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Things I Worried About Before Moving to The Villages — And What I Don’t Think About Much Now

Before we moved to The Villages — and before really thinking through what moving to The Villages would be like — I had a bunch of worries. I wondered what life would really feel like here. Turns out, a lot of the stuff I worried about either worked itself out or just didn’t matter the…
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Is The Rose Plantation Worth the Drive? 2026 Dinner Review & Menu Prices

Is The Rose Plantation Worth the Drive? 2026 Dinner Review & Prices We visited The Rose Plantation in Leesburg last night with another couple, intentionally choosing it as a destination dinner rather than a casual night out. The Rose Plantation: At a Glance Vibe Upscale Historic / Destination Dining Price Point ~$75 per person (with…
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Villages Weekly Update: CEO Change, Executive Courses, Lakeview Sales

Villages Weekly Update: CEO Change, Executive Courses, Lakeview Sales This Villages weekly update shares confirmed developments likely to interest residents — especially those following south-side growth and planning. This week includes a leadership title change, two new executive golf courses under construction, and early expectations around home sales in the Lakeview area near Eastport. Villages…
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The Anchor on Sunset Harbor: A Lively Night With Live Music, Crowds, and Comfort Food

The Anchor sits just outside Spanish Springs on Sunset Harbor Road — and on the night we visited, we felt right at home. There was a game on. A musician was playing. Nearly every table was full. This wasn’t a quick in-and-out dinner crowd — most people looked settled, drinks on the table, food arriving…
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