The Villages Florida | Tour the #1 Retirement community in the world.

Why The Villages FL || #1 Retirement community in the World.
- What's so special about The Villages FL? (1:25)
- Where are The Villages FL Located? (2:06)
- The Villages Golf Carts (2:16)
- What is The Villages famous for? (3:35)
- The Villages Lake Sumter Landing (4:30)
- Spanish Springs (7:02)
- Brownwood Paddock Square (8:10)
- The Villages Polo Club (9:12)
- The Villages Recreation Centers (9:50)
- The Villages Healthcare Facilities (10:08)
- Dancing in the Rain (10:52)
Host
Marina Goncharenko - REALTOR®
Contact
Call or Text - [phone]
Email - [e-mail]
Website - gondigital.com
Most asked questions.
What is so special about The Villages in Florida?
Imagine living in a city the size of Manhattan where the landscaping is mature and perfectly manicured and instead of a Central Park there are over 50 golf courses along the rolling hills and lakes. Golf carts are the main method of transportation and you have 3 town squares that take you back in time to different locations like you are in a movie set.
This is why The Villages at times are referred to as "the bubble" there is no where else on earth you can find something like it. It seems too utopian for many that they think there must be a catch somewhere.
What is The Villages Florida famous for?
Have you ever heard of the term "free golf for life"? There are 55 golf courses in The Villages. 42 of them are executive courses with 9 hole layouts, these courses offer residents free golf for life. The other 13 are country club championship courses, most of them 27 hole layouts with a couple of them 18. There are also several golf instruction academy's for all skill levels.
Do I need to own a golf cart to live in The Villages FL?
The short answer is no but you may want to, here's why.
In Florida you don't need to register or insure a golf cart. The infrastructure for using a golf cart to get around in The Villages has been prioritized and there are over 100 miles of trails dedicated for golf cart use. There are 2 big bridges for golf carts to cross the big roads and hundreds of tunnels that making it a very safe and fun way to get around.
In the town squares it will be a little easier to find parking and there are designated areas for fueling and servicing your golf cart.
Locals estimate that there are over 60,000 golf carts in the Villages.
Is The Villages Florida expensive to live in?
To live in The Villages FL it's only 3% higher than the national average cost of living making it very affordable.
There is FREE live entertainment 365 days a year at all 3 town squares giving us a special place to get together and socialize with friends and neighbors.
The First is Lake Sumter Landing. It is the largest square and it has a seaside town theme that is absolutely beautiful looking over Lake Sumter.
The second is Spanish Springs and this area has been designed to pay tribute to the early Spanish settlers here in Florida.
The 3rd is the newest Brownwood Paddock square, it's reminiscent of an early 19th center Florida Cattle Town.
Can anyone come visit The Villages FL?
Yes The Village Restaurants and town squares are open to the public and there are many hotels to accomodate visitors.
What are the dissadvantages of living in The Villages FL?
The biggest dissadvantage of living in The Villages is the location. You are in Florida but still about 2 hours from the nearest beach which is Daytona Beach on the East Coast. The closest beach on the gulf is Clearwater Beach and it would also be over a 2 hour drive.
Why do people leave The Villages FL?
The most common answer is to move closer to family or grandkids. All throughout south west Florida this is something that comes up from time to time that people want to move closer to their kids. Some really enjoying their grandkids and would like to be more involved vs seeing them around the holidays. Everyone is in a different season and stage in life. Because The Villages is a 55+ community it makes it harder for family to make the move with you.
Another reason that comes up is people want to move closer to the water. For many this is a seasonal home and they would like to take advantage of the water and enjoy the beach life for a season.
I also know of people who sold their beach home and beach condo and moved to downtown to enjoy that life for a season.
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[@miryamhiatt3528]

My hubby and I went for a lifestyle visit, We still have 4 more years to go before retirement but We are sure we will retire in The Villages ❤

[@carolapostolos8929]

Seems that haters of The Villages are jealous. Most of us that actually live in The Villages love it.

[@Bestcabinetmaker]

Became a Florida resident, October of 2021. Bought a house in The Villages, and just love it.

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Welcome to Sunshine and happiness!

[@joe51av]

10:35 exactly correct, and perfectly stated. The mainstream focuses on sensationalism and not realism. The Villages exists and thrives because it is paradise on earth for hundreds of thousands of visitors and residents. Your videos are always of the highest quality, with minimal unnecessary chatter. Keep it up! Bravo!

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Thank you

[@marlenerochin3404]

Absolutely the best Villages video, comprehensive overview and neutral. Much appreciated. 😊

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Aww thank you Marlene! That is very kind!

[@joe51av]

All her videos sre similar, unlike almost anything else on YT.

[@REL3712]

Been there. Visited friends who live there many times. Unique concept. All inclusive. We decided it's not for us. In our opinions, too crowded & overpriced. For those that choose to live there, we wish you nothing but the best.

[@gigidarling1]

My grandmother lived there for 6 months and loved it. I also love it here too… Would love to retire here…

[@paulrondeau9998]

One of the best videos about the Villages we've seen! Great job! We can't wait to check it out!!

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Thank you Paul, That is very kind of you to say!

[@garrettriley]

What an outstanding video! Thank you so much for this

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Thank you Garrett and You're welcome!

[@urofseron]

I live in The Villages. I love it here.

[@theresatitus-lawson3431]

Great video Marina! I currently live in The Villages and I am so happy here!

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Thank you Theresa! and I'm glad to hear.

[@theactualdarthvader]

3:32 that golf cart is so freaking cool!!!

[@LifeProducersofNewJerseyLLC]

Another great video from you. Learned so much. Thanks.

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

You're welcome and thank you!

[@MattLeichtRealtor]

Great work Marina!! Keep up the amazing content!! 💪

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Thank you Matt!

[@bernardob1262]

I love your smooth jazz background music 😎

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Thank you!

[@tammykrepp5330]

Wow! How amazing.

[@adamnevis7636]

What a wonderful video!

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Thank you Adam!

[@jianmeiliang9629]

looks great

[@caseyscott5015]

Yet another great video. I am currently living in Oklahoma and am looking forward to the day I can call Florida home.

[@judiwarner5]

Yes! Me too!

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Thank you Casey!

[@peterjensen1455]

Outstanding VLOG and Narration. We have friends who live there and Love it. Well done!

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Thank you

[@robertclarke7411]

Wow this is the best video on the villages out there. You really showed it's beauty

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Thank you

[@visht2040]

One of the best videos, focused on quality!

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Thank you for the feedback

[@tomwagaman6440]

I live in a golf cart type community in Mesa AZ! Couple years yet until retirement, then I will be looking at The Villages!

[@victormendoza2751]

I’m guessing that some of your numbers are off: population 140K plus and not 80K also got the impression that Lake Sumter was #1 as in first built but you did mention in size, Good job on this video and I’m glad you mentioned the hater’s. I’ve actually heard rumors against The Villages by 3 different individuals that didn’t even live here but I was still able to set them straight 👍

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Thank you for the feedback

[@victormendoza2751]

@@antho7475 You actually make no $ents…🤣

[@homesmatchmaker]

Awesome informative Mariana, thanks for sharing. Your Realtor Friend in Orlando/Clermont. Blessings.

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Thank you!

[@Nick-gi6ym]

Great video tour I’m interested thank you

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Thank you for the feedback and you're welcome!

[@JohnZurita-sr3ug]

Interesting presentation of the Villages. We are from New York and are interested in paying a visit to consider retiring there.

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

I think you will enjoy it

[@royce2826]

Good video, but I believe there are 100+ villages and population is close to 140K.

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Thank you. It is definitely expanding. not sure it reached that level yet but probably will soon.

[@DebbieDeLuna]

It has reached 100+ villages, and is more than 140K people. That’s already been confirmed. Also, you numbered the squares wrong. Spanish Springs is the first square because The Villages was built from north to south. Lake Sumter Landing was the second square, and Brownwood was the third.

[@user-td7xf3gz4l]

@@DebbieDeLuna thx

[@Mushkiepotamus]

@@RealCoasttoCoast I live in and LOVE The Villages - and we do have close to 140K in residents and growing. About 40-50 square miles - all golf cart accessible!! Even though it sounds large, in each little neighborhood, it feels very small town! We know our neighbors- we have fun with them and watch out for each other!! Spanish Springs was the first town square, built in. 1994. Lake Sumter Landing opened in 2004. Brownwood Paddock Town Square built in 2012! Sawgrass- though not a town square - opened last year and is a fun food and entertainment venue. Eastport- the 4th town square will be opening in the next couple of years !!

[@BrendanpMccann]

Considering moving there. Well governed state

[@lindabackhus1646]

Information on this video is old. The theater in Lake Sumter is the only one still open. The one in Spanish Springs is being turned into a gym. While the old guy is being turned into apartments. There has been no word on what they will use Barnwood for. Also Edna's on the Green has been open for several years, it has music in the afternoon 365. A new venue for music called Sawgrass Grove will open in a few months. It will also have 365 music.

[@urofseron]

Sawgrass is already open

[@Ndw1995]

I want to live here so bad! But I'm only 27... anyone need me to look after their homes while they're away? 😆

[@headache1959]

I guess I'm not suited for a retirement community. I'm 64 yo and i like to play music loud enough to rock the house!.

[@sharonsalzberg2654]

I live in a college town and interact with people of all ages daily. That is normal life.

[@willbygosh4887]

Should checkout Frostproof Florida with it's beautiful lakeside shoreline and pier!

[@Ghorbankitowerchowk]

Good morning 🌄🌄

[@theactualdarthvader]

i’m 24 and would love to live here!

[@materialgirl338]

Thk u

[@echopiece79]

Disneyland for adults! This place is amazing!

[@stefonthemove]

Are the rumors true?

[@echopiece79]

@@stefonthemove No, get out from under your rock and enjoy life! Stop believing everything you hear without experiencing it for yourself.

[@stefonthemove]

Is everyone down there as rude as you? If so no thanks a--hole. @@echopiece79

[@herbhowland3700]

I looked at the Villages and the surrounding area. Homes in the Villages are100,000 to 150,000$ higher priced than homes within short distances away from there with very little property. Homes much cheaper with acre lots are minutes outside there. The community centers with shops and entertainment etc are open to non residents of the Villages. Most things at the Villages are still available in surrounding cities. some of the reviews show lots of fees to live there more than other locations. Do your research....

[@debra2700]

Our friends moved there and loved it until she developed a heart condition and the "friends" they met, didn't want to be around someone with health problems because they were there to party and have fun and she became the buzzkill that reminded them that they weren't in high school but were senior citizens only a step away from serious health issues themselves. After she died, her husband moved back to North Carolina to be near real friends and family.

[@franomts7512]

Very classy video! Thanks.

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Thank you so much!

[@dianaking7326]

I’d send this to everyone I know. For some reason it won’t let me!

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Thank you Diana, usually it gives you several options to share it next to the Like icon.

[@SUITSANDSCENTS]

I’m retiring in two years who can I contact or how do I set up a tour

[@LM-ql4zh]

Also... watch.... KVOS Webster Reports... The Extraordinary Equation of George Van Tassel..... Super Interesting

[@jamesinkeys]

Marina, I love you....

[@jholid6y]

Does this area have Hurricane or water level issue?

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

The Villages is so far inland that usually they will get tropical storm winds that cause minor damages. As far as water and flooding the very low spots like the tunnels will hold some water and the ponds but nothing major.

[@markedwards5512]

Water management is designed so that the retention ponds, golf courses and nature preserves get the excess water. Neighborhoods will not likely flood. Hurricanes and tornados are a risk, which is why insurance rates are going up.

[@mtad-healthfitness]

If i could visit this fantastic place ! but i don't have ability to visit because i don't have visa, I don't know how can i success my dream?

[@Glorydayshorseanddonkeyfarm]

You can sneak into the southern or northern border of the US!

[@tomblevins5020]

Make sure Trump doesn't get elected.

[@myeshasmith-cz4fn]

what kind of people do you target to sell to

[@materialgirl338]

How do I reach u?

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

If you press on more info on the description you will see my email or phone number. [e-mail] or 941-726-9233

[@Satjr35031]

People do insure their golf carts

[@chickadee5607]

Double check facts first ...It's not 80,000 people in TV & 3000 clubs.... it's 3600 clubs and according to the US census data it's near 160,000 people.

[@egr269instructor6]

I regret moving to The Villages. My neighbor smokes medicinal pot on a daily basis in his lanai and the smoke engulfs our house preventing us from using our yard and lanai, and The Villages won't take action. You put an unapproved rock in your yard and you'll get a $2000 fine, stink up the neighborhood with pot and they do nothing.

[@Carlossantos-wg8rs]

VOYE RED!!!!

[@wthomas5697]

I'm 67. For the life of me I have no idea why anyone would want to live in one of these places.

[@chrisgrzybek925]

Yep, I agree. I love to be around people of all ages!

[@ltvanburen8555]

I would love to live in a community where I could go anyplace in a golf cart! But Not Florida. I don’t do the politics and I don’t do the heat. Plus, they have alligators down there! Kayaking with alligators?! No way!

[@docfmb1]

Unlike you, they are sociable and enjoy an active lifestyle.

[@wthomas5697]

I'm sorry, riding around in a golf cart and playing pickle ball is not an active lifestyle. @@docfmb1

[@atoz5871]

florida temper

[@BohemianBeatster]

How is The Villages kept safe from outside trouble makers and violent criminals when the general public is free to visit The Village?

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

Most of the residential neighborhoods are gated and just like any other city in the there is law enforcement that help keep it safe

[@clifford7594]

The Villages of Florida - the hell of hell.

[@sharfulee66]

Could u give me this community village address??

[@tomroyal6167]

The Villages, Florida

[@BwambaleIsaa]

My village is Uganda

[@oldjake4233]

I'd like to die there.

[@johncato4942]

Where are all the ppl! Lol

[@RealCoasttoCoast]

We filmed in the afternoon right after lunch so most people aren't out that part of the day.

[@ehm2943]

Too hot to be out in the afternoon

[@BwambaleIsaa]

​@@RealCoasttoCoastthanks you friend 🙏

[@BwambaleIsaa]

give you my number? if or want

[@islam1max1one]

i am thinking to retired there i will be 38 years old my partner is 70 years we both gay is it good for gays people i am 38 years old i like quite places and have everthink aroound i can come there at winter only 6 month

[@1dolaruse]

Je suis un peintre expérimenté, y a-t-il quelqu'un qui y travaille ?😊

[@CLEVEMAN691]

old people death area

[@BwambaleIsaa]

Yes also am old

[@victorwilliams1934]

Absolutely creepy,I’d sooner die.

[@andreasgruber7534]

seems to be a dead village. video 12 min. amount of people appearing???

[@dalegamburg8995]

What, no mention of sinkholes r $100 water bills plus th 800$ in monthly frees😂

[@CB099]

$800?? 😂... try $165 amenities fee. And my water bill is about $30... All my bills combined aren't even $800! Home insurance 120, cell phones 80, internet 80, water >40, electric >40, Lawn and pest control 60. Plus the amenities ($165) ... It's not even $600 a month.

[@tomroyal6167]

Why do people put such nonsense out there about The Villages? If you don’t like it then don’t go there.

[@FG-yl3oj]

​@@CB099$120 homeowners insurance in FL? That's cheap!

[@wynnaylor8308]

The Villages,oh you mean The MAGAVillages.

[@djc7447]

lol yes so true for me it would be a living hell, with all the red hat Putin lover’s

[@lydiamclaughlin7100]

I would love it and I'm Canadian, would trade Trudeau anyday!!

[@cindybosch2080]

I’d love it! 🇺🇸

[@BwambaleIsaa]

All okay

[@BwambaleIsaa]

​@@cindybosch2080yes

[@dalemclean5103]

most of the time you dont get rich in this world by working for it or by being honest

[@lruss5050]

It’s pretty for a visit but I wouldn’t live there!

[@lorenzoclark3616]

Why Not?

[@charlesbennett7688]

Nice place boring nothing there

[@Frank-James]

If by boring you mean free golf for life, hundreds of miles of nature, hiking, biking, walking trails, a movie theatre, a performing arts center, over a hundred pools and rec centers, lakes for fishing, a bowling alley, numerous bars and restaurants, free live entertainment and dancing at multiple locations every single day, over 3000 clubs and groups to join, car shows in the squares, farmers markets in the squares, craft shows, parades and holiday functions in the squares, softball leagues, pickle ball leagues, water aerobics and on and on……..Then ya. It’s boring with nothing here. Outstanding video Marina! Thanks for addressing the negative comments in your video. (We all know they’re coming). So many folks who’ve never been here love to comment on unsubstantiated rumors. When you’re number one, they’ll never stop trying to bring you down.

[@mrpeepers541]

Looks fake & artificial...because it is.

[@tomroyal6167]

You’re wrong! It’s very friendly and has everything imaginable to do.

[@edfoy9960]

All I hear in the media about the Villages is MAGA,MAGA,MAGA. No thank you

[@sierrahh1]

Give me MAGA!

[@edfoy9960]

@@sierrahh1 thanks for self identifying. Darwin was right

[@marymora7719]

That is a plus for me.

[@djc7447]

Great place if your a Putin fan please bring your Russian flag you will fit right in

[@Glorydayshorseanddonkeyfarm]

? Wth?

[@barbarahutton3653]

Really now??...LOL - known for sexual parties...even out in public...smh LOL

[@user-oz6hf1he6f]

Unlistenable, bye

[@V0lk]

You couldn't pay me to live among these MAGA cultists.

[@garyrood3466]

If you think the Villages is the number 1 community in the US you haven't been to Arizona