[Justus]

Originally Posted by Jayhawk

Excellent points. What too many folks seem to not understand is The Villages is a BUSINESS. It is not a city.

DEFINITION of 'Business Model'

The plan implemented by a company to generate revenue and make a profit from operations. The model includes the components and functions of the business, as well as the revenues it generates and the expenses it incurs.

I'm not sure where some got the idea that decisions about how to run this business that the Morse family built with their own money at RISK should lie with the residents. We as homeowners or renters are consumers who have purchased the product and services (amenities) that the business owner has created.

If someone buys a home in a subdivision anywhere and decide they do not like aspects of it, they can decide to live with it, work to change it, or move on. The difference between a home in a subdivision in a city and a home in The Villages is none of us live in the CITY OF THE VILLAGES. We live in a master development spread out over 3 counties and several towns. Yes, we live in Wildwood or Lady Lake or Fruitland Park (soon). Ever notice the police presence around us is Lady Lake police, Wildwood police, Sumter County sheriff, etc.?

Yes, I do love living in the business known as The Villages. The only consistent negative that I see is the incredibly small group of residents who seem to complain about everything and seem to believe they are ENTITLED to change the business model that they did not create.

As one wiser than most wrote, "Now is the day to dance" .

Amen!!! Those who have never risked everything they own to follow a dream are all-too-eager to criticize those who do. Great post!