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Originally Posted by Craig Vernon
TV's are continuing to struggle internally as residents age and the footprint gets larger. The oldest areas seem to be losing businesses as the shiny new areas develop. It seems to me that it would be very difficult to maintain a business with so many part time residents and an aging population that has less need, desire or ability to leave their homes to support them. Spanish Springs and Sumter landing are losing staple businesses, and there do not seem to be people knocking the doors down to fill any of them. Outside and nearby things are booming with construction and development. Perhaps the apartments, family areas and cheaper housing around TV will save the day. Perhaps the bubble will turn into a landlocked beach town where certain businesses close during off season periods. Your thoughts and opinions welcome. See you as a full-time neighbor coming early next year. Have a Great day!
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Been full time residents for many years. Built expanded designer in LSL area as soon as it opened. Have actually NOT seen the "struggling" you describe ??? It was a bit difficult during the "pandemic", but fortunately Florida had few, and very short lived, restrictions. But while there were businesses closed, and continue to close, it's never long before a new one moves in, including Spanish Springs (which was the first of all the "town squares"). As an example, in our immediate neighborhood (about 20 year's old) near LSL, this summer 2 couples in their 80's have sold out and moved into "condo like" senior residences. The homes were both sold in 3 months or less, and are now occupied full time by recent retirees (ages58 and 63). Relatives who live in Village of El Santiago report similar in their neighborhood. I would certainly not foresee this development becoming a seasonal community where businesses close down for the "season" as you put it. There is a HUGE difference in closing down "beach" businesses in beach towns of northern states (sandwich stands, equipment rentals, etc.) and shutting down country clubs, hotels, restaurants, and so on. I don't know how many NEW restaurants are under construction right now, but "A LOT". Another thing you might consider, Costco, Sam's and B.J.'s are in The Villages. If you know anything about those corporations, you know they would definitely NOT be building in some "seasonal in land beach" type community...LOL !