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The Villages, Florida

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The Villages
Census-designated place
Sumter Landing in The Villages
Sumter Landing in The Villages
Official logo of The Villages
Logo
Nickname(s): 
Florida's Friendliest Hometown, Boomer Paradise
Map
Interactive map of The Villages
Coordinates: 28°54′12″N 81°59′19″W / 28.90333°N 81.98861°W / 28.90333; -81.98861[1]
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountySumter, Marion, Lake
Area
[2]
 • Total
33.95 sq mi (87.94 km2)
 • Land32.65 sq mi (84.57 km2)
 • Water1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2)
Elevation
[1]
52 ft (16 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
79,077
 • Density2,421.89/sq mi (935.08/km2)
DemonymVillager
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
32159, 32162, 32163, 34731, 34785, 34762
Area code352
FIPS code12-71625[4]
GNIS feature ID2402925[1]
Websitethevillages.com

The Villages is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sumter, Marion, and Lake counties in the U.S. state of Florida. It forms the core of a broader master-planned, age-restricted community of the same name. Located in central Florida, approximately 20 miles (32 km) south of Ocala and 45 miles (72 km) northwest of Orlando, the CDP had a population of 79,077 at the 2020 United States census.[3] The Villages is known for its extensive amenities, including golf courses and recreation centers, and is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford metropolitan statistical area.

History

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In the 1960s, Michigan businessman Harold Schwartz began selling land in the area now known as The Villages through mail-order sales. In 1968, a federal law prohibiting real estate sales by mail order forced Schwartz and his business partner, Al Tarrson, to halt this practice.[5]

In the early 1970s, Schwartz and Tarrson developed Orange Blossom Gardens, a mobile home park in northwestern Lake County.[6] By the early 1980s, the community had sold approximately 400 units. In 1983, Schwartz bought out Tarrson’s interest and brought his son, H. Gary Morse, into the business. Inspired by successful retirement communities like Del Webb's Sun City, Morse expanded amenities, including golf courses and recreation centers, and pursued nearby commercial development. In 1992, the community was officially renamed The Villages.[7]

By the early 1990s, The Villages had grown to over 8,000 residents, with three golf courses and a Winn-Dixie supermarket.[8] Between 2010 and 2019, The Villages was the top-selling master-planned community in the United States, with 24,440 homes sold.[9]

The Villages operates under community development districts (CDDs), which manage infrastructure and amenities. In 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruled that $426 million in bonds issued by a CDD were not tax-exempt, as the district did not qualify as a government entity, resulting in approximately $750,000 in legal fees for residents.[10][11]

Expansion

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Since the 2010s, The Villages has expanded southward, acquiring land in Sumter and Marion counties. In 2017, the Holding Company of the Villages purchased 8,000 acres south of Florida State Road 44 and 2,600 acres near County Road 470 for residential and commercial development, with plans for approximately 4,500 homes.[12][13]

Community Structure

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The Villages is governed by community development districts and neighborhood declarations of restrictions, regulating aspects like landscaping and exterior modifications. An architectural review committee, composed of residents, oversees property alterations.[14] As an age-restricted community, at least 80% of homes must have a resident aged 55 or older, and persons under 19 may not reside permanently, except in designated family subdivisions.[15][16]

Geography

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The Villages is a census-designated place (CDP) spanning Sumter, Marion, and Lake counties in central Florida. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers a total area of 33.95 square miles (87.9 km2), of which 32.65 square miles (84.6 km2) is land and 1.30 square miles (3.4 km2), or 3.83%, is water.[2] It is located approximately 55 miles (89 km) northwest of Orlando and 80 miles (130 km) northeast of Tampa, with the city of Wildwood to the west and south, and the town of Lady Lake and city of Fruitland Park to the east.[2]

The broader master-planned community extends beyond the CDP, covering approximately 57 square miles (150 km2) across Sumter, Marion, and Lake counties, including areas north of Florida State Road 44 and south to five miles south of County Road 470.[17] The community maintains an extensive network of private roads, totaling about 750 miles (1,210 km) as of 2018.[18]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20008,333—
201051,442517.3%
202079,07753.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[19]
The finish line of a 5K run in Lake Sumter Landing in 2018.
The Villages CDP, Florida – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[20] Pop 2010[21] Pop 2020[22] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 8,100 49,840 75,374 97.20% 96.89% 95.32%
Black or African American (NH) 41 303 525 0.49% 0.59% 0.66%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 7 51 50 0.08% 0.10% 0.06%
Asian (NH) 44 340 616 0.53% 0.66% 0.78%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 1 6 9 0.01% 0.01% 0.01%
Some other race (NH) 1 12 135 0.01% 0.02% 0.17%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 31 122 958 0.37% 0.24% 1.21%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 108 768 1,410 1.30% 1.49% 1.78%
Total 8,333 51,442 79,077 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 79,077 people, 45,634 households, and 30,701 families residing in the CDP.[23]

As of 2019, persons under five years accounted for 0.1% of the population, persons under 18 years accounted for 0.8%, persons 65 years and over accounted for 81.6%, and 53.6% of the population was female.[24] Median household income in 2019 was $63,841.[24]

In 2018, the median age for both sexes in The Villages metropolitan statistical area is 67.4, with this being 29 years older than a typical American and five years older than the median age of residents in the next-oldest county in the United States, which is on the Hawaiian island of Molokai.[25]

According to Politico, as of 2018, The Villages was the home of the largest veteran population anywhere in the United States that does not have a military base, with 16.3 percent of the population former military.[26][27]

Circa 2014, large groups of residents are from the Midwest and Northeast, with Staten Island supplying many of the residents.[28]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 51,442 people, 22,511 households, and 16,721 families residing in the CDP.[29]

Home ownership

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In The Villages, home ownership reflects the community's status as an age-restricted retirement destination. According to a 2020 analysis by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, women purchased 468 homes compared to 406 by men, a ratio of approximately 1.15:1, indicating a higher proportion of female buyers compared to other U.S. metropolitan areas.[30]

A 2021 Realtor.com report noted that the average down payment for homes in The Villages was 27.1%, among the highest in the United States, with a median home list price of $366,950.[31]

Crime

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According to an investigative report by WFTV News in Orlando, crime in The Villages is low and usually imported from other areas outside the community. The report stated that property crime and crimes of opportunity are approximately one-third lower than the average for the state of Florida. According to federal statistics, the statistics for violent crimes in The Villages area is half the state average. Rates of driving under the influence charges are approximately equivalent to those of other similarly sized places in Florida.[32]

Economy

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Polo Stadium in The Villages

The Villages supports a diverse economy centered on retail, healthcare, and services tailored to its age-restricted population. As of 2016, the community had developed approximately 5.7 million square feet of commercial space, hosting businesses such as restaurants, specialty retail, and medical facilities.[33]

Commercial areas include three town centers—Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter Landing, and Brownwood Paddock Square—each around 500,000 square feet, featuring a mix of shops, dining, entertainment, and services.[34] The community hosts 18 grocery stores, including nine Publix supermarkets, three Winn-Dixie stores, The Fresh Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, Target, two Walmart Supercenters, and a Walmart Neighborhood Market.[33] Citizens First Bank, a local community bank, operates 12 branches within The Villages.[35] Commercial spaces maintain high occupancy rates, averaging around 97% as of 2018.[33]

From 2007 to 2017, The Villages Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) saw significant economic growth, with its gross domestic product (GDP) increasing by 51.4% to $2.1 billion.[36] Between 2010 and 2018, the MSA added approximately 13,900 jobs, primarily in retail, healthcare, and construction, driven by the community’s expansion.[37]

Arts and culture

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Entertainment

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One of multiple baton twirling groups in The Villages, the Prime Time Twirlers.

In 2015, the Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center, a venue with over 1,000 seats, opened.[38] The Studio Tierra Del Sol, a black box theatre with seating for 100, opened in 2016.[39]

Fictitious historical markers and architectural details provide an atmosphere for the residents. One historian wrote, "The Villages' faux history gives a patina of stability and continuity to a highly volatile region and stage of life."[40][41] Many plaques represent the "downtown areas" as if events derived from notions of an idyllic small town in the 1800s had occurred there.[42] Such "American myths" feature in the designs for Brownwood, Lake Sumter Landing, and Spanish Springs.[43]

Other activities

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The Villages operates golf courses, recreation centers, softball fields, a polo stadium called The Villages Polo Stadium,[44] a woodworking shop, and a lifelong learning college.[45] There are also outdoor target archery ranges.[citation needed]

Recreation

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Clubs

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The Villages hosts over 3,500 resident-led clubs, offering activities such as sports, arts, crafts, music, and social gatherings, which foster community engagement among its age-restricted population. Examples include the Pickleball Club, The Villages Woodworkers Club, Line Dance Club, The Villages Single Seniors, The Villages Garden Club, and the Veterans Club, catering to diverse interests from athletics to social connections.[46]

Annual events

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The Villages host The Senior Games each April, where approximately 2,000 residents compete in hundreds of athletic events. The top five athletes in each age division then compete in the Florida Senior Games. For 18 years, The Senior Games have taken place in The Villages.[47][48]

Parks and recreation

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The 18th green at Tierra Del Sol, one of the twelve country club golf courses at The Villages

Most recreational activity costs are paid via the monthly amenities fee assessed to residents.[49]

Golf courses

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The Villages operates 56 courses with 729 holes across all courses.[26] Of those, 42 courses[50] are 9-hole, executive golf course. The remaining courses are country club championship courses,[50] three specialty courses,[51] and putting courses.[50] The Villages operates a golf instruction academy.[52]

Recreation centers

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The Fenney Recreational Center showing a portion of the Fenney Springs Nature Trail.
The Fenney Recreational Center showing a portion of the Fenney Springs Nature Trail.

The Villages operates 100 recreation centers.[53] Activities available include bocce, horseshoe, and shuffleboard courts, swimming, billiards, tennis, pickleball, theatrical and musical productions, and fitness.[53][54][55][56] There are parks, dog parks, and fitness trails.[citation needed]

Government

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Residents of The Villages historically have a high election turnout rate of 80%. As of August 2012, Republicans outnumber Democrats two-to-one.[57]

A critical part of Central Florida's Republican party, The Villages, has been frequently visited on the campaign trail by politicians such as Florida governor Rick Scott and United States senator Marco Rubio. During the 2014 Florida gubernatorial election, Scott visited The Villages on the eve of the election to rally votes.[58] Just before the 2016 United States Senate election in Florida, Rubio stopped off at the temporary Republican Headquarters established at Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages.

The Villages is in Florida's 11th congressional district represented by Representative Daniel Webster.

State representation

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The Villages is within the boundaries of Florida Senate District 12 (represented by Republican Dennis Baxley) and Florida House of Representatives District 26 (represented by Republican Keith Truenow).

County

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The portion of The Villages within Lake County is within Lake County District 1.[59]

The portion of The Villages within Marion County is within Marion County District 3.[60]

Areas of The Villages in Sumter County are divided between Sumter County District 1, which takes areas east of Morse Boulevard, and Sumter County District 3, which takes areas west of Morse Boulevard.[61][62]

Local government

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The majority of The Villages is developed and maintained using several Community Development Districts (CDD).[63] The CDD is a form of special purpose local government available under Florida law. As of August 2007, around 225 communities in Florida use this form of government.[63] The portion of The Villages located in Lake County is under the jurisdiction of the city of Lady Lake and is not part of any of the district CDDs, but a portion is under the larger CDDs.

The Villages Community Development Districts are special-purpose districts established under Florida State Statutes. There are currently[when?] 17 CDDs in The Villages, each with its dedicated board of supervisors. The CDDs are responsible for a variety of functions, including:

  • Maintenance of roads, sidewalks, and other public infrastructure
  • Provision of recreational facilities and services
  • Provision of public safety services, such as fire and emergency medical services
  • Provision of sanitation services, such as water and wastewater treatment
  • Development and maintenance of open space

The CDDs are funded by a combination of property taxes and user fees. All residents of The Villages pay property taxes, while user fees are paid by residents who use specific CDD-provided services, such as recreation facilities or water and wastewater services. The current district setup is as follows:[64]

District Location Number of Residential Units
District 1 Consists of approximately 998 acres (4.04 km2) in the northeast corner of Sumter County 3,420 residential units
District 2 Consists of approximately 990 acres (4.0 km2) in the northeast corner of Sumter County 3,668 residential units
District 3 Consists of approximately 894.3 acres (3.619 km2) in the northeast corner of Sumter County 3,762 residential units
District 4 Consists of approximately 1,253.5 acres (5.073 km2) in the southern portion of Marion County 5,432 residential units
District 5 Consists of approximately 1,408 acres (5.70 km2) in the northeast corner of Sumter County 6,399 residential units
District 6 Consists of approximately 1,497 acres (6.06 km2) in the northeast corner of Sumter County 6,677 residential units
District 7 Consists of approximately 976 acres (3.95 km2) in the northeast corner of Sumter County 4,765 residential units
District 8 Consists of approximately 1,070 acres (4.3 km2) in the northeast corner of Sumter County 5,140 residential units
District 9 Consists of approximately 1,285.7 acres (5.203 km2) in the northeast corner of Sumter County 5,409 residential units
District 10 Consists of approximately 1,588.8 acres (6.430 km2) in the northeast corner of Sumter County 6,639 residential units
District 11 Consists of approximately 692.80 acres (2.8037 km2) in the City of Fruitland Park 2,055 residential units
District 12 Consists of approximately 1,490 acres (6.0 km2) in the City of Wildwood 2,490 residential units
District 13 Consists of approximately 2,464.70 acres (9.9743 km2) in the City of Wildwood Unknown

The remaining four CDDs are:

  • Village Center Community Development District (VCCDD)—Located in Lake, Marion, and Sumter counties, VCCDD provides residents with water and sewer utility services, recreation, security, fire protection, and paramedic services. The cost of operations is funded by amenity and utility fees that residents pay monthly. VCCDD also maintains common areas and roadways for commercial areas within its boundaries. Maintenance costs in commercial areas are funded through commercial maintenance assessments.
  • Sumter Landing Community Development District (SLCDD) – located in Sumter County, SLCDD provides recreation and security services to the residents. The cost of operations is funded by amenity fees that residents pay monthly. This CDD also provides for maintaining common areas and roadways for commercial areas within its boundaries. Maintenance costs in commercial areas are funded through commercial maintenance assessments.
  • Brownwood Community Development District (BCDD) – located in Sumter County and provides for the maintenance of common areas and roadways for the 239 acres (0.97 km2) of commercial areas within its boundaries.
  • North Sumter County Utility Dependent District (NSCUDD) – provides water, reclaimed water, and wastewater services to residents of The Villages who are north of county route 466A and south of county route 466. The NSCUDD also provides municipal solid waste disposal for the portions of Sumter County, Marion County, and the City of Fruitland Park, which is inside the boundaries of The Villages.

Unlike the residential CDDs, there are no residents within the CDD boundaries. Thus, each district's five-member Board of Supervisors is composed of the developer's employees or affiliates.[65][66]

Ownership associations

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There are also two homeowners associations in The Villages: The Property Owners Association (POA) and The Villages Homeowners Association (VHA).[67]

Politics

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The Villages has been a popular election stop and platform for Republican political figures, such as former vice president Dick Cheney, former presidential and vice presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin,[68] former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee,[69] 2016 GOP presidential primary candidates Marco Rubio and Ben Carson, former presidential candidate Rick Santorum, and talk show hosts/authors Glenn Beck[70] and Brian Kilmeade. In the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election, GOP vice presidential nominee Mike Pence visited to campaign for his running mate, Donald Trump.[71]

Presidential and vice presidential visits

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In October 2004, George W. Bush became the first president to visit The Villages with a rally in the new Lake Sumter Landing Market Square with approximately 20,000 supporters. The visit was less than two weeks before the 2004 United States presidential election while Bush sought to be elected to a second term.[72]

A White House official announced that President Trump would be visiting the Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center on August 6, 2019, to speak about Medicare at an invitation-only event.[73] Due to the separate mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and in Dayton, Ohio, Trump postponed the visit.[74]

On October 4, 2019, Trump touched down at Ocala International Airport aboard Air Force One. He briefly greeted officials and supporters before boarding Marine One and flying to The Villages Polo Club.[75] From there, Trump traveled via motorcade to the Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center where he delivered an hour-long speech about expanding Medicare eligibility to an invitation-only audience of roughly 1,000 supporters.[76] A live video feed of the event was broadcast to crowds in Spanish Springs Town Square. Trump was the second sitting president to visit The Villages.[77] During his visit to The Villages, Trump said, "I'm thrilled to be here, one of the most famous and thriving communities anywhere in Florida, and really anywhere in the world as far as I'm concerned." At the close of the event, Trump signed an executive order to expand private insurance options for seniors under Medicare.[78][79]

On October 10, 2020, Vice President Mike Pence spoke before a crowd of approximately 1,100 supporters in Brownwood Paddock Square. Topics covered by Pence included support for veterans, the economy and job creation, the administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and NASA funding.[80]

On October 23, 2020, Trump visited The Villages, appearing with Governor Ron DeSantis and former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi. After arriving by helicopter on Marine One, he appeared before approximately 10,000 supporters in a field behind The Villages Polo Club. During the speech, Trump said he loved The Villages and joked about moving to the community. Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to visit The Villages twice.[81]

Education

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Primary and secondary education

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The following school listings are primarily for tax base purposes only, as The Villages does not allow full-time residents under age 19 except in the three family unit neighborhoods of Bison Valley, Spring Arbor, and Oak Meadows[82] or by exception granted for hardship cases.

Although children cannot legally reside in most neighborhoods of The Villages under most circumstances, The Villages Charter Schools is a kindergarten to 12th grade charter school in unincorporated Sumter County.[85] Children can attend the charter school if one or both of their parents work directly for The Villages or one of its direct subcontractors or if a parent works for a business located within The Villages. Children of residents who reside in a family unit neighborhood or by granted exemption do not automatically qualify for attendance based solely on their residence.[86]

Post-secondary education

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Enrichment Academy

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In the fall of 2017, The Villages launched The Enrichment Academy with more than 140 fee-based, lifelong learning, noncredit courses on topics such as scuba diving, literature, philosophy and psychology, culinary arts, technology, foreign language, photography, and more. The academy is part of the Recreation and Parks Department and takes place at designated Recreation locations and other approved sites throughout The Villages.[87][88]

Media

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Television channels from the Orlando market serve the Villages, although channels from the Tampa market also cover the area. It is also served by radio stations from both the Orlando and Ocala areas and by area newspapers such as the Orlando Sentinel, the Tampa Bay Times, the Leesburg Daily Commercial, and the Ocala Star-Banner.

A documentary called Some Kind of Heaven, about four residents of The Villages, was released in January 2021.[89] The documentary The Bubble, also released in 2021, depicts life inside The Villages.[90][91]

Local media

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The Villages developers or their successors own and operate three media properties:

Public radio station WMFV (89.5) serves the area and is owned by the same group as Orlando public radio station WMFE-FM, with some variations from WMFE's master schedule.

Infrastructure

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Transportation

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Golf cart bridge over US 27/US 441
Golf cart bridge over SR 44 at Brownwood Paddock Square

Highways

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The Villages development is bounded roughly by US 27/US 441 to the east, US 301 to the west, County Road 42 to the north, and County Road 468 well south of 466A with the development of several new villages, Fenney, and the Brownwood town center in that area. On December 10, 2013, The Villages of Lake-Sumter Inc. agreed to an $8 million deal to purchase the Pine Ridge Dairy tract in Fruitland Park, Florida with a planned construction of 2,038 new Villages homes.[93] Although County Road 466 previously served as the central east–west corridor, the addition of homes and facilities south of County Road 466 and in the city of Fruitland Park, Florida has turned County Road 466A into a secondary east–west corridor.[94] Buena Vista Boulevard and Morse Boulevard serve as significant north–south corridors.[95]

The construction of four additional golf cart overpasses were finished between 2020 and 2023. The Chitty Chatty Bridge, crossing Florida State Road 44 near Rohan Recreation Center and Lake Deaton Plaza, opened to traffic in October 2020. A second overpass, the Brownwood Bridge, which crosses SR 44 near Brownwood Paddock Square, opened to traffic the following December. A third overpass, the Water Lily Bridge crossing Florida's Turnpike near Water Lily Recreation Center, opened in March 2021. The Southern Oaks Bridge, also crossing the Turnpike just south of the Okahumpka Service Plaza, opened in August 2023.

Public transportation

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Sumter County Transit operates The Villages shuttle. They provide various weekday loops through the Villages.[96]

The Villages developers operate a trolley-style bus tour of the community from the sales and information center at The Market Square in Lake Sumter Landing.

Until 2004, when the train was shortened to Savannah, Georgia, Amtrak's Palmetto (then on a New York–Tampa itinerary) served adjacent Wildwood. Amtrak's Amtrak Thruway bus service stops in The Villages. The bus travels from Jacksonville to Dade City and is timed to meet arrivals and departures of the Silver Star train in Jacksonville.

Autonomous vehicles

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In early 2018, The Villages was chosen for a pilot program offering autonomous taxis in the area of Lake Sumter Landing. This made The Villages one of the first cities in the United States to offer paid taxi services using autonomous vehicles throughout the community.[97] In the early stages of the program, the vehicle was to have a safety driver in the driver's seat, and later, the driver was to be removed, with the automobile monitored from a control station. The taxis were to be operated by Voyage Auto, a startup company from San Jose, California. As of 2019, The Villages held a 0.5 percent stake in Voyage Auto.[98][99]

Notable people

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Criticism

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The effort to present a "fanciful past" for The Villages through fictionalized plaques and building details demonstrates "the role that history plays in retirement migration."[40][103] Critics have negatively compared this presentation to the approach of Disney theme parks, claiming that the plaques generally do not address ethnic minorities or conflict.[42] Amanda Brian argued in her book, "The Villages' 'history' whitewashes Florida's past and celebrates a straightforward tale of economic growth."[104]

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Further reading

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  • Blechman, Andrew D. (2008). Leisureville: Adventures in America's retirement utopias. New York: Atlantic Monthly Press.
  • Oppenheim, Lance (Director). Some Kind of Heaven (color documentary, running time 1 hr. 21 min.). Released January 15, 2020, in the United States. Filmed in The Villages, Florida. Production companies: 30WEST, Los Angeles Media Fund, Protozoa Pictures.
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