People recognize the quality of life here is second to none. High near 90F. Franklin Recreation celebrated a colorful opening Thursday morning, with hundreds of residents exploring the centers watermelon-themed decor and abundant amenities. Our purpose is: \"To create a retirement community where people's dreams can come true.\" As the #1 master-planned community in the world, we are experts in redefining retirement, offering the best in new and pre-owned homes, lifestyle activities and modern amenities for the over 130,000 residents (and growing!) Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: You have permission to edit this article. What The Villages accomplished over three decades with recreation eclipses the number of amenities in most U.S. cities, according to data collected by the Trust for Public Land. The Village of Newell is located off of Meggsion Rd and not far from Homestead Recreation Center. Low 74F. The total package of the active adult lifestyle makes The Villages so appealing, said Richard Baier, who is retiring this week as district manager after serving the community for four years. Historian and pirate expert to visit Lady Lake Library, Savannah Center banquet rooms closed until end of August, Marion County Sheriffs Office Requests Help in Identifying Thief, Lady Lake hosts School Supplies for Fines during month of July. #FranklinRecreation officially opened this morning and Villagers are already enjoying this sweet, watermelon-themed recreation. https://www.thevillages.com/whatsnew/continuing-the-dream/looking-ahead-at-2021-beyond, https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/thevillages/0822, https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/thevillages/0722, https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/thevillages/0622, https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/thevillages/0522, https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/thevillages/0422, https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/thevillages/0322, https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/thevillages/0222, https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/thevillages/0122, https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/thevillages/1221, https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/thevillages/1121, 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Watch the highlights, then come out and play at our newest, watermelon-themed recreation destination. Get the details: https://www.thevillages.com/whatsnew/lifestyle/franklin-recreation-is-now-open#thevillages #florida #retirementcommunity #recreationcenter #nowopen Its Always a Beautiful Day in The VillagesThe Villages is an active retirement community located in sunny central Florida. 1-800-275-8777. Watch the highlights, then come out and play at our. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Boyd Franklin Brown Jr. - Villages-News.com Recreation - The Villages - Florida's Friendliest Active Adult 55 The $100-million plus project is expected to break ground in early 2022. Nothing compares to the recreation amenities The Villages offers its residents, according to a national comparison. With 223 pickleball courts, The Villages has nearly 100 more courts than the top U.S. city Honolulu, Hawaii, with 128 courts according to the nonprofit organization in its 2021 City Park Facts.. A South Dakota teen was arrested while driving on a learners permit in Wildwood. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled to take place this Thursday, June 22, at 9 a.m. But its mostly about being part of such a wonderful community of residents who embrace and support the vision of providing exceptional recreation and park services to help better their lives.. High near 90F. Those looking for medical specialists, financial help, dentistry and other services can go to the 15 golf cart-accessible professional plazas. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Francine Ocello Jackson, 57, was booked without bond Tuesday at the Sumter County Detention Center. Retirees continue to seek their dream homes in The Villages in large numbers. A lot of new residents are moving here and are looking forward to seeing centers like this.. Here's what new recreation center will offer in Village of Newell