The Villages Any Opinions?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: KMHT KFMY
the developer owns or controls EVERYTHING, be prepared to be ruled.
Highest STD rates in the country, apparently sport f*cking is a major pass time
but seriously you give up a lot of control over things in a gated community, even more so since the developer controls it soup to nuts.
Where I am we have a HOA, and I have done battle with them over the years, but the residents own the golf course, pool, fitness center, restaurant, etc etc etc.
Not a place I would live... IMHO, IANAL, YMMV
Highest STD rates in the country, apparently sport f*cking is a major pass time
but seriously you give up a lot of control over things in a gated community, even more so since the developer controls it soup to nuts.
Where I am we have a HOA, and I have done battle with them over the years, but the residents own the golf course, pool, fitness center, restaurant, etc etc etc.
Not a place I would live... IMHO, IANAL, YMMV
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 455
Likes: 93
From: Ne MS
were moving there in June, been visiting for the last 3 yrs, love it, kinda like in a bubble, 97% white, 93% republican, u can rent a house in the villages instead of a hotel, your realtor can hook u up, go anywhere on a golf cart, cool bars and restaurants, not sure about the std, think thats more of a rumor, glad to hear all the negative comments, the less the better moving there, good luck, by the way, check out brown wood square and hit the outdoor bar at city fire
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2017
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From: Arizona
Have a friend I was in the service with, he and his wife have been living there for 6 or 7 years. They go to Connecticut for the summer, both are very active and play a lot of golf, pickleball and softball. They love it there but have stated that it is the STD Capital of the world.
Club Member
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: South Florida
Nothing negative to say.
Rode through there several times. GREAT riding in the area I would say.
LOVE the Golf Carts EVERYWHERE and Golf Cart parking at the store 'n all.
Talking with residents in the area and see what they think (though they are already sold on the area) might be in order.
Great post mate........GOOD to look before you leap as you are doing.
Rode through there several times. GREAT riding in the area I would say.
LOVE the Golf Carts EVERYWHERE and Golf Cart parking at the store 'n all.
Talking with residents in the area and see what they think (though they are already sold on the area) might be in order.
Great post mate........GOOD to look before you leap as you are doing.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2018
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From: W. MI.
According to dickey there is no better place to be. I have family and friends that live there. I have been there several times, but no a place I'd live. I don't do well in heat n humidity. Good luck in your search.
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From: Wisconsin, USA
I like meeting different kinds of people, and dont golf. I like to drive fast and ride a motorcycle, and do yard work, and play with my grandkids. So I have zero interest in the Villages. You have to make up your own mind.
I am more like the Michael Douglas character here, than the man in the stupid little hat. If youre a golfer who likes to hang out with White Republicans, and go slower than 25 mph I guess it might be Heaven on Earth.
I am more like the Michael Douglas character here, than the man in the stupid little hat. If youre a golfer who likes to hang out with White Republicans, and go slower than 25 mph I guess it might be Heaven on Earth.
