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 [...]
Archive | December, 2009
Lake Sumter Landing Market Square
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 [...]
This Week In The Villages December 6-13
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 [...]
The Villages Lifelong Learning College
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 [...]
Other Communities Near The Villages
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.
Spanish Springs Town Square
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 [...]
November 2009 Real Estate Roundup
It seems the recent tax credit for homebuyers is actually stimulating sales. Looking at real estate in The Villages for November, sales are up. Recovering from a February 2009 slump, sales have been slowly, but steadily climbing since September. Overall, compared to last year, sales have increased by almost 21 percent. Current average listing price [...]
