Dick Betts REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

April through June is mating season for alligators, male gators are on the prowl for a female and can have a home range of over 1,000 acres during the mating season.  But don’t think there are alligators out walking the streets in The Villages, Florida, many times I am asked by folks not familiar...

There is a horse race up in Kentucky that last about 2 minutes, I know let’s throw a 3-hour party, you in?  Welcome to The Villages, Florida where we need the slightest excuse or sometimes no excuse to have a party!  This is setting up to be a busy weekend as Cinco De Mayo is on Friday May 5th an...

When I recommend a business, I know I am putting my reputation on the line along with theirs so I am very careful.  So many people move here not knowing anybody or having any knowledge of local tradesman.  You name the service needed I have been asked and usually have a resource, even an orthodon...

The Spanish Springs Town Square is the site for this year’s Cinco De Mayo celebration in The Villages, Florida.  The celebration starts at 4:00 pm on Friday May 5 and continues until 9:00 pm around the Spanish Springs Square.  Here is the lineup and details for the event:7 food vendors plus all t...

This three-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is located in the desirable Village of Winifred, in The Villages, Florida.   You are close to Southern Trace, where you have plenty of shopping and dining options. All three squares are convenient, Sumter Landing Market Square is only 6 minutes away, Spanish Sp...

There are two things that are important to the folks that call The Villages, Florida home, eating and celebrating a holiday.  Cinco De Mayo is up next on the calendar and will be sharing a little later the big events at Spanish Springs Square, but for now preparing for the holiday is on my mind!V...

If you drive on the west side of County Road 466 you can miss the new construction of a 55,000-square foot concrete building.  What you are watching being built is a new Hobby Lobby which is a great addition to the retail needs of The Villages, Florida and surrounding area.  A confirmed opening d...

Another great thing about The Villages, Florida is where it is located.  Just a short 70-mile drive to the Atlantic coast for a few days get away and a 40-mile drive to the Gulf coast to buy the freshest seafood around!  Shelly’s Seafood Market is located on one of the waterways to the Gulf and w...

Have you ever considered making your own wine?  But looking at the investment you decide rather just buy it.  We have an answer for you, located just one block from Spanish Springs Square is Corkscrew Winery.  They have all the equipment and supplies for you to make your own wine and bottle it.  ...

I had the pleasure of visiting the Sunny Pint Taproom in The Villages, Florida last weekend.  Friends suggested meet there and was I surprised at what a great place.  The first visit you feel the sunshine, I know cheesy but true.  When you first walk in the delivery system for the 26 different be...