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Originally Posted by eweissenbach
It seems to me that both viewpoints have merit and I enjoy hearing from differing viewpoints. There seems to me to be no doubt that the Schwartz, Morse team had a vision for a retirement community that no one else was able to realize. Because of their vision they have built an enterprise that has attracted some 130,000 mostly happy people and enriched the family immensely. Does this mean that they are above criticism or perfect? I think not! They are like most people, they have their flaws and their blindspots, but unlike most people, they have been wildly successful, and right far more often than they are wrong. I think that they are very good at what they do, and deserve the wealth they have earned, but that when they are wrong it should be pointed out and subject to criticism or even recourse. Those that see the developers as perfect seem to me to have a huge blindspot, as do those who see them as wicked and greedy. I see them as successful entrepreneurs who have filled a huge need with a marvelous product, but with some minor flaws which should be pointed out and addressed.
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The Nail Has Been Hit On The Head!
I think the “Developer” does/has listen(ed) and improved, just compare how traffic flow has changed from in the “North”. What a pain getting through the gates on Morris north of 466 during busy/rush hour time. South of 466 gates don’t slow traffic cause there at the entrances to the villages. Then there is how golf car trails/roads are separated from vehicle traffic.
There is more to be done, and ya can’t please everyone, but The Villages is like no other. I’ve looked at a lot of other communities and this is “the happiest place on earth” for seniors it is Disneyland.
And it don’t cost ya over $100 day just to visit or $10 bucks for a hotdog, like the big rat in Orlando. Now that’s GREEDY (is that negative enough?).