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Originally Posted by ChicagoNative
Ok, so common areas. That’s normal. I suppose if one wants to travel around TV to swim in other pools or use other rec centers, more power to you.
What about your personal landscaping? That is a monthly cost of TV residency and it’s never mentioned when I have conversations with people about actual monthly costs of living there. I always get the $200;per month, 3000 clubs, and/or “I bought the lifestyle” answer. Again, fine if that’s what one wants, but it’s still misleading.
The MMP issue has been beaten to a nice thick paste. There are those who think only villagers should be able to use them, attend entertainment at the squares, or use any businesses within the bubble. I’m positing that the reason your management doesn’t bother with such tatctics, in addition to the logistical nightmare of enforcement, along with public streets, is that a lot of non villagers patronize businesses and spend money.
As mentioned, I like the Villages. It’s the reason we came to this part of the state. We found something that was more suited to our needs while allowing us to take advantage of the free aspects of the Villages. I understand folks who defend TV on issues worth defending, but I don’t understand the residents who seem to take personal offense anytime someone says anything that can be considered even remotely a constructive criticism. Your mileage may vary.
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You're ignoring all the things the previous poster listed. Our amenity fee is a bargain! There's nowhere else you'll find so many options to stay active and have fun.
Besides golf, pickleball, running on the mmps and enjoying our neighborhood pool, I play softball on the nicest fields I've ever played on and it costs me nothing, except buying my jersey. Very well organized and all the softball facilities are top notch, like all things here.
And I can find just about any activity I would like to try. The choices are amazing, and too many to list.
There's so much to do and fun to be had, we run out of time.
But like you, the villages isn't a good fit for everyone.
And I don't get your "misleading" comment. We bought 2 years ago after a lifestyle visit and were fully aware of what we would be paying for, no surprises. I mow my own grass and take care of my own landscaping. I only pay extra for lawn treatment and having my palms trimmed.
Our friends live in Bonita Springs in an over 55 community. They pay over $500 a month for 2 pools and 2 pickleball courts and they get their tiny yard mowed.
For us, we're truly living our best life here and couldn't be happier.