[big guy]

Originally Posted by justjim

Truer words are rarely spoken. The economy of Florida and also The Villages depend on the seasonal visitors and tourists, otherwise, there would be higher taxes and perhaps even a State income tax. Off the subject a bit. I keep hearing about "snowflakes" as well as "Snowbirds". Difference?

I agree! We wouldn't have the restaurants and businesses that we have if it weren't for the snowbirds. T

[TheDude]

snowbirds are GREAT!!! Just keep them north of 466a.

[Nucky]

I think it is great when this beautiful place is humming along at full capacity and I think it's just fine the way it is now also. I swear that we never once waited in a line in any grocery store or department store. We didn't hang out with the next door neighbors everyday but it was great having someone so great living next door and it is different with them having headed north last week. I have been told I have the patience of a saint and that I have a long fuse. Being a little delayed getting to an appointment isn't going to upset me. I just hope all the snowbirds made it home and get back here safely and with their health.

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by Abby10

I always thought snowbirds come seasonally (winter months) each year, whereas snowflakes come sporadically throughout the year whenever they can.

That is correct. I was at Publix today at Colony and it looked like it was going out of business.