The Best Neighborhood In The Villages, Florida?

Wow! What a great neighborhood. Off of Pinellas Place and winding back along the Bonifay championship golf course, this beautiful area is in high demand. You'll quickly see why. It is full of premier homes and gorgeous landscaping. Ride along for a good look with Jerry, Linda, and Gizmo.
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[@karenanderson6495]

I know a lot of us say this often, but I really enjoy these cart rides. These homes are pretty spectacular, fun to see! Commentary is always entertaining..."It's a hardscape" 😂😂 I'm with you, Linda, on the lavender door! Why not, right? Thank you for taking us along!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you Karen!Thank you Karen!❤❤❤

[@robinmoyers8487]

Thank you both. Such good information about TV. I will be moving to the Village of Fenney on April 1st and I am so excited! I am not well versed in golf cars, so I appreciate and learn from Jerry’s demonstration and safety instructions. He is an excellent educator!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Congratulations and WELCOME!!!

[@yvette968]

Great ride thank you. Beautiful homes! I think the plant you stopped and pointed at was an Agave. Love to Gizmo

[@carolapostolos8929]

I'm like Linda. I pay particular attention to the entrance, front door. I also liked the lavender front door.

[@markphillipson768]

Love the Ride Alongs, those Homes are Gorgeous. The Sound Quality(no wind noise) and Picture is great. It’s clear how much work and thought you guys are putting back into your Channel. Stay cool☃️

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks Mark!

[@sherrycampbell9196]

A stunning premier neighborhood...but all of the villages neighborhoods big or small homes are beautiful ❤from a Indiana girl living on the Virginia Tennessee line

[@theresatitus-lawson3431]

Always a pleasure joining you on a cart ride! I get to see some of parts of The Villages that I hvae not explored! Thanks for what you do.......and Linda I agree with you about that lavender door! 💜

[@janeobrien5421]

What magnificent houses! Thank you for the lovely ride! 💜

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Our pleasure!

[@tracymaniscalco1303]

Love when you tour us through the villages!

[@toniferguson6455]

Jerry and Linda, watching and listening to you two warms my heart. 😊 Thank you for sharing your life with us!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks so much, Toni. We appreciate your kind comment.

[@dorispounch7798]

Thank you for all the information on TV. My husband John and I are considering a retirement home in The Villages. Your info. is helping us with our decision.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Our pleasure, Doris!

[@Little_But_Fierce_NZ]

Hi and warmest regards from New Zealand. I am a huge fan, and though I have only recently discovered your channel I am now binge watching them all. My favourite of your episodes are the long cart drives through the villages. I always 'ride' with you right to the end and am often quite sad when they are over. They are so much fun to watch. I thoroughly enjoyed your wander through Walmart too - that was a great episode - more of the same please. Like you Linda, I am a very petite 4'11" and never get to see what is on the top shelf. I found it quite hilarious to see everything from a 6-foot plus perspective. Looking forward to your next journey through the villages.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you Elizabeth! We are so glad that you like what we do. Someday we hope to get to your beautiful country.

[@lifewithtammyanddean]

Loved the video and the beautiful neighborhood. Thank you for sharing.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@katevislay9147]

Great ride. I need to start taking more trips down side streets. You never know what you might find! 😊

[@bjansson]

Out of my price range too! Great ideas for plants though. This was fun thank you! :)

[@jpfautsch]

Always love your shows. Thank you for taking us along on your ride through these beautiful neighborhoods!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Our pleasure, Janet!!

[@karenfriedenberg6144]

Thanks for the ride along. I love to look at landscaping at houses. I could do that all day long great video.👍👍

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you, Karen!

[@zenstitch9972]

What beautiful homes and yards and landscaping!

[@kathybriscoe1474]

Gorgeous homes!!! It’s nice to see how the other half lives!!

[@JeffWeymier]

Gotta love the cart ride. Beautiful area.

[@cydneystephen2814]

Good morning Jerry, Linda and Gizmo. Happy Thursday. Always appreciate a cart ride viewing the lovely neighborhoods , curb appeals and front elevations. Watching and enjoying. Have a wonderful weekend. 🤗

[@Skelly5103]

Thanks for taking us on the ride with you. Great narration on the trip.

[@debranelson6676]

That was fun! I love your golf cart! We live in southern Michigan and hope to see/meet you soon!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

See you when you get here!

[@paulgiardina816]

Loved the cart ride. Exploring neighborhoods never gets old.

[@sandykish9608]

Morning to you three! I can’t wait to watch this video~Unfortunately, I had to put my Gracie girl down on Tuesday🥺Your lovely drive will take my mind away with two of my favorite folks and Gizmo~Much love to you both🌴🐾💕

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Oh no! We are SO sorry, Sandy. We bet you were a blessing to her.

[@elizabeths7520]

So sorry for ur loss! They r such a blessing to us. Watching Jerry and Linda is a great way to take care of yourself. It is a vry hard thing to do but does get bttr with time. ❤

[@susannewlove2115]

Sorry for your loss of Gracie.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

❤❤❤

[@reneegonzales3625]

Thank you for all your hard work making these videos. I enjoy them a lot.

[@zzzzipy12]

That fancy area must be where all the lottery winners live! Seems like they would be a lot of upkeep for retired people, but then I guess they can afford to hire helpers. ❤

[@janwight9554]

I thoroughly enjoy and appreciate all of your cart rides. Living near Portland,OR (The city of roses), I am wondering if TV have any roses. Thank you for everything you do and lots of love for Gizmo !!❤

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Not that I know of.

[@stevenwilburn235]

Good morning!! Thank you another wonderful cart ride. You guys are the best!!!

[@edfeger4214]

If you guys ever head back to the historic side orange blossom i would be happy to show you around, great ride aling

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Ed!

[@Theflylover]

SO APPRECIATED THIS! Thank you both so much!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Our pleasure!

[@brfrench1]

Thanks as always.

[@11candy11]

Thanks for the beautiful tour. I love that you both celebrate others, their successes, and spectacular homes. You don't have a jealous bone in your bodies. You just always seem happy for everyone! Thanks for the view.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You will find a lot of people like that. It is great to be around people that are happy for each other and not envious.

[@11candy11]

@@JERRYANDLINDA Yes, that healthy attitude often comes with maturity

[@franpalm5793]

Really enjoyed the ride along today as always❤🎉

[@ericfrans5704]

Thanks for a great cart ride!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Our pleasure!

[@juliedavidson5596]

Lovely cart ride. It is always so pretty. Linda has mentioned Bealls before and recently a location was added to our town of Greeneville TN. I will be checking that out. Have a great time with the grandkids.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Julie!

[@rebeccamartin4267]

Relaxing way to transition from getting up to face the day 😊 Glad Gizmo wanted to get out in fresh air ❤

[@andysmith2621]

You have touched on it several times but would you consider a deep dive on the bonds? Annual payments, interest rates, do they ever "re-bond" or implement another after the original is paid off, how\who decides how much a bond is (by neighborhood, local government, the villages owners etc), what do the bonds pay for, etc. Thank you, love your videos, give gizmo a pet for us.

[@donflesch7893]

That's two thumbs up for that cart ride. Enjoyed!

[@jeffhawkins7394]

Beautiful homes, thanks for sharing

[@mrmotorcarsrs2034]

Hi, it is Randall here again. Thanks for the wonderful Cart Ride. Love the variety of videos you are giving us. Feel like I'm seeing more that TV has to offer in terms of housing and things to do. I think you may be able to tell the Cart Rides are a favorite for me. I can to Florida with you as my guides. Thank You.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Our pleasure, Randall!!

[@judi5818]

Enjoyed the ride along. Thank you!

[@gracesoriano2669]

Thank you so much for your videos. I plan to visit in a few weeks and decide if to purchase. Please continue to post.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you! Will do!

[@lynnlucas5171]

Your cart ride filming has gotten so good Jerry. I’m enjoying this very much; and thank you for taking us to this beautiful neighborhood. Lovely. ~Lynn Lucas (I live in Maryland, just outside of Washington D.C.)

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Glad you enjoyed it, Lynn!

[@debbiec6216]

I love Golf Trips !!!!!! One day, my house will reach the Million Dollar plus. The way, the economy going!!! I need to win the lottery to have a home like that, because I want to make sure Everything is Paid Off. And make sure I have plenty of money, to maintenance, etc , for yearsssss. The home, I live in now , I love it. But, I can dream !!! Those homes are beautiful in Florida. I like 4 car garages. Right now, I'm hogging up our garage now ( lol ) . hubby truck can't fix into the garage.

[@suzannehanna9582]

So beautiful! I’m glad Gizmo enjoyed the ride.

[@brendaburke345]

Thanks for the ride, very nice tour of the premier homes and the landscaping is beautiful. We love the Villages and the concept, but just can’t pull the plug and leave our country setting. You both look great. Keep enjoying.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you, Brenda.🙂🙂🙂

[@pennyweldon8587]

Such beautiful Premier Homes & such gorgeous landscaping too!! We will need to do a fun trip there soon too!! We do enjoy these great golf cart adventures with you 3 😃😉Glad to hear that Gizmo was perking up while soaking up the sunshine😎

[@bertvee1480]

Enjoyed the ride through that beautiful neighborhood. Like the shirt Jerry. Thank you both.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lindakurman8642]

Thanks for the home show. They are amazing. Can never get one but we certainly wouldn’t love it. I want to live there so much but hate leaving friends and family. Actually would only be 1 he and 15 min away. We live in Spring Hill. And 1 hr closer to my oldest son who’s in lake city where our grandkids live. So maybe not so bad after all. Just gotta get the nerve up to do it. We even have friends there too in Lynn haven We have stairs and just can’t stand them anymore. It’s so beautiful there. Well enough of me. U two are great. Thanks for all u tell us

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Our pleasure, Linda!

[@kathykulba4320]

I always LOVE a good cart ride with you two!!! Thanks!

[@debradurso524]

Thank you both for this. Have a great weekend! 😊

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You too!

[@kathywendt7861]

Thanks for taking us along! It's been relaxing. Enjoyed it bunches! Hey, Gizmo!❤❤❤😊

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joyscadden5438]

Enjoyed the ride. Our neck of the woods the last 2 winters and we did some drives there. Ate at Bonifay a couple times. Linda needs a lavender door…I want one. 💜

[@user-xj2dh9js2b]

We loved the cart ride and seeing the beautiful homes. I am sure you are right about the costs of maintaining those homes! I can only imagine what the water bill runs. But my husband, Al, reminds me, if you can afford a house like that, you don't worry about the water bill. LOL 💗

[@Laurie_Tinsley]

I just found your channel....gosh I feel homesick watching your videos. I grew up in Florida and have been to the Villages a few times when my now deceased husband was hired to replace siding on a few of the manufactured homes. I currently live in southern Indiana, recently became a widow and just turned 56 years old. I have been thinking about selling the farm and moving back to Florida. I would love to live and retire in The Village's. Maybe one day it will happen, until now I will keep watching your videos and dream.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Laura, we are from Southern Indiana. The New Albany area.

[@Laurie_Tinsley]

@@JERRYANDLINDA I am close to New Albany...Scottsburg area :)

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Been there many times... Scottsburg sale barn and the Ross country jamboree!

[@Laurie_Tinsley]

@@JERRYANDLINDA The Ross country jamboree closed down. The owner passed away over a year ago. Brandon, who owns the sale barn is one of my neighbors :)

[@thomasaccuntius9946]

All nice homes, I wish I could grow a pineapple tree here in Ohio. As usual the sun was shinning durring this ride. Still waiting on a rainy day ride.

[@debrabyrd1306]

It's so beautiful there

[@annehajdu8654]

What a beautiful neighborhood. Thanks for the ride-along.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Our pleasure!

[@Richg468]

Coming next Saturday for A lifestyle visit, Can't wait to ride around in the golf cart. Especially up by the Saddlebrook golf course. I think that's where the cart path goes thru all those trees

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

That's right.. Have fun!

[@shelleycoykendall8878]

Thanks for the ride a long in such a beautiful neighborhood! What beautiful lawns! Now I know what a pineapple palm is! 😊 I love looking at the landscaping and getting ideas for if (when) I move there.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You are so welcome, Shelley!

[@nancyconca9892]

Thank you for taking us along today to see all of those big gorgeous expensive homes 🏠 🤩‼️ I think some of those yards are just too big and some have too man’s trees and bushes for me. But they are all beautiful❤️👏🏻👏🏻 Great commentary too - good entertainment 😎🌞💐

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You are so welcome, Nancy! Thank YOU!

[@teresarodriguez5174]

Thank you very much it’s so beautiful there I love it 😍

[@minhtrinh2524]

Hi Jerry and Linda, thank you for sharing THE VILLAGES. It's so beautiful! I have a Girlfriend living at PRIVADA STREET. It was Ten years ago. She has suggested that I should buy a house. BUT DIDN'T. Because, I have a Job in Pompano Beach, Florida. I see your Folks showing the houses are very Expensive. I am regretting. Currently, the Houses in THE VILLAGED IS TRIPPLE PRICES NOW. I am very interested of your shows!👍👍👍💥💥💥❤❤❤.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Our pleasure!

[@carmineemm1922]

My shirt! Glad it fits you well Jerry! We are in the Villages til Saturday, maybe we will run into you two

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Love it! You would not believe how many people have come up to me when wearing that shirt and ask me if I was from there.

[@marykoritheasmith2411]

Home eye candy😊thank you for the ride

[@renethompson9744]

Wow. Does anyone actually live in them? They all look so buttoned up. Any bbq smells from grills going in that area? LOL. They are beautiful and the blend in the Villages is incredible. Thanks for the ride along.

[@roxiejacobsen2060]

Wonderful! Can't wait to do the drive for ourselves. At least Gizmo didn't have to jump out to use the fire hydrant!😏 Visiting dad one last time before we head back next week. Got last Monday's puzzle... and hello to Holly and Al. You are certainly blessed with family and friends. 😇🥰

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

See you when you get here!

[@phyllisdelgiudice625]

Loved this ride along, Jerry and Linda...the homes and the landscaping were just gorgeous, and your commentary was awesome. I couldn't help but think that I'm just one lucky Powerball ticket away LOL!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Our fingers are crossed for you, Phyllis!

[@phyllisdelgiudice625]

@@JERRYANDLINDA 😁

[@milantoombs6696]

The house on the corner of Emery Ave. has a ADT sign in the front and side yard. I thought no signs in your yards ? Thanks for the ride👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BA-xj9ew]

I'm so happy to see Jerry and Linda shopping for a new home. Awesome that their KZbin channel is killing it and that they can afford a 1.2M home now. Hope they get a pool and great view.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

😆😅🤣😂🤣😅😆

[@captspiff6922]

J&L, I know your YT channel is only a little side gig, but the time and excellent editing effort shows off nicely. I hope your subscriber base grows to 300K and your regular viewer count tops 100K for every video. Then you can get one of those homes and all the expenses that come with it. The downside is you'll be so popular you'll need private security escort everywhere.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

@@captspiff6922 Thank you! The viewers have really dropped down in the summer months. I like the shows we have been putting out, but the subscribers are not jumping in.

[@Rose_K.]

Outstanding ride today as usual! Happy Gizzy went along! Loved your video today. Hit the like and subscribe! You will get hooked like we did!

[@frannader2739]

Nice ride and the homes are beautiful in that neighborhood, but wow lots to maintain. I noticed some solar power. I wonder how many of the newer builds are offering that as an option. Seems like it should be more prevalent.

[@CharleneY]

Great video!

[@janetbutler7848]

God morning. Love you Keep up the happy blogs Janet

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@DRTrucker]

We just got here yesterday. We’re staying near Everglades . Headed out to cars and coffee, then a pitch and putt.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Hope you are having a great time!

[@debbiec6216]

Thank you, Jerry and Linda for the home tour. It's very relaxing and I get ideas too for landscaping. I wished my region could handle a palm tree. Question *Does the homeowner keep up with the Maintenace on the landscape or do they hire it out* ????

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Glad you enjoyed it, Debbie!

[@debbiec6216]

@@JERRYANDLINDA I always enjoy your shows Mondays , Thursdays and enjoy seeing Gizmo.

[@sampropane]

Bluefin Treat !!! Thanks for all the great videos!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Sam, that is really, really nice of you! Thank you so much. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Nonna6490]

Good morning Jerry and Linda!! Really enjoy your cart ride adventures. Have learned so much about TV by watching your videos. Have a blessed day!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Awesome! Thank you Nonna!!

[@beckyhowes]

Thanks for the tour!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You bet!

[@shirleykulp7940]

Love those pineapple palms. Just beautiful. How old is one of those mature trees?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Those are probably at least 10 years old. You should see the ones up in Spanish Springs. There are some magnificent specimens up there.

[@markryan3124]

These cart rides are the best! We always appreciate the tours as we consider various villages for our future move to join both of you as we leave Iowa behind. Not quite sure $1.2 mil is in the budget though. Would enjoy future tours in the $300-500k range for us "common folk" - Thanks, as always, and have a good weekend!

[@Memelife62]

Good Morning Jerry and Linda. Hope you have a great day 😁

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Good morning!

[@Memelife62]

Thank you 😊

[@vickyb5935]

the golf course houses are nice…but like someone mentioned on their video about these homes, people might forget that the greens have to be mowed and manicured quite early in the mornings before golfing begins, so might be a „noise“ you weren`t thinking about.

[@Livefreeordi]

We are in process of scheduling our lifestyle visit. Can you again share how you decided to leave the country for the Villages. That’s where we are, ready to make the leap but just a tiny bit hesitant. Maybe the visit will do it!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You are correct. That lifestyle visit can be a life changer!

[@JesusRomero-hi6zo]

Thank you for another informative video. My ideal TV home will be but doesn't exist. 4 car garage Fenced yard 3/2 1,600 sq ft that way I could possibly clean it up in one day 😀 Oh well wishful thinking JR ✌️😎✌️

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks for sharing.

[@markjones3176]

Love the tour !

[@williamrizzo1285]

No garage cans is one of the many reasons we bought a house in the Villages. We have garage cans in our Keys home. Most of the vacation rentals leave them out on the street!

[@suellenmcgillick8177]

Always, always keep a spare pair of sunglasses in the cart.

[@barbarapatrick8364]

Beautiful neighborhood and thank you for a yet again great video. 15 thousand vets live in the villages yet they won’t accept VA loans which I find very discriminatory as myself and my husband are both vets and have never had an issues in buying a home using our very well earned benefits. This is a deal breaker if we want to buy a new home or one that is listed by the Villages real estate professional. The developers need to rethink their thought process. Just saying.

[@deniseinflorida6624]

I love the oaks. You can keep the palms. Ha ( I have a few robellinis and one inherited large palm) Since I grew up here I'm more interested in SHADE! Y'all will figure that out😂

[@vickyb5935]

You have mentioned in your monday show that premier homes „might“ be coming back. In what year, then, was this premier neighborhood built? Was there a specific reason why TV stopped building them…could fit more homes on smaller lots if they did the villas or patio homes?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

I would say about 10 years ago. The other questions are above my pay grade.

[@devangel3614]

Linda should paint your door lavender. I wonder if the architectural review people are more lenient or have different standards in the premium neighborhoods.

[@WKUHilltopper]

You’ve made me interested in a possible move in the future. I live near where you all did in Louisville. One question I have…is it better to have an electric golf “car” or gasoline? I’m guessing you can go further with gas, but don’t know.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Try this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/roeUlnubq8-clcU

[@WKUHilltopper]

@@JERRYANDLINDA Thank you for the link! Hope you both stay safe in the storm--and your doggie too!

[@sandrapersson7204]

Suffolk County Police. My husband and I are from Suffolk County. Huntington Bay. Long Island Cute videos.

[@BarryB382]

Has your home insurance gone up this year? I am not hearing good things about the rates and availability.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

We will get our renewal notice in December.

[@phyllislynch-joseph5664]

Hi Linda&Jerry can you have a sessions on air conditioning your lanai,the pro&con

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Start with this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYLWkqFqmKuHl8U

[@vickyb5935]

I would be curious to know the history of these homes, meaning, they all look different, so what was the process for buying one - special order, where you design the whole thing? Or did TV design them and build them, and then you just picked out whichever one appealed to you?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You choose from available home plans or by a Villages home already built.

[@deannahaworth7666]

I bet my little mini cooper would fit in that golf cart garage 😂

[@keithr5638]

I wonder if that Owl decoration in the front yard was ARC approved.

[@butchfernandez3537]

Will be at our home in Lake Denham the middle of next week and I made a trip to Hubers for Linda's cheese Got a small surprise for Jerry. Hope to be able to meet you next week.Beside being from the same area , we also have a son that graduated from the Air Force Academy, got his Masters Degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology and currently works for the Air Force Research Lab. Give us a hint on how to meet up. We will only get to stay for a few days because we are still getting our present home is shape to put on the market.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Sure! Holler when you're here.

[@butchfernandez3537]

Will do@@JERRYANDLINDA

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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