of what one has come to expect from this truly active “active adult” community. There were festivals and plays and evening town square concerts, bicycle and motorcycle rides, golf carts drill teams and even a drive-in holiday parade. There was woodworking and walking, model train events and health [...]

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The Villages Polo Club

January 13, 2010

The opportunity to learn something new is one of the things residents value about The Villages. For a number of Villagers, polo is one of the new things they have discovered. With a polo stadium in their “backyard,” Villagers turn out en mass for the matches. They fill the stands, line the field with lawn [...]

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Snow in The Villages

January 9, 2010

Might want to think twice about leaving that snow shovel behind when you move to The Villages. Lots of areas in Florida including The Villages got a winter dusting this morning. Just had to post a picture here…this doesn’t happen very often

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Other Places To Shop In The Villages

December 30, 2009

When one first thinks of shopping options in The Villages, the two town squares are the first locations that come to mind; Spanish Springs Town Square with its southwest flair, and Lake Sumter Landing Market Square, with its cozy seaside feel. These mixed-use commercial areas were especially designed for The Villages seem to offer most [...]

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Lake Sumter Landing Market Square

December 18, 2009

To bring shopping and socialization to residents of The Villages, developers of the community built two main town squares, Spanish Springs Town Square, with its southwest flavor, and Lake Sumter Landing Market Square.
Much like its sister square, Lake Sumter Landing Market Square combines shops and services and provides an arena for performances and community events, [...]

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This Week In The Villages December 6-13

December 14, 2009

For some in The Villages, preparing for the holidays with temperatures in the 70s is a new adventure. However, following the lead of The Villages old-timers, residents are learning to celebrate the season without snow.
This week there was a menorah lighting at Spanish Springs Town Square and a Christmas parade beginning at The Villages Polo [...]

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The Villages Lifelong Learning College

December 9, 2009

Activities are abundant for residents of The Villages – golf, pickleball, tennis, daily live entertainment at the town squares, polo, lectures, clubs of all varieties and service groups. If that is not enough, the community also has The Villages Lifelong Learning College, a program offering personal enrichment for active adults.
Offering classes all year, with new [...]

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Other Communities Near The Villages

December 9, 2009

After taking a good look at The Villages you may decide that it’s not for you. That’s o.k., The Villages isn’t for everyone. But if the Central Florida area is where you want to retire there are several communities near The Villages that you might want to consider.

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Spanish Springs Town Square

December 6, 2009

A distinct feature of The Villages is the Spanish Springs Town Square. One of the two town squares in The Villages, Spanish Springs has a southwest flavor. With adobe-colored shops surrounding a central meeting space, complete with viga-studded walls and a gazebo, Spanish Springs resembles a traditional plaza like one might find in Santa Fe [...]

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