The Villages® is a large, master-planned retirement community located in Central Florida, covering parts of Sumter, Lake, and Marion counties. It is one of the largest and fastest-growing retirement communities in the United States, with over 130,000 residents primarily aged 55 and older. Originally founded in the 1970s as a mobile home park, it has evolved into a vibrant city designed for active retirees, featuring extensive recreational amenities and themed neighborhoods.
The community promotes an active and social lifestyle, offering over 50 golf courses, numerous recreation centers, swimming pools, and tennis courts. Residents can enjoy three main town squares—Lake Sumter Landing, Spanish Springs, and Brownwood Paddock Square—providing shopping, dining, entertainment, and live music events. The Villages focuses on real estate development, providing residential properties tailored to the 55+ demographic, along with essential services like medical facilities and grocery stores integrated into the community.
The Villages® is a large, master-planned retirement community located in Central Florida, covering parts of Sumter, Lake, and Marion counties. It is one of the largest and fastest-growing retirement communities in the United States, with over 130,000 residents primarily aged 55 and older. Originally founded in the 1970s as a mobile home park, it has evolved into a vibrant city designed for active retirees, featuring extensive recreational amenities and themed neighborhoods.
The community promotes an active and social lifestyle, offering over 50 golf courses, numerous recreation centers, swimming pools, and tennis courts. Residents can enjoy three main town squares—Lake Sumter Landing, Spanish Springs, and Brownwood Paddock Square—providing shopping, dining, entertainment, and live music events. The Villages focuses on real estate development, providing residential properties tailored to the 55+ demographic, along with essential services like medical facilities and grocery stores integrated into the community.
