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Originally Posted by LieutenantEd

From my original post I followed the next 23 various comments and personal attacks I’ll paraphrase as “ not in my back yard, (NIMBY) only outside the Villages, rent an apartment and commute, we don’t want you here, oh no manufactured homes, subsidy’s and tax increases now etc etc.” . Post 25 from OrangeBlossom Baby understood my intent, and thank you very much! At this time it’s apparent that restaurants/ pubs, Medical, schools, and all businesses are searching for quality staffing, some have had to delay opening searching for staffing - (thinking of Sawgrass Grove complex). There is a new Villages Charter school being built off CR470, and new family housing areas. With gas prices approaching $5 a gallon, housing prices way up, the staffing shortages issue is only going to become critical, so please be patient, kind, and understanding while you are waiting for services in America’s Friendliest Hometown.

Housing may not be the only answer. On WESH news the other night there was a segment about the shortage of workers in Orlando and they have plenty of housing in the surrounding area so if they can't pull workers in I'm not so sure Sumter county can do it either. The companies owned by the developers will have a better chance as they can offer the Charter Schools for workers kids along with full benefits. Also in the mix is what percentage of available workers can actually pass a drug test or a background check, how many of the available workers are illegal and not willing to take a chance taking a real job where you need a real SS number, etc. Time will tell.