Okay, time to talk about facts vs fiction. 4th square is in planning stage called Eastport. New hospital and medical campus planned with UF in Lake County near 470 and turnpike. Second bridge over turnpike in process. New 18 hole championship golf course nearing opening and 3 additional 18 hole championship courses planned between turnpike and Marsh Bend and 470 on the south. Not to mention pitch and putts and putt and play courses. Neighborhood and regional recreation centers continue to be developed. Executive courses are not announced yet that I know of at this time. However, the developer know exactly how much each executive course is utilized and when additional courses are needed.
Once all of this development occurs there will be no reason for residents south of 44 to go north of 44 for any amenities. Because of the way the Villages are laid out and the amenities close to residents traffic should remain mostly local and use of golf carts further reduces any traffic issues. I really don’t see any traffic back ups here unless a wreck has occurred. And waiting one or two minutes for a light or to get through a roundabout, is that really a traffic issue?
Growth will occur here as you are living in a pro growth state, and you have choices. You can either embrace it and enjoy all the new amenities and offerings or just stay and be grumpy about the growth. I would rather enjoy what time I have left and be happy.
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