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Old 11-24-2021, 10:03 AM
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Default Gates for safety

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Originally Posted by vb993 View Post
What is the purpose of the gates anyway? They don't keep anyone from coming in. And the gate shacks? Do Villagers need to pay someone to smile and open the gate for everyone. I bet they are instructed to wave and smile just to give the impression of "the friendliest home town"' Gates and gate shacks are a ruse by the developer as marketing tools to fool gullible old people that they live in a safe gated community.
The gates provide safety for golf carts as they pass on the backside of the gate. I’ve been in The Villages 15 plus years and I can tell you from experience the gates are a necessity. If you have a golf cart you know what I mean without boring you with details.
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