[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by senior citizen

Maybe I'm missing something.......but those "highways" that "run through The Villages" such as where Red Lobster, I.H.O.P., etc. are located, are PUBLIC ROADS........and those businesses are open to all the public, correct?

Originally Posted by chuck90199

They still advertise cart access to The Villages. This is on their website this morning.

At the Stone Crest Country Club .....
And take a short golf cart ride to all the amenities in The Villages, including shopping, healthcare and entertainment.

Originally Posted by lpkshop

They can access all our stuff by car so what's the difference ? I don't see the problem

Originally Posted by Steve9930

Seems as I read all these posts that some people believe that the shops and restaurants are Village property. They do not belong to The Villages, they belong to the developer. They are a public enterprise open to the public.

Originally Posted by Steve9930

The facts are all the stores, shops, parking, Hospital, and roads do not belong to The Villages. It would serve everyone well if they understand how these communities are developed and what they actually purchased into before they kick the sand into the air.

Originally Posted by looneycat

you seem to be the one trying to rewrite the law, the only parts of the villages that must be open to the public are the roads and businesses,[*]the golf cart paths are NOT public, we villagers pay for their maintenance!
outsiders are free to use golf cart trails on county roads which are open, but once you go onto one of the multi-modal paths you are on our private property! you don't contribute to their use. I'd be happy to see them open those gates again with a 5.00 use toll to go thru!

Hopefully Looneycat has answered the "Maybe I'm missing something" question. We all understand that The Villages movie theatres, restaurants and shops are open to non-Villagers. The angst is about golfcart access to our multi modal paths, it's not about car access to the businesses.