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Originally Posted by jimjamuser
Well, the question then becomes,what is "quality of life" WORTH for the REAL SENIORS that have fully paid for the entertainment through their recreation fees. The local younger set can enjoy the music while taking away enjoyment from the PAYING seniors. Some seniors are complaining about this and I TRIED to think of something to address or solve this problem. It is above my pay grade to be able to resolve this PROBLEM. I am just echoing the idea that it IS a problem.
......I am sure that the businesses on the squares want the DOLLARS SPENT by BOTH the under age 40 and the over age 40. But, the basic idea of The Villages is to have a place for retirement citizens.........NOT every local non-retired person.
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This must have been a brain fart since you know our amenity fees don't pay for the entertainment. Harold Schwartz, who was an astute businessman, pivoted from mail order sales of land to real estate development. When he became unhappy with the growth he bought out his partner and brought in his son Gary. The rest is history and the family continues Harold's vision of growth. If it made money, Harold was all in. In my opinion, if we limited stuff to the villages folks non of us could afford to live here (or be willing to pay what the cost would be) and the place would have no entertainment or retail.