# 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\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.0, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Learn About Us](https://www.thevillages.com/about-us/): We are a 55\+ community, perfectly located in sunny central Florida, where you can strive each day to lead an active, meaningful and happy life\. - [Brand \& Trademark](https://www.thevillages.com/brand-and-trademark/) - [Search](https://www.thevillages.com/careers/search/): We created The Villages Charter School to provide a world\-class education to the children of the employees who have dedicated themselves to the success of The Villages community\. - [Lifestyle Preview Plan](https://www.thevillages.com/lifestyle-preview-plan/): Are you considering relocating to Florida’s Friendliest Hometown? If so, we invite you to spend some time with us and see if our 55\+ lifestyle is right for you\! - [Sell Your Home](https://www.thevillages.com/sell-home/) ## Entertainment - [Live Web Cameras](https://www.thevillages.com/entertainment/live-cams/) - [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\. - [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\! - [The Villages Polo Club](https://www.thevillages.com/entertainment/polo-club/): Join us for an exciting, action\-packed game of polo and experience a professional sport unlike any other\! From the skill and athleticism of the players, and ponies, to the fun camaraderie of tailgating with friends and neighbors, you’re sure to fall in love watching this legendary sport\. - [The SigPro Studio™](https://www.thevillages.com/entertainment/the-sigpro-studio/): Over the past decade, we’ve invited our community to lean in closer to powerful storytelling\. We’ve produced award\-winning plays and musicals to sold\-out houses, premiered original works, and cultivated artists whose careers have expanded to other theatre and film achievements\. Now located in the vibrant Lake Sumter Landing Town Square®, The SigPro Studio™ expands to accommodate 200\+ patrons per performance while preserving the authenticity, artistry, and closeness our audiences cherish\. This reimagined Black Box theatre features flexible Thrust and Proscenium staging, allowing stories to unfold with immediacy and impact\. Powered by Significant Productions, a 501\(c\)\(3\) nonprofit organization, The SigPro Studio continues our mission to inspire Central Florida through innovative, thought\-provoking storytelling\. The talent and passion remain\. The immersive experience remains\. The stage has simply grown to meet the moment\. ## Golf - [Bradley Andrews](https://www.thevillages.com/golf/bradley-andrews/): Originally from Summerfield, Florida, Bradley has lived in the Tri\-County area his whole life\. He started playing golf when he was 14 years old, learning the game from his grandfather David Schaefer, at Orange Blossom Hills CC\. He attended The University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Kentucky, earning a degree in Business Administration\. He has been a PGA member since 2024 and has been with The Villages since 2014\. Bradley says the best part of his job is helping residents and guests of The Villages live out their dreams in the best retirement community in the world\. All while getting to hear their stories on where they come from, and how they arrived here\. Having grown up with the community and being an alumni of The Villages Charter School system, he takes pride in helping people who are new or unfamiliar with the area and getting them acclimated with all there is to offer in and around The Villages\. His tip for playing like a pro is, keep the ball out of the bunkers and native areas\! - [Marsh View](https://www.thevillages.com/golf/marsh-view-pitch-putt/): Get out on the course for a quick game and endless fun; whether you’re an experienced golfer, or brand new to the game, the Pitch \& Putt is sure to bring fun for everyone\. - [Truman](https://www.thevillages.com/golf/truman-executive/): If you are looking for a challenge and enjoy playing the Executive Golf, you have found the course to play\. A well designed course with holes that any championship course would envy\. Truman may seem like a level 1 course initially but will drastically change its personality\. Golfers will be treated to a challenging course with one hole that has two greens\. - [Mangrove](https://www.thevillages.com/golf/mangrove-executive/): Mangrove is sure to please golfers of all abilities as they experience the constant breeze that always seems to blow across Evans Prairie, providing an extra challenge for club selection\. Multiple sets of tees, with yardage ranging from 694 to 1,393, allows players to enhance their round with a variety of yardage options\. - [Laurel Oak](https://www.thevillages.com/golf/laurel-oak-executive/): Laurel Oak Executive Golf Course is more than your average 9\-hole course\. Located just over the Southern Oaks Bridge from the Sawgrass Grove Area, this Par 29 layout includes two par 4s, with the course stretching up to 1,957 yards from the back tees\. The 430\-yard par 4 on hole \#5 is the longest in executive golf here in The Villages, promising a challenge even for seasoned golfers\. Whether you're honing your skills or testing your limits, Laurel Oak provides a fun yet challenging experience\. ## Health \& Wellness - [The Center for Advanced Healthcare at Brownwood](https://www.thevillages.com/health-wellness/brownwood-advanced-healthcare-center/): Featuring a leading\-edge ambulatory care facility for specialty outpatient treatments and procedures the Center for Advanced Healthcare includes cataract and laser care, imaging, oncology, rehabilitation services, a diagnostic laboratory and more—providing quality integrated medical care from trusted and experienced providers\. And you can rest assured you’ll have a comfortable stay with access to five\-star amenities at The Brownwood Hotel \& Spa during your outpatient procedures\. - [Lake Sumter Landing Professional Plaza](https://www.thevillages.com/health-wellness/lake-sumter-landing-professional/): Conveniently located in the heart of Lake Sumter Landing, you’ll find an array of healthcare services including primary and urgent care, imaging, chiropractic care, dermatology, physical therapy, gastroenterology and more\. - [Santa Barbara Professional Plaza](https://www.thevillages.com/health-wellness/santa-barbara/): Covering a range of your healthcare needs, Santa Barbara Professional Plaza provides access to services including primary care, podiatry, radiology, cardiovascular diagnostics, and chiropractic care\. - [Creekside Medical Center](https://www.thevillages.com/health-wellness/creekside/): Covering a range of your healthcare needs, Creekside Medical Center provides convenient access to primary care as well as dental, physical therapy, cardiovascular care, dermatology and eye care\. - [Colony Professional Plaza](https://www.thevillages.com/health-wellness/colony-professional/): Discover a variety of healthcare services and more including primary care as well as dental, dermatology, podiatry, imaging, and rehabilitation services\. ## Home Series - [Serenity](https://www.thevillages.com/home-series/serenity-garden-villas/): Introducing the Serenity floor plan, from the Garden Villa series, featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an additional flex room, and 2\-car garage with expanded space for your golf car\. Private gated entry welcomes you into your foyer and island kitchen opening into your light and bright great room\. Beautiful, vaulted ceilings and picturesque windows give you panoramic views of your private side lanai and courtyard\. The primary suite features walk\-in shower and closet, along with double vanity\. Adjacent guest and flex rooms are perfect for your visitors, home office or hobbies\. Outdoors, experience the best of Florida in your private enclosed courtyard\. - [Egret](https://www.thevillages.com/home-series/egret-premier/): The Egret floor plan is part of our Premier Home series, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and a 2\-car garage, available in concrete with stucco finish\. The Egret is the perfect combination for you to enjoy your space and showcase your style\. An abundance of natural light fills the living area, and the kitchen is a chef's delight with a large island and plenty of counter space\. Entertainers will love the inviting lanai, with ample space for outdoor enjoyment\. The primary suite offers privacy and comfort, with an elegant walk\-in shower in the bath area\. Plus, with so many guest rooms, your imagination can run wild and customize the space to best suit your needs\. - [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\. - [Courtyard Villas](https://www.thevillages.com/home-series/courtyard-villas/) - [Cottage Homes](https://www.thevillages.com/home-series/cottage-homes/) ## Recreation - [Rock Climbing](https://www.thevillages.com/recreation/rock-climbing/): Take indoor adventure to the next level at The Summit Rock Climbing Wall at Olympia Recreation\. Standing 40 feet high, this standout recreation feature offers routes for every skill level, inviting climbers to enjoy the journey and reach for new heights\. - [Basketball](https://www.thevillages.com/recreation/basketball/): Competition and camaraderie run high with the game of basketball\. Get your heart pumpin’ and feet moving as you shoot some hoops on the court\. You’ll find a wide array of outdoor basketball courts for your next game at many of our recreation centers\. Join a league, find a club, or get out on the courts for some open play enjoyed by Villagers year\-round\! - [Derek Kopec](https://www.thevillages.com/recreation/derek-kopec/): Originally from Bethpage, New York, Derek Has lived in north central Florida on and off since 2005\. After receiving a football scholarship to Bethel University in Tennessee and finishing up his Elementary Education A\.A\. at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, he found employment in Germany teaching English to and helping raise the youth\. A year and half later, the sunny skies of Florida were calling him back and he's happily lived here since\. He has been working for The Villages Recreation \& Parks since 2025\. In that time, he's enjoyed helping softball and every other sport The Villages has to offer, although being able to help residents learn new\-to\-them sports and seeing the comradery grow alongside their skills is his favorite part of being a part of Recreation \& Parks\. - [Linda Shepard Dodds](https://www.thevillages.com/recreation/linda-shepard-dodds/): Originally from Bogota, Colombia, Linda Shepard Dodds has lived in The Villages since 2021\. She attended The University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Finance \& Marketing, and then attended Georgia State University for a Master's of Science in Sports Administration\. She has been working for The Villages Recreation \& Parks department since 2022\. Her favorite Recreation activity is playing tennis for the great exercise and paddle boarding as she enjoys time with nature\. Linda says the best part about working in Recreation \& Parks is that every day is filled with a variety, great camaraderie, and teamwork\. - [Chatham Recreation](https://www.thevillages.com/recreation/chatham/): Enjoy your favorite indoor and outdoor recreation among this equestrian barn atmosphere, where you’ll find plenty of ways to pursue your active lifestyle\. ## Sales Reps - [Jill Kimball](https://www.thevillages.com/sales-reps/jill-kimball/) - [Chris Kent](https://www.thevillages.com/sales-reps/chris-kent/) - [Heather Kim](https://www.thevillages.com/sales-reps/heather-kim/) - [Mark Kennedy](https://www.thevillages.com/sales-reps/mark-kennedy/) - [Erin Kemman](https://www.thevillages.com/sales-reps/erin-kemman/) ## 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\. - [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\. - [Spanish Springs](https://www.thevillages.com/shopping-dining/spanish-springs/): Known for being themed after Florida’s rich history and Spanish influence, Spanish Springs Town Square brings Villagers together to enjoy a wide array of free nightly entertainment, shopping, and dining experiences\. Take in a show at The Sharon L\. Morse Performing Arts Center or one of the many monthly events, festivals and more\. - [Lake Sumter Landing](https://www.thevillages.com/shopping-dining/lake-sumter-landing/): Discover the quaint seaside setting and lakefront views at Lake Sumter Landing 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\. - [Brownwood](https://www.thevillages.com/shopping-dining/brownwood/): Immerse yourself in the charm of an early 19th century Florida cattle town and discover shopping, dining, and FREE nightly entertainment at Brownwood Paddock Square\. Enjoy the many unique shops and restaurants with friends and neighbors, and take in live music, a festival, special event, and so much more\. ## Trails \& Parks - [Kelsea Park](https://www.thevillages.com/trails-parks/kelsea/): Enjoy the wide\-open green space here at Kelsea Park where Villagers enjoy a variety of recreation\-\- from biking and logging some steps, to walking their four\-legged friends\. - [Rio Grande Air Gun Range](https://www.thevillages.com/trails-parks/rio-grande-air-gun-range/): Whether you’re looking to perfect your aim or try something new, you’ll find the camaraderie and fun at Rio Grande Air Gun Range\. Equipment can be checked out at Chula Vista Recreation Center\. - [Sugar Cane Air Gun Range](https://www.thevillages.com/trails-parks/sugar-cane-air-gun-range/): Whether you’re looking to perfect your aim or try something new, you’ll find the camaraderie and fun at Sugar Cane Air Gun Range\. Equipment can be checked out at Fenney Recreation Center\. - [Soaring Eagle Air Gun Range](https://www.thevillages.com/trails-parks/soaring-eagle-air-gun-range/): Whether you’re looking to perfect your aim or try something new, you’ll find the camaraderie and fun at Soaring Eagle Air Gun Range\. Equipment can be checked out at Rohan Recreation Center\. - [Paradise Archery Range](https://www.thevillages.com/trails-parks/paradise-archery-range/): Whether you’re looking to perfect your aim or try something new, you’ll find the equipment you need along with a lot of camaraderie and fun at the Paradise Archery Range\. ## Videos - [Exciting New Flavors Coming to Sawgrass Grove](https://www.thevillages.com/videos/exciting-new-flavors-coming-to-sawgrass-grove/) - [Discover the Revitalized Town Square at Spanish Springs](https://www.thevillages.com/videos/spanish-springs-revitalized/) - [Mustang Recreation Center: The Design Behind This New Recreation Center](https://www.thevillages.com/videos/designing-mustang-recreation-center/) - [Charming New Cottage Homes Near Eastport](https://www.thevillages.com/videos/charming-new-cottage-homes-near-eastport/) - [Highlights from the 2026 Senior Games](https://www.thevillages.com/videos/highlights-from-the-2026-senior-games/) ## Whats New Posts - [Get The Villages License Plate](https://www.thevillages.com/whats-new/lifestyle/introducing-the-villages-specialty-license-plate/): The Villages, "May All Your Dreams Come True" Specialty License Plate is a unique way to show your love for our community and support The Villages Charter School\. - [Discover Mia Sorella, Now Open](https://www.thevillages.com/whats-new/shopping-dining/mia-sorella-now-open/): Mia Sorella is a unique local retailer that offers eye\-catching brands and timeless looks alongside bold patterns and bright colors\. Now open in Eastport, guests can find their fashion in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere that celebrates feeling good in the clothes you love\. - [New Restaurants Coming to Sawgrass Market ](https://www.thevillages.com/whats-new/growth/new-restaurants-coming-sawgrass-market/): Sawgrass Grove is getting three new restaurants, all designed to cater to the things you crave the most\! From trusted partner FMK Restaurants, who have brought you delicious options like Victory Sports Grill and Luma Mediterranean Kitchen, these three new restaurants joining the Sawgrass Grove lineup are sure to make your mouth water\. - [Abraham Lincoln Honored in The Villages ](https://www.thevillages.com/whats-new/lifestyle/abraham-lincoln-statue/): Check out July’s entertainment and recreation events at all Town Center locations\. - [Enjoy Scoops and Smiles at Twistee Treat, Now Open](https://www.thevillages.com/whats-new/shopping-dining/twistee-treat-open-the-villages/): Twistee Treat is now open at Pinellas Plaza in The Villages\. 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