[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by ChicagoNative

Some of my Village friends talk about how expensive it is to live in my community compared to TV. We pay $975 quarterly in fees, or $325 monthly. Thay always talk about how they pay only $200 monthly and they get all the clubs and the lifestyle. Our fees cover the usual and customary things like our pools, hot tubs, fitness center, and clubhouse. Our fees also cover all landscape charges: edging, cutting, trimming, weeding, fertilization, mulch, and irrigation. Events that involve food and entertainment usually have a small additional charge.

My point was that looking at dollars only without considering what one gets for those dollars is the misleading part. Sure, we’re paying for landscaping in our fees, and villagers have the option of doing their own yard maintenance which can be a savings, but for those of us who hate yard work, especially in the hellfire heat of Florida, it’s nice not to worry about it. We also do not have any bonds or ongoing CDD fees. We don’t have free golf here, which for a golfer is likely the main selling point, but as said, your mileage and comfort level may vary.

OK, let's see if we all got this straight: You do not live in TV. You live in a vastly inferior community. You have 100+ less pools, about 80-100 less rec centers, no free entertainment in 4 locations 365 days/year, 50+ less golf courses, none of which are "free", BUT.....you get your lawn mowed???? And you pay double our average amenity fee and your criticizing the Villages???? Is anyone green with envy when they look in the mirror????