Nancy Lopez Pool Bar

[kaydee]

What a disgrace and embarrassment. This has been closed since March supposedly for renovation but nothing has been started and the facility is a filthy mess. The women's rest room is not cleaned nor maintained. Sure hope its not heading for permanent closure.

[DonH57]

Did the management at Lopez give you answers at what is going on with repairs and corrections?

[graciegirl]

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/who-owns-nancy-lopez-pool-bar-160285/?highlight=nancy+lopez+pool

[Bjeanj]

I called them last week and was told there was a delay with the remodeling as the permits were delayed. Was told it would now be the end of May (?) before complete. I cannot speak to the cleanliness. Is it easier to b***h and moan here than call and ask?

[dirtbanker]

I have not been to Lopez, mostly because I would need a "priority" membership and I think that SUCKS!:mad:

I used to go to Orange Blossom Hills every now and then (really enjoyed the old tiki bar), but right after they remodeled the pool area (looks nice!), it became a "priority" membership just for those that play golf enough to justify having "priority" membership...I wonder who's money was used to remodel? Maybe it was just "priority" members money??

I really enjoy the Villages, and I see a lot of good things around me, but the "Priority" crap rubs me the wrong way (especially when I pay the same amenity fees as my neighbors, and I suspect everyone of us paid for the remodel, but only those that want to pay extra can use it).

[villages07]

Lopez pool bar and all country club restaurants are open to everyone. It's just the pools that are only available to priority members.


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[dirtbanker]

Lopez pool bar and all country club restaurants are open to everyone. It's just the pools that are only available to priority members

Thanks for adding that...I should have mentioned I would like to use the pools that I suspect we all payed to remodel.

I hope it is OK if I don't want to golf? That would leave more tee times for others.

I also feel there are plenty of places to get a drink and eat these days, and many of those other choices are better rated.

[Bogie Shooter]

I have not been to Lopez, mostly because I would need a "priority" membership and I think that SUCKS!:mad:

I used to go to Orange Blossom Hills every now and then (really enjoyed the old tiki bar), but right after they remodeled the pool area (looks nice!), it became a "priority" membership just for those that play golf enough to justify having "priority" membership...I wonder who's money was used to remodel? Maybe it was just "priority" members money??

I really enjoy the Villages, and I see a lot of good things around me, but the "Priority" crap rubs me the wrong way (especially when I pay the same amenity fees as my neighbors, and I suspect everyone of us paid for the remodel, but only those that want to pay extra can use it).

Amenity fees have nothing to do with country club pools or restaurants.

[dirtbanker]

Amenity fees have nothing to do with country club pools or restaurants.
Glad to hear that, How sure are you?

Do you have any idea where the funds for the remodel of those pool areas were acquired? Just curious...

[graciegirl]

I have not been to Lopez, mostly because I would need a "priority" membership and I think that SUCKS!:mad:

I used to go to Orange Blossom Hills every now and then (really enjoyed the old tiki bar), but right after they remodeled the pool area (looks nice!), it became a "priority" membership just for those that play golf enough to justify having "priority" membership...I wonder who's money was used to remodel? Maybe it was just "priority" members money??

I really enjoy the Villages, and I see a lot of good things around me, but the "Priority" crap rubs me the wrong way (especially when I pay the same amenity fees as my neighbors, and I suspect everyone of us paid for the remodel, but only those that want to pay extra can use it).

Orange Blossom was always like that. It didn't "change" after it was spruced up. I think you would enjoy the presentation The Villages give on how things work.

[CWGUY]

Thanks for adding that...I should have mentioned I would like to use the pools that I suspect we all payed to remodel.

I hope it is OK if I don't want to golf? That would leave more tee times for others.

I also feel there are plenty of places to get a drink and eat these days, and many of those other choices are better rated.

:ohdear: You really don't have a clue! You can get just priority pool. It is very inexpensive. Nothing to do with golf.

Read it quick... it will not stay here long. The misinformation will stay and the rest will disappear. :popcorn:

[Chi-Town]

I understand there was an impasse between the developer and the Lopez Oasis pool bar as to sharing the cost of the renovation. I'm not sure if there has been a resolution.

[alancusa]

My theory is that the only reason they closed in the middle of Busy Season would be that they were shut down by the Board of Health for violations. The place has been there for 15 years and it's not improbable to think that the built up grease was holding up the walls. Any better theories on why they would close for the entire busy season instead in the summer?

[graciegirl]

My theory is that the only reason they closed in the middle of Busy Season would be that they were shut down by the Board of Health for violations. The place has been there for 15 years and it's not improbable to think that the built up grease was holding up the walls. Any better theories on why they would close for the entire busy season instead in the summer?

No I don't, but we have a lot of people on the committee to think up things as to why the greedy developer and other successful businesses are up to no good, are failing, are suspicious, and are up to something. If you just wait, one of them will deliver.

[alancusa]

No I don't, but we have a lot of people on the committee to think up things as to why the greedy developer and other successful businesses are up to no good, are failing, are suspicious, and are up to something. If you just wait, one of them will deliver.

What's the "Committee"?

[goodtimesintv]

:ohdear: How do people get through life being so uninformed?

By not being a resident of TV who reads.

TV residents know that priority pool-only is available for a reasonable fee, and that buying the whole golf deal to get priority pool use is a false claim.

Some can't stand it that the developers have become wealthy here. I like it, because I feel wealthy here as a result of simply buying a $200k home.


Golf The Villages (http://www.golfthevillages.com/tee-times/membership.asp)

[dirtbanker]

Orange Blossom was always like that. It didn't "change" after it was spruced up. I think you would enjoy the presentation The Villages give on how things work.

Thanks Gracie!

When I first visited the Villages in 2010, I met a group of guys at the Tiki bar at Orange Blossom. I walked in by myself and I don't remember anyone asking for Priority IDs.

I went to Orange Blossom November last year, there was a lady at the pool gate and she asked me for ID, told me I needed CC priority membership. I asked what that was and she explained the golf stuff came with pool up grade. I was turned off the minute she mentioned golf stuff...I asked my neighbor who had lived here for 12 years and he said it was like $700 a year.

[JGVillages]

My theory is that the only reason they closed in the middle of Busy Season would be that they were shut down by the Board of Health for violations. The place has been there for 15 years and it's not improbable to think that the built up grease was holding up the walls. Any better theories on why they would close for the entire busy season instead in the summer?

I was told your theory that is spot on. Now the problem is resolving the bid issues that I understand are not going well.

[Bogie Shooter]

Glad to hear that, How sure are you?

Do you have any idea where the funds for the remodel of those pool areas were acquired? Just curious...

I read the budgets each year and there is nothing in the amenity budget for cc restaurant remodel's.

If you are curious give Country Club Admin a call they can satisfy your worry.

[Bogie Shooter]

My theory is that the only reason they closed in the middle of Busy Season would be that they were shut down by the Board of Health for violations. The place has been there for 15 years and it's not improbable to think that the built up grease was holding up the walls. Any better theories on why they would close for the entire busy season instead in the summer?

Did you read that on the BOH web site of violations?

[graciegirl]

Thanks Gracie!

When I first visited the Villages in 2010, I met a group of guys at the Tiki bar at Orange Blossom. I walked in by myself and I don't remember anyone asking for Priority IDs.

I went to Orange Blossom November last year, there was a lady at the pool gate and she asked me for ID, told me I needed CC priority membership. I asked what that was and she explained the golf stuff came with pool up grade. I was turned off the minute she mentioned golf stuff...I asked my neighbor who had lived here for 12 years and he said it was like $700 a year.

The bar was part of the restaurant, use of the pool was another thing. The first time we were here in TV nine years ago,we listened to Kareoke (sp?) at the Orange Blossom Pool Bar and later that month I learned from a TOTV'r that the you had to be a member of the pool to use the pool. They don't have a pool bar there anymore, it is just a pool.

Country Club Membership Enhancements Fees

The Priority Golf membership enhancement allows you priority access to golf tee times for the Championship Courses, reduced greens fees, reduced USGA handicap Fees and eligibility in country club tournaments. Additionally, this enhancement entitles you to the use of all the country club pools, spas and FREE tennis at Hacienda Hills Country Club. You may select the Priority Golf program for two, three, four or all of our country clubs.


Championship Priority Golf Membership
(includes Country Club Pools, Executive Trail Fee and Hacienda Hills Tennis)
SINGLE DOUBLE
6 Months 12 Months 6 Months 12 Months
All Clubs $590 $740 $740 $925
4 Clubs $550 $680 $680 $845
3 Clubs $490 $610 $610 $765
2 Clubs $445 $555 $555 $695
Add On Pool
Membership* $80 $80 N/A N/A


Priority Tennis and Pool Membership
(includes Country Club Pools)
SINGLE DOUBLE
6 Months 12 Months 6 Months 12 Months
$240 $295 $295 $360


Priority Pool Membership
(12 months)
SINGLE DOUBLE
12 Months 12 Months
$200 $260

*(limit 1 per household, no proration

[Mleeja]

Did you read that on the BOH web site of violations?

My theory is that the only reason they closed in the middle of Busy Season would be that they were shut down by the Board of Health for violations. The place has been there for 15 years and it's not improbable to think that the built up grease was holding up the walls. Any better theories on why they would close for the entire busy season instead in the summer?

I would suspect this is just a rumor. Why let the facts get in the way of a good rumor? I did check the web site for restaurant inspections in Marion and Sumter counties. From what
I found there were no violations for the Lopez CC resturants.

I will add the caveat that the data for Sumter County seemed to be out of date. The data search for Marion County did not include TV zip code.

[kaydee]

Did the management at Lopez give you answers at what is going on with repairs and corrections?

I haven't yet spoke with management but I will be making some calls. I thought I would put it out there in case someone here on TOTV did have some information regarding the situation. I really didn't think management would be available for phone calls at approximately 11pm when I posted.

[Mleeja]

I called them last week and was told there was a delay with the remodeling as the permits were delayed. Was told it would now be the end of May (?) before complete. I cannot speak to the cleanliness. Is it easier to b***h and moan here than call and ask?

I haven't yet spoke with management but I will be making some calls. I thought I would put it out there in case someone here on TOTV did have some information regarding the situation. I really didn't think management would be available for phone calls at approximately 11pm when I posted.

The fourth reply to your post states there was a delay in the permitting process.... Let us know if you get a different answer.

[kaydee]

I did speak with management at Legacy Restaurant today. I was told there was a delay due to the fact that the renovation of the pool itself took longer than expected which John Macdonough, (may be spelled wrong), owner of Legacy, had no control over and that permits are in the making and that hopefully renovation of the pool bar will start in about a week. Legacy only recently learned that the rest rooms were not being maintained and that it has been addressed and taken care of.

[Erika]

The bar was part of the restaurant, use of the pool was another thing. The first time we were here in TV nine years ago,we listened to Kareoke (sp?) at the Orange Blossom Pool Bar and later that month I learned from a TOTV'r that the you had to be a member of the pool to use the pool. They don't have a pool bar there anymore, it is just a pool.

Country Club Membership Enhancements Fees

The Priority Golf membership enhancement allows you priority access to golf tee times for the Championship Courses, reduced greens fees, reduced USGA handicap Fees and eligibility in country club tournaments. Additionally, this enhancement entitles you to the use of all the country club pools, spas and FREE tennis at Hacienda Hills Country Club. You may select the Priority Golf program for two, three, four or all of our country clubs.


Championship Priority Golf Membership
(includes Country Club Pools, Executive Trail Fee and Hacienda Hills Tennis)
SINGLE DOUBLE
6 Months 12 Months 6 Months 12 Months
All Clubs $590 $740 $740 $925
4 Clubs $550 $680 $680 $845
3 Clubs $490 $610 $610 $765
2 Clubs $445 $555 $555 $695
Add On Pool
Membership* $80 $80 N/A N/A


Priority Tennis and Pool Membership
(includes Country Club Pools)
SINGLE DOUBLE
6 Months 12 Months 6 Months 12 Months
$240 $295 $295 $360


Priority Pool Membership
(12 months)
SINGLE DOUBLE
12 Months 12 Months
$200 $260

*(limit 1 per household, no proration

Is there a FEE to play tennis on the clay courts at Glenbrook?

[CWGUY]

Is there a FEE to play tennis on the clay courts at Glenbrook?

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[Topspinmo]

Is there a FEE to play tennis on the clay courts at Glenbrook?


Yes there is fee to play on all clay courts in the villages, Glenview (6 courts)and Lopez (4 courts) are the only clay courts in the villages. Depending on your status it will range from 9 to 16 dollars if resident slight higher if non resident or play singles at prime time. Prime time are mornings and afternoons up to 3:30 then the rate drops some (couple dollars).