Posted on 02/09/2021 4:16:21 AM PST by C19fan
The sprawling expanse of flat emptiness in central Florida is an unlikely place for America's fastest growing metro area in the nation. Yet, just 70 miles northwest of Orlando sits 'The Villages' – the world's largest retirement community that surpasses the size of Manhattan and encompasses five zip codes with an ever-growing population.
Spanning 32-square-miles, The Villages is a veritable boom-town for baby boomers aged 55+ who flock to the geriatric paradise in droves for its endless margarita mixers (happy hour starts at 11am), unlimited golf courses (50, to be exact), and notorious for its laissez-fair attitude towards sex, thriving swingers scene, and controversial politics.
'I'm just saying for me, it hasn't been the fantasy land I thought it would be, for reasons that are true to my own,' said Barbara Lochiatto, a widow from Boston who has lived in The Villages for 12-years and longs to return to her hometown but can no longer afford to do so.
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Spot on.
As I said in my OP my Aunt and Uncle have lived there for many years. We've stayed there with them a few times. We go swimming in one of their gazillion pools. My Uncle keeps stats for one of their golf leagues. My Aunt used to be a town council member and was active in the Republican party there. It's a lovely place to retire and this is nothing but a hit piece.
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Oh nuts! How have I been missing out on all this debauchery??!!
As much as Boomers are to blame for our circumstances, they were also lied to. I get this sinister idea behind The Villages, create a bubble simulacrum of our former society, then funnel all the white people there to die off.
All the things boomers started. Must give you a pat on the back.
Did you notice in the latter part of the story that the film maker was slipping in shots at Trump and Trump supporters?
I’m guessing he’s another know it all 24 yo lefty.
Bkmk
“Urban legend has it that the swinger sign here is an upside down pineapple hung on your front door”
I have a reasonably outfitted shed I’ve made into a man cave. Does have a loft. Going to hang an upside-down pineapple on the swinging barn door and see what happens. Hopefully won’t attract cattle...
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