I FINALLY Made it to The Villages!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I have more videos coming on the villages after this one. In case you want to catch up on other places I've been in FL you can watch this playlist here kzbin.info/aero/PLTQbOpui9NO-2QdyVW84djySNVjANFGMQ

[@edgregory1]

Some bars and restaurants are open until midnight.

[@EscapetotheVillages]

Life is fun in The Villages 😃👍🏻👍🏻

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I'll bet!

[@baddogdax69]

3 town sq with free music every night at all 3 squares

[@MichaelBordenaro]

That is pretty cool!

[@williamrizzo1285]

My wife and I have been to the villages 4 times now, of the 3 our favorite square is Sumter landing.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

We’ve only been once but I would have to agree

[@baddogdax69]

Go to City Fire, open late!

[@bonnieflanagan9297]

This is an active lifestyle community. The majority of us are at Pickleball, or golf by 7 am especially in the summer months. Water volleyball, beach tennis, platform tennis, etc. We are fine ending our days at the squares at 9pm. FYI…certain restaurant/bars stay open til 11pm or midnight for the night owls. Anyone of any age can stay at the Waterfront Hotel. Also, there are a lot of younger people (47-60) living in villages south of 44 (the newest section). We retired here a year ago at 60 to start living the lifestyle. 😊

[@MichaelBordenaro]

So glad to hear you are enjoying the good retirement lifestyle there 👌

[@bpom527]

Sounds wonderful!

[@TinyRedFlags]

I remember when you reached 10,000 subscribers. Keep going! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yeah it’s going by pretty fast thank you for the kind wishes😀

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Very nice..

[@karennotaro2222]

The Villages looks like a really cool place.

[@JuliaB1955]

You might be a night owl now, at 33 (belated happy birthday!), but you might find yourself early to bed and early to rise when you hit your sixties. 😉 ~Ms. B.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Ha ha yes I have heard that before. We’ll see if it changes later down the road😄

[@iron1215]

looks like they got some good entertainment there for sure...

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yes they do!

[@markraven7316]

I cant wait to be in the Villages. Great video, my kind of place...clean, good food and entertainment, nice people.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Sounds like you’re gonna love it there Mark😀

[@GracejoyTV]

Thankful for all the amenities and beautiful spaces we have here. I'm 42 and my husband and I own a courtyard villa 9 minutes from both Lake Sumter Landing and Spanish Springs! Thanks for visiting!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thats great, I can tell you guys love it! Enjoy! It was nice visiting😀

[@bpom527]

What a wonderful place to live!

[@condoguy710]

I’m surprised but this looks like a great place to live . I like the idea of a town close by that has this kind of vibe.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

It sure seems like it!

[@mereniecrosby7120]

Oh man l want that life!

[@evawilson6735]

The square has several bars that stay open later.......with music. Walking distance from the hotel. City Fire, Gators, Red Sauce to name a few.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yep they were in the video

[@stevepardo1842]

Hoping to see if you make it down from Sarasota down to Naples

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Unfortunately I did not make it to Naples on this trip, but its easy for me to go back there as its only about a 2 hour drive from Miami👍

[@Jeannified]

OMG, this place is AMAZING! I immediately looked this place up and saw that the room rates for this inn are very reasonable! Love everything about this place/area! The inn is BEAUTIFUL! LOVE the pineapple/flower wallpaper! Love the openness, cleanness, all of the gorgeous gleaming wood...even the singer! :-) So glad you ventured over to this lovely place and shared it with all of us! Can't wait to see more! (This area reminds me of Celebration, Florida.) Love it too, that you are doing almost daily videos! Good job!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I thought so too, it is unique for sure! The room rates are great, and honestly was probably the best hotel on the entire trip. If I am ever up that way again I would stay there just for hotel, and the singer was great too, very cool😀 I'm really glad we went there too Jeannie, it was a highlight of the trip. Trying to put out all of my travel videos before I am out of town again! Still have a lot of them so uploading more👍

[@kentclark5594]

@@MichaelBordenaro Are those hotel rates off season rates? Just a thought. Nice room for the price.

[@Jeannified]

@@MichaelBordenaro Great! Excited to see the rest of the videos, AND that you are getting to go out of town again, and will surely have MORE great videos for us! :-)

[@robertbenton2804]

Everything closes early around here......Shocking!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

🤷‍♂️

[@lauriecleaveland7798]

At 60 I'm still a nightowl. Don't think I could live in a place that closes at 9pm, I don't even start getting tired till about 1am, I think the musician in me is still going strong ! Looks like a great place though, I guess to each his own !

[@MichaelBordenaro]

That is probably the biggest issue for me too. Im up late every night, usually 2-3 am I go to bed

[@melodylane]

Not everything closes at 9, I know a restaurant/bar in Spanish Springs is open until 2am

[@bonnieflanagan9297]

Stay up as late as you like. Just because the music on the squares end doesn’t mean certain restaurant/bars aren’t still open. This is a very active lifestyle community so most all of us are up early to golf; play Pickleball or whatever outdoor activity involved with especially in the summer months.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

@@bonnieflanagan9297 I think its awesome how active everyone stays here, very good for mental state and longevity

[@Imlookingover007]

That is funny.. 9 O'clock Good night Irene. Fitting song for Lizzy. Happy

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I know right! I think they should go later 😉 Lisi was very happy there !

[@pamcornelius9122]

Yay! I’ve been hoping my favorite Florida tour guide would make it to The Villages!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Awesome Pam, me too 😀

[@StarriaCuffee]

My cousin lives there so I’ve been to visit a few times and the villages is awesome! It’s a whole vibe. I might move there when I’m older.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thats cool you get to visit your cousin there, very cool spot 👍

[@melodylane]

@TheTpanative that was one person, there are 150,000 people here of all race and religion. Everyone is welcome.

[@jamesinkeys]

@TheTpanative Melody is a well known, popular resident of T.V. ..Has her own Y.T., golf cart sight seeing rides, arts and craft channel here in T.V...This, along with her young son..

[@lazaroisern8032]

Is this near Ocala fl...

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yes it’s only about a half an hour from Ocala

[@joeyv8808]

Very cool. I wanna go

[@MichaelBordenaro]

You should!

[@TheRalphie2020]

Very interesting set of towns! And it’s nice to see people out having a good time after the year we’ve had!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I agree Ralphie it was good to see things as they used to be

[@TheRalphie2020]

@@MichaelBordenaro Yep exactamente, even though everything closed so early, lol.

[@alexbloss4163]

Lots of stuff open till midnight …I’m a night owl

[@pngproductions8529]

the public area open to all ages, squares, shopping, restaurant's, roads, etc just not the rec centers and community pools/certain golf facilities.

[@SuperQdaddy]

Looks like a great place to stay for a few nights .although no sure I would live there full time

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yes I would stay there again if I was in the area. Living is different

[@ivanvelez7668]

Hi Michael how are you pal. Nice video. Where is this village located? I'd like to go check sometime before summer is over.

[@joeyv8808]

North of Orlando

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I'm good Ivan how are you! This is located south of Ocala, if you look up the villages on the map, you'll find it there 👍

[@ivanvelez7668]

@@MichaelBordenaro thanks

[@deepblue523fl]

I'm only 30, but I love going to bed by 9pm and waking up at 3 or 4am. My most productive time is early morning and love hitting the gym first thing. I feel like I wasted day if I wake up after 5am.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Wow we are totally the opposite, but that is how it goes I suppose. Nothing wrong with that, everyone has their ways

[@r.o7897]

Ever since I saw some photos of this place. I wanted to see it fr. But have not been able to find anything decent to watch on YT about it. Was planning on driving through, and spend an hour or two, but never made it. And now one of my favorite KZbinr swings by for my instead.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I'm glad I could show you around! I have a few more coming on the villages, stay tuned ✌️

[@newearth4071]

That's very good for morning people and retired but not for young I'm 58 and remember from my childhood used to go to bed early , by 9 or 10 , so good night from my kitty and I 🤗🐱🥰 🙏🙏🙏❤💃💐🦋💌

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I agree, too early for me, but I'm sure thats how most of the locals like it

[@novadhd]

A freind of mine just moved there and he is having a blast. 9 PM party is over I guess. Old people get up early and go to bed early.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I'm sure, who wouldn't! In fact anyone that doesn't intend to do that shouldn't even move here. 9pm is too early for me though lol

[@bonnieflanagan9297]

Old! Not all are old they move here for the active lifestyle which by the way keeps them young and fit. I’m 60 and play Pickleball with a gal that’s 79. Just found out her age recently. Thought she was 70.

[@cnc813]

My mother and father have lived there for about 11 years. I live in Tampa so I go up and see them a few times a month. It’s like being on vacation. Especially when the whole family is in town.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thats awesome, I'm sure they love it! And its nice you are so close by

[@cnc813]

It’s a good lifestyle. Lots of golfing and activities for retired people to stay active. I think people who choose to live there stay happier and healthier. It’s not extremely expensive either.

[@nancywamack3791]

Thanks for the video! I often wondered what The Villages were like , pretty lively but 9 is to early for me. A lot of people are enjoying themselves. Hi Lizzie love your dress!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

You're welcome Nancy, it is way too early for me too! I did see that one bar open still but only till I think 11 or 12. Which isnt too bad but its the only place open as far as I can tell

[@JohnHoganN8]

Great active community, good to get a perspective from younger folk! 👍 🤣 Looking forward for your other videos.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thanks John, I have a few more videos coming on the villages. I did enjoy my time there a lot😀

[@Buck2901]

WoW, I'm 53 and it's funny but I really don't see myself in an atmosphere like this place. The decor seems to fit better with +65 years

[@MichaelBordenaro]

You'll see more during the daytime other parts of the villages my next couple videos. People have their own houses here so it's not going to be decorated like that hotel lol

[@danacaro-herman3530]

@Rob Bastien. I'm 52 and it seems great to me!!☺️.

[@bonnieflanagan9297]

You might be surprised. Many of my neighbors are 47-60 years old. We retired last year at 60 to start living this active lifestyle. It’s a city of 150;000 people with more activities than I can list. They recently put in the third softball field south of 44 (newest villages).

[@MaryR7256]

Looks almost to lively for me!! 😃 Room looked nice and clean!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I think it's great for people in retirement to stay this active and have this much fun. You feel like you could live forever 😉

[@MaryR7256]

@@MichaelBordenaro exactly!!

[@TesoroDelSol]

This is such a cute area! I can't wait to see the property.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

It is truly unique! Like nowhere I have been in FL before😊

[@MrMcxray]

Thank you for the video-- we are booking a lifestyle visit in may--99 bucks a night and they give you a golf cart, 2 bikes and 2 free rounds of golf. Hope you can give some insight to the real estate market in the villages.

[@lauramoore7337]

I enjoy watching Jerry and Linda's weekly vlogs, have you heard of them?

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yes I have seen some of their videos when I was doing some research on the villages. Probably the best channel to watch for anyone looking to move there 👌

[@kaaren8196]

Another greet video! Can't wait to see more! What an interesting place :)

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thanks Kaaren, more coming on the villages 😀

[@evanlorezca6329]

What was that one video where you were playing the guitar?

[@MichaelBordenaro]

You're probably referring to the Miami Beach shutdown video I did last year, showing how empty everything was here

[@kenmore8485]

It’s like looking into the future. Not sure that’s good or bad. 😂

[@sunshinehappylady8314]

Love this!!! Looks like soooo much FUN!!! Love the Live Music Every Night!!! Looks like a place where you could have lots of friends and have a good social life in your Retirement years!!! Also looks extremely SAFE!!! However, everything closing down at 9:00 pm.... Yikes!!! I am a Night Owl also. I moved to Florida 3 years ago from Los Angeles and I am used to having access 24 hours to everything I need to do!!! Or at least to midnight or 11:00 pm. I really miss that & it has been a hard adjustment for me here in Florida since I am a Night Owl. And I will never understand why all Publix stores in Florida close at 10:00 PM??? And then they don't open up until 7:00 am in the morning??? Unbelievable!! Those reduced hours for our Major Florida Grocery Store drives me CRAZY... LOL!!!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

It was a lot of fun!! It highly depends where you live in FL with things closing early. That is definitely a win for Miami, even Publix here is open til 11 so that is a little better, and lots of restaurants open til 1 am or some even later

[@bonnieflanagan9297]

This is an active lifestyle community so many of us are up early especially in the summer months. You adjust because you get so involved with activities. I’m a night owl too but still up early for Pickleball and golf. So many activities and so many wonderful friendships.

[@sunshinehappylady8314]

@@bonnieflanagan9297 Hi Bonnie, Thanks for your reply. Getting up really early in the morning is a good thing!!! Years ago, I used to be that way. I should try to change back!!!

[@Atem_S.]

very nice place for a pit stop!!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Totally!

[@maebrown2938]

I have heard of The Villages and thought initially the environment might be too stuffy for me. I was very wrong. I could be happy living there. Thanks so much for this video. Really like seeing Lizzie in the videos.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Not at all, and the cool thing is you can be as much in the scene or out of it as you want and you still have your own space to call home. I like seeing Lisi in the videos too, hope she will be in more in the future 😄

[@alainbergeron4520]

It is a Shangri-la of retirement. I will look seriously getting a place there. Make more videos on the Villages.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I think a lot of people feel the same way Alain. I have a couple more videos coming on the villages

[@ramcesdelgado5123]

This is a nice little tour experience! The place looks fun, it will be great for you and you’re wife to live there when you retire for sure.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thank you Ramces! I think we both agreed that the biggest dealbreaker for us is it pretty far away from the beach and we both love the beach otherwise it's great !

[@danacaro-herman3530]

@@MichaelBordenaro Hi Michael, in all honesty if I were going to move to Florida, I couldn't imagine not ever once experiencing the ocean breeze which feels so special particularly in the evening even if it's just for a few minutes. There's nothing like it.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

@@danacaro-herman3530 I agree! If it wasn't for the beach I wouldn't live here

[@harryp1665]

Very nice, who knew retirement could be so much fun.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I know right who knew! I don't see 55+ places like that down here in Miami

[@Dori_1111]

I visited there and stayed there many times as I have an aunt that lived there until she passed. It's very nice but I would never live there, although I respect people that like that lifestyle. It always seemed too artificial to me, also the fact that people are in advanced age, means some start to have health struggles and some die. I understand it's the natural stage of life, but it seemed disproportional. Much better in my opinion to live in a place with people of all ages (kids being born, middle aged couples and yes, some older folks somewhat equally distributed in a population). Just my opinion, but consider this if you are thinking in making one of these communities your permanent residence.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Its certainly not for everyone but anyone who wants to have a good time til the end, this is it

[@edima5488]

Hi Mr.Bordenaro,do you visited World Equestrian Center at Ocala,you can make beautiful and instresting videos,is free entrance,also,that tour take you somes hours,because is big.

[@phongphong4640]

The Village looks safe, comfortable, pleasant and efficiently managed. But it does feel Artificial sand Soulless. This place is definitely not for artists and creative type. The "good time" gets old pretty fast.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

@@edima5488 Maybe next time

[@hildacollier4505]

I'm with you on that. I thought it would be great to move to a 55+ community to be around people of my age but after watching many videos on the villages I think I've changed my mind. Seems kind of depressing to me. Like visiting a nursing home. I'm old too but I think I like seeing people of all ages. There's something about it I can't even explain. Like going to another planet where everyone is old and hiding there. I do like that it seems to be safe.

[@hawkeye5829]

Next time you visit the Villages let me know Robin and I will buy you a drink. All you need to stay at the Waterfront is money.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

That sounds nice Henry!

[@7sonero7]

Where did your wife get her summer dress ? It looks really cool ! Great to see people out enjoying life again. Last summer was a real bummer.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Not sure, I'll let her answer that one. Yes it was nice to see things "normal" there

[@7sonero7]

@@MichaelBordenaro Watched the video with my girl and she liked the style .

[@johnm3235]

Sorry Michael but one short video of The Villages doesn’t paint the whole picture of what it’s like living and buying a house there. There’s many pros and cons like any city (and at almost 140k residents, it’s a city that’ll double in size over the next five to ten years).

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Be patient

[@johnm3235]

@@MichaelBordenaro I am just that you painted such a rosy picture of TV but in reality there’s so much more to know and I hope you cover it in your future videos.

[@mimi31268]

very nice area...thank you for the video! xoxo from jupiter farms

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yes it is! Thanks for watching!

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

😅😅😅😅 you better be 65 or older to make it here 😅😅😅

[@dcweber1]

Bienbenidos Miguel! I’m sure others have told you this but you’re just 150 yards from the town Square at Lake Sumter. great bands seven days a week from 5 to 9 PM.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yes I figured that out the next day, as I toured the area and made a video. That will be the next one 👌

[@BlackCanary0007]

Pretty cool! I wondered if what they said was true about lots of live music. And it is! I hear ya regarding closing up shop at 9pm that would be hard for a night owl lol. Looks to be a really nice place, thank you for sharing. Lisi is looking lovely as always :)

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yep its true! The closing early thing is too tough on me, but I dont live there so no big deal. Lisi is always lovely! Hope to have here in more vids in the future 😀

[@karennicholas2420]

Looks like a great place to live! I’d live there for sure! 😁 looks like you wouldn’t even need a car … just a golf cart! Love it 💛

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Absolutely! That's mostly what a lot of people drive here are the golf carts👌

[@kentclark5594]

Nice video Michael...There are numerous YT sites about the Villages I'm sure you know. The houses run from $250K to over a Million. The only thing I don't like about them is the lack of privacy. No fences & the houses are very close to one another. Also, no basements but I think that is a Florida thing. In Ca. most houses have fenced in backyards, but in the East & Midwest they don't. Not sure why. Also, you failed to mention how much your room was. Just curious.The room looked like a 4 star hotel. I'll have to visit one day. Also, how far from the Beach? I think over an hour drive. What is the nearest Beach?...Thanks

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thanks Dan! Yes the yards are on the small side and the no basement is a FL thing. I cant remember how much the room was but I don't think it was over $120 for the night, so very good price for the spot. Far from the beach though, I'll talk about that more in the next one. Its about 1 hour 45 mins to the nearest beach which is either Daytona on the east coast or Clearwater on the west so too far for my taste

[@kentclark5594]

@@MichaelBordenaro Too far from the Beach for my taste. I'm only a 10 to 15 min. drive to many beaches in SF...I can't imagine living anywhere else. Cold water but no crowds usually & no hurricanes or TStorms to worry about. No wild fires in the City (knock on wood)...only a quake once in a while. Weather the same most of the year. Temps between 45 & 80 F year round. Only So. Ca. has it better, but 10 million more people. Bought my house 38 yrs ago. Looks like I'm here forever. I don't mind one bit. I luv it here! If I was to sell I would consider Florida, but I would want to be near the Beach. North of Boca R on the East coast or Clearwater/Tampa on the west. But the heat/humidity would be hard for me. I lived 10 yrs in NY & 2yrs. in No. Illinois (Dekalb)...I know how oppressive it can be...& the winters Forget it!!!...Never Again!!!...I look forward to your Fla. west coast videos.

[@jo72257]

Thanks for the video, Im in my early 60s and this place is not for me, Im a night owl!! We are old not dead 9pm way too early, anyway I dont like communal/assisted living. Would be interesting to know the pricing of things at the concession stands and the meals, unless its all inclusive? Gambling? flea markets? beaches, lots restaurants? fruit markets? poker night? Im sure theres some of this in your next video. IM just nosey now.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I hear you there! Too early for me too. My next videos focus more on just exploring the different villages, but I didn't have time to do extensive research like your saying. It is about 1 hour and 40 mins to the nearest beach though.

[@kentclark5594]

Do the restaurants in Villages stay open after 9pm? or Bars? Too early for moi. Any nearby gambling casinos?...Farmer's Market?...Food Trucks?...Good Mexican Food?...I always thought Florida restaurants were too pricey & the food not as good as Ca. Maybe things have changed...Covid has ruined the restaurant scene in SF. But, the fast food & fast casual food scene is probably about the same. Ca. doesn't have too many Hooters...Fla. doesn't have In-N-Out. It evens out.

[@Vee2020FL]

@@kentclark5594 I think your governor ruined the restaurant scene in CA by not allowing them to reopen

[@CoffeePlantsRepeat]

all entertainment ends 9 pm, lol makes sense for most.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

😄

[@deeplorable8988]

@@MichaelBordenaro Nothing good happens after 9pm

[@MichaelBordenaro]

@@deeplorable8988 It does for me lol

[@Gary65437]

Seems like Lizzy is happy with the place and is looking forward to retirement there. Now I know where to go to get my buz on with live music every night. Skip the old guy singing inside though. Also like the music shutting down at 9pm for people that want it peaceful the rest of the evening and no random gunshots sending people fleeing...awesome...as I cruse back to the house or even better the beach on my golf-cart...lol

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yeah she really liked it, we'll see. We both like the beach so this is kinda too far away for my taste. That guy singing was good! I'm sure the locals prefer the 9pm shut down

[@anthonygambitta6220]

Atmosphere is great, and the snapper looks yummy. I guess this type of social retired living is for some folks. I would miss my freedom and large lot (I do have chickens and ducks in my yard.) Looking to get a horse soon.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yes all of the above was great really. I think its a nice place to visit for people that like mostly peace and quiet and better for living who always want to be doing some activity with friends

[@Capecodham]

where are the kids? No playgrounds? No schools? I am 76, this the last place I want to be a pre-nursing home.

[@MichaelSims94]

Live music is the last thing I would’ve expected in the villages, but it does suck everything shuts down at 9pm, other than that the part of the town you showed has a nice ambiance

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I know me too! It was a great atmosphere

[@RICHM7BV7]

I heard the Villages are good, is it pricey?

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I didn't look much into the cost of living there, more the experience, but I might be able to cover that in a future video

[@kentclark5594]

@@MichaelBordenaro Looks like you can get a nice 2,000 sq ft house for around $300K in the Villages. But no basement, small lots & you can see your neighbors.

[@coyoteheartdestiny-thesylph]

Can you have pets while you stay there? OMG...its beautiful there

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Not sure, but I would call the hotel and ask just to make sure

[@brooksa4579]

The Waterfront Inn doesn’t allow you to have pets in the room unless it is a service dog. The Comfort Suites near the Spanish Springs town square allows dogs. When I stayed there in 2020 their pet fee was 50 dollars. Beware it’s 50 dollars total for up to a weeks stay but it’s still 50 dollars even if you just stay one night. The rooms there are very nice and very reasonably priced.

[@grantnoroyan4083]

where is this located

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Just south of Ocala

[@grantnoroyan4083]

@@MichaelBordenaro what do you think about ft lauderdale and surrounding areas

[@MichaelBordenaro]

@@grantnoroyan4083 overall I like it it’s smaller than Miami and just slightly more affordable

[@soniadowney7427]

I can see where you'll be in 20 years ...I checked out the price of some of those carts a while back ...like 18 grand ...but that's all you need ...every single amenity you need is there, doctor, dentist, lawyer, pastor l0l

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Haha we'll see, if I do end up there it wont be that soon thats for sure lol. Those carts are expensive! I have some footage of that in a later villages video. It is super convenient though

[@melodylane]

Golf carts new are from $10,000 to $25,000 depends on model and extras you get, but can buy used for $3000

[@jamesinkeys]

@@melodylane Melody, enjoyed your golf cart tours of T.V... Looking forward, to more in the future..

[@jlpack62]

Now that you've gotten to The Villages, you just have to wait a few decades! BTW, where were Dorothy, Blanche, Rose and Sophia?

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Haha yeah I'm still a little too young 😆 Oh I'm sure they were around there somewhere. In fact you might see them in my next video 😄

[@bonnieflanagan9297]

There are more and more young people moving here to start living the lifestyle. We retired here last year at 60. The newer villages south of 44 attract the younger couples because of newer homes and it’s easier to connect in new villages. Most of our neighbors are 47-60 years old.

[@karenfreund5098]

Wow that place is cool. Watching them dance, they are barely moving! Funny. That man singing sucks, if you are 65 your favorite type of music would be from the 60s and 70s mostly the 70s. Closing everything up at 9pm, I would have to start partying at 12 noon.

[@cgelakoski1]

Lizzy would make so much money there taking care of dogs Everyone has a dog 🐕 Mostly little ones and they need services for their dogs I live in the Villages and in Daytona Beach Shores When my vacation rental is open Most people are very friendly there and if you lose something it’s usually returned I feel very safe there. I like to walk my dog at the polo grounds and the duck pond and there are bridges and tunnels to get all over the Villages You don’t have to be retired to live there and there is also a rule where some younger people can live there over 30 but no children full time. If you live near the villages the Squares, Playhouses are for everyone Not just Villagers

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I'll bet she would too! It is an interesting spot in Florida and I loved how friendly everyone is there. Its nice that some people still work too so you have that blend between retired and working. Very nice that anyone can visit too😀

[@brendagrothier967]

Too Stepford Wives like.

[@jamesinkeys]

Come visit THE VILLAGES, and see the THE OTHER SIDE OF GRANDMA! : )

[@brendagrothier967]

@@jamesinkeys I've been a few times and visited a friend who lived there.

[@rfbead321]

ok, but can I have chickens roaming and laying eggs in my backyard?

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Probably not. For that you want to be in nearby Ocala

[@paulonorato7501]

Yuck. Big no to the villages.

[@MrJersey84]

You mean European village?

[@MichaelBordenaro]

The villages is a retirement community in central Florida

[@MrJersey84]

@@MichaelBordenaro oh okay. There's a European Village in between St.Augustine Beach and Ormond Beach.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

@@MrJersey84 This is a different place

[@carlbausemer4077]

That is only one village you visited. They have many more with there own town centers and themes and of course with live music and activities. I hated all the round about.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yes there are 3 villages. I will show the others in upcoming videos

[@dawson0610]

Please dont move camera around so much. Can barely see much since its all blurry when you pan around.

[@coyoteheartdestiny-thesylph]

And...might you recommend how you got your channel hooked up to PayPal for monthly subscribers. Did you have to achieve so many followers and 2 did u just talk to paypal to arrange that for you...thanks...no pressure. No rush...

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Not sure what you mean by your question. Anyone can have a paypal account, you don't have to have a youtube channel to have one.

[@coyoteheartdestiny-thesylph]

@@MichaelBordenaro right. I have a PayPal account and use to pay others Or, I am paid via that way, though its confusing for some [ PayPal has me down as a business but if the person can find the option to pay: friends and family then, PayPal takes less a cut]. I just saw to follow your account as member was 2.99 [ or support as, member] and I was just wondering how you set that up between utube and paypal or if you had x amount of subscribers so that became an option to do. And it was or looks like a good way to help support your work... I also not to be cheap, though if I subscribe for awhile, as I would like to move to Florida. Is it easy to unsubscribe. No disrespect intended. I really love following your reports and adventures....got anything for vegans [ vegetarians] like best smoothie bars or really good homemade raw natural places. When I visited my aunt 2 ago I though some gluten free Place was so so [ in taste, though the products looked appealing,] and not really so nice. Perhaps the guy was having a lousy business day... ty, Michael.

[@coyoteheartdestiny-thesylph]

Sorry, that's supposed to be: 2 years ago.

[@docbrady6397]

Villages is a good place to live if you don’t mind old cranky, privileged people and One of the worst Hospitals in the country. You don’t want to do a business in Lady Lake which is part of the villages they are definitely anti-business , anti-religion and bullies!

[@lenmueller9702]

I hope you were not wearing a Joe Biden t-shirt. Lol

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Ha ha the only shirts I wear are Metallica ones 😎

[@Lisithedogwalker]

@@MichaelBordenaro and Lana Del Rey 😄

[@MichaelBordenaro]

@@Lisithedogwalker True 😉

[@lenmueller9702]

Michael, you missed the point completely. The Villages are Trump slime country.

[@MsRandieK]

Len Mueller MAGA Country ... that will make the properties increase in value 👍🇺🇸

[@eddiegreene7334]

Very Stepford wives.

[@bonnieflanagan9297]

Hardly!

[@gwholovesbooks]

The worst thing about The Villages is its politics. Then it’s its pre-packaged, hedonistic lifestyle. No, thank you. I could never live in a place like that.

[@Nate-bv9su]

I wonder how much viagra is sold down there.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Haha 😄

[@kentclark5594]

@@MichaelBordenaro On that subject, I read that STDs are rampant in the Villages...Apparently a LOT going on after 9pm!!!

[@napervillerealestatelifewi5148]

You look way to young to be checking out The Villages...

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Only checking it out for my audience lol, not for me 😄

[@jamesinkeys]

Jill, you should see this place during Spring break!..Remember that song, "Where the Boys Are" ?

[@mark9521]

Thanks for this KZbin on The villages so how was it? I just turned 50 although I don't want to admit to it and my sister is 55 we inherit a house at the Jersey shore and we plan to move to Florida soon because the property taxes are $25,000 this year so we were going to move to Florida for the warm weather and lower property taxes am I too young for The villages? I did love the village video it looks like a clean nice and quiet place and I like that it's quiet because my name is here party till 3:00 a.m. and I can't stand it I like to go to bed around midnight and I like the peace and quiet anyway I don't know what to do a where move to? But I know I have to get out of New Jersey I'm definitely not getting a condo on the ocean because those condos are dangerous especially if there's a fire how you going to get out if there's a fire and you're on the 20th floor? I'm not walking down 20 flights what do you do when the elevator is not working???! And there's a fire how do you get out????!!!??? Suppose you can't walk down those steps I entered my ankle recently and I can't even walk from room to room how would I be able to downstairs from a high-rise condo ???? Even if I was on the 10th floor how would I get out and the buildings coming down I'd be stuck up there and die on the 10th floor with no elevator!!!

[@jamesinkeys]

I can sell my designer home in The Villages, to any age adult who has the desire, and where with all...

[@MichaelBordenaro]

You're welcome Mark sounds like you definitely don't want to be in any sort of building for the reasons you mentioned unless maybe it's a low rise building of only two or three floors. I have more videos coming on the villages after this so you'll see more of the area and what I think about it. I don't think anyone's too young for the villages but I'm pretty sure you need to be 55 or older to buy a house there

[@mark9521]

Hi James in the keys are you a realtor in The villages aren't you in the keys can you sell a house to somebody's only 50 in The villages I thought you have to be 55 somebody told me as long as one person is 55 my sister's 55 and I'm 50 that we could both share a house together I'm not buying two houses I want to get one place for my sister and I to share

[@jamesinkeys]

@@mark9521 The Villages maintains a population of 20% of home ownership to those under the age of 55...How strictly the 20% is monitored, I.D.K..

[@MichaelBordenaro]

@@jamesinkeys That is interesting, thought you had to be 55+ to buy there

[@Miles-jv2rz]

No thanks

[@dennisklimavich3342]

I, also, would never survive in the Villages if they roll the sidewalks up at 9 PM. Hope you didn't catch a std!!! Look forward to more videos.

[@bonnieflanagan9297]

Really! What a disgusting thing to say!

[@lauracramer2167]

Who cares you made it to the villages.