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Originally Posted by twoplanekid
I was focusing on previous issues of sidewalks not constructed by The Villages around government buildings which were mentioned by Wildwood officials in their cause for distrust. A Village only development with sidewalks currently implemented by The Villages with no access to Wildwood residents is another issue. Sorry for my confusion on this point.
Is Wildwood a different nut to crack than the other communities surrounding The Villages?
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Twoplane, in my personal opinion, it's the voting issue that is of primary concern to the elected officials in Wildwood. I could be wrong, but I believe the sidewalk/tree/golf cart access issues are secondary to the voting bloc concerns, and they may even be just a good excuse for denying the development.
As has been mentioned by other people, Fruitland Park changed their voting procedures so that Villagers would not make up a majority of their voting base for the entire town. What makes Wildwood a "different nut to crack" is that they have already voted down that same type of change, so at least for the time being, that is not an option for them. Wildwood has a much higher population than Fruitland Park, and the number of TV homes in Wildwood will be smaller, so the influx of TV residents wouldn't have as much impact at the polls. But even so, an additional 1600+ residents is no small amount. So it is a major concern for them. And personally, I can understand their thinking. The issues important to retirees may not necessarily reflect the concerns of the entire Wildwood community.