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Goldwingnut
07-30-2021, 07:11 AM
Here is another update on the construction work happening in The Villages, this is update #95. This update picks up where update #94 left off and covers all the construction work happening south of SR44. Starting in the Village of Richmond I work my way south through the areas along the north side of the turnpike all the way down to SR470, and then work my way north again on the other side of the turnpike. Lastly, I take another look at the work going on at the new prefab home construction going up in Ty Villas.

I’ve refined the maps a little more and they are much clearer, and the labels are larger and easier to read.
This is #95
The Villages Construction Update #95 - South of 44 - YouTube (https://youtu.be/r2Xx4KF_-6I)

Here's the link to #94 if you missed it
The Villages Construction Update #94 - Precast Construction Premieres - 7/21/2021 - YouTube (https://youtu.be/6dCUekKv-SI)

dewilson58
07-30-2021, 07:30 AM
Jesse.

:(

Kenswing
07-30-2021, 07:55 AM
So sorry about your dog, Don. Wasn't it just a couple months ago you lost your other dog? That must leave a huge hole in your heart and in your home. :pray:

Orvil
07-30-2021, 10:04 AM
Don, Any chance you could get into the plant that makes the prefab walls? I find the product interesting and would like to see how it's being manufactured.

Goldwingnut
07-30-2021, 10:05 AM
So sorry about your dog, Don. Wasn't it just a couple months ago you lost your other dog? That must leave a huge hole in your heart and in your home. :pray:

Yes, in late December we lost Jesse’s mother Sadie who was 14. It has been very hard losing both of them so close together.

Goldwingnut
07-30-2021, 10:06 AM
Don, Any chance you could get into the plant that makes the prefab walls? I find the product interesting and would like to see how it's being manufactured.

Looking into it.

Timothyimitchell
07-30-2021, 10:44 AM
I love Don's videos. The BEST

PJ_Smiley
07-30-2021, 11:47 AM
Don,
What is the size of the Sawgrass Market Square in comparison to Brownwood? Same, smaller, larger? Is the entrance to McGrady's Restaurant right in the square? If so, I would assume some of the square is lost for the entrance.
Thanks for the updates and the videos. Excellent!

stings
07-30-2021, 02:52 PM
Thank you for another great update. I remember some months ago you located mapping/plans for an apartment complex in the northern section of Richmond. That plan has seemingly been changed to homesites. Am I correct in that assumption and if so do you have any insight as to why the changes were made? Sincere condolences regarding Jesse’s passing.

Goldwingnut
07-30-2021, 08:19 PM
Thank you for another great update. I remember some months ago you located mapping/plans for an apartment complex in the northern section of Richmond. That plan has seemingly been changed to homesites. Am I correct in that assumption and if so do you have any insight as to why the changes were made? Sincere condolences regarding Jesse’s passing.

Plans for Richmond Lofts were scrapped. My sources aren’t forthcoming with information why. It’s all single family homes now.

Happytails057@gmail.com
07-31-2021, 05:46 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my dog back in April and still cry daily. She used to sit under my desk too.


Here is another update on the construction work happening in The Villages, this is update #95. This update picks up where update #94 left off and covers all the construction work happening south of SR44. Starting in the Village of Richmond I work my way south through the areas along the north side of the turnpike all the way down to SR470, and then work my way north again on the other side of the turnpike. Lastly, I take another look at the work going on at the new prefab home construction going up in Ty Villas.

I’ve refined the maps a little more and they are much clearer, and the labels are larger and easier to read.
This is #95

The Villages Construction Update #95 - South of 44 - YouTube (https://youtu.be/r2Xx4KF_-6I)

Here's the link to #94 if you missed it
The Villages Construction Update #94 - Precast Construction Premieres - 7/21/2021 - YouTube (https://youtu.be/6dCUekKv-SI)

stadry
07-31-2021, 06:04 AM
pretty much all you'll see are concrete forms............. some w/curing conc while others await

Oharet
07-31-2021, 08:09 AM
Love the new maps. Hope you like making these videos as much as we enjoy watching them.

Goldwingnut
08-01-2021, 10:49 AM
Don,
What is the size of the Sawgrass Market Square in comparison to Brownwood? Same, smaller, larger? Is the entrance to McGrady's Restaurant right in the square? If so, I would assume some of the square is lost for the entrance.
Thanks for the updates and the videos. Excellent!

The actual entertainment square for SG is about 130x130, BW is about 100x100 (less the bleachers), so SG is bigger than BW. It will not look like it is because it will lack the sidewalks, parking, roads, and additional sidewalks and stores that appears to double the open area of BW.

McGrady's plans show outside seating, but this is in addition to the planned covered entertainment square of SG mentioned above.

Every time I shoot video at SG I'm getting a better feel for its size and what is planned. This will be the place to party in the near future.

HRDave
08-02-2021, 05:31 AM
Barb & I love your videos! They were actually pretty influential in our decision to come to The Villages last Fall.
We feel your pain over the loss of your buddy! We’ve been there too. The pain will gradually fade, but the love will always be there!
Keep up the great work!!

hhart
08-24-2021, 11:59 AM
I wonder why they decided something different than a town square for Sawgrass Grove?

Goldwingnut
08-25-2021, 04:30 AM
I wonder why they decided something different than a town square for Sawgrass Grove?

Best I can tell you is they (the company The Villages) are growing and, like always, trying new ideas to make the community better. This new idea is definitely about entertainment and less about commercial properties.

VApeople
09-06-2021, 11:48 AM
At the 1:44 point in your video of the work being done south of Route 44, it shows a rectangular area with a lot of trees and a house. I found the house on G00GLE maps as well.

Is that an area that would not sell out to The Villages?

If so, I guess the house will stay there and The Villages will just build around it and provide a way for the owners access their property.

Goldwingnut
09-06-2021, 05:49 PM
At the 1:44 point in your video of the work being done south of Route 44, it shows a rectangular area with a lot of trees and a house. I found the house on G00GLE maps as well.

Is that an area that would not sell out to The Villages?

If so, I guess the house will stay there and The Villages will just build around it and provide a way for the owners access their property.

You’re right on the mark. The golf course maintenance area will abut the property and both will be served by cr181.