I admit to being biased.
If the Ritchie column was intended (as it seemed to be by the writing style) to give the impression that the developer's actions were underhanded, and to undermine sales and confidence, then from reading some of the posts she accomplished her intention.
I just like it here. If the developer made a decent buck in putting TV together, the developer deserved it more so than the professional athletes reaping dozens of millions and crying about how they are under-appreciated. To me, the amenities fee - for all I get out of it - is a bargain, and if the folks who provide the services make a profit at it, then I know they will be there in the future. If they were just breaking even or losing money, they'd be gone in a flash and we'd have nothing.
If Ms. Ritchie thinks TV is a rip-off, then she's more than welcome elsewhere - Like MetroWest, Baldwin Park, Avalon Park or other spots in the Orlando area where the developer(s) bailed at first opportunity.
I looked at a lot of places before picking TV, and had the luxury of watching it develop over a couple decades. I'm still satisfied with my choice, and all of the fear-mongering from The Sentinel doesn't change things. I want a solvent developer and subsequent management group - making decent profits - because as long as there are profits, the services will be there.
If you don't want to live in TV because you fear the place, that's your choice. But, I'm off to Market Night at Lake Sumter Landing tonight, and if you're not there, too, my condolences.
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