Things to Know Before Visiting The Villages, Florida
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ส.ค. 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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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!
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 ❤️❤️❤️
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!!
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!!
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.
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!
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!
Thanks, Angela. This was so interesting and informative!
Sounds like you are having a fabulous time! Enjoy. 😊❤
Thanks for a great overview of our beautiful community❣️
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.
Greetings Angela! I really enjoyed hearing about your experience at the villages. It sounds like you're having a great time! Love and blessings ♥️🙏
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!! 🌴
I’ll never move to Florida but I love to see you enjoying yourself. I still love to hear details about new things.
So glad Bentley is having fun! ❤️
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
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...
Thank you …. Loved your pet friendly coverage of the villages …. PERFECT
I loved seeing Bentley!! This was a great, fun and informative video Angela!
Hi Angela! I really enjoyed this video. I love learning about different places to live and visit.
Thanks!
Angela, you did a great job and a great service for The Villages with this video. I was always curious....now I know! Thanks.
Good info, Angela. So happy to have our Yamaha QuietTech2, and love the sunshine and breeze in my hair just like you 😁.
Great info! Thank you! Jerry and Linda do a great job about the Villages too! 👍🏻👏🏻♥️
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.
Hi Angela, Bentley is so cute.. sounds like you are having a great time.
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 🥰
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. 😊
Great advice! You covered so much! We watched Jerry and Linda before we moved here!
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.
I’ve been watching the Village Newcomers with Jerry and Linda for several months and enjoy their videos.
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
Thank you for making this video. It cleared up a lot. You have a wonderful channel. Melodie from Texas
Great video! Thanks for the thorough insight!
What a nice and pleasant video!😊
Thank you for sharing info about the Villages🌞
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! ❤️😊
Another informative video. Thank you.
I'm so in love with your DOG he is adorable!!!
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.
Funny. When you mentioned the 1 rude person. Thought of the Wal-Mart guy. I have watched that couple on TH-cam. They are great. Wondered if you met them. Enjoy your adventures and watch out for gaters! 😍
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! 🤷♀️
This video is so helpful! Great job 😊
Great video! We moved to The Villages last year, and we couldn’t be happier!
I miss it already and we have only been gone 5 days 🤣
Great Video! I love Workman Transportion!! ❤️
Angela thank you for sharing I'm moving there soon as a home comes available Your information was very helpfull.
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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Angela the villages needs to hire you as their new spokeswomen! Love your humor and enthusiasm. See ya at the squares
The pineapple comes from Hawaii, it means happiness, welcome, and relaxed hospitality. And it doesn't hurt to reiterate this is a senior living area so you can have people in their eighties at the grocery store, or at the town square, and they can't remember where they parked. The loofa on their antenna helps them to see the vehicle easier from a distance. I just witnessed that at the blueberry festival. A couple was walking around in all directions trying to find their car. Great video, I'm actually sending it to a client of mine who is looking for a home!
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.
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 😍😍😍😍
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
I just came back from visiting at the Villages..was hoping to see you at the square but no luck. Great video.
Loved this! Not ready to move away from NY as yet but I know my husband would like to live in the Villages. I'm not sure yet. Started watching The Villages Newcomers a while back. They are terrific.
Maybe someday I may head to the Villages in FL. But right now that is far, far, away into the future. Enjoy this time and take advantage of what is available to experience.
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!
Living in California I don’t see myself getting to the Villages, however I enjoyed your video. I’m glad you explained the luffa, pineapple 🧐 etc. my thoughts on rude people….. you are such a nice person you are not going to come across “those kind of people “ 😜 Enjoy each day beautiful 😊😀🤗🥰
Thanks for the information
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". 😊👍🏻
I snagged THAT pink jacket! Yay!
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. 😊
Thanks for the info but I think I will just stay with you when I come to FL. Just kidding! You are a really fun person from the Midwest and so am I. Grew up in Southern Illinois and now live in Westchester County NY with CA and TX and TN and KY in between. I get you and I am so glad I found you on here. Keep up the great videos. Say hi to Bentley for me. ❣️
Glad you like it. I am not a FL kind of person and we will probably stay in SoCal through retirement.
Well I must say I’ve never been intrigued by the Villages. Until now 😊
Great video.
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.
Superb video!!!
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!!
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.
Since I am living in Sun City in Calif and Im never moving again.......I will catch your next vid!
Our dog loves the golf cart too!
Ok yes. Nice. Down. There. Village s. Ok. Bless yall love yall thanks for the information 💓
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
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.
Enjoyed this video, 1st time viewing you! Won’t be my last. Good list of things to know. Cheers!
Thank you so much Joanne and welcome! 🥰
Great job Angela! Keep producing good villages content we need some new villages content producers. Hope to see you out and about Joe. P.S good tip on the gators.
Thanks so much Joe! 😊 Just saw there there is a bakery that is going to be coming this summer in Brownwood by the Poke bowl place. I will really be looking forward to that! I used to decorate cakes for years. That is definitely going to fill a need in the area 👍🏻
Excellent!
I've also heard that the villages do have issues with sinkholes something to look into as well
Hi Angela, You are so delightful to watch and listen to. I love your energy and positive outlook; quite charming. Yes, Jerry and Linda are super people to check out; a wealth of information. I'm guessing, but I think the "rude'" reputation comes from the news stations playing up the political rallies (residents in their golf carts) the Villagers have had for Trump or against Trump. Of course, the TV news showed the very worst of people yelling at each other. I haven't been to the Villages yet (very soon; lifestyle visit) but I'd make a bet that the residents are at least as kind and respectful as the vast majority of the rest of the U.S. Treat people nicely and all will be well I think.
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 😊👍🏻
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! 😊👍🏻
Plan on moving there in a few month and looking for a place closer to the shopping area. Would be nice if I ran into you one day maybe in Walmart :)
Great video. You mentions you were plant based. It would be interesting to my wife if you did a video where people who are plant based could eat out in and around the villages. Also another great TH-camr who keeps you up to date is the original TH-camr of the Villages - The Villages Skip Smith - He does the regular video thing but also does a "Wednesday Night Live" (a live stream) the last Wednesday of each month. A large part of it is news about different sections of The Villages. Might worth a look-see if you have not already. 🙂
Thank you! For starters, there is a good plant based burger at Cody's (Brownwood and Sumter) and Johnny Rockets (Lake Sumter). There is a great Asian chicken salad and Wolfgang puck in the Brownwood hotel and I just don't get the chicken. The salad is still very good. The Mexican restaurant in Brownwood also has a plant based option which was really good. I have heard of Skip. I would love to meet these other TH-camrs down there as well. It was great getting to have lunch with Jerry and Linda and talk TH-cam 🤣
@@angelamasson-fashionover50 Thanks so much for the tips. Also, Skip Smith is very open to speak to his viewers. There is another TH-camr named ResslerMania who has done a lot of collaborations with Skip (ResslerMania is a nice guy too but I don't think he lives in The Villages). Skip's email is in his description box. Worth a shot. 🙂
Hi Angela!!! Great info!!! Yes...I have watched Jerry and Linda..they seem very nice...so are you and your Husband just going to be snowbirds or will you go to Florida quite often???
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
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.
I can tell you where those rumors came from! I read the book "Leisureville" I think it was by journalist Tony Horwitz. I tried to find a record of that book somewhere but I couldn't. There is a s different one under a simular title. Tony passed away a few years ago. I probably read the book about 18 years ago. I wouldn't be surprised if the Villages squashed it I did read it and remember it well. I have only heard great things about The Villages from people that live there. There may have been some fuel for the fire at one time but don't even think about it. Our only concern when moving to Florida was that the Villages were a tad colder than where we ended in Fort Myers. You will love your vacation home! ❤
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@@PaulBCISSP I found this one too but it wasn't the one I read.
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!
@9:12 Bed Bath & Beyond. Yes! 😊
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 😳
Pretty sure my aunt and uncle Kathy and frank Wallace live there...they live in Michigan off season also.
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.
I had never heard of The Villages until your videos. Or any of the rumors. Guess I have some googling to do....
Love my free state of Florida❤️let’s keep it RED.
Thanks
Sounds like a fun place. Are the units available for rent? How long do you stay there during the year?
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
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, 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. 😊
We have a lifestyle visit in July. I saw a video of gators everywhere in the Villages, and it caused me HUGE pause. We have a golden retriever who LOVES water, so I'm thinking that would not be a good thing. Thank you for addressing it.
Let me tell you, we have been here for 4 months and while we have seen gators (hanging just around the edges of the ponds), I have never seen one walking around the streets or along the paths. I saw that gator video and personally I feel that was very misleading. They are not running around everywhere and the gator was certainly not in their yard. The person who did that video lives in a courtyard villa with a wall around the whole yard. A gator could never get in there. As long as you stay away from the water with your pets, you should be fine. Humans are not in their food chain.
@@angelamasson-fashionover50 Thank you so much for telling me that. I figured that video was a bit over the top. Are you splitting your time between both houses? Any plans to move to The Villages full time?
How far in advance did you schedule your lifestyle visit and when did you find out where you were going to stay?