I wish the Villages had a ........

[marianne237]

Was curious what other folks would answer to: I wish TV had a ..........

[ohiogolf]

JoAnn Fabric

[handieman]

Larger facility for concerts
Dog park
Night life in Lake Sumter Landing
More pools open after dusk and with snack/beverage bars
Trolley Service
I'll think of some more
Handie :joke:

[Taltarzac]

Hollywood Video
Hobby Lobby
dog park in TV
AMC Theater
drive-in theater
2nd and 3rd Blockbuster
large shopping mall

[aln]

...... food & beverage service on the championship golf courses.
diabetics must eat regularly . . hot dogs, ham/turkey/tuna sandwiches on rye or whole grain. Even if it were only availalble at the turn would be great!


....... restroom facilities on the SE side of Spanish Springs (near the radio station) :beer2:

[redwitch]

I'll go with Handie's list and add a Michael's.

[Taltarzac]

I'll go with Handie's list and add a Michael's.


Agree with a Michael's. :agree:


Add a Boston Market and a Fuddruckers.

[cabo35]

It would be nice to have a major league spring training facility or a minor league franchise with a stadium like Roger Dean in Jupiter.

[MMC24]

1. Real security gates for each Village.
2. Daily Sun would report both good and bad news.
3. Longer Happy Hours in the Village Centers
4. A real Country Club for members only.
5. A Fine Arts Center that would seat more than the Savannah Center.
6. A couple of quiet upscale intimate dinning restaurants.
7. Better designed traffic circles.
8. Public transportation.

These are a few of the things that I would like to see.

[handieman]

I agree that all the commercial stores that have been mentioned would be fine. Can I add that they be outside the village confines such as the Buffalo Ridge area?? (new Walmart's, Golden Corral area)
Sweetbay's location is fine but I would not like to see a deli on the corner of Canal and O'Dell please ;D
Jus thinkin outloud :dontknow:
Handie :joke:

[Taltarzac]

1. Real security gates for each Village.
2. Daily Sun would report both good and bad news.
3. Longer Happy Hours in the Village Centers
4. A real Country Club for members only.
5. A Fine Arts Center that would seat more than the Savannah Center.
6. A couple of quiet upscale intimate dinning restaurants.
7. Better designed traffic circles.
8. Public transportation.

These are a few of the things that I would like to see.


I heard that there were some letters for voting for Hillary Clinton printed in the Villages Daily Sun today? :dontknow: I am in shock. The VDS does not strike me as being a paper with a Democratic slant.

You see a lot of Ann Coulter's stuff in other words in the VDS. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Coulter

[The Gray Hog]

A drive-thru Timmy's with outdoor tables (Tim Horton's coffee place in Canada and NY) located in Sumter Landing.
Video rental in SL.
Recharing stations for golf carts.

[nONIE]

Me as a permanent resident!

[MSNPA]

A Blockbusters at either Lake Sumter Landing or Colony Plaza.

[Floridagal]

1. Real security gates for each Village.
2. Daily Sun would report both good and bad news.
3. Longer Happy Hours in the Village Centers
4. A real Country Club for members only.
5. A Fine Arts Center that would seat more than the Savannah Center.
6. A couple of quiet upscale intimate dinning restaurants.
7. Better designed traffic circles.
8. Public transportation.

These are a few of the things that I would like to see.


I agree with the above 100%

[jjdees]

A buyer for our house in N. Atlanta ;D

[beady]

I agree with The Gray Hog. :agree:

Recharging stations at the restaurants and markets.

Don't know what Timmy's is :dontknow: :dontknow:

Another vote for secure gates in every village

[ouma1938]

Doggone it Nonie, you beat me to it. I was going to say Me. But what the heck, I'll say it anyway. I wish the Villages had me, and hubby Dewey!
Barbara

[redwitch]

Nonie, Ouma, JJ and all who can't be here yet, those of us who are here agree. We want you here, too!!!!

[jjdees]

Happy Birthday Red, Wish we could have been there. One of these days.................

[handieman]

I'ma gonna call the topicop :cop:
I wanna see a golf cart drive in movie complete with drive up berms to lift the front of your cart and room along side for a "chaise for two"
Handie :joke:

[villager99]

the wish for public transportation in tv needs to be changed to wishing for better public transportation as sumter county transit does provide both scheduled bus service thru tv
primarily to shopping plazas.,as well as door to door service primarily for doctor's appointments both in TV and in a limited way outside of sumter county. 568-MOVE.

[PJ]

I agree w/MMC24's list, especially that we need actual security gates for every Village.

Also agree w/Handie's suggestions. I think Trolley Service would be great.

We also need:

Another facility like Katie Belle's, as it gets very crowded
Trader Joe's
JoAnne Fabrics
Calico Corners
Hobby Lobby
Michael's

I was in Michael's in Ocala today, and the cashier told me that Michael's will open in TV in Oct. 08. I hope it's true! I had previously seen somewhere that an AC Moore is coming to TV. I'd be happy with either, as they are fairly similar AFAIK.

[lm01]

A real good seafood place serving Chesapeake Bay style food. Mummmmmmmm

[bamafan]

In addition to all previously mentioned, Yes you too Nonie, I would like to have afforable fitness centers. Included with my amenity fees of course.

[Ooper]

Red Lobster

[nONIE]

Bereavement support group. It seems there is always an ongoing need for this type of group. We all lose loved ones at one time or another and I know how helpful this type of group can be at such a devastating time. :'(
.

[whartonjelly]

remember you are not building an empire but a lifestyle. someone posted this last year to remind people about the simple life. I can not wait to move there.

[chelsea24]

Speaking from the other side of town near The Colony Plaza, I would like to see a Starbucks, a SuperTarget (not just a Target) more fast food places. I agree with a Joann's, Michaels, etc. I know they're just building Colony up, so I'll try to be patient. I would also like to see a good old diner/coffee shop, and I've always liked Denny's! Also, ditto on the security gates.

[Avista]

I know a lot of people would like to see real security gates. We were told when we lived in another part of Florida, that if we would "gate" our community, we would then be responsible financially for our roads. The county would no longer keep them up as they do not keep up roads that limit access. This is just a thought. Is having a "real security gate" important enough that we would want the expense of the upkeep of our streets.

[Hope2b]

I'ma gonna call the topicop :cop:
I wanna see a golf cart drive in movie complete with drive up berms to lift the front of your cart and room along side for a "chaise for two"
Handie :joke:

No berms but the golf cart drive in movies that have been held at the Polo Field a couple times a year are fun. Room for a chaise or two and tailgating if you want.

[lindaz]

Places to walk with dogs.

[jcduns]

Wishes do come true --- The Daily Sun reported today that Kohl's has bought 42 acres on 27/441 from the Benchmark Group (developer of the Rolling Acres/441 shopping area). I'm thinking that in 1 1/2 years, at the most, myself and hundreds of other women in The Villages are going to be delighted to be able to shop at Kohl's again.

[Russ_Boston]

Great - We can finally move there - My wife would never move anywhere without a Kohl's in easy reach!

[douga]

For those who have never heard of "timmies' it is a Tim Horton coffee and donut facility which better than anything I have had in Florida. Mainly located in Canada but starting to branch out to New York state. For the lucky owners it is a "licence to steal"..I live in a city of 50,000 and we have 8 tim horton restaurants and all are incredibly busy all day long. They are all drive through(but you can go inside as well) so you just order your coffee and donut etc (they do have breakfast sandwiches as well) and you are through in a minute. Streets in town are blocked with people getting in line in the morning to get their 'fix". The coffee must have cocaine or something because people cannot start their day without it. Wish I had the money and the permission to start one in TV because I would be rich in no time and would treat you all to a great 'happy hour'.

[swrinfla]

Nonie:
Thursday's Recreation News insert in the Daily Sun includes:

Griefshare, meets 10am Mondays until April 14 at New Covenant United Methodist (behind Southern Trace Plaza). Call 750-4529.

Fairway Christian Church (CR466 just east of Morse Blvd) offers a 13-week griefshare program, Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00am. Call 259-9305.

Grief Support Group meets Thursdays at 10am at Trinity Lutheran Church, Highway 441, Summerfield. Call 307-4500 or 1-877-832-2187. This is just a little north of the Wal-Mart on 441.

There's also a Compassionate Friends group (for those who have lost a child). They also meet at Trinity Lutheran. Call 750-2045 or 687-4005.

Count on it. There's support for just about anyone here in TV!

SWR

[Taltarzac]

For those who have never heard of "timmies' it is a Tim Horton coffee and donut facility which better than anything I have had in Florida. Mainly located in Canada but starting to branch out to New York state. For the lucky owners it is a "licence to steal"..I live in a city of 50,000 and we have 8 tim horton restaurants and all are incredibly busy all day long. They are all drive through(but you can go inside as well) so you just order your coffee and donut etc (they do have breakfast sandwiches as well) and you are through in a minute. Streets in town are blocked with people getting in line in the morning to get their 'fix". The coffee must have cocaine or something because people cannot start their day without it. Wish I had the money and the permission to start one in TV because I would be rich in no time and would treat you all to a great 'happy hour'.


Looks like there are over 3000 of these fast food restaurants in Canada and a few US states. There are even more of these than McDonalds in Canada.

One will come to the TV eventually especially with how often TV shows up on national TV.

[nONIE]

Swrinfla,

Cant thank you enough for this valuable information. I had no idea about these groups but then Im not in TV most of the year. This is so good to know, Gracias! :bigthumbsup:

[Barefoot]

For those who have never heard of "timmies' it is a Tim Horton coffee and donut facility which better than anything I have had in Florida. Mainly located in Canada but starting to branch out to New York state. For the lucky owners it is a "licence to steal"..I live in a city of 50,000 and we have 8 tim horton restaurants and all are incredibly busy all day long. They are all drive through(but you can go inside as well) so you just order your coffee and donut etc (they do have breakfast sandwiches as well) and you are through in a minute. Streets in town are blocked with people getting in line in the morning to get their 'fix". The coffee must have cocaine or something because people cannot start their day without it. Wish I had the money and the permission to start one in TV because I would be rich in no time and would treat you all to a great 'happy hour'.

[Barefoot]

Being from Canada, I'm a huge Tim Horton fan. In fact, I got so excited thinking about Timmie's coffee I just sent a blank post.

Tim's coffee is similar to the water in TV .... they put something in it that makes you return again, and again, and again. 040

Oh, and my wish is for a fenced Dog Park in TV. It is very much needed.

[The Great Fumar]

OK how about an airstrip on the west side along the RR tracks...
and as they say in NY A Red Loubsta !!!!

[The Gray Hog]

While driving thru Ontario last year, being slow pokes on the road, many folks passed us by. But, as they had to stop at each new town, to get their 'Timmy's' fix of coffee, we saw the same vehicles pass us time after time in a couple of hours. One yellow sports job passed us three times.

A friend from Ont. is coming next week with a few pounds of Timmy's for us to enjoy. Maybe I'll call in security to guard the front door while we sip. ;D

[billethkid]

A Katy Bell's type TV residents only restaurant on the South side of 466 some where.

BTK

[douga]

People have a hard time understanding the 'timmie's mania"..Actually just came back for there 10 minutes ago. Maybe the three of us could open a Tim Horton's in TV with a drive through just for golf carts. I am visiting the Villages for the first time in Feb. and should bring down some Tim Horton's coffee just to spread around and cause panic in the streets.

Who knows...maybe we will have a timmies happy hour..
doug

[tonycirocco]

;A real Italian store with the smell of olives.

AND did someone say the daily Sun/Republican newsletter is Democratically slanted??
Wow, what paper were they reading? ::)

[Frangyomory]

MMC24's list sounds good to me!!! :agree:

[marianne237]

and now I'll add one of my own. I wish TV had a "real" park area. Part of the land west of the new hotel in Lake Sumter would be nice. With a walking path on softer ground (marked for distance and seats for catching your breath), seating near the water area, tables, washroom facilities, trees. Just a place to sit, watch the water, catch a breeze, talk with folks, maybe play a game of chess. No noise, no busy things going on like in the business area.

[Russ_Boston]

We have a 'Timmies' next to me in RI and it gets swamped by Dunkin Donuts.

I think the 'Timmies' thing might be akin to the Krispy Kreme hysteria that engulfed us 5 years ago. Everyone in the northeast jumped at the chance to buy Krispy Kreme franchises and they thought they would be printing money.

What happened you ask? Well EVERY one of them in Maine, New Hampshire, MA, RI and Vermont went out of business within 5 years. All of them done in by the devotion to Dunkin Donuts. Is Dunkin Donuts that good? Is Krispy Kreme that bad? NO but it goes to show that regional donut and coffee tastes are strong. In Canada and some northern states it's Tim Hortons. In NE and mid-atlantic it is Dunkin. In the northwest it is Starbucks. In the south it is Krispy Kreme.

Florida seems to have them all so let the wars begin!

[Barefoot]

and now I'll add one of my own. I wish TV had a "real" park area. Part of the land west of the new hotel in Lake Sumter would be nice. With a walking path on softer ground (marked for distance and seats for catching your breath), seating near the water area, tables, washroom facilities, trees. Just a place to sit, watch the water, catch a breeze, talk with folks, maybe play a game of chess. No noise, no busy things going on like in the business area.

Marianne, :agree:
When I asked the Village agent why there were no real parks in TV, he said they don't need them, they have golf courses instead. However for those of us who don't golf, it would be lovely to have a park.

[JohnN]

I love parks - and don't golf

[The Great Fumar]

I would like a KFC........ I mean one with clean floors and tables , you know, someplace where you don't feel like you have to bring your own plates ....
Also I would like a park with trees and flowers and water fountains where NO animals are allowed , It doesn't have to be large , maybe something on the order of 4 miles by 5 miles......I like cozy, You know what I mean.......
Serenity now , fumar

[Donna]

OK how about an airstrip on the west side along the RR tracks...
and as they say in NY A Red Loubsta !!!!


Fumar..
If you are going to imitate the New York accent, please do it right..
It is a http://www.millan.net/minimations/toolminis/krefta2.gif (http://www.millan.net)Red Lopsta!http://www.millan.net/minimations/toolminis/krefta2.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[Taltarzac]

...links from the Sumter and Marion County library systems to the FL Victim Services Directory. http://myfloridalegal.com/directory

Got one after a few requests over less than a week I believe at Lake County Library System in 2006. http://lakeline.lib.fl.us/internet_directory/category.aspx?IDDirectoryCategory=24

Some FL public libraries have taken going on eight years and more to get a link to this resource.

It is very frustrating to say the least when you are trying to get links like this at the Lake County Library System http://lakeline.lib.fl.us/internet_directory/category.aspx?IDDirectoryCategory=24 from libraries all over the US to their respective victims services directories-- if that state even has one that is-- and your home town library systems (the Villages) do not have a link that works to the FL Victim Services Directory.

Fought for 4 years or so for working links from Palm Harbor's 2 public libraries-- and finally got them in mid 2004 http://www.eastlakelibrary.org/ELCL/links.htm http://www.palmharborlibrary.org/links/florida.htm-- to this Victim Service Directory, but it kind of hurts my credibility when I e-mail from the Villages suggesting librarians get a link to their states' versions of a resource list for victims and two of the three library systems in TV do not even have these links.

Maybe some other TOTV users could e-mail the Sumter and Marion County librarians to get links to the FL Victim Services Directory. I doubt if this would cost much money or time on the web master's time.

Thought Mr. Gary Corsair's May 28, 2007 article in the Villages Daily Sun on me and my efforts in this area of links for victims/survivors from the TV would prompt some movement in this area on the part of Sumter and Marion County librarians, but from their websites nothing much has happened.

[The Great Fumar]

Donna
Sorry about that. Red laubsta doe sound a little more like Mass. & Conn. doesn't it.........
slip of the tongue fumar... :redface: :redface: :redface: :redface: :#1:

[chuckinca]

A Miniature Golf Course!

[The Great Fumar]

sorry chuckinca

I can't get it past the windmill and don't even think about getting by the clown........

no talent fumar

[Barefoot]

Also I would like a park with trees and flowers and water fountains where NO animals are allowed

Fumar .. Would your park be staffed with Squirrel Police to make sure no animals get in? :cop:

[gingersmom]

There is a minature golf course next to the Tree Tops Driving range on Rolling Acres Road. Take 466 to Rolling Acres and turn right. It's fun and challenging.

[DugCave]

A casino. THE VILLAGES CASINO. So I wouldn't have to drive so far to get my blackjack and video poker fix.

[chuckinca]

A casino. THE VILLAGES CASINO. So I wouldn't have to drive so far to get my blackjack and video poker fix.



We could organize our own tribe and cash in.

There has to be bunches of TV folk with at least partial Indian heritage

[notanlines]

a clothes optional pool... :edit: :redface:

[nONIE]

Notan,

Do you mean we could jump in the pool with our clothes on? Im all for that!

Need to cover up as much a I can these days! ::)

[Donna]

a clothes optional pool... :edit: :redface:


No Tan Lines....Great name!!http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/hi5.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[JohnN]

notanlines, I'll be the clothes optional pool photographer! ;)

[redwitch]

notanlines, I'll be the clothes optional pool photographer! ;)


Something tells me you'll have to fight Handie for that job.

[Russ_Boston]

We could call it just NTL rec center to keep the establishement off our :edit:

[Donna]

I would love a place to go horseback riding with Barefoot...http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/brunhest1.gif (http://www.millan.net)...http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/vithest1.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[bsliny]

:hot: :hot: OPS lost my message

How about an old fashion candy store Where you can play the lotto buy a newspaper
have a soda and of course buy some candy IT was also a hang out back in BROOKLYN
NY 040 040 040

[SUNreporter]

Pizza King and indoor basketball/volleyball courts.

[Barefoot]

I would love a place to go horseback riding with Barefoot...http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/brunhest1.gif (http://www.millan.net)...http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/vithest1.gif (http://www.millan.net)


DONNA: :agree: lovehorse crap crap

[ConeyIsBabe]

Weekly "Farmer's Market" -- monthly "Flea Market" -- Natural/Organic/Healthfood Supermarket/Restaurant -- Does it have any Thrift Shops? If not......... I want some of those ;D

[chuckinca]

:hot: :hot: OPS lost my message

How about an old fashion candy store Where you can play the lotto buy a newspaper
have a soda and of course buy some candy IT was also a hang out back in BROOKLYN
NY 040 040 040



Sounds like the lotto you're talkin bout may not be exactly authorized by the state. Did your candy store have a back room too?

[jjdees]

Chuck, We had those back rooms in Cleveland too. In fact Don King from the boxing world got his start in what they used to call the lottery, the numbers game.

[Bubbalarry]

...... food & beverage service on the championship golf courses.
diabetics must eat regularly . . hot dogs, ham/turkey/tuna sandwiches on rye or whole grain. Even if it were only availalble at the turn would be great!


....... restroom facilities on the SE side of Spanish Springs (near the radio station) :beer2:



Totally agree we diabetics need to eat less but more often to keep sugar levels in control.
Especially with the current temps the last few days.

[Muncle]

We could organize our own tribe and cash in.

There has to be bunches of TV folk with at least partial Indian heritage


As we get older, more and more of us qualify for the Fukawi tribe. lovehorse

Somebody mentioned Chesapeake food. I'd love to see a Chesapeake Bay Seafood House here. Most of them close to my Northern VA home have closed, but I think some still exist. A great all-you-can-eat seafood joint.

Still want a Bojangles fast food place. Good chicken and fixin's and great ham biscuit sandwiches and biscuits and gravy.

Like to see a Panera's in Sumter Landing.

Would like to have an old-fashioned newpaper place where you can find copies of Washington Times and Post, Chicago, Philly, Cleveland, St. Louis, KC, Detroit, and even Boston papers, Daily Racing Form, etc. etc.

[Happy62]

A nice romatic quiet restuarant with good atmosphere. Like the Copper Pot used to be

[Barefoot]

A nice romantic quiet restaurant with good atmosphere. Like the Copper Pot used to be


:agree: We find most restaurants a little noisy and brightly lit. We would LOVE to find a romantic restaurant, if anyone knows one, please post!! lovehorse

The best we've been able to come up with so far ... sitting on the veranda overlooking the water at one of the three waterfront restaurants at LSL. But you need warm weather for that.

[Prizmz]

I agree that all the commercial stores that have been mentioned would be fine. Can I add that they be outside the village confines such as the Buffalo Ridge area?? (new Walmart's, Golden Corral area)
Sweetbay's location is fine but I would not like to see a deli on the corner of Canal and O'Dell please ;D
Jus thinkin outloud :dontknow:
Handie :joke:


Handiman,

I agree TV could use a excellent deli -- my recommendation is Jason's Deli. The sandwiches are like those you remember from being a kid. There is a Jason's adjacent to Baer's Furniture in Altamonte Springs.

Prizmz

[Avista]

Barefoot, You mentioned noisy restaurants. We have found this too. Will go out for a nice meal--often at one of the country clubs and we can not hear each other talk. I love the quiet restaurants.

[Donna]

I wish TV had the need for a Helicopter flight school, so my hubby could move his there, and I can get OUT of Pa...http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/aeroplane.gif (http://www.millan.net)

Wishful thinking????http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/fantasysmiley.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[Mintjulep]

Costco

[beady]

Mintjulip

Sam's Club is coming, somewhat the same!

[Mintjulep]

Thanx Beady, I'll be anxious for the Sams also.
Where we live in NC, the Sams and Costco are across the street from each other and we have memberships to both. But always seem to buy alot more at the Costco. And I love their Kirkland brand of skincare . . Guess I can order stuff I can't live without online til they get one here. Or someone told me they have one near Orlando, may have to go for a monthly fix.

[l2ridehd]

We also have a Sam's club and a Costco near where we live today and I have belonged to both in the past. I have found the prices, quality, and availability to be MUCH better at Costco. Maybe it's what I buy. The closest one currently to the Villages is in Altamonte Springs and if I have to travel there once a month to buy the things I want, so be it.

[bsliny]

Theres also a Costco in Orlando

[Barefoot]

Barefoot, You mentioned noisy restaurants. We have found this too. Will go out for a nice meal--often at one of the country clubs and we can not hear each other talk. I love the quiet restaurants.


If anyone knows of a quiet restaurant, we'd love to hear about it. ;D

Oh, sorry Topicop, :cop: just realized this isn't on topic.

[tonycirocco]

;DAn Apple store- so I don't have to go to Orlando!
:dontknow: :bigthumbsup: