HO-HUM
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10/29/2014
A nothing town, only famous because of The Villages, which is a huge complex spread out into 3 counties. You can live in the town of Lady Lake and still visit and enjoy parts of The Villages. The areas around The Villages are rural farmlands,mostly low-income, nothing to do. The Villages itself is this manufactured, Disneyesque kind of place where everything is beautiful and perfect. Most of the people are over 55, but don't think it's exclusive; 20% or more are much younger. A lot of Villages homes are rented out bringing lots of strangers into the area who want to party while they are away from home. Lots of DUI's some drugs, sexual activity in public. The safety of The Villages is way over rated. Many of the workers, ie: lawn trimmers, handymen etc,who are needed for the upkeep of the homes, come from the outlying towns and can have records. Bring your checkbook; gas fast food etc is more money in the area. Many of homes in The Villages are stick built (wood) not CB and were thrown up fast. But the clubs and groups are the real draw and if you are a social person you'll love it.
Pat | Jasmine Estates, FL