Disney and the Truman Show

Oh my goodness...I suppose many people have heard of, or visited, The Villages. Well, we visited since we are not too far away. And we are waiting on snail mail documents. 

Friends recommended we visit....just to check it out. Honestly, I was not expecting too much. But, WOW. It's manicured like Disney, from the grass to the lavish visitors' center. We arrived at the visitors center near Lake Sumter Square and were graciously greeted by an employee. Since we arrived later in the afternoon and had missed the last trolly, she offered to have 'someone' come over to talk with us. The complimentary trolly offers a tour of the property and information. Meanwhile we hung out in the Music Room, sipped coffee, and read The Villages Newspaper. Their paper basically provides information on the 25498377 clubs in the neighborhoods. Anything from the 'Texas' club-for those that hail from the great state- to china painting. Also information is given about tons of recreation opportunities at the pools, rec halls, golf and nightly entertainment. So much to do....so little time! We met with basically a salesperson. Greg gave us a history and the future vision. He provided a packet which included a CD and printed material. All very interesting. We asked questions and talked for about an hour. After, we walked the square and jumped in our car to tour some neighborhoods.

Manicured grounds at The Villages

Basically, There are several main villages and within each village there are smaller ones. It could become confusing, but it's not. There are also 'main squares' which is like a town center. Each has a square where the nightly entertainment occurs. We saw lots of kids there. I suppose visiting grandparents. The Villages provides shopping from soup to nuts! Doctors to ice cream shops. Really. Another interesting note....the schools. Yes, there is a school system for the children of those employed by The Villages. 

It is quite an operation. Gerard thinks The Villages is a cross of Disney world and The Truman Show.
Think about that....

Example of a home in The Villages. There are all kinds and prices!

Golf carts everywhere

We sipped a mudslide and beer at the town square while listening to some live music. Some danced, others enjoyed the night air. On a whim, we decided to go to the theatre on the corner. Pretty upscale joint...old time feel, but again very lavish. We decided to see Jurassic World. I'll say there will never be another Jurassic Park. Not impressed. Waste of money.

By the way, if you get a ticket in your golf cart for SPEEDING, the cost is $249.00. That's why there is an ad in the paper for golf speedometers.....

After the movie....home, we go.