Things to Know Before Visiting The Villages, Florida
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Today, I am sharing the best tips of what I have learned being a newbie in the Villages, FL. I hope these tips will be helpful to you when you come to visit or move in!
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We moved to the villages, and also spend time in Austin. The difference, is the casual life style and the positive attitude from so many residency. Also there are so many places to explore. Hats off to the landscaping managers and people that keep the Villages so beautiful.
Absolutely! The landscaping is always immaculate!!
Lol Angela. I’ve been here 3 years and learned a lot from your video. I also laughed about the rumors you discussed. The Villages is a wonderful place to live and visit. We are so glad you’re here.
Oh Angela, I'm so jealous of you! I remember years ago hearing about the Villages from a friend who's parents lived there. She and her family would go to visit, her dad has pasted away but her mom still lives there. I thought it was amazing because I am someone who likes to be close to home or at home and warm and this sounded perfect! I am now 62 and have come to the realization that this may not happen for me. I live in Maine and we still have mounds of snow and more coming Saturday! I love all of your Walmart hauls and I really love your videos about the Villages. Thank you Angela. Mary from Maine.
Angela you did a FANTASTIC job! We did a lifestyle visit last September. Planning our move in 21 months. You covered so much and so thoroughly. Thanks!
Thank you! 😊
Just curious, why did you plan your move so far out? We're thinking of it too and wondered if and how you managed to plan so far ahead.
@@hd4100 I am a planner! We worked on decluttering and reducing our possessions. We fine tuned our finances.
When did you start your search for the house? Was it 2 years prior to moving? Just wondering when I should start making plans.@@joyfullylivinglife7114
We have only experienced extremely kind and thoughtful people in our two visits to the Villages. On one visit we were driving our rented cart trying to get back to my cousin's villa. We ended up back at the Lake Miona Rec center. We pulled over to try to figure out where we went wrong following the app. A lady in a cart pulled along side us and asked if we needed help. We told her we had gotten lost looking for Carleton Villas. She told us to follow her. She made a U turn and escorted us so the way to the entrance to that villa neighborhood!! Then she U turned and went back to the rec center. Wow! That was going above and beyond. 😊
You are a wealth of information about the Villages, Angela. Love that you and your husband have a wonderful new place to live! My parents loved living in Fort Myers and my sister loved Punta Gorda!
Wonderful video, Angela! Everything you talked about was true. It's a great place to live for an active over 55 lifestyle. Taking advantage of the Lifestyle Visit is such a good way to see what it's really like here. We live in the Village of Linden for 2.5 years and have never regretted the move! Even our kids are amazed at The Villages and enjoy visiting. I really enjoy your clothing videos, too!
I’ll never move to Florida but I love to see you enjoying yourself. I still love to hear details about new things.
I’ve been watching the Village Newcomers with Jerry and Linda for several months and enjoy their videos.
Thanks for a great overview of our beautiful community❣️
I have been watching the village newcomers..Mr Jerry and Ms Linda for awhile now..and little gizmo..they are Indiana natives as I am too...I love both the videos they do each week..they are so lovely and full of information on the villages and the different events and areas..and little gizmos jokes at the end are too sweet...
So glad you did this video. I AGREE 1000 percent...The Villages "crazy rumors" are simply not true. We bought our home in Dec. 2021 and everyone has been sooooo friendly, as well as well-respected by others. I love the ambiance and shopping near Spanish Springs is great.
Looks like a great place to live!! Such fun!! You mentioned that you are plant based. Was wondering if you could share some recipes on your channel from time to time??
I would love for you to share your diet and exercise routine..I am 60 and having knee surgery on may 18th 2022...I would love to weigh 120 instead of 135 at surgery time..being 5ft...doesn't help..lol
We visited last December and was fascinated by the Villages. Everyone was nice, friendly and smiling! We liked it so much, we are moving there soon. Thanks for the video
Thanks, Angela. This was so interesting and informative!
Sounds like you are having a fabulous time! Enjoy. 😊❤
I loved seeing Bentley!! This was a great, fun and informative video Angela!
Hi my friend Angela- just though I’d tell you that even though I have no plans to move to FL, I still watched this cuz I enjoy your bright smile & energy!
It's delightful that you two love your home. We are, however, still disenchanted with what we consider to be a senior's compound that would become stagnant for our tastes. It has nothing to do with politics or diversity. The whole idea of people (& pets) & their homes stuffed closely together, traffic headaches to 'escape', (loofahs on cars-cute?) & the general lack of breathing room, space & openess are big negatives.
We're seniors, live in the midwest, own our home on a gorgeous wooded lot, love the changing seasons & if winter gets stinky, off we go to our choices of warmer locations for a bit. We have stables/horses close by we all enjoy, family & friends nearby, gobs of shopping opportunities & major, diverse, culturally entertaining attractions, easy to drive to. To sum it up, it's simply differences of opinions....to each their own. Be happy & live your life the way you personally choose, to feel fulfilled & be happy.
THanks for this video!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Jerry and Linda and am so glad you shared more about the Villages, there's so much interest online about it and it's so fun to hear your journey in TV. Thanks!!
Great video. We have been in Florida 29 years and in this area for 19.. Only when I worked at a bank outside the entrance gate did I run into cranky people. LOL. I have seen a few pineapples. And loofas many many but am sure they were for people to find their car. My hubby works at a rec center close to where we live in Fenney. And an alligator came out of the pond when he was working and attacked a man fishing. Lucky the gator got mostly the fishing pole and the man was not hurt to badly. But that gator moved at 20+ miles an hour. Kind is scary. We once did see a hawk try to get a little white dog on a leash. Lucky the lady pulled it down and saved it. It had to get lots of stitches.
I'm so in love with your DOG he is adorable!!!
Hey Angela…. Glad you’re enjoying your time In TV. I’ve Followed Jerry and Linda for quite some time. I considered moving down there but I just don’t think it’s going to work out for me. I know there’s lots of singles there but I just don’t think I could do it. But I do love hearing about TV and seeing other people enjoying their time there. If I do end up in Florida which I haven’t ruled out I’ll probably be in the Tampa Bay area somewhere on the coast, near my brother. Thanks for this great video and will look forward to ur next! ❤️😊
What a nice and pleasant video!😊
Funny. When you mentioned the 1 rude person. Thought of the Wal-Mart guy. I have watched that couple on UA-cam. They are great. Wondered if you met them. Enjoy your adventures and watch out for gaters! 😍
Great Video! I love Workman Transportion!! ❤️
Thanks so much, Angela and definitely keeping this all in mind as someday I could definitely see my husband and I doing this when the kids are older though. But loved getting the 411 here. Hugs 🥰
Wow such good information, great video , so glad to know all of this.... Thakyou were moving just 5 minutes from Brownwood village in Wildwood Beaumont.
Welcome!
Hi Angela, what I heard about "the rumor" was that a journalist had written a phony bologna story about the so-called STD issue down here, and even though it was totally debunked "the rumor" took on a life of it's own.
I have heard the same thing 😊👍🏻
Love my free state of Florida❤️let’s keep it RED.
Angela the villages needs to hire you as their new spokeswomen! Love your humor and enthusiasm. See ya at the squares
@9:12 Bed Bath & Beyond. Yes! 😊
Hi we just subscribed. You had some good info in your video. Hopefully you will continue to expand your subject matter beyond ladies fashion. This was a very professional presentation. Jerry and Linda have provided a lot of useful tips. Hopefully we will do a lifestyle visit and housing costs will normalize.
Regards
Gordon.
Thank you Gordon! I really appreciate your comment. I plan on doing more Villages Videos as well as my affordable fashion. I hope the housing costs normalize too. We would love to build a designer home in a few years when Eastport gets developed. That will be the next "town square". 😊👍🏻
Hi Angela ~ Ok….I’m ready for a visit!! Great information, thanks so much for sharing! Say hi to Mark for us!
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I snagged THAT pink jacket! Yay!
Glad you like it. I am not a FL kind of person and we will probably stay in SoCal through retirement.
You look stunning today…what fun you have….keep up the good work and stay beautiful and be kind💗🌷😍💐 oh my Bentley is so sweet…not gator 🐊bait 😍😍😍😍
Thanks for the helpful information. When I stayed there a month last year, I looked into insurance for a golf cart and my provider Geico said that they don't insure them at all! And we know how many folks get into accidents there b/c they drink and drive their carts. Also, Geico's rental insurance for the car I rented would only cover me for exactly 30 days. If you want to stay longer, you have to get a new policy from the rental car place. I loved my stay there, found it super fun, and very nice people everywhere. I love the Village of Fenney too. Lovely area. Brownwood was my favorite.
I agree, Fenney with all those trees is so beautiful!!
Most poeple are nice here, Its a happy place
Angela thank you for sharing I'm moving there soon as a home comes available Your information was very helpfull.
Ok yes. Nice. Down. There. Village s. Ok. Bless yall love yall thanks for the information 💓
Our dog loves the golf cart too!
It’s funny! My son, who is a top fitter for Club Champion, just told me he will be working in the store in The Villages for 3 weeks, starting the week after next. So, if you need to be fitted for golf clubs, make an appointment and welcome him to the area.☺️
That is great! I hope he likes it here! 😊👍🏻
Thanks
Thanks for the information
Just as an FYI, if you purchase a golf cart from The Villages Golf Cars then they now provide a rental golf cart until your new golf cart is delivered. I ordered my cart in late February and last I was told is that it will be delivered in early July. So I now have a rental cart for the next 3-4 months for free!
Oh wow!! We did not get that. We ordered our golf cart in January and then got a rental for the next 2 months at half the rental rate......not free 😳
You have referenced lifestyle stays often? Could you explain what that means?
A Lifestyle Preview Visit is a 4 to 7 day visit arranged by The Villages sales office. You are housed in a 2 to 3 bedroom home and given a golf cart to use. A sales rep is assigned to you if you want to look at homes for sale, but there is no pressure to buy a home. The rates vary, but the winter months are the highest. It's a great way to get an introduction of what it is like to live in The Villages.
From the videos I have seen, there are 0 shortage of fees, even for an app. Other channels talk of options,
and looking into options is a good idea.
Hi Angela great job on the Villages. What about the mosquitoes and other bugs?
Misquotes are bad in fla. pretty much yr around...
I have never been bit by one mosquito down here so far in 4 months.....and yes, I have been outside in early mornings as well as in the evenings. I do know that they spray for them in the villages though so maybe this is helping 😊
That’s a plus for the Villages. Love your content. But darn I buy too may things. 😩
Pretty sure my aunt and uncle Kathy and frank Wallace live there...they live in Michigan off season also.
Angela can you let me know where you purchased your top? Love it and it’s so pretty on you! That color is so spring 🌸💕
Actually, it is a dress I got from TJMaxx last spring.I don't have a link for it, sorry. I love that color also.
Is their a site you can look up places to rent? Or an RV Park? Would like to rent before we move from SWFL?
I had never heard of The Villages until your videos. Or any of the rumors. Guess I have some googling to do....
Is there an HOA or can you hang your laundry out in your back yard? And is the Yoga Or Pilates or Aerobic classes an extra cost or is everything included?
Link for the lifestyle visit?
Gram said 1-2 hours away to shop.. now With gas $$$$
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You are an excellent employee tho !
Ohhhh the gators 😭🤦♀️😩😳
What’s a loopa.. STD … holy heck 😂
Love the video
Superb video!!!
I love your top! Did you share about it in a fashion video? Thanks!
Thank you Kellie! I got that top on Amazon. Search for faith t shirts 👚
@@angelamasson-fashionover50 Thanks so much!
Thanks Angela for a great video! Question for you, I hope you dont mind me asking! Since you will be snowbirds like us, do you have any suggestions on lawn service and care and pesticide care? We've been looking and since we will be down there next week for our closing we're are trying to get something lined up. Also any thoughts on the villages empty nest service? Thanks so much!
Hi Chris! We went with Massey and I have to say our experience has not been great. The pest control guy that works for them is great but the lawn care has been a headache. They don't come out consistently when they say they are going to and when they do, it has all been half ass (pardon my French, lol). We were going to look into Dean's and hope they are better. We have heard about the empty nest program but may just have a neighbor look in on our place from time to time. Congratulations on your place!! You are going to love it!
How many lifestyle tours are u allowed?...also are there any motorcycle clubs in there?sounds like such a fun place!
One for sure but it you are really interested in buying, they will let you come stay again. I am pretty sure they do have at least one motorcycle club 😊👍🏻
Hi Angela, I am a subscriber and a big fan. My question is not related to the villages, just wondering where you purchased your adorable green top? It is just my style. Looking forward to your response. Thank you!!! Keep up the great videos!!
Hi Susan! Believe it or not, its a dress. I got it at TJMaxx last spring. I wish I had a link for you....Ijust love the color too. 😊
Looks like a nice place to retire, so much going on and so much to do. Just wonder about all the bugs and critters, scary !!!
We have not experienced too many issues with bugs or critters. We saw 2 dead snakes on the golf cart path as we were zooming buy, we saw gators but were just further away by the ponds and the other day we saw an armadillo.
That's good, sometimes people exaggerate to freak everybody out, Armadillo that's something new and exciting. 😄
Would love to see you in Florida…..I’m in Naples….. how far are you….?
The Villages would not be in existence were it not for big Federal Welfare programs like Social Security
I like the idea of the villages. But not all the rules and regulations.
no whole foods ??? I am done
Just trying to make money on our retires in the villages! Not everyone has the big money to spend at our end of work!
?? I am not sure what you mean.
Great video.
I’ve seen the UA-cam channel of the newcomers!
Actually there is a investigation show about the villages.. that’s probably where all those “rumors” came from.
Hey Angela, I was told Uber is not allowed in Villages.
Really? I wonder why? 🤷♀️ We were able to pull up Uber from our house here to the airport but we did not click to actually do it. We were just checking rates for the video
@@angelamasson-fashionover50 Good question! I was surprised when Lifestyle office told me this (last week), regarding my upcoming visit.
What about Orlando/Sanford Airport?!
I am not sure. If you find out the info for that airport, please post it in the comments here 😊👍🏻
The Villages Van will transport. Many individuals will also offer rides for a fee.
Omg you actions like you haven’t a clue what a pineapple 🍍 means lmao. I love it !! Def my people
Jerry and Linda are great! Another good couple is Dave and Brenda ( ua-cam.com/video/2WiIFqocveg/v-deo.html ). Their videos are not as frequent, but they talk about the new sections and housing as well as other items and are really interesting!
I have seen their videos before. They do a good job too but I have not met them yet. 😊
Well now I have to google all these rumors- what could pineapple mean???????? Lol
It is actually the southern symbol for hospitality so not sure how it got turned into the different meanings that the rumors say 😳🤷♀️
Please just love to spread rumors about things they don't know about! There isn't a place on earth that doesn't have std's anyway! There's also a way to prevent them and your not going to get one from from going to dinner with someone!
Lol, Amen to that! 😂👍🏻
How close to hospital, cancer center, doctors
Between a few minutes and 30 minutes for most needs including two hospitals.
Hi Angela. Great video, very informative. What about the "rumors" about the droves of Trump fanatics? Have seen many videos here on YT from people that actually live there that gives the average person reason for concern. Thanks!
Hi M, I don't have the answer to this for sure because I am not one to want to really talk politics with people but I have to imagine that just like any large city with over 100,000 people you are going to have viewpoints from both sides. Most people coming to the villages are from all over the US and whatever political view they had where they lived before comes down with them no matter what side that is from. 😊👍🏻
@@angelamasson-fashionover50 That's fine. I respect your feelings although I know this can definitely affect someone's decision. You certainly don't want to find out after you buy. Thank you anyway.
Angela, are you and your husband in your happy place in the Villages? Will you share your true life style and costs with us wanabe's!?
We do love it down there for sure. What would you like to know about lifestyle?
2 months isn’t enough time to see the problems there. But then again, there’s issues everywhere. I did read stds are higher in Florida with retired people, lol… who knew? Rude people are all over. I’d like you to do a video in 2 years, then tell us what the issues are and if your still loving it.
Go to the CDC and get your facts straight. SMH
We know the villages is getting big and bigger , people coming down from the north . Problem is they bring their problems with them , all kinds of criminal and social and economic problems come with them , no longer the ideal place to retire and enjoy your selfs . Go figure !
Not sure why I’m watching this other then you Angela😍😆I have no plans to move or probably ever visit there, but you never know 😄I love hearing what is going on for you and your family. Thanks for sharing.
After watching your first couple videos on the village’s, that couple came up in my UTube feed.
I don’t know anything about the Villages but as a New Yorker is looks too homogenous and vanilla for me. But glad that you are enjoying yourself.
Same here!! I'm glad she loves it though but it's not right for me. I am a conservative white woman who loves diversity and having kids around.
I am from NYC, and we moved to the villages...Great place to get away from all the craziness in the city....Both of you are making a judgment to a place you never visit...
@@mamaburr2963 It looks like a great place but the demographics for 2022 show 98% white with a very tiny a amount of Black or Asian American. Doesn't even mention Hispanic! Those are crazy stats! That's not even close to diverse!
They also have a low crime rate. Sounds good to me.
Hi Angela, thanks for the info. I am so tired of California and currently working on a VA loan approval to get to the Villages where my sister has already purchased. I was stationed in JAX for a few years and I really miss the Florida landscape and the southern hospitality. Great work.
You are so right, just rumors. Which is a shame, really. I have been visiting The Villages for many years and have not seen or heard those things going on. Also, we have never come across a rude person. Everyone is so friendly. The guy who left his cart behind your car probably isn't even from The Villages. He just shops at the store within The Villages. I love Jerry and Linda. They do have a lot of good videos on The Villages. Thanks for this video.
City Fire is a GREAT place to pick up loose women and other couples that want to swing.
Angela, do they allow "short term rentals" - like for 3 months - if a person doesn't want to be a homeowner, can you be a renter for the winter season?? If so, is it expensive?
Many people rent for the months of January through March. These are the most expensive months to rent a home. A 2 bedroom, 1,100 square foot home in high season starts at probably $3,000 per month. A larger home will rent for more.
@@lauralampe1664 Thanks so much for letting me know this. We have rented in Palm Springs in the past and the prices have shot up to over $5000 for a month! Looking for something slightly more affordable :)
That’s weird about the pineapple rumor. I’ve always heard it was a symbol of Southern Hospitality. I think I’ll keep ignorant lol
That is too bad about the family pool. I hope they realize the problem and address it. It looks like such a great place
I have seen Jerry & Linda. They’re very down to earth
Awesome video! I dream to be there one day! So excited you got to meet Jerry and Linda..I’ve been watching them for awhile! Enjoy!! 🌴
Angela, thanks for sharing your awesome village home with us along with suggestions about visiting and buying a home. The first video we watched of yours was when you had your life style visit there. We have watched Linda and Jerry for a couple of years and love them. Have a safe trip home! Bentley certainly loves the FL sun and riding in the golf cart. Marilyn and Perry ❤️❤️❤️
Angela I watch another video on the villages, they live there full time, and they said with all the expenses, for living there cost 64,000 a year along side of there house payment..Jerry and Linda did a video on the cost of living there..Its expensive..
I’ve lived here for 11 yrs and I can say for a fact that there are MANY people who live on a lot less than that. Some live on social security alone. Houses range from the low 100,000’s to a million plus. While I love and respect what Jerry and Linda have to say, please don’t believe everything you hear. Come on down and check it out for yourself!
It’s getting expensive everywhere. I live in the south and do love it. I’m not sure if I could afford the Villages. It’s very pretty tho
So glad Bentley is having fun! ❤️
Greetings Angela! I really enjoyed hearing about your experience at the villages. It sounds like you're having a great time! Love and blessings ♥️🙏
You mentioned a dog park, do they have cat parks? Of course everyone would have to wear a shark suit
I've also heard that the villages do have issues with sinkholes something to look into as well
Hello there!!! And you might be the wrong person to ask. But I need to know if legally owned firearms are allowed to be kept in your home. If you buy a home there or is it like a gun free type of community?
You are allowed in the villages to have a legally owned gun in your house.
Well I must say I’ve never been intrigued by the Villages. Until now 😊
Ahhh you lost me on the Gators. 😮 when are you heading back north? Looks like a great place!
Lol. I thought you meant the football team!!! My husband loves his college team and it isn’t the Florida Gators!!!!
@@dittohead7044 LOL no I meant the real thing. I can’t imagine walking my dog and looking over and see a gator, uh nope not for me.
Hi Angela, Bentley is so cute.. sounds like you are having a great time.
I will be able to move to the Villages when I begin collecting Federal welfare, SS. I plan to collect in 2 years when I turn 70.
I’ve been coming here over 15 years…12 permanently. It’s a shame people focus on those rumors. What about all the charitable organizations. There are so many wonderful, kind volunteers that help out with the food pantries, thrift stores, schools… etc. for the small surrounding towns. There are so many things to do here! I love it! Maybe I will get to meet you someday Angela! 😘
Amen Julie! It seems like most of those rumors come from people who have never been or lived here. Crazy! 🤷♀️
Love your videos Angela! Oh my goodness, my parents have a pineapple with their address on it in the front yard and they are definitely NOT swingers! Lol Don’t you just love “fake news”? Although I will say, from my numerous, numerous trips to the villages over the years, there is quite a large singles population and a lot of dating going on… we love it there though. There is so much to do…never a dull moment, and may end up there ourselves eventually. 😊
I don't know what loofah or pineapples even refer to. Not sure I want to know though:) I used to visit The Villages a few weeks at a time when my dad would rent there over the winter. I absolutely loved everything about it. What I wouldn't give to be able to be there with my beloved dad again:) It's truly a wonderful place. He loved it so much and I can definitely see why.