Planning for More Security, Less Stress
December 22, 2023
Michele is a determined planner. Her and Jeff developed a plan for their retirement . Waterman Village fits perfectly.
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Meet David and Tam
January 20, 2023
Few people would want to give up living in a Hawaiian paradise to move to the mainland, but the Francos found their own paradise in Mount Dora. Struggles with making the long journey to visit family led to David and Tam beginning the hunt for a home closer to their loved ones. David described their…
Meet Deborah Brown
November 16, 2022
“You know, I don’t exactly know what I’m doing that’s keeping me this busy, but it takes me all day to do it.” That’s a typical day in the life of Deborah Brown, who left The Villages with her husband Skip and moved into a beautiful 2-bedroom garden home at Lakeside at Waterman Village. She…
Meet Tom and Deanna Hall
October 12, 2022
For Tom and Deanna Hall, the move to Lakeside at Waterman Village from Norfolk, Virginia was a happy coincidence. The couple had no plans on leaving Norfolk, but when the opportunity to sell their house came up, they took it! “It was time to move on, and our daughter Andrea just started looking around. She…
Following Up with the Gilliams: Golfers Loving Lakeside
May 23, 2022
Residents of Lakeside at Waterman Village have begun moving into their luxurious waterside homes. They can finally experience the Lakeside maintenance-free lifestyle alongside their welcoming neighbors. The Gilliams, a couple we interviewed in 2021, had the opportunity to experience Lakeside at Waterman Village in full after they moved into our lovely community in early February…
New Resident Feature: Meet Sandy and David Cook
February 22, 2022
Sandy and David Cook officially landed at Lakeside at Waterman Village in Mount Dora, Florida, on December 16, 2021. They hail from up north – the Chicago suburbs, where the average temperature in February is a windy, chilly 35°F. While the Cooks were well-accustomed to cold winters (Sandy is originally from Michigan and David is…
Meet Judie Betz: Soaring into a Maintenance-Free Retirement
October 19, 2021
While many folks have a difficult time deciding which retirement community is right for them, Judie Betz found her decision very easy once she became familiar with Lakeside at Waterman Village. Here’s why this enthusiastic and energetic career pilot is ready to come in for a landing at Lakeside at Waterman Village.
Get to Know the Gilliams: Finding What They’re Looking ‘Fore’ at Lakeside at Waterman Village
September 9, 2021
Out on the links, you’re faced with many choices: which club to use, which approach to take, which snacks or drinks to grab from the beverage cart attendant. In retirement, you also have to make a lot of important decisions: where and when to downsize, how to secure your future, what type of daily lifestyle…
Why Gordon & Amy Chose the Warmth of Lakeside at Waterman Village Over Other Retirement Communities in FL & Beyond
June 7, 2021
Gordon and Amy Baird currently reside at a 55+ community in Florida, about two hours west of Orlando. Over the past few years, they have been proactively considering their next step and realize that the 55+ community will not bring them the long-term peace of mind, community lifestyle and financial stability they value. Plus, they’re…
Why Marion and Irv Are Leaving The Villages for Our Brand-New Community in Mount Dora
April 7, 2021
Marion and Irv Getzes moved to Florida from the Philadelphia area about 15 years ago. They had a house built at The Villages, and shared that house with both of their mothers for many years. Recently, the Getzes realized that the best option for their future would be choosing a different type of retirement community…
