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Old 12-03-2022, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl View Post
This thread is based on anti-developer sentiment, which is not held by the HUGE majority of people who live here. This place is run VERY WELL and no one is forced to buy here or to remain living here.

I hate it when I see groups of people trying to change something that is perfectly good for the sake of their "theory of life" or how they vote.

The VHA is a good organization. The VHA is a helpful organization and again, no one is forced to join it. I have lived here in The Villages for sixteen years and went to one meeting and it was very nice and vanilla. I do not support the POA at all.

When I needed a walker for a short spell, I learned the VHA has them and wheel chairs available at no charge. The VHA also have workshops for those who are struggling with the computer and many other helpful things.

I don't know the developer, but enjoy going to the "State of the Villages" gathering and seeing Mark Morse and family. They are just nice people it seems to me and hardworking. Most people would have stopped working long ago. They have a huge fortune that could support them all for several lifetimes. I am guessing they are proud of this place and wish to continue to support the economy that it depends on. They are very "not showoffy", the Morse family. I like what little I see.

The same people continue to voice their negative voices on this forum, year after year after year.

Please take a breath and rest.
This is a wonderful place to live and have greatly enjoyed our three years here. Well the 18 months we were home during covid not so much but still happy to be here.

I think the developer has done a great job building this place over three generations but do think the family has way to much control over local politics. I am certainly not anti developer but call them as I see them.