Glassy reflections - lighted

This is a scene from Sumter Landing. (Photo by Lois Anne)

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Village trolley

There are several of these vehicles in Spanish Springs. If you're investigating The Villages as a possible home, and visit the sales office in Spanish Springs, you will receive a free tour through the area on one of these trolleys, all the while, of course, being subjected to a sales pitch.

Conspicuous consumption?

I had never seen a "Cadillac" golf cart before. If you look closely, you might be able to make out the price - over $18,000! This golf cart was for sale at a golf cart store in Sumter Landing.

The day closes on downtown Spanish Springs

Photo by Lois Anne.

Evening arrives at Lake Sumter

Photo by Lois Anne

The Veranda Restaurant

The Veranda Restaurant is located in the The Villages Sumter Landing Hometown, across from the town square. One can dine inside in very upscale surroundings, or outside on the veranda. We have yet to eat there, probably because of the upscale prices.

Sunset on still waters - Lake Sumter

Photo by Lois Anne.

Main Street - Sumter Landing

Train station at Sumter Landing

This is another "Disney" touch. There are no trains. One can't have a "hometown," however, without a train station. Ergo, the folks in charge built an "old" train station. It's very nice, though.

Dancing in the Town Square at Sumter Landing

Both of The Villages' Hometowns offer music and dancing in their town squares just about every night of the year. People come to listen, dance, watch, and you can buy your favorite beverages, too. Some of the bands and singers are excellent!

Sunset at Sumter Landing

Photo by Lois Anne.

Tour boat on Lake Sumter

Sunset over Spanish Springs

This beautiful photo by Lois Anne pictures the sun setting over the Hometown of Spanish Springs. The majority of people living in The Villages get around via golf carts.

Lighthouse/Restaurant

The two "hometown" areas of The Villages are Disney-like creations, their ambiance designed specifically to provide various experiences. For example, Sumter Landing is on a small lake. The wooden pier and walkways, stores and restaurants, lights, and all the other trappings let you feel like they've been there forever and they developed over time.

Thus, the lighthouse at Sumter Landing has no real function. It is decoration. But beautiful decoration. It is also a restaurant and bar.

Disney-esque though it all be, it is still beautiful and a delightful place to spend a warm evening with the one you love.

Interior - Community Church in Spanish Springs

The Community Church in Spanish Springs (courtyard photo yesterday) is non-denominational and serves not only as a worship center but as a center for community events such as concerts. It is a beautiful building, inside and out.