Dick Betts The Villages, Florida

This is the third article about adult day trips.  When you have company and want to get out of the bubble I have given you seven options.  Enjoy and report back!Located about 7 miles from the south end of The Villages, Florida is Yalaha Bootlegging Company. What a great story going back to 1900, ...

Some of you might be wondering why a buyer would decide to take on a major remodel project.  The buyer lived in this area for over 20 years in two different homes close to the Tierra del Sol Country Club.  Friends, her church and the comfort of knowing the area when it came time to move back to T...

Day two of suggestions for adult visitors, you might have noticed a theme, one more after this!When I am working with folks considering making The Villages, Florida home I always explain all The Villages has to offer but I don’t stop there. There is so much outside The Villages within an hour dri...

The past four days I have shared day trips for families visiting and want to make a few suggestions for adult visitors.Located just 16 miles southeast of The Villages, Florida is Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards which is the largest winery in the state of Florida. Before my move to Florida my wine kn...

Turnkey 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 of Hammock is move-in ready as of June 1, 20...

Keeping with suggestions for family or friends visiting for Spring Break or summer here is an article from two years ago.Located about a half hour north of The Villages, Florida in Ocala is the Silver Springs State Park. Before moving to The Villages 14 years ago I lived about 2 miles from Silver...

Keeping with suggestions for family or friends visiting for Spring Break or summer here is an article from last year.Need a day to get out and enjoy the wildlife? No not talking about the squares in The Villages, Florida, real wildlife, like birds and animal wildlife. If that is the case you need...

Yesterday I mentioned I was going to do a few suggestions for day trips when family comes to visit with maybe grand kids.  Here is an article from last year. The Villages, Florida is just about in the center of the state between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. As a crow flies The Villa...

Get out of “The Bubble” a nickname we give The Villages, Florida.  People don’t move here to retire they move here to LIVE!  How about zip lining, horseback riding and kayaking all at the same place?  About a 30-minute drive to the north is Ocala where you will find Canyons Zip Line & Adventure P...

The remodel is moving right along with major work inside happening.  The new washer and dryer closet is built, drywallers while at the job site fixed holes in the ceiling from the old sound system they installed in the day and other ceiling fixtures.  The inside is being painted from ceiling to f...