Please tell me it's not true!

[PennBF]

I read that some one was in a sports pool and while talking to another swimmer was told they had purchased a "pass" for $80 which gave them a pass to use various facilities in The Villages including even sports pools? They said they lived just outside of
the Villages. Are they now selling passes to person's not living in the Villages to use the various facilities. If true, can anyone guess the impact of all of the Apartments being built on the village squares, facilities traffic, and many many other things. Back to my original
question. Does anyone know if buying passes is true?:ohdear:

[bagboy]

Are they now. Who are the "they" you are referring to?

[Bogie Shooter]

I read that some one was in a sports pool and while talking to another swimmer was told they had purchased a "pass" for $80 which gave them a pass to use various facilities in The Villages including even sports pools? They said they lived just outside of
the Villages. Are they now selling passes to person's not living in the Villages to use the various facilities. If true, can anyone guess the impact of all of the Apartments being built on the village squares, facilities traffic, and many many other things. Back to my original
question. Does anyone know if buying passes is true?:ohdear:
Call District Government info line
Customer Service Center
Phone: 352-753-4508 •

Let us know what you find out..........

[Bilyclub]

This was already hashed out on nextdoor several days ago. Supposedly happened at the Colony Cottage pool. Somewhere in TV a guy is having a good laugh over what he started.

[njbchbum]

I agree with calling District Government Customer Service 352-753-4508

It would not surprise me, though, that some unscrupulous resident might have secured a guest pass for the individual if they had an address beyond the tri-county area or lied about a familial relationship to get the pass and then charged the person for it!

[dewilson58]

Somewhere in TV a guy is having a good laugh over what he started.

as is the OP

[tophcfa]

I agree with calling District Government Customer Service 352-753-4508

It would not surprise me, though, that some unscrupulous resident might have secured a guest pass for the individual if they had an address beyond the tri-county area or lied about a familial relationship to get the pass and then charged the person for it!

Sports pools are residents only, minimum age of 30 years old. Guest pass holders are not allowed in sports pools. Unfortunately, it is extremely rare that anyone checks ID’s during open swim and lap swim times. It is not unusual to see people in the pool while swimming laps that don’t appear to be Village residents. I wish they would have ID checkers at the sports pools at all times. Getting an open lane to swim laps seems to be getting increasingly difficult since Covid.

[Laker14]

Sports pools are residents only, minimum age of 30 years old. Guest pass holders are not allowed in sports pools. Unfortunately, it is extremely rare that anyone checks ID’s during open swim and lap swim times. It is not unusual to see people in the pool while swimming laps that don’t appear to be Village residents. I wish they would have ID checkers at the sports pools at all times. Getting an open lane to swim laps seems to be getting increasingly difficult since Covid.

How does one "appear" to be a Villages resident? How does one "appear not" to be a Villages resident?

[Papa_lecki]

Does anyone really think the villages would “sell” access to all the amenities for $80?

That would effectively destroy their business model and the value of the houses.
Their business model is built on the lifestyle, not the house.
So now, someone can buy a house in a neighboring community and have all the benefits we pay $150/month for? I am calling a foul on that.

Prediction, this thread will continue with thousands of comments.

[graciegirl]

Does anyone really think the villages would “sell” access to all the amenities for $80?

That would effectively destroy their business model and the value of the houses.
Their business model is built on the lifestyle, not the house.
So now, someone can buy a house in a neighboring community and have all the benefits we pay $150/month for? I am calling a foul on that.

Prediction, this thread will continue with thousands of comments.

YOU are so right. It is a foolish rumor repeated on here from the fount of many rumors; Next Door. Seems that now Men have discovered GOSSIP. And STARTING STUFF. (I usually spell stuff differently.)

[tvbound]

Only $80? Darn, they charged me $100, but since it included free championship golf - it was worth it. LOL

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

That rumor is like a Ponzi scheme that changes a little each time , I’ve heard this rumor every 3 or 4 years and like Ponzi Schemes if you stop and think you know it can’t me true

[Arctic Fox]

...it is extremely rare that anyone checks ID’s during open swim and lap swim times.

The only time I have been ID-checked at a sports pool was when I was showing it to my mother-in-law who was visiting.

We were clearly not even planning to go swimming :)

[PennBF]

It was a simple question to determine if this unfounded rumor had any legs. Of course this draws the wise guys out along with some who just can't resist making a fool of themselves however a thanks to those who understood it was a simple question meant to clarify a rumor that was being floated around. :ho:

[Bogie Shooter]

It was a simple question to determine if this unfounded rumor had any legs. Of course this draws the wise guys out along with some who just can't resist making a fool of themselves however a thanks to those who understood it was a simple question meant to clarify a rumor that was being floated around. :ho:

Your first statement was a dead giveaway that it was a rumor....
]I read that some one was in a sports pool and while talking to another swimmer was told they had purchased a "pass" for $80
Talk about first and second story telling....
BTW which reply post did you accept as the answer???

[Kenswing]

as is the OP

Yep. Just look at all the threads this OP has started. They're all just to get attention. :popcorn:

[PennBF]

You can't make this stuff up. If you ask a simple question based on something you heard which did not sound logical you open yourself up to the group that are challenged when it comes to the ability to understand and comprehend subjects that go beyond a 1970 comic book. A number of residents will not use this great communication instrument because as they say there are a set of "bullies" who pride themselves in their actions to make fun of the users . You know who they are! They are the ones who keep watch on the material in TOTV and strike at users to discredit them and their questions. The unfortunate part of this is that some good questions or advice go unasked to avoid that group. Maybe if on the first clear attempts to disrupt participation in TOTV results in that person being denied access. It would be greater to have less participation in the posts and more positive participants than more bully participants and less meaningful interchanges of ideas and questions. We have used TOTV for many years and this has
been getting worse as times go on and the bullies grow as a larger group of the total. Since there are no controls for this group and no consequences their interference and behavior will continue to grow out of proportion to the total positive users. :ohdear:

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I still don’t understand how people can feel bullied or angry in a site full of strangers and can’t figure out people having fun with some of these posts and you must remember the old saying, Ask a silly question , You get a silly answer . Lighten up it’s all fun or just turn on the tv and watch reality shows

[tvbound]

I still don’t understand how people can feel bullied or angry in a site full of strangers and can’t figure out people having fun with some of these posts and you must remember the old saying, Ask a silly question , You get a silly answer . Lighten up it’s all fun or just turn on the tv and watch reality shows

Exactly.

[dewilson58]

You can't make this stuff up.

Yes you can & you do.:1rotfl::1rotfl:
Your reputation proceeds you.:MOJE_whot:

So did you call Dist Gov and get your answer??

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

And for those that have felt bullied in there life, how would you like to be a barely 16 year old American as a new replacement in 1954 to the first foreign parachute battalion of the French Foreign Legion in Vietnam full of violent people from all over the world and including many Germans with the SS bolts tattoo cut out of there arm because the SS were about the only people the legion-wouldn’t take at least on paper and your looking at almost 6 years to go I can tell you a lot about real bullying lol

[BlueStarAirlines]

I don't want to cause problems, but I heard from a friend in Tampa whose friend lives in TV that if you are new to TV in 2022 they were waiving all fees for the entire year and giving an extra pass for any friends that live within driving distance of TV. Unfortunately, those extra passes expire in 2029, so can't count on those being good forever.

[dewilson58]

I don't want to cause problems, but I heard from a friend in Tampa whose friend lives in TV that if you are new to TV in 2022 they were waiving all fees for the entire year and giving an extra pass for any friends that live within driving distance of TV. Unfortunately, those extra passes expire in 2029, so can't count on those being good forever.

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
Unless your friend is also your hairdresser, rumors on ToTV are not valid.
:ho:

[Rwirish]

Not true.

[jamorela]

I read that some one was in a sports pool and while talking to another swimmer was told they had purchased a "pass" for $80 which gave them a pass to use various facilities in The Villages including even sports pools? They said they lived just outside of
the Villages. Are they now selling passes to person's not living in the Villages to use the various facilities. If true, can anyone guess the impact of all of the Apartments being built on the village squares, facilities traffic, and many many other things. Back to my original
question. Does anyone know if buying passes is true?:ohdear:

Direct from Guest ID guidelines.

“ A resident who has a son, daughter, grandchild or great grandchild (and their spouses) who reside in Lake, Marion or Sumter counties may apply for an in-area guest ID card.)”

It is $80 a year. I know someone who has one, but I don’t think they are supposed to use the sports pool.

[cathell62]

Limit the gossip! If you want an answer, call the source. Call the District gov recreation office. There's nothing like putting on a band aid on something that after the gossip will be that someone ended up in ICU for a scratch.

[dewilson58]

Limit the gossip! If you want an answer, call the source. Call the District gov recreation office. There's nothing like putting on a band aid on something that after the gossip will be that someone ended up in ICU for a scratch.

Good Suggestion, but some posters love to create rumors, spread rumors, stir the pot.

:posting:

[Luggage]

And if you believe that one there's a large casino going up next year that the local Leesburg Indians are involved in right here on route 468 or was it route 44 or was it route 27

[thevillages2013]

Direct from Guest ID guidelines.

“ A resident who has a son, daughter, grandchild or great grandchild (and their spouses) who reside in Lake, Marion or Sumter counties may apply for an in-area guest ID card.)”

It is $80 a year. I know someone who has one, but I don’t think they are supposed to use the sports pool.

This person knows what they speak of! Also Colony Cottage checks ID’s for the volleyball players at the sports pool. I don’t know if they do it all the time but I have seen them going back to their car/cart to get the ID before they were allowed entry.

[thevillages2013]

And if you believe that one there's a large casino going up next year that the local Leesburg Indians are involved in right here on route 468 or was it route 44 or was it route 27
They are changing their name to the Leesburg Guardians :bigbow:

[golfing eagles]

They are changing their name to the Leesburg Guardians :bigbow:

No, I believe it will be "The Leesburg Casino Team":1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[bowlingal]

SO NOT TRUE....read John Rohans response to this garbage.

[PennBF]

So under certain circumstances $80 passes are available to persons not living in The Villages!! Where are the wise guys now who made fools of themselves denying such a thing existed and making fun of the question. They are the same ones who are hiding under a rock, will try to pretend they were joking or don't admit to being part of the crowd that should be denied access to TOTV. I believe some responses to this question represent some major violators of the basic rule of intent to actually respond to a member's question and there should be consequences!.:ohdear:

[DaleDivine]

:popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

[cafw1]

It has probably been going on for a very long time. People involved in printing and issuing passes have always had access to them and can give them away to family and friends or sell them. This is happening at golf courses too. Have you heard the story that a guy forgot his ID and the starter told him to go home and get it and he could start as soon as he returned. Man accidently replied "That's a 50 mile round trip." Another incident involved someone from outside The Villages using a dead Villagers ID. How can it be stopped?

[Bogie Shooter]

It has probably been going on for a very long time. People involved in printing and issuing passes have always had access to them and can give them away to family and friends or sell them. This is happening at golf courses too. Have you heard the story that a guy forgot his ID and the starter told him to go home and get it and he could start as soon as he returned. Man accidently replied "That's a 50 mile round trip." Another incident involved someone from outside The Villages using a dead Villagers ID. How can it be stopped?

Very hard to believe that those issuing passes are so dishonest. This is a very serious accusation……..you have proof?

[Bogie Shooter]

Direct from Guest ID guidelines.

“ A resident who has a son, daughter, grandchild or great grandchild (and their spouses) who reside in Lake, Marion or Sumter counties may apply for an in-area guest ID card.)”

It is $80 a year. I know someone who has one, but I don’t think they are supposed to use the sports pool.

I probably missed it but, reading all the pass info I could not find where a fee of $80 applied?

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

So under certain circumstances $80 passes are available to persons not living in The Villages!! Where are the wise guys now who made fools of themselves denying such a thing existed and making fun of the question. They are the same ones who are hiding under a rock, will try to pretend they were joking or don't admit to being part of the crowd that should be denied access to TOTV. I believe some responses to this question represent some major violators of the basic rule of intent to actually respond to a member's question and there should be consequences!.:ohdear:it’s a very limited amount of people with relatives in the immediate area it’s no secret it been going on for as long as I’ve been here and had nothing to do with apartment people as for the illegal sales where there is a willing buyer there are always sellers

[Road-Runner]

You can't make this stuff up. If you ask a simple question based on something you heard which did not sound logical you open yourself up to the group that are challenged when it comes to the ability to understand and comprehend subjects that go beyond a 1970 comic book. A number of residents will not use this great communication instrument because as they say there are a set of "bullies" who pride themselves in their actions to make fun of the users . You know who they are! They are the ones who keep watch on the material in TOTV and strike at users to discredit them and their questions. The unfortunate part of this is that some good questions or advice go unasked to avoid that group. Maybe if on the first clear attempts to disrupt participation in TOTV results in that person being denied access. It would be greater to have less participation in the posts and more positive participants than more bully participants and less meaningful interchanges of ideas and questions. We have used TOTV for many years and this has
been getting worse as times go on and the bullies grow as a larger group of the total. Since there are no controls for this group and no consequences their interference and behavior will continue to grow out of proportion to the total positive users. :ohdear:

I could not agree more, too many here hide behind 'humor' or 'sarcasm' to make seriously demeaning posts about anyone and everyone, just because they can. Childish really, probably parents of younger social media bullies never teaching them common courtesies and truisms like, "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all". I don't like shutting down free speech, but perhaps setting up a 'free for all' TOTV forum where anything goes would draw these mean-spirited posters away so the rest of us can converse civilly, just a thought. (flame suit on)

[graciegirl]

SO NOT TRUE....read John Rohans response to this garbage.

I could not find it posted on this thread and I looked (I thought carefully)

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Yes let’s shut down all the humor , sarcasm and the little arguments that sometimes pop up, let’s just have dog poop question , where can I get jam like they make at home or anyone have any extra boxes , the site would disappear very quickly

[graciegirl]

I found this that said that immediate family of a resident can be issued guest passes for the length of one year if they live in Marion, Sumter or Lake County. Nothing was said at all about a fee for this that I can find.

https://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/images/Guest%20ID%20Policy.pdf

[graciegirl]

I found this that said that immediate family of a resident can be issued guest passes for the length of one year if they live in Marion, Sumter or Lake County. Nothing was said at all about a fee for this that I can find.

https://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/images/Guest%20ID%20Policy.pdf

"A qualified guest is defined as an individual
whose current residence is outside Lake,
Marion and Sumter counties.
• A resident who has a son, daughter, grandchild
or great grandchild (and their spouses) who
reside in Lake, Marion or Sumter counties may
apply for an In-Area Guest ID card.
ISSUANCE
• Guest ID cards are issued for a guest(s)
whose current residence is outside Lake,
Marion and Sumter counties for up to 30 days
from the issue date.
• Guest ID card renewals may be requested
after the 30th day for an additional 30 days
and renewals may continue to be issued every
30 days.
• The In-Area Guest ID card for qualified family
members is valid for one (1) year

No mention of charge.

[graciegirl]

So under certain circumstances $80 passes are available to persons not living in The Villages!! Where are the wise guys now who made fools of themselves denying such a thing existed and making fun of the question. They are the same ones who are hiding under a rock, will try to pretend they were joking or don't admit to being part of the crowd that should be denied access to TOTV. I believe some responses to this question represent some major violators of the basic rule of intent to actually respond to a member's question and there should be consequences!.:ohdear:

I no longer can hear on the phone very well. Will you call the number for the recreation department please and talk to John Rohan's office and ask him or whoever answers for him about the eighty dollars? I can find no mention of money for passes. I will get you the number for John Rohan. Be right back.

Here it is;

John B. Rohan, Director of Recreation
352-674-1800
John.Rohan@Districtgov.org

[Barborv]

Obviously not valid. The villages is about selling homes. If they sold passes, their sales would go down and they would not have it!
As far as checking IDs I think ALL pools should have a swipe thing that opens the gate door.

[JMintzer]

I could not agree more, too many here hide behind 'humor' or 'sarcasm' to make seriously demeaning posts about anyone and everyone, just because they can. Childish really, probably parents of younger social media bullies never teaching them common courtesies and truisms like, "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all". I don't like shutting down free speech, but perhaps setting up a 'free for all' TOTV forum where anything goes would draw these mean-spirited posters away so the rest of us can converse civilly, just a thought. (flame suit on)

Problem is, this was recently hashed out completely on "NextDoor", which is undoubtedly where the OP first heard about it.

Many here also read that thread over there.

Then when he brought it here, there was a well deserved response...

[mydavid]

I read that some one was in a sports pool and while talking to another swimmer was told they had purchased a "pass" for $80 which gave them a pass to use various facilities in The Villages including even sports pools? They said they lived just outside of
the Villages. Are they now selling passes to person's not living in the Villages to use the various facilities. If true, can anyone guess the impact of all of the Apartments being built on the village squares, facilities traffic, and many many other things. Back to my original
question. Does anyone know if buying passes is true?:ohdear: i don't know if that's true or not, but what I cant believe their are still people here that think this is a private community, 90% or more is open to the public.

[meme5x]

I think people at the squares should show their ID or guest pass.. to many people there from outside TV.. sometimes can’t even find room.. a checking system should be set up for all activities including sport pools.. not fair for all who pay for amenities

[JSR22]

I think people at the squares should show their ID or guest pass.. to many people there from outside TV.. sometimes can’t even find room.. a checking system should be set up for all activities including sport pools.. not fair for all who pay for amenities

The squares are open to the public. They are not an amenity.

[rogerk]

I doubt it’s true but the District Office can provide a definitive answer with just the facts.

[graciegirl]

I no longer can hear on the phone very well. Will you call the number for the recreation department please and talk to John Rohan's office and ask him or whoever answers for him about the eighty dollars? I can find no mention of money for passes. I will get you the number for John Rohan. Be right back.

Here it is;

John B. Rohan, Director of Recreation
352-674-1800
John.Rohan@Districtgov.org

Mr. Penn. Please let us know what you find out?

[Bogie Shooter]

i don't know if that's true or not, but what I cant believe their are still people here that think this is a private community, 90% or more is open to the public.
90% of what?

[dewilson58]

90% of what?

90% of the hot air.

[Road-Runner]

Problem is, this was recently hashed out completely on "NextDoor", which is undoubtedly where the OP first heard about it.

Many here also read that thread over there.

Then when he brought it here, there was a well deserved response...

And I'm sue it gets old rehashing many of the same topics over & over & over, but for the (sometimes) new people posting them their first impression of TOTV and TV will not be good if set upon by the righteous defenders / gatekeepers of the forum. Instead of posting a snarky comment, regulars here are free to ignore the post which is what I would do if I couldn't bear another dog poop, Costco etc. thread. Just move on.

[Byte1]

Question for the OP is "Was the person making that statement a Haitian, Afghan or Latino?" If so, they have a legitimate right to all the amenities of a paying resident...:1rotfl:

[jimjamuser]

That rumor is like a Ponzi scheme that changes a little each time , I’ve heard this rumor every 3 or 4 years and like Ponzi Schemes if you stop and think you know it can’t me true
Ponzi schemes are alive and well throughout America. Most home shopping products (like essential oils) sold at in-home parties mostly to women are LEGAL Ponzi schemes. Some trick of some kind (?) was used to make them legal.

[jimjamuser]

Yep. Just look at all the threads this OP has started. They're all just to get attention. :popcorn:
I someone, in general, anyone, had a psychological need for attention, it would be MUCH better if they defrayed their energy by starting multiple threads, rather than........? .........going ballistic?

[JMintzer]

I someone, in general, anyone, had a psychological need for attention, it would be MUCH better if they defrayed their energy by starting multiple threads, rather than........? .........going ballistic?

I just can't...

[jimjamuser]

You can't make this stuff up. If you ask a simple question based on something you heard which did not sound logical you open yourself up to the group that are challenged when it comes to the ability to understand and comprehend subjects that go beyond a 1970 comic book. A number of residents will not use this great communication instrument because as they say there are a set of "bullies" who pride themselves in their actions to make fun of the users . You know who they are! They are the ones who keep watch on the material in TOTV and strike at users to discredit them and their questions. The unfortunate part of this is that some good questions or advice go unasked to avoid that group. Maybe if on the first clear attempts to disrupt participation in TOTV results in that person being denied access. It would be greater to have less participation in the posts and more positive participants than more bully participants and less meaningful interchanges of ideas and questions. We have used TOTV for many years and this has
been getting worse as times go on and the bullies grow as a larger group of the total. Since there are no controls for this group and no consequences their interference and behavior will continue to grow out of proportion to the total positive users. :ohdear:
Great post. I would add that the GRADUAL movement away from politeness and toward aggressive "putdowns" - is likely, the tip of a national iceberg that has been pushing the limits of peaceful togetherness. Everyone IS becoming "the other" to someone or some group. Why IS this happening? And will it keep happening into the future? Congress is currently asking those questions of Facebook and Instagram. I have my opinion, but having expressed opinions in the past, they have often been greeted by derision, so I will pass this time and wait for any s*** to hit the fan.

[jimjamuser]

And for those that have felt bullied in there life, how would you like to be a barely 16 year old American as a new replacement in 1954 to the first foreign parachute battalion of the French Foreign Legion in Vietnam full of violent people from all over the world and including many Germans with the SS bolts tattoo cut out of there arm because the SS were about the only people the legion-wouldn’t take at least on paper and your looking at almost 6 years to go I can tell you a lot about real bullying lol
Very impressive! Can I please read the book about those adventures / reality when written?

[JMintzer]

The lack of self awareness of certain unnamed posters is astounding...

[jimjamuser]

Direct from Guest ID guidelines.

“ A resident who has a son, daughter, grandchild or great grandchild (and their spouses) who reside in Lake, Marion or Sumter counties may apply for an in-area guest ID card.)”

It is $80 a year. I know someone who has one, but I don’t think they are supposed to use the sports pool.
OK, now this thread appears to be a VALID subject for a discussion! Some eggy weggy on some faces? I MUST read on!

[golfing eagles]

OK, now this thread appears to be a VALID subject for a discussion! Some eggy weggy on some faces? I MUST read on!

you mean AFTER 62 posts????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[jimjamuser]

Very hard to believe that those issuing passes are so dishonest. This is a very serious accusation……..you have proof?
Most people ARE honest and would NOT think of doing something like that. But, 100% of all people are NOT honest and I have known many, personally - they tend to brag about their dishonesty for SOME (?) reason. They say their should-be "quiet" part out loud! Also, when money can be made........SOME will make it.

[jimjamuser]

Yes let’s shut down all the humor , sarcasm and the little arguments that sometimes pop up, let’s just have dog poop question , where can I get jam like they make at home or anyone have any extra boxes , the site would disappear very quickly
Yes,Yes! The BLAND posts about almost nothing like dog excrement are what I call, "da, dee, da, dee, da DUMB" posts - like I like green, what color IS your favorite?
.......to REALLY learn something about a subject you have to have more than just most posters just contributing by putting 3 little, DUMB, laughing memes .......you NEED, REALLY need some controversy or EDGE to the discussion - I am NOT TALKING insults or name-calling......just a little pinch of sarcasm or EDGE to be permitted OCASSIONALLY! It would allow for a FREER and more lively discussion, which would bring out MUCH more knowledge and facts.
....Freedom for a Country REQUIRES a FREE press and a FREE exchange of ideas. Our age group (after WW2) experienced the peak, the MECCA of devotion to freedom - we WORSHIPPED it as a GIVEN concept! Now, with Facebook and Instagram and the DRUGS (many legal pain pills) that have S L O W L Y REDUCED the concentration-time period of the generations following ours - we now are ripe for a external / internal take over of WW2 hard fought for freedom

[graciegirl]

I no longer can hear on the phone very well. Will you call the number for the recreation department please and talk to John Rohan's office and ask him or whoever answers for him about the eighty dollars? I can find no mention of money for passes. I will get you the number for John Rohan. Be right back.

Here it is;

John B. Rohan, Director of Recreation
352-674-1800
John.Rohan@Districtgov.org

Did you call and get the information about the eighty bucks, Mr. Pennbf

[jimjamuser]

you mean AFTER 62 posts????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
I was on the 1st page when I wrote that. I comment as I go - NOT READ AHEAD TO DECIDE how the rest of the middle school is reacting. Give me a little credit as I have done unto others so should I get SOME small patch of consideration unto myself! proverb # 7.3382 in the JimjamUser Bible of Blatant Sarcasm (AKA BS)

[Villages Kahuna]

Make a few calls, as suggested above. You’ll find that the answer to your question is NO!

[LuvtheVillages]

This is someone else's post on another thread:

when i was looking at houses in StoneCrest it was a major hassle to follow my Realtor thru the Guard shack .... after looking at a couple houses , i was approached by a Stone Crest resident who offered to sell me ID and a Villages Gate Entry Card for 60.00... so i know it happens , it happened to me!

So, if true, then calling John Rohan or any other Village contact may get you the official answer, but it won't tell you what is happening unofficially. It looks like people have found a way to either forge the passes, or obtain extras and sell them for a profit.

Either way, it is long past time that our gate pass and ID system were updated to current standards.