Evening With The Developer

[champion6]

Things I learned that had not already been in the Daily Sun:

-- Mark teased us with new retail/commercial that will be coming to Buffalo Ridge and to Rt 44 / Morse Blvd. Regarding Buffalo Ridge, I assume this is in addition to Hobby Lobby which was already announced.

-- They just signed a lease for the restaurant to be built next to the Lake Okahumpka Rec Center - Harry and the Natives. They already have a location in Hobe Sound, FL.

-- There is a waiting list for The Lofts apartments. They believe there is a demand for apartments near the squares. Hence, they are pushing forward with Spanish Springs apartments.

-- The Olympia Regional Rec Center next to the future town center, Eastport, will have a 30,000 sq. ft. indoor gym.

-- The Eastport town center will not be a "square." They showed a flyover of an artist's rendition - curved streets which will be closed to vehicles in the evenings; restaurants on these streets with outdoor seating that will face the entertainment stage; pedestrian-only alleys with more shopping that angle off from the main streets.

[Michael G.]

I hear he said off camera, he wants to eliminate the gate going to BJ's and Lowes.

[Bilyclub]

Things I learned that had not already been in the Daily Sun:

-- Mark teased us with new retail/commercial that will be coming to Buffalo Ridge and to Rt 44 / Morse Blvd. Regarding Buffalo Ridge, I assume this is in addition to Hobby Lobby which was already announced.

-- They just signed a lease for the restaurant to be built next to the Lake Okahumpka Rec Center - Harry and the Natives. They already have a location in Hobe Sound, FL.

-- There is a waiting list for The Lofts apartments. They believe there is a demand for apartments near the squares. Hence, they are pushing forward with Spanish Springs apartments.

-- The Olympia Regional Rec Center next to the future town center, Eastport, will have a 30,000 sq. ft. indoor gym.

-- The Eastport town center will not be a "square." They showed a flyover of an artist's rendition - curved streets which will be closed to vehicles in the evenings; restaurants on these streets with outdoor seating that will face the entertainment stage; pedestrian-only alleys with more shopping that angle off from the main streets.

Thanks for the post.

Found this interesting: Sawgrass Grove is not a town square, McCabe said, so entertainment at the area will vary — some days may have no music, while others will have doubleheaders in both the day and evening.


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[dewilson58]

I hear he said off camera, he wants to eliminate the gate going to BJ's and Lowes.

:loco::loco:

[Topspinmo]

I feel that tingling down my leg……

[Skip]

Things I learned ...
-- They just signed a lease for the restaurant to be built next to the Lake Okahumpka Rec Center - Harry and the Natives. They already have a location in Hobe Sound, FL.


The details about Harry And The Natives is already on The Villages Gourmet Club Website (https://thevillagesgourmetclub.com/page1.html#A028a).

It's going to be another casual bar and grill, like The Back Porch in Mulberry Grove.

Skip

[rustyp]

i hear he said off camera, he wants to eliminate the gate going to bj's and lowes.

-93839

[Mleeja]

I hear he said off camera, he wants to eliminate the gate going to BJ's and Lowes.

Why start a stupid rumor like this? All it will do is get the loonies worked up. Remember, got to keep the loonies on the path!

[dewilson58]

Why start a stupid rumor like this? All it will do is get the loonies worked up. Remember, got to keep the loonies on the path!

:bigbow:

[UpNorth]

:bigbow:

Did he mention when the new Costco will be built?:icon_wink:

[dewilson58]

Did he mention when the new Costco will be built?:icon_wink:

He did, it's going into Barnstorm Theater.

[Worldseries27]

Why start a stupid rumor like this? All it will do is get the loonies worked up. Remember, got to keep the loonies on the path!https://youtu.be/JuMpcSTlB70

[thevillages2013]

I hear he said off camera, he wants to eliminate the gate going to BJ's and Lowes.

And then he muttered under his breath “ I‘ll show em who’s boss . They complain about the gate wait til I replace it with a toll booth”

[NatureBoy]

Sawgrass Grove is not a town square, McCabe said, so entertainment at the area will vary — some days may have no music, while others will have doubleheaders in both the day and evening.
I wonder how many southern folks thought this would be treated like a square and have nightly music?
I wonder if they can control access enough to hold ticketed events?

[dewilson58]

I wonder how many southern folks thought this would be treated like a square and have nightly music?

If any, they were not listening.
From day-one, it has been described as not being a town square.

[La lamy]

I guess they'll finally get moving with the SS movie theatre reassignment. I'm all for apartments. Older people can enjoy less maintenance and be close to all they need. There will be a loss of parking spots at SS which is the worse part for those with mobility issues.

[La lamy]

I don't understand the idea of closing the gate to Walmart/Lowes/Wawa. It's not an issue for me since I prefer driving, but there are a lot of people who use this route with their golf carts.

[eeroger]

As for apartments in Spanish Springs, just wait for complaints about the loud music. A way to get rid of entertainment at this square.

[writerslife]

He did, it's going into Barnstorm Theater.

The Barnstorm Theater will likely be transitioned into apartments. Cheaper to stream new movies at home.

[jimbomaybe]

I guess they'll finally get moving with the SS movie theatre reassignment. I'm all for apartments. Older people can enjoy less maintenance and be close to all they need. There will be a loss of parking spots at SS which is the worse part for those with mobility issues.
I wonder why they didn't build condos ? certainly a business reason but I would find their reasoning insightful

[Bogie Shooter]

I wonder how many southern folks thought this would be treated like a square and have nightly music?
I wonder if they can control access enough to hold ticketed events?

Are you a southern folk? No, then why the interest.? Or just stirring things up?

[airstreamingypsy]

I wonder why they didn't build condos ? certainly a business reason but I would find their reasoning insightful

I've been saying that for years. Condos make more sense than apartments.

[Bay Kid]

They should close the squares to parking cars from 5-9. It would be hard to manage but parking for lots more people.

[Tvflguy]

I feel that tingling down my leg……

Bladder condition?

[drcar]

I've been saying that for years. Condos make more sense than apartments.

And I have been saying for years, "they" know what they are doing!

They are following the plans that have worked, and are continuing with the plan.

[ThirdOfFive]

And I have been saying for years, "they" know what they are doing!

They are following the plans that have worked, and are continuing with the plan.
My sentiments precisely.

There's nothing like a herd of opinionated geezers for pointing out every real and imagined flaw in everything this "developer" does or proposes. (Is the "developer" real, by the way? Or a shadowy entity along the lines of the Wizard in Emerald City?) But the track record is excellent. No regrets at all about moving here.

[photo1902]

I've been saying that for years. Condos make more sense than apartments.

Makes more sense to whom?

[TheDuke]

Was there any mention about opening the Barnstorm theater? I'd love for that to happen.

[Stu from NYC]

Are you a southern folk? No, then why the interest.? Or just stirring things up?

When people live in the villages they are naturally curious as to direction this place is going. Not to mention people do seem to move from house to house sometimes northerners even become southerners.

Why does this bother you?

[Topspinmo]

I wonder why they didn't build condos ? certainly a business reason but I would find their reasoning insightful

What do you think the duplexes are around square?

[Topspinmo]

Bladder condition?

No, whistle condition.

[Mleeja]

Was there any mention about opening the Barnstorm theater? I'd love for that to happen.

There was an article in the DS earlier this week where someone within the villages mgt stated that the movie industry is still in a state of flux and not releasing enough movies. The only theater would be Old Mill Playhouse for the present future.

[Brynnie]

The details about Harry And The Natives is already on The Villages Gourmet Club Website (https://thevillagesgourmetclub.com/page1.html#A028a).

It's going to be another casual bar and grill, like The Back Porch in Mulberry Grove.

Skip
Oh, geez. Not another sports bar. Why can’t we get some upscale restaurants here? So tired of same old, same old.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I've been saying that for years. Condos make more sense than apartments. I’ll use my own situation for why the developer doesn’t build condos, I’ve bought 6 homes in the villages 5 new and one preowned, if they had condos here I would have started out with them and by this time I would most likely have been on my 3rd ,the developer has a good plan , you can make more on houses and apartments , but I think they are still missing the boat because I have a sense that there would be quite a few people who would like to live in a nice condo complex

[Stu from NYC]

Oh, geez. Not another sports bar. Why can’t we get some upscale restaurants here? So tired of same old, same old.

If this place would support more upscale restaurants think they would be here already.

[Bogie Shooter]

When people live in the villages they are naturally curious as to direction this place is going. Not to mention people do seem to move from house to house sometimes northerners even become southerners.

Why does this bother you?

I just get tired of folks bashing or suggesting possible problems with the new areas . Most times it exposes their ignorance.
FYI, I’m above 466A.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

And then he muttered under his breath “ I‘ll show em who’s boss . They complain about the gate wait til I replace it with a toll booth”

Wrong source. That's Nucky's tollbooth. He rolls it in when he needs the extra bucks to cover the cost of his [REDACTED]

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

-- There is a waiting list for The Lofts apartments. They believe there is a demand for apartments near the squares. Hence, they are pushing forward with Spanish Springs apartments.


-- The Eastport town center will not be a "square." They showed a flyover of an artist's rendition - curved streets which will be closed to vehicles in the evenings; restaurants on these streets with outdoor seating that will face the entertainment stage; pedestrian-only alleys with more shopping that angle off from the main streets.

Just commenting on these two things.

The Lofts apartments were built to the side of the central part of the square, and were not something else, and then repurposed to be apartments. In addition, the Lofts come with their own amenities and gated private parking. Using waiting lists at the Lofts as justification to repurpose second-floor apartments over an existing storefront is stupid and makes no sense. The two can't compare. The waiting list is more likely because the Lofts come with ALL of those things, not merely living space for rent with parking spaces that aren't sectioned off and unavailable to the public.

The new town center sounds like an amazing idea. Sort of like a miniature Riverwalk like they have in Texas. I would absolutely take the drive to visit it as part of my monthly "adventure the Villages" rotation.

[Bilyclub]

Oh, geez. Not another sports bar. Why can’t we get some upscale restaurants here? So tired of same old, same old.


The closest thing to a sports bar is Gators at Brownwood. Sports bars have a gazillion TV's and good bar service, none of which are present in The Villages. Before you tell me McGrady's is a sports bar, it has one tv.

[jimbomaybe]

What do you think the duplexes are around square? Given that they do not have any plans to build more condos I was wondering why? and also given the ongoing success of this well managed business who wouldn't like to be a fly on the wall when the decisions are made

[Michael G.]

Let's talk about that he wants to eliminate the gate going to BJ's and Lowes.
It makes to better reading. :popcorn:

[dougjb]

I'm not trying to be a smart a**, but I have always been curious why we always refer to the Morse family as "The Developer". Its almost like we fear being struck by lightning if we call them by their given names. These folks have a surname. Why don't we just say the Morse family said this....or the Morse family said that...or the Morse family failed to do this or the Morse family deserves....?

By refering to the creators of The Villages (through their generations) as "The Developer" is a little like saying "The Great and Powerful Wizard of Oz." I prefer calling people by their name. Afterall, they are people! They are not hiding behind a curtain!

[Richpetty42]

I hear he said off camera, he wants to eliminate the gate going to BJ's and Lowes.

Don’t think that would happen, too many people use that to shop in surrounding businesses who only have golf cart to use. It would make lots of people very upset, The developer knows that gate gets a lot of traffic for residents in TV so that seems less likely to happen & hearsay trying to start trouble & not based on facts

[Stu from NYC]

Wrong source. That's Nucky's tollbooth. He rolls it in when he needs the extra bucks to cover the cost of his [REDACTED]

Wonder if we could rents it out.:a040:

[Stu from NYC]

The closest thing to a sports bar is Gators at Brownwood. Sports bars have a gazillion TV's and good bar service, none of which are present in The Villages. Before you tell me McGrady's is a sports bar, it has one tv.

Somehow I suspect more tv's will be coming soon.

[Richpetty42]

Why start a stupid rumor like this? All it will do is get the loonies worked up. Remember, got to keep the loonies on the path!

Totally agree with you, that gate gets lots of use for surrounding businesses & cutting off access to that for those who only use golf carts would not be a smart idea. Fact less post only made to start rumors & stir the pot making trouble

[Michael G.]

Don’t think that would happen, too many people use that to shop in surrounding businesses who only have golf cart to use. It would make lots of people very upset, The developer knows that gate gets a lot of traffic for residents in TV so that seems less likely to happen & hearsay trying to start trouble & not based on facts

Then way doesn't TV invite the outsiders from other subdivisions to come through that
gate to help the economy in TV???

Don't make sense

[LianneMigiano]

...
Mark teased us with new retail/commercial that will be coming to Buffalo Ridge ... I assume this is in addition to Hobby Lobby which was already announced...There is a waiting list for The Lofts apartments. They believe there is a demand for apartments near the squares. Hence, they are pushing forward with Spanish Springs apartments...
Why not build apartments in the empty lots around Buffalo Ridge? The land has been predominantly empty for the 12 years that we've lived here. It's much quieter than Spanish Springs Town Square! :bigbow:

[rustyp]

Then way doesn't TV invite the outsiders from other subdivisions to come through that
gate to help the economy in TV???

Don't make sense

Just maybe the developer would rather you buy a home in TV and protect the obvious premium price a house here demands Vs one in Stonecrest. Once again I ask why does anyone believe the economy in TV needs help ? Show me where the Morse's have stated SS is operating in the RED. They are simply looking for other ways to maximize profits with an added side bonus of less headaches.

[Bogie Shooter]

Then way doesn't TV invite the outsiders from other subdivisions to come through that
gate to help the economy in TV???

Don't make sense

You know this has been hashed over so many times the topic is worn out!
Outsiders don’t pay for our multi-modal paths so shouldn’t use them.
:popcorn::popcorn:
More to follow……

[photo1902]

Then way doesn't TV invite the outsiders from other subdivisions to come through that
gate to help the economy in TV???

Don't make sense

You’re kidding, right?

[Tommyc6]

Thanks to the Morse family we all enjoy a terrific lifestyle, the Morse family obviously has great wisdom, vision and business sense. I’m sure their decisions are not done in haste like some of the comments made by residents. Without growth places like Spanish Springs town square could be in danger of withering away.

Thank you Morse Family

Tom C

Ps please keep gate open.

[Bogie Shooter]

Why not build apartments in the empty lots around Buffalo Ridge? The land has been predominantly empty for the 12 years that we've lived here. It's much quieter than Spanish Springs Town Square! :bigbow:

Big draw there,,,,..looking across 466 at the school complex.:doh:

[Villages Kahuna]

Condo sale = book one profitable transaction

Apartment rental = ongoing cash flow, depreciation, escalating asset value

[NatureBoy]

Oh, geez. Not another sports bar. Why can’t we get some upscale restaurants here? So tired of same old, same old.
I checked the restaurant's web site (https://www.harryandthenatives.com/about) and it is an "Old Florida atmosphere" not a sports bar.

Interestingly, they only have one location, but they have a very nice web site. I wonder if The Developer did a search for a restaurant with the atmosphere they want and offered Harry's the spot.

[Two Bills]

You’re kidding, right?

I think the correct term is, stirring!

[Stu from NYC]

Condo sale = book one profitable transaction

Apartment rental = ongoing cash flow, depreciation, escalating asset value

They could make it a condo by giving themselves a very long term managing contract but other than that you are correct.

[Jayhawk]

Just commenting on these two things.

In addition, the Lofts come with their own amenities and gated private parking. Using waiting lists at the Lofts as justification to repurpose second-floor apartments over an existing storefront is stupid and makes no sense. The two can't compare. The waiting list is more likely because the Lofts come with ALL of those things, not merely living space for rent with parking spaces that aren't sectioned off and unavailable to the public.
.

Name the special amenities for The Lofts residents.

Because I know people who utilize the Club House and pool on a regular basis and are NOT residents of The Lofts. Any of us can use it, just need to reserve if you want the use of the kitchen and grill.

[thevillages2013]

Why start a stupid rumor like this? All it will do is get the loonies worked up. Remember, got to keep the loonies on the path!

The paper holds their folded faces to the floor and everyday the paperboy brings more

[New Englander]

:loco::loco:

I hear he said off camera, he wants to eliminate the gate going to BJ's and Lowes.

My barber told me the same thing.

[shut the front door]

I'm not trying to be a smart a**, but I have always been curious why we always refer to the Morse family as "The Developer". Its almost like we fear being struck by lightning if we call them by their given names. These folks have a surname. Why don't we just say the Morse family said this....or the Morse family said that...or the Morse family failed to do this or the Morse family deserves....?

By refering to the creators of The Villages (through their generations) as "The Developer" is a little like saying "The Great and Powerful Wizard of Oz." I prefer calling people by their name. Afterall, they are people! They are not hiding behind a curtain!

Actually, they are. How often do you see any of them hanging out at the square and shaking hands, as the original developer did? One or two of them come out from behind the curtain once a year to tell us how lucky we are that they have blessed us with such a wonderful life.
Many of you forget, they didn't PROVIDE us with this. We paid a premium price to live here. Capitalism, not generosity provided this lifestyle.

[Jayhawk]

Many of you forget, they didn't PROVIDE us with this. We paid a premium price to live here. Capitalism, not generosity provided this lifestyle.

One would assume Capitalism, not generosity was behind MOST of the residents of TV being able to afford living here.

[shut the front door]

One would assume Capitalism, not generosity was behind MOST of the residents of TV being able to afford living here.

Absolutely! I'm not bashing capitalism in the least. Just tired of hearing how the developer "blessed us" like we are welfare idiots sucking on his teets.

[Joe V.]

Actually, they are. How often do you see any of them hanging out at the square and shaking hands, as the original developer did? One or two of them come out from behind the curtain once a year to tell us how lucky we are that they have blessed us with such a wonderful life.
Many of you forget, they didn't PROVIDE us with this. We paid a premium price to live here. Capitalism, not generosity provided this lifestyle.

If I was a billionaire I would not want to hang with the riff-raff either.

[Stu from NYC]

One would assume Capitalism, not generosity was behind MOST of the residents of TV being able to afford living here.

Sad that some many youngsters think capitalism is the worst thing in the world and we need socialism.

[rustyp]

Sad that some many youngsters think capitalism is the worst thing in the world and we need socialism.


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Socialistic or capitalistic ? You label each one ! By the way educate me on the one you drew the line between socialist and capitalistic and why you drew the line at that point.

[JoMar]

Actually, they are. How often do you see any of them hanging out at the square and shaking hands, as the original developer did? One or two of them come out from behind the curtain once a year to tell us how lucky we are that they have blessed us with such a wonderful life.
Many of you forget, they didn't PROVIDE us with this. We paid a premium price to live here. Capitalism, not generosity provided this lifestyle.

You paid a premium price to live here because of what the Schwatz/Morse vision built and provided to us that moved here. We did nothing except buy a house. We do nothing to preserve what they built except write a check so we can continue to use what they provided. We all moved here because of what they provided, if they didn't provide what we wanted we wouldn't be here. If it what they provided no longer meets our needs why the heck are we still here? Or is just the need to complain because they were able to provide what we wish we could have done? End of mini rant!

[Bogie Shooter]

Actually, they are. How often do you see any of them hanging out at the square and shaking hands, as the original developer did? One or two of them come out from behind the curtain once a year to tell us how lucky we are that they have blessed us with such a wonderful life.
Many of you forget, they didn't PROVIDE us with this. We paid a premium price to live here. Capitalism, not generosity provided this lifestyle.

If you saw members of the Morse family on the squares………..how would that change your life? Yea, I thought so….no change!
You paid a premium price (your opinion), if so that was your choice. How can you blame someone else?

[BobnBev]

Why does he always look like a homeless person?

[kcrazorbackfan]

Actually, they are. How often do you see any of them hanging out at the square and shaking hands, as the original developer did? One or two of them come out from behind the curtain once a year to tell us how lucky we are that they have blessed us with such a wonderful life.
Many of you forget, they didn't PROVIDE us with this. We paid a premium price to live here. Capitalism, not generosity provided this lifestyle.

Are you really serious? The Family go to a square to mingle and some of the idiots that live here in TV find that out? Talk about a real s#%t storm…. Their lives would genuinely be threatened.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Name the special amenities for The Lofts residents.

Because I know people who utilize the Club House and pool on a regular basis and are NOT residents of The Lofts. Any of us can use it, just need to reserve if you want the use of the kitchen and grill.

In the context of my overall post: "their own" is in contrast to "have to leave the property to get to."

Yes, those amenities are available for other Villagers. But only the people in the Lofts have access to it without having to leave the Lofts property to get to it. Everyone else has to leave wherever they're living, to get to those Lofts amenities. With the Spanish Springs apartments, there will be no amenities "on site." Tenants will have to leave Spanish Springs town square to get to the nearest rec center.

Not sure why some folks have such a hard time understanding this.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

One would assume Capitalism, not generosity was behind MOST of the residents of TV being able to afford living here.

The present rise in housing costs notwithstanding, your assumption is erroneous.

From the very beginning of the Villages, it was marketed as a place where everyone of any income level could afford to live here and enjoy the amenities equally.

We were solidly in "lower class" but above poverty level when we moved here. We're still well under $50k/year, with pension and social security and one of us working part time.

So cut it with the "able to afford" living here horsepucky. There are plenty of us who live here BECAUSE we couldn't afford to live wherever we came from, and this was the affordable option to living in poverty.

[photo1902]

Are you really serious? The Family go to a square to mingle and some of the idiots that live here in TV find that out? Talk about a real s#%t storm…. Their lives would genuinely be threatened.

I couldn’t have said it better.

[Papa_lecki]

Then way doesn't TV invite the outsiders from other subdivisions to come through that
gate to help the economy in TV???

Don't make sense

One of the reasons there’s a premium on the houses inside the bubble, is because of the exclusive golf cart access.
It helps the Developer on their sales, it also helps out property value.

[Papa_lecki]

Name the special amenities for The Lofts residents.

Because I know people who utilize the Club House and pool on a regular basis and are NOT residents of The Lofts. Any of us can use it, just need to reserve if you want the use of the kitchen and grill.

The pool is also a family pool anyone can use

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Socialistic or capitalistic ? You label each one ! By the way educate me on the one you drew the line between socialist and capitalistic and why you drew the line at that point.

You will own nothing and be happy!

[Jayhawk]

In the context of my overall post: "their own" is in contrast to "have to leave the property to get to."

Yes, those amenities are available for other Villagers. But only the people in the Lofts have access to it without having to leave the Lofts property to get to it. Everyone else has to leave wherever they're living, to get to those Lofts amenities. With the Spanish Springs apartments, there will be no amenities "on site." Tenants will have to leave Spanish Springs town square to get to the nearest rec center.

Not sure why some folks have such a hard time understanding this.

What's the difference? Residents of The Lofts have to leave there to go to any other recreation center, pool etc.

Not sure why some folks have such a hard time understanding this.

[Jayhawk]

Why does he always look like a homeless person?

Maybe like the rest of the family and employees, they don't flaunt their wealth. And they are a hard-working family. It would do a lot of people some good to walk in their shoes. While we are at the golf course or crafting class or the pool, they are working to make it great for every resident.

[Bogie Shooter]

Why does he always look like a homeless person?

Wow, it’s come down to criticizing the way one dresses………………..

[Stu from NYC]

Why does he always look like a homeless person?

So rich people have a dress code now? Maybe he likes being comfortable.

[Bogie Shooter]

Program will air at noon, 2 and 4p.m. today on VNN Comcast channel 2.

[MSchad]

I wonder how many southern folks thought this would be treated like a square and have nightly music?
I wonder if they can control access enough to hold ticketed events?
As a southern folk, knew it was never to be a town square.

[Marathon Man]

I wonder how many southern folks thought this would be treated like a square and have nightly music?[
I wonder if they can control access enough to hold ticketed events?

None of us.
Seems like a strange thing to wonder about.

[Bogie Shooter]

I wonder how many southern folks thought this would be treated like a square and have nightly music?
I wonder if they can control access enough to hold ticketed events?

None of us.
Seems like a strange thing to wonder about.

Ya think?

[Topspinmo]

If I was a billionaire I would not want to hang with the riff-raff either.

So, hang out with the other riff-rats. :)

[Nucky]

[QUOTE=Stu from NYC;2097325]Wonder if we could rents it out.:a040:[/QUO

80/20 In My Favor! No Negotiation!

Most people want to use their Golf Cart so the bill is under $1000 at BJ'S.

Less buyers remorse :super: with an 85" TV in a Manufactured Home or Patio Villa.

[M2inOR]

Program will air at noon, 2 and 4p.m. today on VNN Comcast channel 2.

Only on XFinity as Spectrum does not have the Villages channel.

Hopefully, they will upload the video to YouTube along with past "An Evening with the Developer" events.

[TCLaD]

Sure the movie going industry has changed due to COVID not so much as personal preference. Villagers have just been without movies for so long it will take a while to come back. If more theaters would open and we had once again more movie choices to go see, it would come back. Villagers like to get out, get their butter popcorn and drink and get lost in a good movie on the big screen. The movie industry is only in a state of flux because TV Management has kept it that way. Bring back the Barnstorm Theatre and you"ll see!

[npwalters]

Why not build apartments in the empty lots around Buffalo Ridge? The land has been predominantly empty for the 12 years that we've lived here. It's much quieter than Spanish Springs Town Square! :bigbow:

Exactly. Most don’t doubt that apartments would be desirable to to some but question why in the existing town squares.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Only on XFinity as Spectrum does not have the Villages channel.

Hopefully, they will upload the video to YouTube along with past "An Evening with the Developer" events. I have Direct TV, one of the good things besides the NFL ticket is that instead of the villages boring TV station which I never watched anyway , I get a 2nd PBS station with some good British mysteries

[M2inOR]

I have Direct TV, one of the good things besides the NFL ticket is that instead of the villages boring TV station which I never watched anyway , I get a 2nd PBS station with some good British mysteries

I had DirecTV years ago, before cable and streaming. Great service. We also get, and enjoy many programs from the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, in addition to the normal cable shows.

As for The Villages shows, the better fare is on YouTube.

[Stu from NYC]

Sure the movie going industry has changed due to COVID not so much as personal preference. Villagers have just been without movies for so long it will take a while to come back. If more theaters would open and we had once again more movie choices to go see, it would come back. Villagers like to get out, get their butter popcorn and drink and get lost in a good movie on the big screen. The movie industry is only in a state of flux because TV Management has kept it that way. Bring back the Barnstorm Theatre and you"ll see!

If movies were that desirable to people now the one in LSL would be booming 7 days a week but it is not.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Better fare?? Villages TV ? Somehow I can’t put those words together in the same sentence , although it’s at least a dozen years since I’ve had it, but rarely watched more then a couple of minutes usually to see how bad it was

[PugMom]

Sure the movie going industry has changed due to COVID not so much as personal preference. Villagers have just been without movies for so long it will take a while to come back. If more theaters would open and we had once again more movie choices to go see, it would come back. Villagers like to get out, get their butter popcorn and drink and get lost in a good movie on the big screen. The movie industry is only in a state of flux because TV Management has kept it that way. Bring back the Barnstorm Theatre and you"ll see!

well, you see, there are only so many Marvel superheroes they can rotate,..or redevelop into some new form. i can't remember the last time i saw decent Hollywood movie; it's all the same garbage, -rehashes or sequels way below par, so i don't even bother anymore. even today's actors suck

[TCLaD]

If movies were that desirable to people now the one in LSL would be booming 7 days a week but it is not.

Can’t cause it’s only open 5 days a week. Its poorly manned, poor choice of movies, not inviting as it once was. The top rated movies are doing pretty good and the $5 movie Mondays are busy.

[thelegges]

Can’t cause it’s only open 5 days a week. Its poorly manned, poor choice of movies, not inviting as it once was. The top rated movies are doing pretty good and the $5 movie Mondays are busy.

Two weeks ago price went to $6 Mondays. So you might not paid attention when you went to the movies, or haven’t been for a few weeks. Theaters have less than 1/4 filled most days. Once new movies are released to just theaters that may chance, but I don’t see them coming back soon

[Stu from NYC]

Can’t cause it’s only open 5 days a week. Its poorly manned, poor choice of movies, not inviting as it once was. The top rated movies are doing pretty good and the $5 movie Mondays are busy.

I would imagine only open 5 days as they are not getting enough business to be open 7.

They can only show the movies that come out and it does appear more have been released or in production. If they came would be more theaters reopening but demand to see movies is way down and probably not coming back.

I do wonder if they stopped paying the "talent" so much and lowered prices would they get more theatergoers?

[M2inOR]

If you are interested, here is an article that outlines what it costs to have first-run movies in a theater.

Lots of variables, but a good overview. Blockbusters demand a premium, and in many cases a minimum guarantee which does affect ticket prices.

Estimated Cost of Putting a Movie in Theaters in 2022 (https://www.profitableventure.com/cost-put-movie-theaters/)

[Stu from NYC]

If you are interested, here is an article that outlines what it costs to have first-run movies in a theater.

Lots of variables, but a good overview. Blockbusters demand a premium, and in many cases a minimum guarantee which does affect ticket prices.

Estimated Cost of Putting a Movie in Theaters in 2022 (https://www.profitableventure.com/cost-put-movie-theaters/)

Very interesting had no idea. Great business not to be in.

[JP]

Why does he always look like a homeless person?

I'm sure he feels like he fits in better rather than looking like a multibillionaire with styled hair, rolex, Italian loafers...

[Skip]

If you saw members of the Morse family on the squares………..how would that change your life? Yea, I thought so….no change!


I'm here long enough to remember Harold Schwartz walking around Spanish Springs shaking hands with everyone that approached him and asking on feedback on what he could do better for you. He liked Teo’s Café and Saloon too. His favorite topic was "We'll build a hospital soon."

Now his son, H. Gary Morse was just the opposite. More of a recluse, like Howard Hughes. Not that there is anything wrong with that personality, just that there was much contrast between father and son. I prefer the outgoing type. Made you feel important. Old man Harold made it Florida's Friendliest Hometown. Gary made it Florida's Most Profitable Hometown.

We often saw Jennifer Parr and Tracy Matthews shopping in the stores in Lake Sumter Landing or dining at the Havana Country Club when it first opened. They were always very cordial to residents.

Sometimes attitudes skip a generation.
Look at your own family, are you more like your parents or grandparents?

Skip

[champion6]

The video of the presentation is on the Daily Sun website: Video | thevillagesdailysun.com (https://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/video/)

Title: "An Evening with the Developer 2022".

[M2inOR]

Thank you!

[dewilson58]

The video of the presentation is on the Daily Sun website: Video | thevillagesdailysun.com (https://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/video/)

Title: "An Evening with the Developer 2022".

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