Dick Betts REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Not too long ago I was thrilled FMK Restaurants opened Coastal del Mar which is a great seafood restaurant at Spanish Springs Square, now we get another FMK restaurant Bella Vita Italian Steakhouse.  The new restaurant will have seating for 200 inside and an additional area outside with seating f...

Back in 2010 a friend asked if I wanted to go Gasparilla and I said sure, what is it?  I had so much fun I went back to Tampa again the following year.  What is Gasparilla?  Gasparilla is Tampa’s signature event, celebrated annually since 1904 and hosted by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.  Each ye...

Recently a friend said “How’s life in Blue Hair Land”, of course I jumped all over him and explained there isn’t such a thing in The Villages, Florida.  I told him come down here and let’s go to the squares, how about the pools or Pickleball courts, he knew he hit a nerve.  This inspired me to lo...

I love dining outside the bubble (what we call The Villages, FL), I also love eating at out of the way family owned restaurants not recently built so have character.  We found a new one.  Last Friday we were leaving Orlando about rush hour and decided to take US 441 rather than the turnpike home....

Nestled within the scenic surroundings of The Villages, this extraordinary property stands as a testament to refined living. Its strategic placement near the Mulberry Grove shopping district, VA Center, and a diverse array of amenities ensures not just a residence but a lifestyle of unparalleled ...

Yes, I am inviting a few thousand friends to my house and maybe solving a problem most football fans experience at Super Bowl Parties.The problem with Super Bowl Parties is some want to watch the game others are there for socializing, watching commercials and Halftime Show.  We decided we have a ...

Who says we don’t have seasons in The Villages, Florida?  We do we have three of them Peak which is January, February and March, Shoulder which is April, November and December and Summer which are the other six months.  I moved here in September 13 years ago not knowing about the seasons, at firs...

This time of year, I hear complaining about snowbirds coming to The Villages, Florida, me I am happy they are here and will explain why shortly.  It is estimated the population of The Villages grows about 30% from summer to peak season with is January, February and March.  So now we are looking a...

Here we go time to make predictions on what I personally believe will happen to the housing market in The Villages, Florida.  First The Villages is a microcosm when it comes to housing, we have a tendency to buck national trends due to the unique housing market offered here.  Another factor we se...

So, what did you watch drop last night?  For many it was your eye lids, reading this list I thought The Villages, Florida should drop a Golf Ball or Pickleball or maybe both, heck we got three town squares.  I guess The Villages would have a drop at 9:00 pm as that is the time things shut down he...