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Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy
How about we stop labeling people, and worry about ourselves. It's Florida, people up north come here in the winter for the weather, so it gets crowded. Instead of incessant whining about it, I suggest you learn to deal with it. It's a fact, it's not going away. Spend the time you have left enjoying life, not complaining.
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Easily the most sensible post so far in this thread.
People should realize that whoever is IN a house, the OWNER of that house still pays utilities, amenity fee, etc. That is why "overcrowding" is an illogical concept. As TV approaches 100% occupancy it will seem a lot more crowded, but the number of people here can never exceed 100%. In fact I doubt that even in high 'bird season, the total occupancy in TV is likely never over 95%.
Another thing: in my opinion the short-termers here (renters for less than 3 months, AirB&B'ers, etc.) are here on vacation and are probably a lot less likely to be penny-pinchers, therefore a lot MORE likely to spend money in the community than are the permanent residents, thus helping area businesses.
In other words, that glass is a lot more than half full. Sure, it can be annoying at times, such as when you see a teen skateboarding on an MMP or a Harley parked in front of an AirB&B, but those are the exceptions. The RULE is that The Villages, despite those minor annoying quirks, is still one heck of a good place to live.