Haven't posted in awhile, but would like to weigh in on this...
I have lived my entire adult life in places where there was a significant number of seasonal residents/renters/tourists. It makes an interesting dynamic as there has always been a number of the full timers who resent the part timers for various reasons. The most common of these are clogged streets, long waits at restaurants, traffic volumes (it's worth a double mention), rudeness and general noise level. An additional factor in Connecticut is that most of the "summer people" are VERY well off - so a bit of jealousy adds fuel to the fire. It also has driven home prices up dramatically and made it very difficult for the "local's" kids to live in the towns where they were raised.
With the exception of the last point, here is really not all that different.
Anyone buying a home in Florida should be cognizant of a significant percent of the people here being part time. Some "snowbirds" are quite well off, but many have two very modest homes and do so to escape the heat and/or to be close to their children and grandchildren. Others, like our friend Bare, can only stay 6 months (less one day), to preserve their benefits status in their home country. I think that to generalize that the snowbirds are a rude, well-heeled group who believe they are better than the rest of us of people is just wrong.
None of us would be human without some prejudice, but I think it is fair to say that there are a number of Villagers, that are rude and self important. However, like the snowbirds, most Villagers are warm and caring. Frankly, I am happy for the part time residents as they keep our fees down....and the shops in business.
When we began our home search here, my first choice was a CYV. My hubs really wanted a house, so we compromised on a house backing up to a villa wall. One of the factors that won me over was that there were likely to be more part-time residents in the villas due to the lower maintenance. We didn't like the idea of many of the nearby homes standing empty for much of the year.
I can well imagine that the staffs in the restaurants and shops look forward to this time of year when the population drops. Then when the sales slow down and tips lessen, they are ready for the crowds again.
AG, when you first purchased your home, you and Mrs. AG came down when you could - then you were able to do so nearly every weekend. All the workers that you had getting your villa to look as amazing as it does probably inconvenienced your neighbors more than a little bit. And while I do not excuse your neighbor's contractor for dumping gravel in your driveway, I would expect he thought that it would be removed before you returned. We had a similar situation a couple of houses up here with a spa being constructed. Those neighbors are now good friends.
Lastly, the homes in TV are close together - some really close. As a person who is often too loud
I know that a group of six people laughing and having a good time can be much louder than they realize.
Just my 39 cents...
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