Dick Betts The Villages, Florida

I get a lot of emails and messages from folks interested in making The Villages, Florida either their full-time home or seasonal.  Some have visited The Villages others have been doing research but haven’t visited this place yet.  For many they don’t know where to begin, I like to start with Life...

Two things happened yesterday that piqued my interest in Dragon Flower Winery, one a friend of mine told me he and his wife went to the winery and enjoyed their time there.  The other I was scrolling through Facebook and saw a Village social club was hosting an event at Dragon Flower Winery.  I d...

Many times, when working with clients moving to The Villages I am asked about whether The Villages are bicycle friendly?  Yes it is and you see bicycles regularly as you drive around The Villages.  With over 3,100 social clubs in The Villages there must be a club for bicycles, The Villages Bicycl...

Open House Saturday March 29th 10:00 until 12:00 Your Perfect Florida Retreat Location, Location, Location! This beautifully updated home is perfectly situated in The Villages, offering easy access to all the local attractions and a blank canvas for you to add your personal touch.  Boasting a tho...

We are getting close to the end of the remodel and updating.  Kitchen backsplash should be done, a few lighting projects to go and Double Bi-fold Barn Doors ordered.  The owner has decided a wall bed in the second bedroom so setting up an appointment with my wall bed guy.  For closets, Murphy Bed...

Open House Friday March 28th 11:00 until 1:00Turnkey Topaz Patio Cilla in The Village of Hammock - 3818 Zentko Street, The Villages, FL 32163 Whether you’re looking for a low-maintenance home or a great investment opportunity, this beautifully maintained Topaz Patio Villa in the desirable Village...

I want to give a product endorsement but first the story behind our firebowls.  I wanted firebowls for our patio Michelle was slightly on board so I sent her a picture of a resort on the ocean with a line of firebowls.  Her response “when are we going there”, no look at the firebowls.  She agreed...

Open House Thursday March 27th 2:00 pm until 4:00Discover the ideal blend of charming affordability in the vibrant neighborhood of Lake Denham, where you’ll be conveniently located near both Dabney and Franklin Rec Centers as well as Mickylee Pitch and Putt and Arlington Ridge Golf Club, with the...

Maybe growing up you looked forward to a fair or carnival close to your home.  Maybe you had the opportunity to take your kids to fair or carnival, well guess what?  It’s your turn to head to the fair.  Just a short 21-mile drive from Brownwood Paddack Square on S.R. 44 there is a fair going on t...

Not complaining but my phone and laptop are a big part of my day.  Late afternoon early evening I need something to clear my head and slow down and I have just the answer, flowers.  I am not a botanist or a horticulturist just a guy that likes to plant flowers, I fertilize, trim, pull weeds aroun...