The Exploding Villages: The Rapid Growth and its Implications

📈The Villages is continuously expanding and approaching 100 square miles.

🏥Two hospitals are in development - one on 466A and another in negotiations.

🏬Eastport is a new retail area with restaurants, entertainment, and an observation area for dragon boating.

🏘️The rapid growth may lead to more Airbnb rentals, which is difficult to control due to Florida laws.

🌱While there may be concerns about the increased number of rentals and the impact on the community's homey feel, it is inevitable as the area continues to grow.

Will there be more retail areas in The Villages?

—Yes, additional retail areas are planned, including Middleton, which will have restaurants and other shops.

Are there any plans for a hospital?

—There are two hospitals in play - one on 466A and another across the turnpike from Dabney and Lake Deaton area.

Will the rapid growth lead to more Airbnb rentals?

—It is likely that there will be an increase in Airbnb rentals, as it is difficult to control due to Florida laws.

Will the increase in Airbnb rentals impact the community?

—While there may be concerns about the impact on the community's homey feel, it is inevitable as the area continues to grow.

Is legislation being considered to control Airbnb rentals?

—There is no information regarding legislation to control Airbnb rentals at the moment.

06:49The Villages is approaching 100 square miles and shows no signs of stopping.

09:57Two hospitals are in play, one scheduled to be built on 466A and another in negotiations.

12:17Eastport is a new retail area with restaurants, entertainment, and an observation area for dragon boating.

13:31The rapid growth may lead to more Airbnb rentals, which is difficult to control due to Florida laws.

13:53While there may be concerns about the increased number of rentals and the impact on the community's homey feel, it is inevitable as the area continues to grow.