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As a young boy growing up in a small Pennsylvania town we had a family tradition on Christmas Eve. Mostly walking the few blocks to our church which was built around 1900 for the service. The smell of real wax candles and the sound of the pipe organ playing Christmas Carols. After church walki...
12/24/2024
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I’m out of here, well for a week! We are both excited to be traveling to see my boys and their families. After 20 years of being a Road Warrior spending most of my time in planes, trains and hotels it is nice for an occasional trip. Groome Shuttle to Orlando airport, direct flight to Philadelp...
12/23/2024
One of my joys is helping folks find their Lifestyle Property, let me explain. First you know I talk about the Lifestyle The Villages, Florida offers but what about the home you buy, it should fit your own Lifestyle. Let me give you a few examples, a buyer I am currently working with is looking...
12/22/2024
Most of my life I thought retirement would be maybe sleeping in, slow days, naps, watching a little TV but mostly taking it easy. Then I moved to The Villages, Florida and I realized oh no that is not the life people here live! I play poker with a group of guys that get up at 6:30 and ride bike...
12/21/2024
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I am so impressed with not only the number of social clubs in The Villages but what they are all about! So many of our clubs and sports teams compete locally, regionally, and internationally which is a testament to our residents! Dragon Boating something you might expect in a 55+ community, but...
12/20/2024
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Found a new place for breakfast, Michelle and I were in Leesburg around 9:00 am and decided to find a place. We were on 441 so I checked my map app and found Breakfast Station, great choice. We had a great diner type server, and she asked if first time said yes and from The Villages. She share...
12/19/2024
We live on a cul-de-sac so when a golf cart or car rides by it is unusual except for community watch. The other night I was on the lanai watching football and I heard the sound of traffic on the cul-de-sac, what! This never happens! Turns out the fun thing to do is get about 50 friends and rid...
12/18/2024
Prime Location Alert! Welcome to this 2-bed, 2-bath designer Sanibel Villa with NO BOND nestled in the sought-after Village of Tierra Grande. This charming home boasts a spacious, open-concept layout, featuring an eat-in kitchen and large great room with vaulted ceiling - perfect for entertaining...
12/17/2024
Have you tried Big Bass Grill on Lake Panasoffkee? First the lake it is 4,460 acres so a nice size lake here in Central Florida, you will find Large Mouth Bass, Crappies, Bluegill, Shell-Cracker and Catfish. This from their website BigBassGrill.com:Big Bass Grill, in Lake Panasoffkee Offers Fre...
12/17/2024
The Villages, Florida is 56 square miles give or take, from manufactured homes to million-dollar homes. Which area and which home is right for you? Much like eating oysters there are no wrong answers, don’t like them, fine. Raw, Rockefeller, Steamed, Roasted, Chargrilled, Fried or like my chil...
12/16/2024