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Old 02-29-2020, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ALadysMom View Post
If a discount were given to Villagers would dine/shop locally and it would “tax” those who have not invested in our community. Since outsiders would incur an additional cost per transaction it would discourage spongers. This is how many country clubs operate elsewhere.
I do not agree that we should discourage non-residents from spending their cash in the restaurants, shops, etc. that exist within the boundaries of The Villages. It keeps those businesses going strong. Which means that they will be there when any of us wish to go to them.