The growth of The Villages has been extraordinary, and growth can be a very good thing. New homes, new town squares, and new amenities have helped make this one of the most successful retirement communities in the country.
But growth should never come at the expense of the residents and neighborhoods that helped build The Villages into what it is today.
The Historic Side, and especially Spanish Springs, deserves more attention and investment. Spanish Springs was the original heart of The Villages. It is where many of us chose to live, where lifelong friendships were formed, and where this remarkable community began…