Dick Betts The Villages, Florida

For my Chicagoland friends you know about Potbelly Sandwich Works and locally The Villages, Florida is about to learn around Potbelly!  The first store is about to open on 441 and Rolling Acres Road next to Starbucks.  According to published reports the franchise owner plans on four more location...

This the season for golf cart accidents, it is all year round, but this is the peak!  Local news apps regularly have pictures of golf cart accidents and many times the driver or the passenger are ejected from the cart.  Many carts have the seat belts, but folks don’t use them, me when I am in a g...

Over the weekend I have a past client I am working with made an offer on a 1998 Villa and after a few counters she got it.  Great location, great view with a pool but, the home looks like it did in 1998 as far as needing updating.  Bring in the “Guy List” we got plenty to do, the home is vacant, ...

I did it to myself yesterday, in speaking with a client I said, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” and the rest of the day that song was playing in my head!  I was letting my client know I got this and will work for her best interest, and she can just relax knowing I am doing my best.  I hung up the phone a...

Yes it can be done, and you can expect about 10 to 12 years of life out of painted vinyl siding.  Recently working with a flipper, he bought a home built in 1995 here in The Villages, Florida with vinyl siding.  It was that faded blue you see around the area and was doing a complete remodel insid...

When you are new to the Sunshine State you like to send pictures of your surroundings, maybe you playing golf or Pickleball, floating around the pool to your family and friends up north.  Yesterday would be a good day to do that, we recorded a high of 78º before the cold front roared through in t...

The problem with Super Bowl Parties is some want to watch the game others are there for socializing, watching commercials and Halftime Show. We decided we have a solution, 3 different viewing areas including an Outdoor Experience. Another problem with Super Bowl Parties is a bunch of people in a ...

There are so many clubs in The Villages, Florida that support local charities but wanted to share one that has a long list.  General Federation of Women’s Club of The Villages is that social club.  You need to check out their website gfwcthevillages.com and I good work they do and the fun they ha...

Looking for a fun day trip?  You need to attend Gasparilla and easy trip from The Villages to Tampa, places to park and catch a bus into the city.  I have done it twice and will share my two visits, everything you need to know is on their website GasparillaPirateFest.com:Who is Jose Gaspar, and w...

I field plenty of questions online and in person and try to keep up with all the latest developments of The Villages, Florida.  Until I get all this stuff memorized here is my reference sheet.From The Daily Sun (Villages newspaper)Number of Residents 157,000Number of Pickle ball courts 259Number ...