Let 'er rip. If it has anything to do with life in The Villages you can discuss it here. 

This new book criticizes retirement communities in general and The Villages in particular. The author seems to look for the bad and as we all know, if you look hard enough,  you'll find it. What do you think? Did you read it?

This Week's Episode: Party at The Villages

Check out a slideshow of photos we snapped during a big event at The Villages!

Have you ever wanted to be a rock star but you were too afraid to step on stage? Find out how some budding vocalists in the Villages get up the courage to take the plunge.

Here is a quick clip of some ladies getting ready for a big show at The Villages.

Hundreds of spirit-filled ladies are lining up to cheer on their fellow residents at The Villages. Here we go, cheerleaders, here we go!

Guitar Club: Never too late to strike a chord.

The Villages Twirlers prove girls of all ages want the same thing -- to have fun!

A new government study finds that The Villages is the fastest-growing micropolitian area in all of America. Read the news release, then let us know -- is it too big, or just the right size?

The Pink Saints hit the pool at The Villages and shake their booties -- and a little more -- in the name of fitness.

Meet a woman who is putting together an independent film showcase that proves filmmaking only gets better with age.

We're big fans of The Villages Twirlers, a baton performance team in The Villages, Florida. They partied at Walt Disney World, and proved that girls just wanna have fun. Now, they are marching to the beat of some new drummers!

The Villages Bluegrass club packs the house! Kick back and enjoy the mountain music.

A couple from The Villages shows Growing Bolder why a side-by-side bike for two is the best way to get around.

Members of The Villages' Rose Club explain why these popular flowers evoke such strong emotions in everyone.

What makes the holidays special in your family? Maybe it's a tradition passed down through the generations. We asked people in The Villages, Florida, what makes the season so special for them.

What happens when a high school swim team takes on the "old-timers" from the Villages? The kids learn that athletes over 40 are called "Masters" for a reason.

When it's sunny in Florida, it's often snowing somewhere else! So we asked people living in The Villages, Florida what it's like to sunbathe while everyone else is shoveling out. Here's what they told us!

At 64, Joe Neal is the oldest member of the triathlon team at The Villages, Fla., and he's just getting started.

They can't walk down the sidewalk without drawing stares, but that's no problem for a group of women living in The Villages, Florida. They love the attention and are getting plenty of it as they cross the country performing their baton twirling show.

The game with the unusual name is catching on like wildfire! See why pickleball is growing in popularity!

Neighbors helping neighbors -- that's one of the things that keeps communities like The Villages alive, and is one of the biggest draws for people to move to the area.

Growing Bolder is always looking for great stories in The Villages -- so let us know if you are doing something extraordinary, or if you know someone else who is. Click the link for details.

Corkey Nydle is one of the country's top senior golfers. She picks up gold every chance she gets.

While we’re all milking every mile from our gas tanks, there is one community in America that seems unconcerned about the price of gas. In a strange way, The Villages, Florida is one of the most progressive communities in the world.

If you liked the story we did on the Aqua Rhythms synchronized swim team in The Villages, Florida, you'll love the uncut version! Here's the full performance, from the fall of 2007.

After 364 days of work, a special group of "elves" celebrated with a holiday toy giveaway in The Villages, Fla. Come along to see the Christmas spirit brought to life through the eyes of deserving kids.

When a brain tumor left her barely able to walk, Villages resident Jane Dulieu discovered her water legs.

From newlyweds to couples celebrating their silver anniversaries, it seems everyone has advice for making a marriage last. So, we hit the streets in The Villages, Florida, to get some words of wisdom.

Tom Tucker rode his bike from The Villages to Key West and turned around and made the trip back.

Take the timing and drama of a ballet -- and move it underwater. Add a few costume changes (including a pink boa and Santa hats), and you have The Aqua Rhythms synchronized swim team from The Villages, Florida.

95-year-old Olive Watson walks two miles a day, volunteers to feed the homeless and is more active now than most people ever are.

Sports memorabilia has never been hotter and the over 50 crowd is leading the way! In this Growing Bolder video, a collector in The Villages shows us why souvenirs can mean so much more than money!

Tim Farwell is the No. 1 ranked 60+ tennis player in Florida, and he's found a way to combine his favorite sport with a great job.

When residents of The Villages boldly announced their intention to break the record for the largest kazoo band, GB responded with an Internet broadcasting first -- wall-to-wall kazoo coverage. You know it's a big deal when we don the blue blazers.

Watch the video below, then tell us what strategies have helped you survive the highs and lows of marriage.

He's a star on his softball team and John Trongon has led the Villages' softaball team, The Angels, to many wins. Oh, and did we mention he's 85?

What happens when the vibrant Villagers throw a party? Come along as GB's Marc Middleton and Bill Shafer get dressed up and get down.

Amateur golfer Kathy Moffett doubled her fun with two holes in one in a matter of days, The Villages,

Lifelong golfer Cy Peachy fulfilled a dream by playing in a tournament against golfing greats Arnold Palmer and Gary Player.

Talk about an amazing race. A couple from The Villages travels to Ireland to brave the elements for a swim race.

Tiny Caizel is a big-time athlete with a small name.

After leaving the sport of his youth behind for decades, John Newman rediscovered swimming when he was struck by a deadly illness.

They say a good film will find an audience and films are now finding their way to a unique community in Florida. A love of cinema has motivated a woman to organize what may be the world's first independent film festival in a retirement community.

The girls of summer are giving the boys a run for their money. Aileen Laing is the general manager and founder of the Village Vixens, a traveling softball team with women 55 and over.

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