Only Married? Only Millionaires? No More Water? In The Villages Florida?

Do you have to be a millionaire to live in The Villages, Florida? The Villages is the top married community in the United States. Is there a danger of Florida running out of water? The aftermath of Helene and a lot more! Pet of the week and a new Bubble Rap. Watch and enjoy! Bloopers at the end!
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[@GoldWingnut]

And people wonder why I don’t like things that crawl on their bellies and have teeth, I’ll keep my distance from your friend “Gus”.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Let's go fishin Don! 🐊🐊🐊

[@RichieCat4223]

If you're married and both had good jobs with good pensions or 401K's you'll be on easy street at the Villages.

[@joemancurreri6635]

The Villages is one of the least expensive places to live. Average property tax is less than $4000 a year. Here on Amelia Island Florida, it's one of the most expensive... Yes we have amazing beaches and and surrounded by nature, but our 4300 SF home, property taxes are $25,000 a year. Water bill is $125 a month, and trash pick up is $115 a month.. BTW: Florida has an endless supply of fresh water.. the shortages at times are due to the holding and purification infrastructure, NOT the supply. The mis-information that people post, including the media about Florida is ALL politically motivated.

[@barbaraebner5889]

I think 4,000 for property taxes is high. Unless you came from NY or NJ THEN you can say they are cheap taxes. Those folks got a raise moving there.

[@mary-ellenharkins9822]

One of the things to consider. When we bought our new cart in Feb. we were going to do the flip down rear facing seat. Our dealer made us think.. with the price increase for It and for how many times people will visit. We could rent a 2 seater (3 days min.) 12 times and break even. We also know, our guests would prefer to drive their own cart. 😊

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Good point!

[@josephschmidt2183]

Great show today. Last Monday we were driving from Ohio to Asheville NC to drive the Blue Ridge Parkway. Tuesday was beautiful but heavy rain moved in Wednesday overnight so we cut our trip short and left Thursday. You can’t imagine how shocking it is to see what happened in the very area where we were staying just one day earlier.

[@frankarcobello3149]

You both are a perfect couple and have a great show. I will be there in January to buy a lot and build a house. Where can I find my Linda.

[@dothatch5147]

Right beside her Jerry

[@davidoverholt251]

I think If I paid 11K a year in taxes on my home, I must be rich and do not care where I live!!!!!

[@karendjohn8803]

I live near the area. It’s a “very well to do” area.

[@davidoverholt251]

Jerry and Linda, try the Vodka pasta dish next time! The alcohol evapororates during cooking, so you will not be overserved!

[@richardfederico9461]

Millionaire equals a net worth over 1 million Say 700k in retirement and a house worth 400k and you’re a millionaire Has nothing to do with income

[@drewesalan2958]

Hi Jerry and Linda, As many folks have told you, I moved to The Villages last April because of your KZbin videos. I want to say thank you to both of you for all the information and stories about life here. I've never been happier in my life. I think of myself as very fortunate that I found your videos and thankful each day for moving to The Villages. Steve

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Rose_K.]

Oh my gosh that gator was fast!

[@Harold-u8c]

Hello from Dominican Republic. Just tuned in, Ybull, you are world wide

[@MonicaFlorida]

I am in Clearwater and was very fortunate to have had no problem with the storm, but many, many people in the surrounding neighborhoods didn’t get their power or internet back on until Sunday night.

[@marylinton9509]

Great show especially the Gator video of Gus and Pet of the Week. Thank u both for all of ur work. Happy Monday. 🥰

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Our pleasure!

[@karenb324]

Great show! I believe NH sent trucks south for the storms as well. So sad. Glad TV was safe.

[@conniemoore3051]

You two just make my day, thanks so much for all the fun, and LOVE the bloopers at the end! xoxoxoxo

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@stocksandblonds44]

How long are you guys going to be Newcomers?

[@annehajdu8654]

Give 'em ten years.

[@vernonaskey9871]

Something to know about the 4 front facing seat carts vs. the 2 rear facing carts would involve safety. When my in-laws bought in TV they purchased a reconditioned cart with two rear facing seats. As we would take rides on our visits we would sit in the back rear facing seats. With four full size adults in the cart, we experienced several unstable rides. Not only is it uncomfortable back there, I don’t feel safe on corners or sudden swerve action to avoid something in the road. I’m sure the more expensive and longer wheel base would give you a safer and more comfortable ride for four adults. Just sayin

[@robk1310]

Good point. Longer wheel base is a bit more stable.

[@bluebirdhill1]

KFChas a Tuesdayspecial now. Eightpiecebucket for tenbucks.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

@@bluebirdhill1 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@harveydickson3523]

World's unluckiest catfish.

[@d.l.n.7133]

The Villages was really hopping this weekend! We stayed at The Brownwood. Duke Energy had blocked out 50 rooms there and at all the hotels . The hotel also sadly had many families with dogs l think that many of them were refugees from the coast . My heart went out to those people . The grounds were all picked up , l think l saw one branch down . The weather wasn’t great with off and on storms , but it didn’t stop anything, the car show and the band at the Brownwood Sq was great . I kept putting on my poncho … just like at Disney . The only thing that didn’t have a good time was my hair …. It did things it has never done before and l hope never does again… Linda if you ever get a salty comments about your hair then please direct them to me to answer ! Have a great week full of blessings 😊

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jan-xp8yi]

Back in the 70&80’s, Radio Shack carried a weather radio. They were great gifts. You had to push in the top to get weather updates. A alert would sound if there was an alert and then play the message from the National Weather Service

[@tvman8]

They are much better now.

[@BA-xj9ew]

We prepared for the storm by staying at our Door County Wisconsin house until late October. We are suffering through sunny days with temperatures in the mid-70s.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@MarkRagland-w9z]

long time subscriber and huge fan. Hoping to become a neighbor very soon, however this latest storm Helene is potentially going to affect homeowners' insurance policy increases and or cancelations. Please put your ear out and let us know of any potential effects on Villages looking forward post Helene.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Will do, Mark. Thank you!

[@commonsense6967]

Linda and Jerry, I live in Tallahassee and there are no watering restrictions here. That's because most of N. FL and much of central FL, too, sits on top of the biggest source of clean, fresh water in the world--the Floridan Aquifer. South FL does not benefit from it, as it stops somewhere around Gainesville or Orlando, I think, in the middle of the state.

[@shaanarisley343]

Oh my gosh! I can't image the looks Jerry got from the Japanese on that visit! 😂 With him so tall he must have been a GIANT to them!! Hope the bed was long enough for ya if you stayed in a hotel!! GREAT SHOW AGAIN! TVs has so much to offer in those retirement years! I'm always amazed at all there is to do! So happy Hurricane Helene did not devastate your area like it did in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and more! Holy smokes the videos are super scary showing those creeks becom a raging river causing catastrophic damage! 😢

[@s0ld4u]

Isn't it "Katz's" Deli? Possessive. Sandwiches are to be split. Big enough for two.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Probably.

[@David.M.]

Thanks, glad to hear that the storm missed you.

[@ltcmoose2001]

Water is everything. We live on the Nature Coast. We are limited to watering out lawns to once a week. One thing that all developers need to do in FLA is a 50/50 mix of dirt and compost for finishing grades of your property. Most developers us any fill dirt they can. This dirt is not very good for growing anything including lawns. The University of Florida has done a bunch of research on this subject. What they found was that if you do a 50/50 mix of compost and dirt as the final grade on new home construction, the lawns on these new homes do significantly better. If the 50/50 mix is used, lawns grow much better and they use 1/2 as much water than the cheap fill dirt. The 50/50 mix acts like virgin Florida forest soil before any development. Many people top dress their lawns once a year with bagged compost like black cow that provides slow release nitrogen and holds the water better in the sandy soil of Florida.

[@flybirds2024]

People don't believe that you can still buy a 2 bedroom Villa for less than $300,000 here in TV!

[@christinemielke6827]

That is a unicorn now isn't it?

[@karendjohn8803]

I just love your pet of the week! Bay city is in my home state. I appreciate the “extra work” people do when taking a video of their pet.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you so much!

[@TinkerTailor4303]

I used to work at Midland! As a matter of fact, met my spouse there.😊 They've been around a long time -- were big during the CB radio craze.

[@TinkerTailor4303]

Cute little diversion with the AI-generated Q&A, but I prefer your dulcet tones (actually, it was a little creepy...😮).

[@pennyweldon8587]

Definitely we must buy that Weather Alert radio for our peace of mind. Wowza what a huge gator who appreciate Jerry giving that big catfish he caught!!!

[@jaycegallagher3240]

Such a great show....where do I even start? 1. Anyone who mentions "Donna Reed" is automatically TOPS in my book 2. My favorite section - Our and about - HAVANA! I live very close to that and feel like I won the lotto with Havana as my neighbor! Amazing place.... 3.Bubble Wrap - I have that radio also!!! Nice... I could go on, but you get the point. LOVE the show, love you both.....hope to see you all soon! CHEERS!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you Jayce you are always so kind.

[@tvman8]

Cool.

[@KimberlyManuel-ee3ov]

You tried to fool us but I stayed till the end and saw the bloopers. Lol, thanks for another great show.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pennystonecypher5242]

Katz’s Delicatessen Ships Nationwide on web site. How crazy.

[@MichaelBowman23]

I order a gift box from Katz at least once a year for someone. They are wonderful gifts and ship nationwide!

[@annehajdu8654]

So glad you weren't affected by Helene. You are fortunate.

[@goldensmamma]

Beryl left us 5 days of no power here in Texas. Glad you were unscathed. From the storm.❤

[@Memelife62]

Good Morning Jerry and Linda. I so look forward to your videos. Linda, I love the shirt you had on at the restaurant, very pretty. Have a great day 😁

[@richardfederico9461]

Creepy cheesy = jealousy 😅

[@garycook8931]

The weather radio is a all hazards network. Great to have most important to have it set for your area

[@tvman8]

True.

[@Lucillecat759]

So glad you both are safe

[@kristenschnese6980]

We had two weather radios but they never worked well it would alarm for other areas not ours lol

[@tvman8]

You need a new weather radio that you can set. 😮

[@jeffreynelson2946]

Please ask Peter how to find out the appropriate channel to set it to?

[@tvman8]

162.500

[@jeffreynelson2946]

@@tvman8 is that nationwide?

[@mary-ellenharkins9822]

I would love to volunteer!! I will stop bye when I get back to TV next week😊

[@Livefreeordi]

Wow, I won’t be showing that to my husband he would freak out.

[@sallypriest4363]

You are right, Jerry! That is exactly what happened to the young man fishing in Pennbrooke. If only his line had broken! That video gave me chills, taking me back to that fateful day on March 10th. Be careful fishing with your precious grandchildren❣️

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

😥😥😥

[@pollymcdonald7368]

Please go back to reading the viewer letters 😂

[@cydneystephen2814]

Good morning and happy Monday Jerry & Linda. Wednesday night lives are rough to make but I did make some of it from the call before Peter. I would want a 4 seater golf cart. You guys were like news weather reporters last Thursday on Facebook reporting in live from TV 😂. Oh no a 🐊, my biggest fear of Florida. Great water supply question. Here’s Peter with the great suggestion. Never even knew this weather alert existed. Great idea for areas with hurricanes, tornadoes 🌪️ etc. Wonder if it will pick up earthquakes for out west? Thanks Peter. Great pet of the week video showing different seasons. Yes Jerry. The tail tap 😂. Jerry I’m a New Yorker and have never been to Katz. Oh the amenity fee up to $194? It’s creeping up yearly. The salty is a creepy/cheesey opinion. Oh my. Hefty fried chicken plates. Sorry it wasn’t 100%. We bought a rotisserie chicken last week which is noted for the distinct flavor from Bjs. What a disappointment. So bland. I had to doctor it up. Made chicken salad and soup 😂. Oh the 2nd meals look amazing. That calzone😋😋😋. 🩷18yr survivor here. Thank you 🙏🏼. Oh dance companies and ballet 🩰 troupes too? Those I would really enjoy. Happy 60th birthday Frank 🎁🎉🎈🎊🎂🍾🥂. Always appreciate the shoutouts. Great show. Blooper break ending is perfect 😂😂😂.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you Cydney we always appreciate your comments

[@kathyberardino4501]

Thanks for another great show! I appreciate all the hard work you put into it. And FYI... I LIVED IN SOUTH FLORIDA IN THE '80S AND THERE WAS A BIG ARTICLE IN THE PAPER HOW WE WERE GOING TO RUN OUT OF WATER BY 1989. nuf said 😅

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Kathy!

[@MarkJones-l9x]

Great show today you guys are so funny! 😂 Love the bloopers see you Wednesday

[@davidoverholt251]

Plus, do not forget your Dinty More Stew Jerry!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

😄😅😂😅😄

[@MPerski]

I’m with you, Jerry … not big on vegetables other than carrots & green beans And I, too, love fried chicken. Haven’t been to Havana, but it’s on my “to do” list. I’ve heard all the country club restaurants are great. Do you have any other favorites? I heard Boosters (over by Middleton) is opening soon. You’ll have to let us know what you think. We’ll be back mid-October

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you Mike!

[@robk1310]

Yellow labs, best dogs EVER!! Yes. Been to Katz’s deli and had the hot pastrami sandwich. And a pickle. Sandwich was so big. Ate half for lunch. Saved the other half for dinner. My wife and I had driven from Syracuse to Manhattan that morning with our daughter’s belongings to her new apartment. Her first job after graduating from college. We moved her in. Took her and her roommate to lunch at Katz’s deli, a three block walk from her apartment. We treated the girls to lunch, walked them back to the apartment, and then headed back home. It was about a 5 hour drive door to door after going through the tunnel and traffic.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

🥪🥪🥪🥪🥪

[@beckyhowes]

Wow! That gator meant business! Let him have the fish!

[@kylereed980]

Ok, that was a great show Jerry and Linda, I wish I could keep up with all you do? I'm working on a new farm in Ohio, and just can't find time?? But I will!! Because you two are the best!!!❤

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you Kyle, you are always so nice.

[@rodneythetall8877]

The last time I was in Kat's was about 60 years ago when I lived in Brooklyn. George, My wife is a secretary, I'm a retired Head High School custodian.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

With access to the greatest workshop on the planet.

[@kimhollingsworth8046]

Ok ... if you had that catfish hooked and on the bank Jerry, I think you would have fought that gator for the fish!! Come on know, tell the truth!! Loved the video for our Monday morning entertaniment. Suggestion for Linda ... don't let Jerry be your hair stylist! (great bloopers!!)

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

😄😅😂😅😄

[@vsFY2023]

Great show !!! So excited , we got the lot we have been waiting on last week ! So looks like we will be in the villages no later then this time next year!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Congratulations!

[@vsFY2023]

Thank you. We are super excited

[@vickyb5935]

I`m so glad TV and you came through the hurricane ok! I saw a youtube this morning of the stormsurge damage in western South Carolina and it broke my heart. It looked more like tornado damage than what I would think of as hurricane damage - the power of water is not to be doubted. Greetings from Switzerland.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you, Vicky.

[@karensnook7419]

What I say to people like Mr Salty is...."you are so right. Florida is not for everyone". I'm selfish that I want to keep it a secret so there's still room for me when hubby retires in 2 yrs. 😊 I don't try to convince anyone to move to Florida. 😂

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Right on!

[@leilanihimmelmann9190]

Word scramble a bit tricky this week! But I got it. 😉. Thanks for replacing your regular TV words for something more universal. 😇

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@Skelly5103]

Great job!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks!

[@bobweber4180]

Look at Slymans corn beef in Cleveland

[@brendathompson2503]

So glad y’all did ok with the hurricane. Thanks for another great show. Loved the bubble wrap, I need one of those weather radios too.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks for watching, Brenda!

[@tvman8]

You do need one. It could save your life.

[@brendathompson2503]

@@tvman8 just ordered it. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@thomasaccuntius9946]

Nice show. I am a regular blood donor every 8 weeks, I will hit 77 pints next week. Do they have blood drives inTV?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Yes they do!

[@marykoritheasmith2411]

Great show! The gater water footage was interesting those critters can move fast. No little dogs and kitties on the bank. Glad you all got through the storm alright. The pet of the week doggy was awesome. What a happy family and pup. Thank you for bringing us such entertaining content 😊

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks for watching!

[@jholcomb9532]

It would have been nice to offer a way for viewers to donate to help the relief efforts. We live near the Big Bend and the damage is devastating. Cedar Key, Suwanee, Horseshoe Beach, Keaton Beach and Perry were still reeling from Idalia. Many have completely lost their homes and all possessions.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

So sorry to hear that.

[@patriciamorrow6046]

Love your Monday show. Miss your Thursday show. The Wednesday live is too confusing with all the comments, etc. Love what you do - thank you.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks so much, Patricia.

[@seaglasscolor]

The “salty” comments are so funny! 😆

[@curtisdavis8594]

Appreciate your channel... Keep up the Good work on villages & Florida!! Thanks

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you! Will do!

[@andysmith2621]

Good morning folks great to see you again today. We have a evolution brand 4 forward facing and it's 114 and a half inches long. $14k

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you. We priced Yamaha.

[@carolyncook6970]

Glad you came through ok with storm. Question… did you ever make it to WDW before your tickets expired?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

No.....We kinda chickened out. Last day of our season "pass" was Friday. We were in chill mode from the Hurricane prep...etc. Now I(Linda) want to go..... too late. Someday we will go .........🤪😬🤯

[@kristi215]

What I’m wondering is about health insurance. Hubs can get Medicare but I can’t yet. Any clue what everyone is doing?

[@christinemielke6827]

Wondering the same. Great question!

[@commonsense6967]

That gator looked up at the fisherman before hauling his catch away, as if to say, "Thanks, Bud for the lunch!"

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

😅🤣😅

[@jackibrown5215]

Hi Jerry and Linda! Please do a live from Brownwood square with a live audience one afternoon. I know lots of us would love to attend!!❤

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Stay tuned!

[@susang888]

“Is that the way you want your hair?” Funny Jerry!

[@judycherry9074]

Got here last night and on the way to Aldi to get groceries this morning, we popped into Bargains & Blessing and parked at the new parking garage! No more hoping to find a parking spot! Hooray! Great show!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks Judy!

[@lisaherrington-sm4gp]

Great show!! Super informative as always, thank you!! 😊😊😊

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Glad you enjoyed it, Lisa!

[@annamariekorte7259]

I'll stay in Missouri. No fire ants, flying cockroaches, gaters

[@a.e.7988]

I'm staying in NV 😊

[@stevenwilburn235]

Thank you guys. Loved the show today.

[@dothatch5147]

Jerry, chicken, cheeseburger What is this, did you break up with Spam.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

😄😅😂😅😄

[@mkulseth52]

Another great MBM. Love the animated question. Very cool

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JeffWeymier]

Great show once again. If I was there I would happily be your date Jerry. 😉

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

😆😅🤣😅😆

[@leilanihimmelmann9190]

P.S. those pink shirts look great on you both.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

❤❤❤

[@annehajdu8654]

The pink is my favorite color.

[@SFL323]

Good Lord the word jumbles the past couple of weeks have me on the salty side.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

😁😁😁😁😁

[@lynneyb2469]

What type of palm trees are in your backyard? Perfect size or will they get taller?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

They will get taller, and actually they are in our neighbor's backyard.

[@miavanderlinden7576]

Hi guys, I absolutely love watching your show and I appreciate all the information that you share with us! So I was wondering if you have flood insurance and how much that is and what home insurance company you guys use? Thank you!!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

We do not have flood insurance. We had it when we moved here, but decided to stop. Our insurance is through progressive, and golf cart insurance costs us about $150 per year.

[@miavanderlinden7576]

Thank you 😊

[@garyrood3466]

We live in Arizona, don't need a weather alert device

[@Brad_Wheeler_USAF]

We lived in Tucson for four years. We absolutely loved the weather there. So predictable, minus the three weeks of monsoon season every year. Never had an event rained out. Unfortunately, the military moved me to Mississippi.

[@nancyconca9892]

Thanks for posting another interesting and enjoyable video😄 So glad that you two and your family were not effected by the hurricane 🙏 Such a horrific experience with so much loss and devastation for so many 😢 Have a good week 🍂🍁🧡🌻

[@melissakaiser47]

Great show. I love the new intro things you’ve added like for sweet and salty.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Glad you like it.

[@KrissyMcKevitt]

Love the Bloopers! Classic Jerry & Linda 🤗

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks again, friends!

[@ReallyHappened]

Awesome 🎉and interesting.

[@Lana-tn2nb]

Misses you two. 👍🏽

[@lulububu721]

Always love your videos Jerry and Linda, I’m watching from Ontario Canada, just across from Detroit Mi. I can see America from my back garden lol. Many thanks for sharing your lives with us, I sincerely enjoy watching and listening 💕 Have a delightful fun filled week!!! Love from Canada 🇨🇦 🩷 Tina 🩷

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you, Tina!

[@rickyf1960]

Great show. Coming for our 3rd visit next week.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Have fun!

[@Sususudio]

The villages also came in as the number one community for middle class retires

[@butchfernandez3537]

That gator seems to be saying “thank you “ as he is backing into the water. 😁👍

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

I think so too!

[@DisMindy5767]

I have a little more information on the RV situation since I did some research. My sister and her husband travel by RV, and they're considering a lifestyle visit but were wondering where they'd keep their rig. Well I called and was told that they can keep it in the massive parking lot behind the Brownwood sales center. In other situations, the two RV storage lots owned by The Villages (one is called the Alhambra storage lot), offer temporary storage. They'd have to call about availability. I believe the other lot is off Rolling Acres road.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Good information, thank you!

[@AndreaWalen]

Can’t wait to be in your T-shirt video … how fun!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

😁😁😁😁😁