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Originally Posted by PersonOfInterest
Its hard to predict the future, but the Villages has maintained a lead position in retirement communities for many years and will probably continue to do so for some years to come. I think it will depend on where the builder takes the Villages and whether they can rectify some of the creeping problems such as overcrowding and the lack of commercial establishments in the newer sections. After a few years here you begin to realize that having over 100 pickleball courts that are full constantly is no better than 8 courts in a smaller community with more availability. Anticipated Commercial business is not keeping up with the Villages expansion. With the premium price we pay to live in the Villages the comparisons to other, smaller communities may begin to be not as favorable.
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Can't agree with you regarding size of TV relative to smaller communities. Pickleball courts, golf courses, rec centers, softball fields, Town Squares, etc. These are often full at some locations at certain times. Like during scheduled or reserved/preferred times. Busier in season of course. Of course, fewer courts or courses gives also means fewer people to play with. Similar to rec centers, golf courses and the like. One huge benefit is that there are always multiple activities available near you, and at all levels and ages of play. Indoors or out. Exercise classes, dancing, mah jong, creative arts, cards, bocce, and on and on. Beginner? NP. Experienced? Improve your skills? NP. People to meet from all over the country, and elsewhere? Same. Continually maintained to be clean and beautiful. And there is always a softness in commercial development until demographics are promising to new businesses.
Im not saying TV is perfect or ideal for everyone. If you want a quieter life, perhaps less expensive, maybe the size of one of the Villages here- if you find one set of PB courts, and a pool, one rec hall with occasional activities or classes, maybe a golf course or maybe not, a more comfortable lifestyle, I can understand that. Not being cynical, I mean that. People sometimes leave here for exactly those reasons. The Del Webb's are really nice and very successful.
Just saying there is a huge difference between us and them. Thats all.