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# The Villages: Florida's Friendliest Active Adult 55\+ Retirement Community

> Explore The Villages, a 55\+ community where world\-class golf courses, entertainment, recreation, shopping, dining \& social activities await\.

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## Entertainment
- [Live Web Cameras](https://www.thevillages.com/entertainment/live-cams/)
- [The Range at H\. G\. Morse Stadium](https://www.thevillages.com/entertainment/range-h-g-morse-stadium/): Come out, enjoy, and support local athletes at this state\-of\-the\-art athletic complex\.  Whether cheering on The Villages Charter School’s mighty Buffalo at a Friday night football game, soccer match or track meet, join us in the stands\!
- [Town Squares](https://www.thevillages.com/entertainment/town-squares/): Enjoy live entertainment 365 days a year in The Villages\! From our Performing Arts Center to outdoor festivals to local bands on the Squares each night, there’s something for everyone\. 
- [More Entertainment Venues](https://www.thevillages.com/entertainment/more-venues/): Enjoy live entertainment 365 days a year in The Villages\! From our Performing Arts Center to outdoor festivals to local bands on the Squares each night, there’s something for everyone\. 
- [The Tracy Performing Arts Center](https://www.thevillages.com/entertainment/tracy-performing-arts-center/): Located at The Villages High School campus, this state\-of\-the\-art center features student productions and a variety of entertainment for everyone to enjoy\.

## Golf
- [Honeysuckle](https://www.thevillages.com/golf/honeysuckle/): Scenic and thoughtfully designed, Honeysuckle offers a par\-28 layout that’s as inviting as it is enjoyable for players of all skill levels\. This charming short course weaves through native landscaping that highlights the natural beauty of the surroundings, providing a peaceful yet engaging atmosphere\. Strategic bunkering adds just the right amount of challenge, ensuring each hole feels distinct and rewarding\. Generous fairways allow for confident tee shots and plenty of forgiveness, making it a perfect setting for both relaxed rounds and focused practice\.
- [Beautyberry](https://www.thevillages.com/golf/beautyberry/): Blending natural Florida charm with a fun, accessible layout, Beautyberry is a par\-29 course designed for golfers of all skill levels\. Rolling fairways and subtle elevation changes add character, while each hole offers a welcoming challenge\. A perfect place to work on your short game or enjoy a quick round in a scenic setting\.
- [Golf Shops](https://www.thevillages.com/golf/shop/): Visit our golf shops for a wide variety of golf gear\.
- [Chase Senn](https://www.thevillages.com/golf/chase-senn/): Originally from Leesburg, Florida, Chase Senn has lived in the Lake and Sumter County area for the majority of his life\. He started playing golf at the age of 12 and fell in love with the game\. He attended The University of Florida and graduated with a bachelor of science in business administration and marketing in 2010\. He has been a PGA Member since 2019 and has been with The Villages since 2020\. Chase says the best part of his job is interacting with the team members and residents\. There are so many wonderful people in this community\! 
- [Havana](https://www.thevillages.com/golf/havana-championship/): Changes in elevation and rolling fairways are the standard, and will provide challenges for all players\. The generous landing areas and the well\-protected greens place a premium on your approach shots\. Don’t let the generous greens fool you\. With undulation everywhere you look, they will give your putting skills a real test\.

Five sets of tees allow for a challenging but enjoyable experience for all levels of golfers\. Facilities include a golf shop, putting green, and hitting net\.

Holes 8 and 9 of Kilimanjaro finish with extreme elevation changes, well\-guarded greens and lots of surrounding water\.

The course, designed by Clifton, Ezell and Clifton Design Group, is a challenge for the most skilled golfer and stretches to a total of 7,070 yards\.

## Health \& Wellness
- [Spanish Plaines Medical Center](https://www.thevillages.com/health-wellness/spanish-plaines/): Featuring a full\-service ambulatory hospital with UF Health The Villages Hospital and a wide range of specialty healthcare to meet your medical needs—from rehabilitation services and oncology to behavioral health, eyecare, imaging, neurology, orthopedics and more as well as The Villages Health Specialty Care Center\. 
- [Fitness \& Health Clubs](https://www.thevillages.com/health-wellness/fitness-clubs/)
- [Healthy Programs](https://www.thevillages.com/health-wellness/healthy-programs/): Feed your mind, body and spirit with classes, clubs and locally grown, fresh produce\.  
- [Healthcare Centers](https://www.thevillages.com/health-wellness/healthcare-centers/)
- [Medical Plazas](https://www.thevillages.com/health-wellness/medical-plazas/): Serving a wide range of your medical needs close to home\.

## Home Series
- [Cottage Homes](https://www.thevillages.com/home-series/cottage-homes/)
- [Courtyard Villas](https://www.thevillages.com/home-series/courtyard-villas/)
- [Garden Villas](https://www.thevillages.com/home-series/garden-villas/): The Garden Series, Courtyard Villas, where you’ll experience the privacy of courtyard style living in these quaint yet beautifully spacious and private homes\. Thoughtfully designed to create elegant yet efficient living\. Garden Villas offer unique open floor plans that take full advantage light and bright carefree living\. We invite you to begin your next chapter in a Garden Villa\. 
- [Premier Homes](https://www.thevillages.com/home-series/premier-homes/)
- [Designer Homes](https://www.thevillages.com/home-series/designer-homes/): Designer Homes are our most popular and offer the greatest variety\. These spacious homes combine high style with thoughtful planning to complement your active lifestyle\.

## Recreation
- [Edenfield Recreation](https://www.thevillages.com/recreation/edenfield/): Conveniently located within your neighborhood, these recreation areas include an attached postal facility, pool, and a variety of outdoor recreation such as bocce and shuffleboard courts for camaraderie and fun\.
- [Schedule Your Olympia Recreation Preview Day](https://www.thevillages.com/recreation/olympia-preview-days/)
- [Blanchard Recreation](https://www.thevillages.com/recreation/blanchard/): Meet Blanchard Recreation, a brand\-new center currently under construction in the Eastport area\.
- [Olympia Recreation](https://www.thevillages.com/recreation/olympia/): This vibrant recreation destination is a place for residents to connect with neighbors, embrace an active lifestyle, and enjoy sports and activities as a community\. Villagers can enjoy outdoor features like Farragut Softball Complex, Sophie Doodles Canine Park, and more\. Villagers can also spend time at The Athletic Club, workout spaces with waterfront views, and The Summit Rock Climbing Wall\. With so many ways to get moving and have fun, now is the perfect time to explore what Olympia has to offer\!
- [La Hacienda Recreation](https://www.thevillages.com/recreation/la-hacienda/): Overlook Lake Mira Mar from the stunning veranda where you can enjoy time with friends\.

## Sales Reps
- [Nellie Downes](https://www.thevillages.com/sales-reps/nellie-downes/)
- [Jack Perkins](https://www.thevillages.com/sales-reps/jack-perkins/)
- [Jill Cronkrite](https://www.thevillages.com/sales-reps/jill-cronkrite/)
- [Jared Crenshaw](https://www.thevillages.com/sales-reps/jared-crenshaw/)
- [Rob James](https://www.thevillages.com/sales-reps/rob-james/)

## Shopping \& Dining
- [Sawgrass Grove](https://www.thevillages.com/shopping-dining/sawgrass-grove/): Dance under the lights and canopy of the orange grove\-inspired Sawgrass Grove\.  Here you’ll enjoy a wide variety of live entertainment, along with unique shopping, and dining experiences including Sawgrass Tavern and a variety of shops and eateries in The Market\. 
- [Spanish Plaines Shopping Plaza](https://www.thevillages.com/shopping-dining/spanish-plaines/): Discover all that you’re looking for and more at Spanish Plaines Shopping Plaza\. Whether you need groceries from Publix, a stop by the Walgreens drug store, health and beauty services, shipping, finance services, or dining out, Spanish Plaines offers it all in a convenient golf car friendly location\.
- [Explore New Businesses](https://www.thevillages.com/shopping-dining/new-businesses/)
- [Lake Sumter Landing](https://www.thevillages.com/shopping-dining/lake-sumter-landing/): Discover the quaint seaside setting and lakefront views at Lake Sumter Market Square where you can enjoy shopping, dining, and FREE nightly entertainment\.  Stroll along the boardwalk for sunrise and sunset views along the waterfront, and take in live music, a special event, boat tour, and so much more\. 
- [Eastport](https://www.thevillages.com/shopping-dining/eastport/): Located in the heart of The Villages, Eastport is at the center of what is and what is on the horizon here in The Villages\. Brimming with mid\-century charm, this area is the first\-of\-its\-kind, bringing together everything you love about The Villages lifestyle in one central location\.

## Trails \& Parks
- [Sunset Island](https://www.thevillages.com/trails-parks/sunset-island/): At Sunset Island on Central Lake, venture across the pedestrian bridge and step onto a serene island park surrounded by the peaceful waterfront views\. Think picnics, an easy walk around the wharf, or settling in to watch the sunset\. From the shoreline, you’ll be treated to a beautiful view of Eastport’s town center and Hotel Eastport just across the water\.
- [Outdoor Parks](https://www.thevillages.com/trails-parks/outdoor-parks/): Enjoy a beautiful day under the shady Florida oaks or waterside\.
- [Eastport Playground](https://www.thevillages.com/trails-parks/eastport-playground/): Outdoor playtime gets a scenic upgrade at this lakeside playground in Eastport, where kids can enjoy exploring in a thoughtfully designed play space along Central Lake\. Located near the Boathouse, this spot offers beautiful water views, easy places to relax, and the perfect setting for an afternoon with the grandkids—plus nearby waterside dining when it’s time to wind down\.
- [Nadine Trail](https://www.thevillages.com/trails-parks/nadine/): Villagers are able to explore Nadine Trail, the 1\.28\-mile paved pathway along Central Lake, offering gorgeous waterfront views and sights of Eastport’s evolving town center\. Designed to be flat and accessible, the trail provides a peaceful experience for walkers, joggers, and leashed pets\. The loop also passes Eastport’s many golf offerings along Central Lake and Hotel Eastport, showcasing what’s next for this expanding community hub\.
- [Nature Trails](https://www.thevillages.com/trails-parks/nature/): Journey through a nature trail and experience the great outdoors\.

## Videos
- [Harry and The Natives Groundbreaking and Backstory](https://www.thevillages.com/videos/harry-and-the-natives-groundbreaking/)

## Whats New Posts
- [New Cottage Homes Near the Heart of It All](https://www.thevillages.com/whats-new/homes/new-cottage-homes-lagrange/)
- [The Sweet Stop with a Cherry on Top](https://www.thevillages.com/whats-new/shopping-dining/twistee-treat/)
- [Discover the Revitalized Town Square at Spanish Springs ](https://www.thevillages.com/whats-new/growth/spanish-springs-town-square-reopens/)
- [Tee Times Now Open for Honeysuckle \& Beautyberry Executive Golf](https://www.thevillages.com/whats-new/growth/beautyberry-honeysuckle-tee-times/)
- [Build Your Dream Home in The Village of Long Prairie](https://www.thevillages.com/whats-new/homes/build-your-dream-home-long-prairie/)

## Affordability
- [Veranda](https://www.thevillages.com/affordability/veranda/)
- [Designer](https://www.thevillages.com/affordability/designer/)
- [Cottage](https://www.thevillages.com/affordability/cottage/)
- [Courtyard Villa](https://www.thevillages.com/affordability/courtyard-villa/)
- [Patio Villa](https://www.thevillages.com/affordability/patio-villa-series/)

## FAQs
- [How many homes are in The Villages?](https://www.thevillages.com/faqs/how-many-homes-are-in-the-villages/)
- [How many people live in The Villages?](https://www.thevillages.com/faqs/how-many-people-live-in-the-villages/)
- [What is The Villages?](https://www.thevillages.com/faqs/what-is-the-villages/)

## Categories
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## Activity Categories
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## Center Categories
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- [Specialty](https://www.thevillages.com/recreation_category/specialty/)
- [Softball Complex](https://www.thevillages.com/recreation_category/softball-complex/)

## Construction Types
- [Concrete](https://www.thevillages.com/construction-type/concrete/)
- [Frame](https://www.thevillages.com/construction-type/frame/)

## Course Categories
- [Executive](https://www.thevillages.com/golf_category/executive/)
- [Level 3](https://www.thevillages.com/golf_category/level-3/)
- [Championship](https://www.thevillages.com/golf_category/championship/)
- [Level 2](https://www.thevillages.com/golf_category/level-2/)
- [Level 4](https://www.thevillages.com/golf_category/level-4/)

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## Page Types
- [Plaza](https://www.thevillages.com/health-page-category/medical-plaza/)
- [Page](https://www.thevillages.com/health-page-category/page/)

## Series
- [Designer Homes](https://www.thevillages.com/home-category/designer-homes/)
- [Premier Homes](https://www.thevillages.com/home-category/premier-homes/)
- [Patio Villas](https://www.thevillages.com/home-category/patio-villas/)
- [The Verandas](https://www.thevillages.com/home-category/verandas/)
- [The Lofts at Brownwood](https://www.thevillages.com/home-category/the-lofts-at-brownwood/)

## Trails \& Parks Categories
- [Outdoor Parks](https://www.thevillages.com/trails_parks_category/outdoor-parks/)
- [Pathways](https://www.thevillages.com/trails_parks_category/pathways/)
- [Dog Parks](https://www.thevillages.com/trails_parks_category/dog-parks/)
- [Nature Trails](https://www.thevillages.com/trails_parks_category/nature-trails/)

## Venue Categories
- [Theaters](https://www.thevillages.com/entertainment-page-category/theaters/)
- [Misc](https://www.thevillages.com/entertainment-page-category/more-venues/)

## Whats New Categories
- [Lifestyle](https://www.thevillages.com/whats-new-category/lifestyle/)
- [Homes](https://www.thevillages.com/whats-new-category/homes/)
- [Growth](https://www.thevillages.com/whats-new-category/growth/)
- [Recreation](https://www.thevillages.com/whats-new-category/recreation/)
- [Shopping \& Dining](https://www.thevillages.com/whats-new-category/shopping-dining/)

## Category
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