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Originally Posted by Kelevision
Wow, i didn’t realize “Villagers” felt that way about snowbirds? I thought it was only the locals from Leesburg and the other surrounding towns.( due to traffic is the only reason I know of, not necessarily the people themselves and i say this because i have friends who live there) I’m a full timer and when I tell people that, A, they seem surprised but B, they never say anything negative about part timers. I think it’s the minority, not the majority.
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On this site you will find many threads on Snowbirds that are not so favorable. They are blamed for traffic, accidents, downed gates, overcrowded classes, Golf Courses in disrepair, disrespectful of anything, and anywhere, trash on the roads, although it’s seems with many unoccupied homes in 2020, trash is more evident (maybe the birds where the ones who picked up after others)
There is not a separation of Snowbirds, who only use their home, and Snowbirds who rent. Although I am guessing 90% percent of residents had to rent something while they were trying TV out, building, or buying a home.
You will see the subject on social media, but not usually in person. Why, because the birds are usually younger. They have the ability to come and go as they please, enjoy life wherever they choose. So yes, you will find those who really don’t like snowbirds.
I have always wondered how do people know you are a snowbird, and it’s their fault no matter what happens. A frog can be just as rude, drive like a crazy person, (I back up to a road, Florida plated cars can be just as scary).
On this site you will find those who truly place all blame of what is wrong in their life, on a snowbird.