Valet Parking

[virgind]

Really valet parking at the squares. Don't think I would trust that not here.

[pooh]

Why not? You trust it in other locales?

I was under the impression it was only at Spanish Springs during events held at The Sharon. Am I mistaken?

[sunnyatlast]

Huh??

What's kept in a golf cart or car that a parking attendant would steal to pawn??

And isn't damage to our vehicle why we have insurance??

Too much importance placed on material possessions IMO.

[kcrazorbackfan]

I guess I've led a simple life; I've never used valet parking in my 62 years and I'm 100% sure I'll still park where I can find a spot and walk. Why pay someone money for something I can do?

[kcrazorbackfan]

Huh??

What's kept in a golf cart or car that a parking attendant would steal to pawn??

And isn't damage to our vehicle why we have insurance??

Too much importance placed on material possessions IMO.

When a person grows up poor, like I was, and not being able to have a lot of BASIC things in my younger years, I have a tendency to cherish my possessions that I am very fortunate to be able to now buy.

Some people are lucky to be born with a "silver spoon" in their mouth; others are lucky to be able to just share a plastic spoon with the few meals they have (or had).

[Chi-Town]

I used the valet parking Saturday night at SS. Same as anywhere. No problems, very courteous.

[Bogie Shooter]

I guess I've led a simple life; I've never used valet parking in my 62 years and I'm 100% sure I'll still park where I can find a spot and walk. Why pay someone money for something I can do?

How about someone who has difficulty walking?

[sunnyatlast]

When a person grows up poor, like I was, and not being able to have a lot of BASIC things in my younger years, I have a tendency to cherish my possessions that I am very fortunate to be able to now buy.

Some people are lucky to be born with a "silver spoon" in their mouth; others are lucky to be able to just share a plastic spoon with the few meals they have (or had).

And then there are some of us who grew up DIRT Poor who earned every single penny we did, to buy the things we like and need…..

….But in the end, all of Steve Jobs' billions and material wealth and assets could do NOTHING more for him than ours could, when dying of pancreatic cancer/disease!

"Money is honey…..but health is wealth!"

[JoMar]

When a person grows up poor, like I was, and not being able to have a lot of BASIC things in my younger years, I have a tendency to cherish my possessions that I am very fortunate to be able to now buy.

Some people are lucky to be born with a "silver spoon" in their mouth; others are lucky to be able to just share a plastic spoon with the few meals they have (or had).

What about the person (I am one) that was born with the plastic spoon, worked their butts off so they could take advantage of the stuff and services they couldn't afford over the years. Part of the "rewards" of years of hard work and prudent savings and investing is the joy of experiencing those things that make life a bit more interesting and enjoyable. If you were born poor (plastic spoon?) and you find living poor makes you feel better, please try not to judge those of us that were born poor but have come to enjoy some of the little things that make our lives more enjoyable.

[gerryann]

How about someone who has difficulty walking?

I agree! There are many who are unable to go to the squares because of difficulty walking. They are now able to go.

[birdawg]

What gets me is all the parking spaces they are taken up on the main street. If I wanted to open a store on the street you think they let me? I thought the streets were owned by the county.

[gerryann]

What gets me is all the parking spaces they are taken up on the main street. If I wanted to open a store on the street you think they let me? I thought the streets were owned by the county.

It was my understanding that they are taking up 4 spaces at each square. That's only 4 spaces compared to the amount of people that used the service. If all the folks that used the service were parked closer to the square, you'd be loosing a lot more space.

Why would the Villages not want your store? .....

[graciegirl]

What about the person (I am one) that was born with the plastic spoon, worked their butts off so they could take advantage of the stuff and services they couldn't afford over the years. Part of the "rewards" of years of hard work and prudent savings and investing is the joy of experiencing those things that make life a bit more interesting and enjoyable. If you were born poor (plastic spoon?) and you find living poor makes you feel better, please try not to judge those of us that were born poor but have come to enjoy some of the little things that make our lives more enjoyable.


If you ever decide to run for president. You have my vote. DANG, I loved your post.

[birdawg]

It was my understanding that they are taking up 4 spaces at each square. That's only 4 spaces compared to the amount of people that used the service. If all the folks that used the service were parked closer to the square, you'd be loosing a lot more space.

Why would the Villages not want your store? .....

4 car spaces which is about 20 golf cart spots, but again who owns the street?

[newguyintv]

Really valet parking at the squares. Don't think I would trust that not here.

Nothing but a thinly veiled preemptive strike against those who felt parking for the Sharon was inadequate. What better way than to rope off 500 spaces in the Rialto parking lot which no theater goers can use and then have the audacity to charge $10 bucks a pop and have you think you are getting a good service. By the way, hope you supporters know you should tip the parking attendants. We need Valet Parking like we need a hole in the head. They no longer have Buffalos but they sure do have you all Buffalowed.

[gerryann]

4 car spaces which is about 20 golf cart spots, but again who owns the street?

20 golf carts in 4 spaces? Really?
But again. Why wouldn't the villages want your store?

[gerryann]

Nothing but a thinly veiled preemptive strike against those who felt parking for the Sharon was inadequate. What better way than to rope off 500 spaces in the Rialto parking lot which no theater goers can't use and then have the audacity to charge $10 bucks a pop and have you think you are getting a good service. By the way, hope you supporters know you should tip the parking attendants. We need Valet Parking like we need a hole in the head. They no longer have Buffalos but they sure do have you all Buffalowed.
Were their seriously 500 parking spots roped off in the Rialto parking lot?

[bagboy]

Were their seriously 500 parking spots roped off in the Rialto parking lot?

No...

[JoMar]

Nothing but a thinly veiled preemptive strike against those who felt parking for the Sharon was inadequate. What better way than to rope off 500 spaces in the Rialto parking lot which no theater goers can't use and then have the audacity to charge $10 bucks a pop and have you think you are getting a good service. By the way, hope you supporters know you should tip the parking attendants. We need Valet Parking like we need a hole in the head. They no longer have Buffalos but they sure do have you all Buffalowed.

500 spaces......would love to know the math behind how you came up with that one. Yes, always tip people who provide you a service......at least I believe most in The Villages know that.

[asianthree]

I thought valet parking was a choice. Why get so upset over someone paying for parking. You can choose to walk or pay someone :boxing2:

[aln]

4 car spaces which is about 20 golf cart spots, but again who owns the street?

From the hours of 4pm to 10 pm some 'form' of the developer or entertainment department has exclusive rights to the streets of Spanish Springs. This came to light during the talks about the parades. It allows us to walk the streets with alcoholic beverages among other things that are provided for us.

[Mleeja]

4 parking space can accomidate 16 carts. Still, see no problem with valet parking if you want to pay for it. I believe it is called free enterprise.

[perrjojo]

If people want and use valet parking it will succeed and continue. If people do not want it and do not use it it will be discontinued. I really don't understand all of the comments here about plastic and silver spoons. It's called supply and demand.

[jimmemac]

I agree! There are many who are unable to go to the squares because of difficulty walking. They are now able to go.

What if they cannot afford it?? Maybe a few more disabled parking spaces???

[graciegirl]

Nothing but a thinly veiled preemptive strike against those who felt parking for the Sharon was inadequate. What better way than to rope off 500 spaces in the Rialto parking lot which no theater goers can't use and then have the audacity to charge $10 bucks a pop and have you think you are getting a good service. By the way, hope you supporters know you should tip the parking attendants. We need Valet Parking like we need a hole in the head. They no longer have Buffalos but they sure do have you all Buffalowed.

You miss the Buffalo? You can see them from an executive course up in the far northwest of The Villages. Sixth hole, happily grazing and away from the kids.

The Valet parking was presented to be a trial.

So far we have NO parking problems. Does "thinly veiled preemptive strike" mean bending over backwards to see that everything worked well?

Why are you all riled up?

[Bonny]

Nothing but a thinly veiled preemptive strike against those who felt parking for the Sharon was inadequate. What better way than to rope off 500 spaces in the Rialto parking lot which no theater goers can use and then have the audacity to charge $10 bucks a pop and have you think you are getting a good service. By the way, hope you supporters know you should tip the parking attendants. We need Valet Parking like we need a hole in the head. They no longer have Buffalos but they sure do have you all Buffalowed.
For those who don't like it..... News Flash ! Don't use it !! :22yikes:
If it works great, if it doesn't, it doesn't. In the meantime, people that have a difficult time walking and getting around may benefit from this.

[Villager Joyce]

For those who don't like it..... News Flash ! Don't use it !! :22yikes:
If it works great, if it doesn't, it doesn't. In the meantime, people that have a difficult time walking and getting around may benefit from this.

Doesn't that philosophy apply to everything in life? For example If you dont like the restaurant, don't go back. In my opinion you don't need to bash it because you don't like the taste or if it isn't your style. Let us know if you get food poisoning or see bugs. If you are ripped off, let us know. I'm sure I am guilty of complaining way too much. For some reason TOTV brings out the worse in me.

[virgind]

Economics rules all. If they really want to help handicapped make it free.

[newguyintv]

I thought valet parking was a choice. Why get so upset over someone paying for parking. You can choose to walk or pay someone :boxing2:

Because they are taking away hundreds of free parking spaces from the rest of the residents who don't go to "The Sharon". Guess you just don't get it.

[Bonny]

Economics rules all. If they really want to help handicapped make it free.
Who's picking up the bill ?

[Bonny]

Because they are taking away hundreds of free parking spaces from the rest of the residents who don't go to "The Sharon". Guess you just don't get it.
Hundreds ? So far I've not heard anyone say they couldn't get a parking place. We haven't had a problem.

[newguyintv]

Who's picking up the bill ?

Wanna bet it's not the Morse family?

[Bonny]

Wanna bet it's not the Morse family?
That would be my guess. If I was a Morse, I wouldn't. :$:

[gerryann]

Because they are taking away hundreds of free parking spaces from the rest of the residents who don't go to "The Sharon". Guess you just don't get it.

Seriously? They are taking away 100's of parking spaces? Have you had trouble finding a parking spot?

Why would you want to take away a service to someone that needs it, just because you don't? That seems rather self centered. No sir, I believe you are the one "that doesn't get it".

[Challenger]

More whining without facts. 500 parking spaces??? The villages is filled with infirmed people who would be happy to have Valet parking. Once again this site seems to attract posters filled with venom and short on facts.

I have yet to see a post saying that there were not adequate parking spaces during events at the Sharon. Speak up if I missed something

[George Bieniaszek]

RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!

THE SKY IS FALLING...

THE SKY IS FALLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unbelievable how much complaining about the valet service that is on a "Trial basis" here in The Villages. If you are able-bodied and don't have any issues, I bet you will never use the service! If you are mobility challenged, you will consider using the service.

[JoMar]

Still waiting for the posts that detail how any individual was adversely impacted by the trial......I have talked to several that had a positive impact and they aren't infirm, handicapped or have any disability.....they used valet parking because it was convenient and cheap. Going to Million Dollar Quartet....I will give it a try.

[perrjojo]

Economics rules all. If they really want to help handicapped make it free.
You're kidding of course.

[Mleeja]

Because they are taking away hundreds of free parking spaces from the rest of the residents who don't go to "The Sharon". Guess you just don't get it.
From my understanding, they are not taking of "hundreds" of free spaces, just a few. I think it is a nice service to offer residents. If you don't like it don't use it. Also I doubt if they are using "prime" parking spaces for the valet service. Can someone confirm this?

Should there be more handicapped spaces? Probably. However you can't make all the parking spaces around the squares handicap spaces. I can see the comments on the TOTV now....

[asianthree]

It's Florida you could make every parking space around all three squares handicap and it would still not be enough. At most facilities a handicap car gets free valet parking (mall, restaurants, hospitals). Tipping is not excepted when this service is offered. My dad uses a walker and it takes forever for him to walk 10 feet, but they park at a regular parking spot and he walks, slowly. So valet would be a great option for my parents and I would gladly pay for the service.

[graciegirl]

This whole issue is overblown. Another tempest in a teapot. A non issue. Not a problem.

[tomwed]

At most facilities a handicap car gets free valet parking (mall, restaurants, hospitals).

not true

Tipping is not excepted when this service is offered.

also not true

[tomwed]

Valet parking is a nice optional perc that some will use.

Getting on a bus rented by a club at a rec center was a nice perc that some use to use.

You win some and you lose some.

[sunnyatlast]

Really valet parking at the squares. Don't think I would trust that not here.

Huh??

What's kept in a golf cart or car that a parking attendant would steal to pawn??

And isn't damage to our vehicle why we have insurance??

Too much importance placed on material possessions IMO.

Nobody has answered yet on what a professional valet/parking service is going to do to your car or cart when you have nothing in it to steal.

And if they were to do some damage to it, we and they have insurance. In fact, every time you personally park the car somewhere other than your garage, you run the risk of somebody doing a hit n run on your parked car.

Sowing seeds of distrust of this service is really not neighborly, considering all the people who need just such a service because of physical disability or maybe plain old convenience desired simply because it is a free country.

[Justus]

Really valet parking at the squares. Don't think I would trust that not here.

Quite a sweeping generalization about folks who earn a living parking cars. And "here" refers to, I suppose, The Villages. Hmmm... I hope no honest, hard-working person in the service industries reads this unattractive indictment of their character.

[justjim]

What if they cannot afford it?? Maybe a few more disabled parking spaces???

Valet parking is for "The Sharon" when there is a performance. Most tickets are in the $100 and up range. $10 seems about right for valet parking.

Two tickets $200---Valet parking $10---bargain price. This seems to be a worthwhile enterprise to me and worth at least a trial. Why would anybody have a problem giving this a go??

[mac9]

I was in Spanish Springs tonight. There was nothing going on at the Sharon, yet there was still valet parking.

[jim1941]

I was in Spanish Springs tonight also and no one was using the service. They take up five parking spots by the movie theater (enough for twenty golf carts).

In front of Katie Belle's they have roped off ten parking spots.

[looneycat]

It's Florida you could make every parking space around all three squares handicap and it would still not be enough. At most facilities a handicap car gets free valet parking (mall, restaurants, hospitals). Tipping is not excepted when this service is offered. My dad uses a walker and it takes forever for him to walk 10 feet, but they park at a regular parking spot and he walks, slowly. So valet would be a great option for my parents and I would gladly pay for the service.

free valet parking? Even at the hospital it is not totally free..,I've yet to ever get or see free valet parking at malls or restaurants. If you want to see a real problem it is the leniency of those doctors handing out signatures for handicapped parking to people 100% able to walk. it's bad enough that there are ridiculously few curb access points for wheelchairs and all the sidewalks slant so much for drainage that they are extremely difficult to navigate....now continue on with the petty issue of valet pafking that has had zero impact....oh and by the way...at least the one valet areaI saw at LSL isn't that convenient for handicapped.....

[JoMar]

free valet parking? Even at the hospital it is not totally free..,I've yet to ever get or see free valet parking at malls or restaurants. If you want to see a real problem it is the leniency of those doctors handing out signatures for handicapped parking to people 100% able to walk. it's bad enough that there are ridiculously few curb access points for wheelchairs and all the sidewalks slant so much for drainage that they are extremely difficult to navigate....now continue on with the petty issue of valet pafking that has had zero impact....oh and by the way...at least the one valet areaI saw at LSL isn't that convenient for handicapped.....

Handicap placards aren't only related to walking. They are also issued for people with Lung and heart issues which lead to stamina issues. My MIL is 90, looks and walks well but, if she has to walk more than 50 feet she needs to stop and rest. Outwardly, no symptoms, inside lots of issues. There was a national story about a woman that put a nasty note on a lady's car because she was parked in a handicapped spot and took a video of the woman walking into the store. As it turned out, the woman was a double amputee and actually took the lady's note as a compliment since it was a testament to her recovery. For those of us that are healthy, we should be grateful, since none of us are doctors we should refrain from providing diagnosis of the medical conditions that we know nothing about.

[virgind]

Is there valet parking at Brownwood

[Bonny]

free valet parking? Even at the hospital it is not totally free..,I've yet to ever get or see free valet parking at malls or restaurants. If you want to see a real problem it is the leniency of those doctors handing out signatures for handicapped parking to people 100% able to walk. it's bad enough that there are ridiculously few curb access points for wheelchairs and all the sidewalks slant so much for drainage that they are extremely difficult to navigate....now continue on with the petty issue of valet pafking that has had zero impact....oh and by the way...at least the one valet areaI saw at LSL isn't that convenient for handicapped.....
I can't believe someone would say something like this !! I have severe breathing problems. I use inhalers and at home I have oxygen as needed. I also have a portable oxygen unit to take in the car should I need it. Some days I walk okay, some days not. I never know when I will have an episode. I may walk into a store okay today, tomorrow, maybe not. You don't know what kinds of things people are struggling with !!!!!!!! Last year I had to be airlifted off of St. Maarten by an ambulance jet. Most people wouldn't have a clue looking at me. Such a shame for some people to have so little empathy.

[Bonny]

Is there valet parking at Brownwood
No. They don't get as crowded with events etc.

[scarecrow1]

I agree! There are many who are unable to go to the squares because of difficulty walking. They are now able to go.
It's not that I couldn't go to the squares because of not being able to walk it's because they don't have enough handicap parking or regular parking for that matter. Always have the parking roped off for vendor night or car shows. Put them out back in the parking away from the squares for people that want to see the same vendors that have been there night after night for years. When you are done with the vendors then you'll have parking in the squares for dancing and entertainment. Valet parking is just another Tax on the handicap and taking up more parking spaces at the squares ......

[JoMar]

It's not that I couldn't go to the squares because of not being able to walk it's because they don't have enough handicap parking or regular parking for that matter. Always have the parking roped off for vendor night or car shows. Put them out back in the parking away from the squares for people that want to see the same vendors that have been there night after night for years. When you are done with the vendors then you'll have parking in the squares for dancing and entertainment. Valet parking is just another Tax on the handicap and taking up more parking spaces at the squares ......

Then you should stay away from the squares since they don't bring a benefit to your life here. Wait, I'm wrong, you want priority for when you go to the squares, move those that don't interest you to the back lots, don't provide a service that you don't agree with (you consider it a tax)....basically the heck with anyone else except you.....now I get it.

[Bogie Shooter]

Nothing but a thinly veiled preemptive strike against those who felt parking for the Sharon was inadequate. What better way than to rope off 500 spaces in the Rialto parking lot which no theater goers can use and then have the audacity to charge $10 bucks a pop and have you think you are getting a good service. By the way, hope you supporters know you should tip the parking attendants. We need Valet Parking like we need a hole in the head. They no longer have Buffalos but they sure do have you all Buffalowed.

If no one uses the valet parking.............it will go away. Do you think that will happen?

[Bogie Shooter]

Because they are taking away hundreds of free parking spaces from the rest of the residents who don't go to "The Sharon". Guess you just don't get it.

If there was no valet parking, wouldn't the folks going to the Sharon be using those parking spaces.
Guess you just don't get it.

[Bogie Shooter]

Wanna bet it's not the Morse family?

Are there any things that you like about The Villages?

[newguyintv]

Are there any things that you like about The Villages?

Yep! Lots of things, but taking away parking spaces, for profit, from residents when parking is already at a premium isn't one of them. Since I don't follow various posters I have no idea if you are one of the goody two shoe bunch that think this is Utopia. Based on your question above, you just might be.

[sunnyatlast]

It's not that I couldn't go to the squares because of not being able to walk it's because they don't have enough handicap parking or regular parking for that matter. Always have the parking roped off for vendor night or car shows. Put them out back in the parking away from the squares for people that want to see the same vendors that have been there night after night for years. When you are done with the vendors then you'll have parking in the squares for dancing and entertainment. Valet parking is just another Tax on the handicap and taking up more parking spaces at the squares ......

Valet parking is a "tax"?

If you don't like the $5 or $10 price, don't buy it!!

I cannot believe how people b**ch about not getting enough free stuff here, where live bands and singers and dancing are provided for FREE every single night of the year at THREE town squares, at the expense of TV, the retailers, and market night vendors!!

This entitled mentality has gone too far. It's a disgrace!

[graciegirl]

Yep! Lots of things, but taking away parking spaces, for profit, from residents when parking is already at a premium isn't one of them. Since I don't follow various posters I have no idea if you are one of the goody two shoe bunch that think this is Utopia. Based on your question above, you just might be.


Goody two shoe bunch???????

It's Goody TWO SHOES BUNCH.

Just find something better than this place, buddy.

You sound like my parents generation where praise would bruise their mouths.

Tomorrow for sure a villager could be missing. We leave here all the time for the village of Heavenly. Life is way too short to be so negative.

I am not one tiny bit jealous of The Morses or any Billionaire. We all live like the monied rich here.

Why sling crap at the folks who worked hard to give us this utopia?

[Justus]

Yep! Lots of things, but taking away parking spaces, for profit, from residents when parking is already at a premium isn't one of them. Since I don't follow various posters I have no idea if you are one of the goody two shoe bunch that think this is Utopia. Based on your question above, you just might be.

I get it! Anyone who disagrees with you, or is relatively happy here...or heaven forbid, believes in a business entity actually turning a profit, rather than go belly-up...is one of the "Goody Two-shoes Bunch". Ouch!

[tomwed]

How exactly does the valet system work at Spanish Springs? Do you pull up to the main entrance, hand over the keys and pick it up later? Does the person that takes your car park it off site and walk back? Exactly where are they parked?

It was my hunch that if the show starts at 8pm and ends at 10pm there would be a hundred or so cars wanting valet service arriving or leaving at the same time and the line would be very, very long. Since it worked out well opening night I guess I was wrong.

The only place I used valet service was a hotel but at a hotel people do not arrive and leave at the same time.

I think it's a great service.

[Chi-Town]

If there was no valet parking, wouldn't the folks going to the Sharon be using those parking spaces.
Guess you just don't get it.
That is way too logical. [emoji6]

[Bogie Shooter]

Yep! Lots of things, but taking away parking spaces, for profit, from residents when parking is already at a premium isn't one of them. Since I don't follow various posters I have no idea if you are one of the goody two shoe bunch that think this is Utopia. Based on your question above, you just might be.

"goody two shoe" Please explain..............

[Bogie Shooter]

How does one so new...........know so much?

[hulahips]

I wish everyone here would stop ganging up on those with different opinions. I did go to Sumter square last night and had no idea they were doing valet parking in front of the movie theater now. I thought it was SS only due to the Sharon. I have mixed feelings on this at Sumter now and not sure why its necessary

[Challenger]

Yep! Lots of things, but taking away parking spaces, for profit, from residents when parking is already at a premium isn't one of them. Since I don't follow various posters I have no idea if you are one of the goody two shoe bunch that think this is Utopia. Based on your question above, you just might be.

I seriously doubt that there is any significant profit from Valet Parking. Can't imagine that "the Developer" would have any interest in this "nickel/dime" business as a profit line?

Give me some math and take into accout all expenses , actual and implied risks. Profit??????

[JoMar]

Wow! Great job of making mountains out of mole hills. 80% of your comments don't even relate to the simple comment I made, which if you didn't understand it, simply says that Valet Parking is taking parking spaces away from Villagers who use the downtown area and many times have a hard time finding parking spaces. So basically that means that now someone, guess who, is no profiting from a Valet Service that is disadvantaging many of the people you love so dearly. I'm not against Billionaires and you live in a dream world if you believe we all live like the monied rich. Tell me please, what do "the monied rich" live like. And please don't call me "buddy" cause I'm no buddy of yours. Sorry your parents never praised you but did you consider that they didn't think that your actions were worthy of praise. And please, when I try to add a bit of reality to your thinking, don't refer to it as negativity. And finally, I do not sling crap (your words, not mine) at anyone unless it is obvious and pointed, not imagined the way you see it.

Have you used the valet service? Have you walked the parking lots to see how many are disadvantaged? I assume you mean by finding it hard to park you mean on the square, otherwise I have never had a problem finding a place in the lots. Your posts usually do contain a lot of negativity, and a lot of projections that are biased against the management and I also wonder why. It seems what you consider reality is your reality and for some reason we are expected to buy into it which most of us don't. The valet service hasn't been in operation a month.....why not wait until we all have experience with it over time before we make judgement on who is and isn't disadvantaged. I used it on market night, when Mark Morse made his presentation and there were a number of US that used the service. Friendly, accommodating and professional. I was also told that LSL is being used more than SS so there is a clientele for the service. What I don't understand is why people that have so much negativity (your reality) even live here.

[Justus]

Have you used the valet service? Have you walked the parking lots to see how many are disadvantaged? I assume you mean by finding it hard to park you mean on the square, otherwise I have never had a problem finding a place in the lots. Your posts usually do contain a lot of negativity, and a lot of projections that are biased against the management and I also wonder why. It seems what you consider reality is your reality and for some reason we are expected to buy into it which most of us don't. The valet service hasn't been in operation a month.....why not wait until we all have experience with it over time before we make judgement on who is and isn't disadvantaged. I used it on market night, when Mark Morse made his presentation and there were a number of US that used the service. Friendly, accommodating and professional. I was also told that LSL is being used more than SS so there is a clientele for the service. What I don't understand is why people that have so much negativity (your reality) even live here.

:bowdown: Couldn't have said it better.

[karostay]

What community authority has granted permission to take away public parking for profit?

[Barefoot]

For those who don't like it..... News Flash ! Don't use it !! If it works, great. If it doesn't, it doesn't. In the meantime, people that have a difficult time walking and getting around may benefit from this.

Hundreds ? So far I've not heard anyone say they couldn't get a parking place. We haven't had a problem.

Bonny always makes sense.

[Mikeod]

What community authority has granted permission to take away public parking for profit?
Those are not public parking spaces like you may see in a city where the lot is owned by the city. They are controlled by the central districts on land owned by the developer.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I thought valet parking was a choice. Why get so upset over someone paying for parking. You can choose to walk or pay someone :boxing2:

I think that some people may be upset because the valet parking is taking up spots close to the squares that they might have otherwise had a shot at.

I don't think that it's only for Sharon events. I see them out in front of the theater all the time and they are also in front of the theater at LSL.

If it's not popular and people don't use it, it will go away. If enough people use it then it shows that it is either needed or wanted.

[tomwed]

I think that some people may be upset because the valet parking is taking up spots close to the squares that they might have otherwise had a shot at.

I don't think that it's only for Sharon events. I see them out in front of the theater all the time and they are also in front of the theater at LSL.

If it's not popular and people don't use it, it will go away. If enough people use it then it shows that it is either needed or wanted.
Exactly where are the valets parking the cars. How many blocks away are they from the Sharon?

[circletrack]

Exactly where are the valets parking the cars. How many blocks away are they from the Sharon?

I could be mistaken, but I believe in the back of the lot behind the hotel and theater. Not exactly premium, front-row spaces.

[JoMar]

I could be mistaken, but I believe in the back of the lot behind the hotel and theater. Not exactly premium, front-row spaces.

And why would we care? Drop it off and pick it up at the same place, don't care about the logistics. So far doesn't appear that a lot of residents care either.....just the minority on here.

[tomwed]

And why would we care? Drop it off and pick it up at the same place, don't care about the logistics. So far doesn't appear that a lot of residents care either.....just the minority on here.
I guess it doesn't make a difference here. Personally I don't care how far away I park. I'm one of those people who park in the back of a parking lot so my doors don't get dinged. I just don't see a lot of cars out there so I thought I was in the minority.

[kstew43]

When a person grows up poor, like I was, and not being able to have a lot of BASIC things in my younger years, I have a tendency to cherish my possessions that I am very fortunate to be able to now buy.

Some people are lucky to be born with a "silver spoon" in their mouth; others are lucky to be able to just share a plastic spoon with the few meals they have (or had).

Absolutly.......I work hard for my money, and what I buy with it.
:bigbow:

[sunnyatlast]

Absolutly.......I work hard for my money, and what I buy with it.
:bigbow:

So do we all, who also grew up poor. But nobody has answered yet to say what horrible, costly thing is going to happen to one's car or golf cart if nothing to steal is left in it, when having the valet service park it and bring it.

We and they have insurance for the car or cart if something should happen to it.

Plus, any time we park our car ourselves anyplace other than our own garage, it's always subject to hit and run damage. Implying that the professional valet service is something akin to a crime ring is just nasty and uninformed…..maybe even libelous.

[Barefoot]

If it's not popular and people don't use it, it will go away. If enough people use it, then it shows that it is either needed or wanted.


79 posts! As Dr. O'B pointed out, it's simple. Valet Parking will be popular or else it will go away. :shrug:

[perrjojo]

The developer makes millions on this development. Do you really think that the small amount of money to be made from valet parking is important to him/her/them? The reason we have valet parking is because there were fears that parking could be difficult because of the Sharon. Valet parking was instituted to alleviate those concerns. If the valet parking is of value to the residents it will continue, if not it will be discontinued. It seems that there is always something for some to complain about. We went to the Sharon for the opening Gala...parking...no problem. We have been to the squares several times since....parking... No problem. If anyone has been negatively impacted by valet parking, please let us know. Otherwise this is all just speculation.

[kstew43]

I have not seen the actual valet service in person, as of yet, but let me ask you, with all the opportunity for criminal behavior lately.

Whats to stop someone from holding a valet sign up, and stealing the carts one by one..... to unsuspecting people.?

They could probably get up to 20 carts before anyone catches on......

We may have insurance, but you also have a deductable, so you still loose.

[tomwed]

I suppose anything is possible.

What really happened to me one time is that I paid a man $5 to park on Sunday in the Philadelphia Art Museum parking lot. Later that day I found out it was free. He was holding a bunch of fives and looked very official.

[JoMar]

I have not seen the actual valet service in person, as of yet, but let me ask you, with all the opportunity for criminal behavior lately.

Whats to stop someone from holding a valet sign up, and stealing the carts one by one..... to unsuspecting people.?

They could probably get up to 20 carts before anyone catches on......

We may have insurance, but you also have a deductable, so you still loose.

Then you might want to see it in person before you make an uninformed post.

[Bogie Shooter]

I have not seen the actual valet service in person, as of yet, but let me ask you, with all the opportunity for criminal behavior lately.

Whats to stop someone from holding a valet sign up, and stealing the carts one by one..... to unsuspecting people.?

They could probably get up to 20 carts before anyone catches on......

We may have insurance, but you also have a deductable, so you still loose.

The sky is falling..............................again.

[Barefoot]

I have not seen the actual valet service in person, as of yet, but let me ask you, with all the opportunity for criminal behavior lately.
Whats to stop someone from holding a valet sign up, and stealing the carts one by one..... to unsuspecting people.?. They could probably get up to 20 carts before anyone catches on......
We may have insurance, but you also have a deductable, so you still loose.

Having a pseudo Valet Company set up to steal golf carts is about as likely as The Villages being hit by a Tidal Wave.

[gerryann]

I have not seen the actual valet service in person, as of yet, but let me ask you, with all the opportunity for criminal behavior lately.

Whats to stop someone from holding a valet sign up, and stealing the carts one by one..... to unsuspecting people.?

They could probably get up to 20 carts before anyone catches on......

We may have insurance, but you also have a deductable, so you still loose.

OMG....go check out the valet service. It is very obvious. If you give your cart to a complete stranger....well, you won't. Go check it out, then you will realize what a silly statement you made.

[Bonny]

I have not seen the actual valet service in person, as of yet, but let me ask you, with all the opportunity for criminal behavior lately.

Whats to stop someone from holding a valet sign up, and stealing the carts one by one..... to unsuspecting people.?

They could probably get up to 20 carts before anyone catches on......

We may have insurance, but you also have a deductable, so you still loose.
Oh geez :ohdear:.... You haven't even seen them at the square! They are definitely quite obvious !

[Spikearoni]

On a rainy night out to the Sharon, I would love the luxury of valet service. Wouldn't you?

[sunnyatlast]

I have not seen the actual valet service in person, as of yet, but let me ask you, with all the opportunity for criminal behavior lately.

Whats to stop someone from holding a valet sign up, and stealing the carts one by one..... to unsuspecting people.?

They could probably get up to 20 carts before anyone catches on......

We may have insurance, but you also have a deductable, so you still loose.

OMG……What's to stop someone from stealing your cart with a flatbed truck or SUV with trailer while you are in Publix or a restaurant after parking it yourself??????

Or what's to stop somebody with a gas cart coming with a towing strap to tow "home" somebody's electric cart whose batteries supposedly died, but they're actually towing it to thieves who will load it into an unmarked local moving truck.

[looneycat]

I have not seen the actual valet service in person, as of yet, but let me ask you, with all the opportunity for criminal behavior lately.

Whats to stop someone from holding a valet sign up, and stealing the carts one by one..... to unsuspecting people.?

They could probably get up to 20 carts before anyone catches on......

We may have insurance, but you also have a deductable, so you still loose.

:pepper2:the sky is falling:pepper2::bowdown::evil6:

[dirtbanker]

OMG……What's to stop someone from stealing your cart with a flatbed truck or SUV with trailer while you are in Publix or a restaurant after parking it yourself??????

Well they would have a hard time getting my cart; I have the "club" on the steering wheel, I have 2 ignition cut off switches, I have a "boot" on each wheel, I have 50' of 1/2" case hardened chain that is wrapped around the four roof posts - thru the steering wheel - thru the arm rests on the seat - thru each wheel - around each axle and then fastened to a fire hydrant or tree (using a shrouded padlock!). I also usually take one of the batteries out of the cart and take it into where I am going (a shopping cart certainly makes this easier!).

If by chance they get thru all that; I have Lojack installed with 60 day power supply and I can track down my cart and physically assault the no good thief (although I seriously doubt that will change his ways, a young thief grows up to be an old thief), but I will definitely get my cart back.

I would not use the valet service, as I doubt they would be willing and able to lock it up as good as I can.:gc: