[zonerboy]

The fatal accident at this intersection last July, and the near fatal one last week were both caused by drivers blowing right thru the stop signs as if they weren't even there.
Streets in The Villages were designed to keep traffic moving (slowly, yes, but moving none the less). Thus, if you're lucky and have good timing, you can travel five and a half miles on Buena Vista from 466 to 466A without having to come to a stop once. Similarly, once you enter the gate on the south end of St. Charles you can breeze along past numerous intersections for two and a quarter miles until you reach the traffic light at Baily Trail.
So maybe we get just a little bit complacent and aren't even on the lookout for perfectly visible stop signs. IMHO the idea of placing some sort of flashing light on the stop signs at this intersection is a good one.
Stay alert when you are driving. Stop talking on your d##n cell phones. Lives are at stake!