[Michael 61]

I just got back from a round trip golf cart ride from the Village of Richmond to Sawgrass Grove. Started at Clarendon Rec Center and crossed Water Lily Bridge, drove through Hogeye to Everglades Rec Center/Magnolia Plaza (this took ten minutes). From Magnolia Center drove to Sawgrass via Marsh Bend/Corbin Trail/McNeil Dr/ Bexley Trail, across Southern Oaks Bridge (this took thirteen minutes). So a total of 23 minutes to Sawgrass via the newly opened route. Drove back alongside Meggison Road paths to Richmond (this took 18 minutes). So the later is still quicker for me to get to Sawgrass, but I thoroughly enjoyed the scenic new route, so I may mix it up in the future when driving my cart to Sawgrass. Although you can’t get directly to Eastport by cart yet, I’m estimating it will be about a 25 minute cart ride for me from Richmond. I’m very excited for those who live in the Sawgrass area, who will now have cart access to Magnolia Plaza/ Everglades Rec Center / Edna’s / Fenney (and vice-versa). All this new development south of 44 is quite exciting to watch unfold. Retirement in The Villages is the best!