Exploring The Villages Brownwood Area South of 466A/North of 44 | The Villages Florida
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- In this video I focus on The Villages Florida Brownwood Paddock Square Area South of 466A/North of 44 of The Villages Florida, including Buena Vista Blvd, Morse Blvd, random villages, Brownwood Paddock Square, 466A, 44, and more. I think it may be a good watch if you're wondering what the Brownwood area of The Villages, looks like from end to end, especially if you are thinking of visiting or moving to The Villages. I recorded this Sunday afternoon May 14, 2023. It looks like the snowbirds went home plus it was Mother's Day so it seemed pretty slow on the square when I rolled thru but trust me it fills up fast. This is my third in a series of exploring The Villages Florida with a very thorough drive covering a wide area one section at a time, including random villages, shops and surrounding areas. It's a long video, get some popcorn and enjoy.
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It is after all just a tiny green and blue marble in all of space. Oh how the world would be if we were so humble 😄
Aww yay. Gridleys day out trip..he looks so comfotable & happy..😊
He loves a good Jeep ride
Of all the villages tours yours capture's the Florida sky the best.
Thanks Tom!
You won’t catch me jogging around those lakes lol. I’ll stick to the sidewalks haha!
Definitely my favorite part of the Village 😎
It’s nice!
Appreciate the drives. Helps me understand where everything is.
Thanks Thomas!
Your dog is adorable and I love the hairstyle looks better than mine. Lol and the tiny planet is super cool! 😎
Thank you!! 😊
First time here wow the coolest effect the tiny planet🎉🎉🎉
Thanks!
Thanks for the great tour!
You bet!
That Genesis club in Brownwood looks awesome! I know it’s an extra cost but nice!
It does look good 😎
Lol..yea, one of the videos the music was hypnotizing...lol..😂😂😂
😂I’m learnin’!
Love your videos!
I’m in Colorado, retired Air Force, and considering the Villages!
Very cool thanks Elle!!
Ha! Just what I was asking for on your fitness video! Thank you!!!
You’re welcome!
Yay, Griddley makes a cameo!
Yes he did!
Great video. Thank you
Thanks!
Chief! Nice videos. It would be really helpful if you added a map in a corner with a moving dot showing where you are as you drive around.
You’re 100% right George, I just got lazy with it! Thanks for watching!
love the clouds at 14:40
Was a beautiful day
Just watched a video on Brownwood apts...not too bad..
Your videos are making me miss living in Florida!
I’m still new here but so far I like it a lot :)
Nice
Thanks!
#tinyplanet 🎉
😎
Another fantastic video!
Thanks Janis!
Great job 😊
Thanks!
The flower beds being switched up so frequently coupled with the manicured plantings makes The Villages such an attractive choice. Thanks again Chief!
Yeah it’s always nice around here for sure, thanks for watching David!
Thank you for your videos. Subbed today.
Thanks so much!
The Brownwood area seems to have alot more homes with 2 car plus golf cart garages. I feel like I have a strong attraction to the northern areas though.
Yeah true, a lot of 2+golf car garages
I learned that “Premier Home” neighborhoods are also designated by lamp posts with 2 glass globes
That’s an interesting piece of info I’ll have to look for those light posts, thanks for sharing!
Great info ....music too
Thanks Patty!
Those recent videos have been so helpful; seeing the neighborhoods without driving them personally, awesome! Has helped me a lot, definitely get lost…. less, touring the villages. 😀
Thanks Carole :)
The tiny earth makes me sick 🤣
Sorry!
I like that area. We are targeting that area if possible to buy. Thanks for the tour!
Thanks for watching Jill!
Great video for pointing out just where everything is located and how big the Villages really are. Only thing that would of been great if when you drove through the squares you drove a tad slower and pointed out things such as where the music is. I think I saw either a hotel or apartments when you went through Brownwood and I saw a pool? But this was the first video I saw that actually made me realize just how big this area is. I can't wait to visit.
Hi Pamela, all good points, I’ll be doing videos covering the squares in more detail down the road :)
@@TheVillagesChief That would be awesome as frankly I haven't seen many that go into the details of the squares! Thank you for your reply!
Thanks!
Thanks FlyBy! You’re too kind!
Looked like the snowbirds went back up north! Gridley was so well behaved in the jeep just taking it all in! He’s such a love bug! Thanks for the ride we appreciate it!
Gridley gets all excited when we go for a ride, golf cart or Jeep, he loves riding around. I think he likes it better than walking cause he’s such an old pup.
Enjoyed the Jeep rooftop view.
Thanks!
Hi Chief! Thanks for the video. I think there are license plate readers at some of the gates?
I’m not sure, but I believe every gate can take a photo of your license plate/car, but I think it’s activated only if you push the button to enter, if you have a entry card I don’t think it takes the picture. But I’m not sure it’s just what I heard.
I see at minute 22:57 as you enter Pinellas the license plate reader / camera is trained on the back of your vehicle. This fact makes some folks feel more secure. Keep up the great work and keep enjoying life!
Good job
Thanks for doing these
Hoping you would have gone by The Lofts at Brownwood
Maybe on the next one when your heading south
Please go slow on the last video
The south is all new and not many know much about it.
Thanks again for taking the time to do these
It is very much appreciated 😊
Take care
Hi Cindy will do, the problem with a 360 cam they tend to make everything looks like I’m flying by, but in reality everyone is passing me, in a lot of cases I’m crawling. But I can slow the video up on the editing side so I’ll work on that. Thanks so much for watching! It’s a real good point!
Thanks for doing these videos, they're helping me get oriented. Adding Eisenhower Rec center to my to do list. Maybe I'll see you out and about one of these days.
Absolutely Noreen!
Hi Chief, looking at the Brownwood area myself. I'm thinking of renting in the "Lofts" first to see how the area fits my needs. Do you think that's a good idea...making all these decisions by myself...like you, I'm a widower. Thanks for your video's...they are helpful. Love the Jeep, got me a 2023 Rubicon..."It's a Jeep Thing."
Hi Tom for sure, rent and scope out as much of the area as possible. BTW I'm thinking of starting a jeep club down here if I can get the time to put one together, good luck in your house hunting!
Thank you again for the drive. Gridley looked like he enjoyed his time on the ride.
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Thank you so much for doing these! Love it. Really see helps a lot. That Insta 360 is paying for itself! Love the perspective. (Almost to 3K!!!) 😊
Thanks so much, I know I’m so close!!
It was so good to see your co-pilot. The sky and clouds were beautiful in this video. Brownwood looks like a nice place too.
Thanks Trudy!
Fantastic video and it's so nice you brought Gridley along. Everything looks so clean and pretty. Nice weather. Love seeing the Trolley car. Thanks for sharing and taking the time to do this!
Thanks Pietrina, I really enjoy making these videos :)
Now I do not know how you get this cool lookin view. Hey and your the cooliest lookin senior if you are. This was the perfect day and your furbaby is a good baby. I am praying we get down there soon. Thank you for encouraging me.❤🎉😊
Hi SmileyOne here’s a link to the video on how get those cool views th-cam.com/video/Wr5AKqudd2o/w-d-xo.html appreciate you watching and thanks for the sweet words ❤️
Getting closer to my hood. 😂
Nice!
Love these tours! It really is beautiful there. I do have to watch your video on how you do these videos because I’m clueless 😂. Looking forward to the newest area video, below the turnpike.
After watching both of your videos, You need to meet up!
Thank you very informative and much much better than the “ahhh” music! I’m 53 and researching/preparing to head that way in a couple of yrs. Can’t wait!
And those Tiny Planet roundabouts are so cool!!!!
Thanks!
Love your videos. Gives us a better idea if we'd like to do a lifestyle visit in August. Thank you.
Awesome glad I could help!
Nice 👍 and thanks for another TP shot. Lol I lived in the DFW area of Texas for 3 years, so I think this area will be a favorite as well as Sumter Landing, but Spanish Springs looks cool too. Oh heck, I have a feeling it's going to be hard to decide what area to settle down in. Thanks Chief!😂
Take your time and visit them all :) thanks Kristine!
I’m sold. Loved the tour of the Brownwood area. Thanks again for all the info.
Thanks Kel!
I appreciate the diversity of each area as The Villages grows.
I don’t understand why some people think or say negative things about the place…they assume it’s all white, conservative, republicans that are closed minded people.
That is just Not True!
I’ve seen other Villages Residents videos & there are different ethnicity, different political group clubs, ect.
But at the end of the day, I don’t care what my neighbors do or think … as long as they keep their property clean & in accordance with the regulations codes of that area.
CHEIF,HELLO,so what are those electric lift gates for,? Do they lift for everybody? Or is there something on your vehicle recognised by them,? Stay well,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Exactly! Well said!!
Great video; this is our prime area of interest. This video concept provides a very good sense of what it is like from the main public areas to deep in the neighborhoods. Looking forward to the area south of SR44, especially Richmond, St. Johns and Bradford. Thanks so much and it looks like Gridley was loving it!
Thanks Pilgram!
I was just down there and had a great time walking around!
Awesome!
Wow you have no idea how much I appreciate these videos Chief. Thank you so much. 😊😊. Go Navy!
Thanks Becky! Go Navy!
Hi Chief. AD second class petty officer here. My wife and I have enjoyed your videos. Is there a way to contact you to ask questions about the VA clinic and advice you may have transitioning from my out of state VA doctors to The Villages? I'm a little nervous making the move from Michigan and starting over with doctors. Thanks!
Hi Rich. I really like having the VA outpatient clinic so close, it’s great for all the normal doctor stuff, surgeries and major stuff would but at Gainesville VA hospital about an hour north, I was treated really well there so far it’s been a good experience. You can find my email in my about section (it keeps the bots away)
Gridley boy - handsome boy 🐾🐾 Living vicariously through these videos until I can get there. Love the driving videos!! ❤️🌴
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Your videos keep getting better & better w/ all the special effects & Even better having Gridley along! Our girls (Westies) Love Jeep rides & TV is a GREAT place for it!! THANKS for taking us along!! Looking forward to retiring there in 3 yrs!
Thanks so much, Karen!
Yay, Gridley!!! Love that puppers! Love these drives through the different villages. Brownwood is lovely and while it seems to have a larger square and footprint, it doesn't have the more mature trees like the north end does. I'm sure it will in time. I'm excited to see the next southern end video as I suspect it might be even larger with different house plans as well.
Thanks Marg!
44 and Morse if you make a right it's Chitty Chatty, Bradford, St. Catherine's and Sawgrass Grove !
Just love it there ! !
My next video :)
Everyone I know says, wait til you see it in person. Well, I was blown away! It is not only beautiful with the landscaping but diverse with Spanish Springs, Sumter, Brownwood and now SawGrass. My head was on constant swivel, glad somebody else was driving! Eisenhower is definitely a favorite too. I could spend days and not see it all or read the cards, letters and memorabilia. What a place. I am leaning towards the South since that is where I stayed. I felt more comfortable with the cart the way they laid the roads and multi-motil out too. Morse would scare me. Thanks and look forward to the South tour.
Thank so much Rene!
Another stunning video 👍especially when you did the tiny earth mode…anyone thinking about coming down for a visit to The Villages can use these videos to get a better idea of what our neighborhoods look like. Btw it’s Oz-ee-ola and Colee-er🤣or something like that. Soon enough you’ll be pronouncing each village name with no problem.😅 The music was awesome as always but we can always play our own music in the background 😹. Thanks again Chief…
Thanks so much Victor!!
How did you film this? Where😂 is your camera? 🤔. Also, I was surprised I didn’t see more cars and golf carts. What time of day did you film this?
Here’s how I filmed it: th-cam.com/video/Wr5AKqudd2o/w-d-xo.html . It was a quiet day I filmed this Sunday afternoon on Mother’s Day, maybe that’s why it was so slow?
@@TheVillagesChief WOW….I missed this past video. Very cool camera!
Everyone needs this camera set up on their vehicle. Time for fur kid treat🐕🦊🥕🥦🍗
I have really enjoyed your series on Exploring the Villages. Your perspective is very helpful for me to better see the different areas. I agree with you; based on your videos; that each area you have gone through is unique and not cookie cutter. Would you please consider doing a tour around the loop that is odell cir and baily trail? I would be interested in seeing a few neighborhoods along the way? Keep up the good work!
Thanks RanMan I will add them to my to do list, thank you sir!
Another awesome view of a area in the villages..so much to see and do..limitless activities to keep one active..even for the furbabies..looking handsome mr gridley ❤❤sitting up in style...enjoy the adventures the villages has to offer..looking forward to the next view from the unique camera yiu use Me Chief...🎉
Thanks Sherry!
I think it would be nicer if you would mention The Villages as you would buy them and golf courses
Hi David, I would but there are so many! Maybe i could do a video of each villages over time, we'll see how this channel grows, thanks for the suggestion.
Hi! I just found your channel and love it. I've been so curious about the villages. I love the beautifully maintained common areas as well as all of the countless options for fun. I'm 56, living in the Chapel Hill NC area right now in a wonderful community, but the abundance of activity in your community looks amazing! So glad I found you! Oh, and we literally have twin dogs. Mine is a girl (Mila) ;)
Awesome! Thanks for sharing :)
Love the videos showing the areas, if you were a golfer which area would you say has the most courses in proximity. Thanks again !
Hi Mika I don’t golf, but I don’t think it matters where you live because they seem to be even scattered throughout the villages. Thanks for watching!
Can anyone answer this question:
- to modify/ update showers to steam shower rooms or add a floor to ceiling (gas fireplace w/ tv mount) inside house or pool area … does resident need to request permission from the specific area management (not sure what the Acronym is for that department)?
Not sure but I believe you don’t need the villages permission to modify the inside of your home.
Hi Chief, Almost never seeing any backyard fences and sheds ? Are these homes built with attic space for one's extra stuff ? Holiday decorations, junk like that ?
Hi Cole, so some houses have fences but only the ones that were built by the villages. If your house doesn’t have a fence you can’t put a fence up and I don’t think anyone is allowed to have storage sheds. There is some attic space above the garage in your basic home, I’m not sure about the more high-end ones But a lot of people come down here they really downsize dramatically to make it work but yeah there is far less space for things like that again unless you’re in one of the million dollar homes or something like that.
@@TheVillagesChief Hi Chief, thanks for the details ! Believe me, if we come to the villages, we won't be in the million dollar neighborhoods.
Jeff where is the location of (The New Family Area that is being built) Middleton by the Villages?
I think it’s directly south of the fenney area
Is it below the Federal Prison which is below Fenney?
Another nice video!!! When you do your next video in the deeper south Marsh Bend Trail accessing from 301 which takes you through DeLuna into Marsh Bend passing Edna's and exits behind Magnolia Plaza is a very scenic ride. Also in that area along Meggison Rd is the Okahumka rec center which is a lovely lake themed rec center and sits on the shore of Lake Okahumka. And of course in and around Fenney is pretty spectacular for the abundance of natural beauty and wildlife in that area. If you happen to pass the Levi & Boaz villa neighborhood in south St. Johns at the intersection of Meggison Rd and Warm Springs Ave that is where our little piece of paradise is. 😁
Im making a note of this, thanks so much! Big help!
I love these videos. The area is absolutely beautiful. I know there are so many golf carts, but with the area being so big, do you find that you drive your Jeep more or a golf cart? Also, Gridley is so darn cute!!
Hi Marianne I’d say it’s about 50/50. Spanish Springs square is a little over 2 miles away so I take my golf cart there. I’ll use it to check mail too. Somedays I take it to the pool depending on what pool I use that day. I take the Jeep to the stores and shopping or if I head down further south like to brownwood but I don’t go there much. I do go to Sumter Landing which is close enough for the golf cart but I take the Jeep cause it’s just far enough away where it’s just easier to take the Jeep. Thanks so much for watching :)
Curious … on 466A I see a lot of businesses … do the businesses own that land or is the land leased to the Businesses?
Also, see “Resident Entry” but does not state name of subdivision?
I don’t think that’s all owned by The Villages. I believe the stuff that the villages built they own and lease out, I’d half to ask a realtor on that one I really don’t know for sure Donna. Good question.
There must be a Jeep lovers club, right?
I haven’t found one! I’ve been thinking of starting one actually, I might have to move on that.
One last question, how does “Gridley” manage the heat with all his hair or do get him cut shorter in the summer?
Yes he gets haircuts regularly, going in this week. Over the winter it’s not too bad here but the summers are hot!
Sorry for spelling his name wrong!
@@YTDLW064 I loved it! Wriggley would be a great name for a dog!
What is the name of the style of home that has the outside patio or lanai at the back of the house? And is it offered in each section of TV or only in certain sections? Thanks.
I think they all do except for patio villas maybe, but if you look on this webpage, you could see the different models and they show the floorplans and if they have a lanai or not: www.thevillages.com/our-homes
Thank you 😊
At 6:32, are these apartments and or townhomes ? Is that in the Villages ?
Yes those are apartments in the villages, I think they are called “the lofts at Brownwood”
Looking forward to your trip South of 44 Sawgrass area. If I understood what you said it's a new development with I assume there will be housing in progress being built. Would you know how I would go about getting in contact with the Villages ? Love your videos man, much Thanks again 👍
They have a ton of homes built down south already. I would reach out to the villages via thevillages.com , good luck on your home search!
What model Jeep are you running around in? 4 door?
Yup, 2013 JKU Unlimited (4dr)
Is HOA fees with areas in the Villages?
No HOA here, but we do have amenities fees plus a CDD. The amenity fee is is under $200 a month I believe for every village, I pay about 190 a month. I’m not sure what the CDD cost is I’ll have to look at it.
I don’t see very many vehicles in the driveway. Are you not allowed to park in the driveway?
Enjoy the videos………,🤪
You can park in your driveway, most people don't. keeps your car cooler and protected from the sun.
You can park in your driveway.
Thanks!
Nice thanks
What year is the Jeep?
2013, thanks for watching Matt!
Beautiful day for a ride. But the camera makes it looks like you driving too fast and it makes it hard to see the homes as they go by quickly. Also the lakes are low and the grass looks burned out. Must be the dry season.
I think the saturation in the video makes it look browner I’ll work on that. Yeah the 360 makes everything fly by but I’ll tweak it in the editing end next video.
Most boring video of all time people love looking at highways
Thanks for watching