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Old 06-27-2025, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by golfing eagles View Post
If history is any indication, the developer has never built golf cart access to businesses that don't rent from then, with the exception of the Lowe's/BJs adjacent to the historical side
That access wasn’t put in so Villagers could get to the retail establishments, it’s there so Villages residents can get to important medical facilities/offices on the other side of the infamous gate with no little red button. Access to the retail establishments is a bonus windfall to Villagers living in the area. The developer wanted to block off that access to prevent non Villagers from bursting the bubble, but after a revolt they instead put in the gate that can only be opened with a Villages issue gate card. It’s not an unusual occurrence for the gate to forcefully become compromised by non Villagers who feel that they are entitled to access despite not being ammenity fee paying residents.