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Old 08-09-2010, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by nussbaum View Post
I go to water aerobics at Colony and Seabreeze and the pools are only allowed 85 occupants and with residents only, the classes are closed usually at least 1/2 hr before the scheduled time due to capacity. Some lap swimmers need to wait for lanes at certain times also. So they are used significantly @ 9am, 11am and 2pm.
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Originally Posted by Pturner View Post
This might be a case of being careful what you ask for. If the sports pools were opened to visitors, they might become overcrowded at optimal times.
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Originally Posted by Taj44 View Post
To be honest, almost every time I've gone to swim laps, either at Colony, SeaBreeze or Lake Miona, the lanes have been full. I have never been the only one there. Cybermuda, what pool do you go to that is so rarely used?

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Originally Posted by zcaveman View Post
I have to agree with you. It might not be crowded now but wait until the "busy" season. Some amenities should be left to the residents only.
Have to agree with all of the above.

Keep in mind, we now have the additional sports pool at Seabreeze and classes are still overcrowded.
What's going to happen when our seasonal residents return?

I think we should leave well enough alone.
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