LSL market square

[BobnBev]

Went to LSL tonite. I couldn't believe how crowded it was. Even the cart and vehicle traffic was outta sight. I'm thinking apartment dwellers. When the snowbirds get here in full force, and more apartments are built......well, you know the rest.:boom::shocked::(

[Stu from NYC]

During snow bird season when there is a popular group playing do not think apartment dwellers will be happy with traffic.

[dewilson58]

Second time in the last two weeks.....................

The sky is falling, The sky is falling.

Must be true.

:popcorn:

[ThirdOfFive]

Went to LSL tonite. I couldn't believe how crowded it was. Even the cart and vehicle traffic was outta sight. I'm thinking apartment dwellers. When the snowbirds get here in full force, and more apartments are built......well, you know the rest.:boom::shocked::(
LSL is always busy. More shops, restaurants, etc. there than the other two squares is one reason. I prefer Spanish Springs; a lot more laid back AND they have Kilwin's.

[Papa_lecki]

LSL is always busy. More shops, restaurants, etc. there than the other two squares is one reason. I prefer Spanish Springs; a lot more laid back AND they have Kilwin's.

Isn’t that what we want, vibrant town squares?
Or there are posts that LSL is a ghost town, the developer will close it.

[golfing eagles]

Went to LSL tonite. I couldn't believe how crowded it was. Even the cart and vehicle traffic was outta sight. I'm thinking apartment dwellers. When the snowbirds get here in full force, and more apartments are built......well, you know the rest.:boom::shocked::(

Apartments at LSL??? Hmmm...I must have missed them. Either that or failing eyesight :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

PS: Rocky and the Rollers were playing there last night, and the weather was perfect.

[VApeople]

I'm thinking apartment dwellers.

Yeah, that and the effects of Global Warming and the depletion of the Ozone Layer.

It is not like the good old days:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdWGp3HQVjU

[Bilyclub]

Definitely a few more persons possibly from the big apartment complex to the East of LSL.

[billethkid]

Apartment dwellers.....hardly.

Without even thinking about apartments.....keep in mind the slow season population of today is larger than the busy season of 5 plus years ago.

The 300 homes per month being sold and closed per month add to the population way....WAY.... More than the apartment factor.

__________________________________________

:censored:

[Stu from NYC]

Apartments at LSL??? Hmmm...I must have missed them. Either that or failing eyesight :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

PS: Rocky and the Rollers were playing there last night, and the weather was perfect.

Popular group, great weather and snowbirds back to the villages will always yield crowds.

[MrFlorida]

Rocky and the Rollers usually pack the place.... not surprising it was crowded.

[dougjb]

Is LSL that place just this side of Sumter Swamp?

I don't know how I did it...but I think I am on the naughty list for the Village's Real Estate salespeople!

[dewilson58]

I don't know how I did it...but I think I am on the naughty list for the Village's Real Estate salespeople!

That wouldn't bother me.................hope you are okay with Santa.

[PugMom]

the sumter square is always packed, it has the most available from the boardwalk, boat, stage, eateries & shops. i prefer it above all else

[Bilyclub]

the sumter square is always packed, it has the most available from the boardwalk, boat, stage, eateries & shops. i prefer it above all else

It's not very crowded and almost sparse when the jazz ensemble is there.

[Rainger99]

Send the overflow to Sawgrass - when it opens up!!!

[Stu from NYC]

Send the overflow to Sawgrass - when it opens up!!!

The y would have to agree to pay the cc fees. Not likely

[HoosierPa]

Went to LSL tonite. I couldn't believe how crowded it was. Even the cart and vehicle traffic was outta sight. I'm thinking apartment dwellers. When the snowbirds get here in full force, and more apartments are built......well, you know the rest.:boom::shocked::(

I assume you spoke to most the people at the square and they all told you they live in apartments. Ridiculous

[paulajr]

The y would have to agree to pay the cc fees. Not likely

Huh?? Sawgrass IS open..and isn’t a Country Club so…????????

[Suzay]

People just lost their "Everything" and worried about crowds ? Wait till the residents in south Florida move up this way ..like they did with Andrew !

[Stu from NYC]

Huh?? Sawgrass IS open..and isn’t a Country Club so…????????

cc=credit card not country club

[Rainger99]

[QUOTE=paulajr;2144142]Huh?? Sawgrass IS open/QUOTE]

The entertainment square is not open. But the food court is open. I don’t think a lot of people go to Sawgrass for the food court. I think the main draw is the entertainment which is “coming soon.”

[Villages Kahuna]

Wait until high season.

Get some good books or pick some movies on Netflix or Prime Video.

[Vermilion Villager]

Went to LSL tonite. I couldn't believe how crowded it was. Even the cart and vehicle traffic was outta sight. I'm thinking apartment dwellers. When the snowbirds get here in full force, and more apartments are built......well, you know the rest.:boom::shocked::(
Never seen the draw of LSL. I've been there like five times and yes maybe....MAYBE they have more places, but nothing that stands out as unique and not available in Brownwood or Spanish Springs. Since moving south I've really come to appreciate the laid-back settings offered by places like Edna's and Fenny Grill. Sawgrass Square entertainment will come soon in the meantime the eating area is fun and refreshing. I always have the option to get in the car and drive 20 min up to LSL and watch the rat race.

[Chi-Town]

Rocky and the Rollers and Market Night. Throw in beautiful weather and what do you you expect. Sawgrass Grove is not designed to be a major entertainment venue. Will have to wait for the fourth square planned sometime in the future.

[schrdr]

I noticed that there is a lot more cars parked around the squares than carts lately. This is not normal.

[golfing eagles]

Rocky and the Rollers and Market Night. Throw in beautiful weather and what do you you expect. Sawgrass Grove is not designed to be a major entertainment venue. Will have to wait for the fourth square planned sometime in the future.

Forgot it was market night as well. All those "apartment dwellers" must have been there to get an address plaque for their lamppost. Oh, wait a minute----"apartment dwellers" don't have lampposts.:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I noticed that there is a lot more cars parked around the squares than carts lately. This is not normal.there are many people I know including myself that don’t have golf carts , and others that have golf carts that never drive them to squares . I’ve also heard that the people in apartments have to have an invisible mark placed on there forehead for security and is monitored by special glasses , maybe the OP has a pair and is able to spot all those apartment dwellers

[Vermilion Villager]

I’ve also heard that the people in apartments have to have an invisible mark placed on there forehead for security and is monitored by special glasses , maybe the OP has a pair and is able to spot all those apartment dwellers
Oh its true! Many people are saying........
Somebody told me they just re-purposed the letter "A" from the book The Scarlet Letter. Now the A stands for Apartment. :1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Stu from NYC]

there are many people I know including myself that don’t have golf carts , and others that have golf carts that never drive them to squares . I’ve also heard that the people in apartments have to have an invisible mark placed on there forehead for security and is monitored by special glasses , maybe the OP has a pair and is able to spot all those apartment dwellers

Woke up one morning and we both had an A. Thought it was for Apple who knew it was for appt.

[maistocars]

Rocky and the Rollers always increase traffic. Couple that with Market night and you have a significant amount of traffic.

[PugMom]

It's not very crowded and almost sparse when the jazz ensemble is there.

thx! will keep that in mind 👍

[coffeebean]

Never seen the draw of LSL. I've been there like five times and yes maybe....MAYBE they have more places, but nothing that stands out as unique and not available in Brownwood or Spanish Springs. Since moving south I've really come to appreciate the laid-back settings offered by places like Edna's and Fenny Grill. Sawgrass Square entertainment will come soon in the meantime the eating area is fun and refreshing. I always have the option to get in the car and drive 20 min up to LSL and watch the rat race.
Edna’s has food trucks. Hardly the several restaurants as the other squares. My favorite square is LSL, hands down.

[coffeebean]

I noticed that there is a lot more cars parked around the squares than carts lately. This is not normal.
No surprise the folks from the southern villages are traveling in their cars to the squares north of 44. Eastport can’t be built soon enough!

[Stu from NYC]

No surprise the folks from the southern villages are traveling in their cars to the squares north of 44. Eastport can’t be built soon enough!

It will be very nice when eastport is open but for now they have no choice but to head north for many restaurants and entertainment.

[Lancer]

Went to LSL tonite. I couldn't believe how crowded it was. Even the cart and vehicle traffic was outta sight. I'm thinking apartment dwellers. When the snowbirds get here in full force, and more apartments are built......well, you know the rest.:boom::shocked::(

The Apt dwellers have just as much right as Villagers to the entertainment since taxes pays for part of the cost.

[coffeebean]

It will be very nice when eastport is open but for now they have no choice but to head north for many restaurants and entertainment.

I do not want to move out of The Villages but I surely did not expect this influx of population in this community when we purchased here in 2009. We were told that the built out would at 466A. Well, that certainly didn't pan out.

[Laker14]

The Apt dwellers have just as much right as Villagers to the entertainment since taxes pays for part of the cost.

the squares are open to all, whether they live in TV or not.
These "apartment dwellers" who are gumming everything up, might very well be not Villagers at all.
And, just wait until I and my fellow snowbirds get down there to really congest things...I'll be there in 8 days with a huge murmuration right behind me...it'll be grand.

[DaleDivine]

I do not want to move out of The Villages but I surely did not expect this influx of population in this community when we purchased here in 2009. We were told that the built out would at 466A. Well, that certainly didn't pan out.

Standard reply by ALL VILLAGE SALES AGENTS.. We were told the same thing when we bought in Charlotte that there would be NO HOMES SOUTH OF 44. LOL As they were pouring KOOL ADE.
:D:BigApplause:

[DaleDivine]

the squares are open to all, whether they live in TV or not.
These "apartment dwellers" who are gumming everything up, might very well be not Villagers at all.
And, just wait until I and my fellow snowbirds get down there to really congest things...I'll be there in 8 days with a huge murmuration right behind me...it'll be grand.

Yessss but they contribute very much to the communities in TV. Helps keep our taxes lower..
:$::$:

[Laker14]

Yessss but they contribute very much to the communities in TV. Helps keep our taxes lower..
:$::$:

I'm cool with it. I like to see some people now and then who don't look like retirees.

[asianthree]

Just enjoyed a lovely late afternoon of shopping, dining at great restaurant, entertainment, and best cookies ever.. No didn’t take up space in SS, LSL, or Brownwood (our preference) we went to Disney Springs.

It’s our every other week trip for a great day, and evening. We stay over enjoy the parks, excellent food, and late night fireworks from the roof top at contemporary.

Honestly our first drive by trip in TV was 2004, SS was the only place to be. But as the years went by, we rarely shop, eat, or visit square entertainment, unless we have company in. That’s usually a one and done. Can’t remember the last time we went to a special event at one of the square’s. Once Eastport is built I am sure we will visit couple times, then back to our regularly scheduled trips out of the bubble

[Djean1981]

Well, the squares are public. Good to hear that people are having fun.

[Nana2Teddy]

Just enjoyed a lovely late afternoon of shopping, dining at great restaurant, entertainment, and best cookies ever.. No didn’t take up space in SS, LSL, or Brownwood (our preference) we went to Disney Springs.

It’s our every other week trip for a great day, and evening. We stay over enjoy the parks, excellent food, and late night fireworks from the roof top at contemporary.

Honestly our first drive by trip in TV was 2004, SS was the only place to be. But as the years went by, we rarely shop, eat, or visit square entertainment, unless we have company in. That’s usually a one and done. Can’t remember the last time we went to a special event at one of the square’s. Once Eastport is built I am sure we will visit couple times, then back to our regularly scheduled trips out of the bubble

How is the drive down to Disney World? I’m a huge Disneyland fan here in SoCal, and have been going to Disneyland since 1956. We will be headed to TV in a month when escrow closes, so WDW will be our new Disney home. Hoping it’s not a bad drive. We’re 60 miles from Disneyland here, but it takes 2.5 hours to get there in LA traffic. Not fun!

[JMintzer]

I do not want to move out of The Villages but I surely did not expect this influx of population in this community when we purchased here in 2009. We were told that the built out would at 466A. Well, that certainly didn't pan out.

I'm sure the people who bought 10 years before you said the same thing when you moved in...

[Mrs.Guy]

I'm sure the people who bought 10 years before you said the same thing when you moved in...

:smiley: You're right.....I did! :cryin2:

[JMintzer]

:smiley: You're right.....I did! :cryin2:

A I'll (someone who bought a mere 20 months ago) will probably complain about all the new people moving in 8-10 years from now...

https://media.tenor.com/Iyu3kiZCZEQAAAAC/the-circle.gif

[Davonu]

…We were told that the built out would at 466A…
Built out!!! That’s a good one!! :D

[Rodneysblue]

Second time in the last two weeks.....................

The sky is falling, The sky is falling.

Must be true.

:popcorn:
😂😂😂😂

[EdFNJ]

How is the drive down to Disney World? I’m a huge Disneyland fan here in SoCal, and have been going to Disneyland since 1956. We will be headed to TV in a month when escrow closes, so WDW will be our new Disney home. Hoping it’s not a bad drive. We’re 60 miles from Disneyland here, but it takes 2.5 hours to get there in LA traffic. Not fun! Depends on how far south or North you are living in TV and where your DW destination is. Anywhere from about 1 to 1 1/2hrs to DW. We're just north of 466A and usually takes us about 1:20 and NEVER have had any traffic (crashes excluded). That doesn't count waiting to get into the DW parking lot. :)

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I do not want to move out of The Villages but I surely did not expect this influx of population in this community when we purchased here in 2009. We were told that the built out would at 466A. Well, that certainly didn't pan out. I’ve been here since 2001 , I’ve moved with the villages from Springdale to Fenney in 6 different homes , the only time that there was any mystery about them building was before they crossed 44 and it didn’t take a visionary to see all that vacant land and figure they’ll go for it . They have done a wonderful job with this place and despite the naysayers that the place is going downhill , it’s seems more and more people are buying here. The place everybody came from has changed ,so why not here especially when it’s better with more options and for those who liked it here in the early days , there are plenty of small parks with one pool ,one clubhouse and one golf course if your lucky , leaving people with lots of time to talk wabout how great the villages is getting with all the new growth

[coffeebean]

I'm sure the people who bought 10 years before you said the same thing when you moved in...

You are probably right about that but the total population was no where near what is on the horizon. I just hope our system of roadways will be able to support the population.

[coffeebean]

Built out!!! That’s a good one!! :D

Oops. I meant to say build out

[patfla06]

How is the drive down to Disney World? I’m a huge Disneyland fan here in SoCal, and have been going to Disneyland since 1956. We will be headed to TV in a month when escrow closes, so WDW will be our new Disney home. Hoping it’s not a bad drive. We’re 60 miles from Disneyland here, but it takes 2.5 hours to get there in LA traffic. Not fun!

We’re only about 40 miles and 45 minutes or so on the Florida
Turnpike.

[Stu from NYC]

We’re only about 40 miles and 45 minutes or so on the Florida
Turnpike.

One day you can walk to the ticket booth

[Stu from NYC]

A I'll (someone who bought a mere 20 months ago) will probably complain about all the new people moving in 8-10 years from now...

https://media.tenor.com/Iyu3kiZCZEQAAAAC/the-circle.gif

Why wait so long?:bigbow:

[Stu from NYC]

You are probably right about that but the total population was no where near what is on the horizon. I just hope our system of roadways will be able to support the population.

Morse will be a nightmare from 466 north. Surprised they never turned it into a four land road.

[VApeople]

Morse will be a nightmare from 466 north. Surprised they never turned it into a four land road.

In early 2016 when we were hoping to sell our house in Virginia and move to The Villages, I joined this DG and asked about the traffic along Morse Road between Spanish Springs and 466.

People said the traffic was terrible, so we never considered buying a house that would require us to drive along that stretch of road.

[EdFNJ]

We’re only about 40 miles and 45 minutes or so on the Florida Turnpike. 40 miles & 45 minutes? Curious as to where in TV you live. Google Maps has it at 64.8 miles from our house off ODell Circle right near Mallory CC to DW main gate and 67.2 Miles to Disney Springs both of which is about what we've measured in many trips over 5 years. Wait, you did say "or so". :D

[Nana2Teddy]

Depends on how far south or North you are living in TV and where your DW destination is. Anywhere from about 1 to 1 1/2hrs to DW. We're just north of 466A and usually takes us about 1:20 and NEVER have had any traffic (crashes excluded). That doesn't count waiting to get into the DW parking lot. :)

Thank you! Sounds much better than getting to Disneyland here. DL is never a day trip for us. We have to stay at least one night because of the travel time.

We’ll likely buy south of 44 because we want a brand new home, but we’ll see. 😊

[BobnBev]

Thank you! Sounds much better than getting to Disneyland here. DL is never a day trip for us. We have to stay at least one night because of the travel time.

We’ll likely buy south of 44 because we want a brand new home, but we’ll see. 😊

Don't rule out pre-owned homes, there are some real beauties, and some bargains.

[coffeebean]

Morse will be a nightmare from 466 north. Surprised they never turned it into a four land road.

As you approach the RAB at 441 and Morse, Morse Blvd is a four lane road with two lanes in each direction. I don't think it is even feasible to expand Morse Blvd north of 466 to two lanes each way for the entire length of the roadway from 466 to 441.

[coffeebean]

In early 2016 when we were hoping to sell our house in Virginia and move to The Villages, I joined this DG and asked about the traffic along Morse Road between Spanish Springs and 466.

People said the traffic was terrible, so we never considered buying a house that would require us to drive along that stretch of road.

For me, coming from New York, New Jersey and South Florida, the traffic anywhere in The Villages, including that stretch from 466 to 441 is NOTHING, even in high season.

[coffeebean]

Don't rule out pre-owned homes, there are some real beauties, and some bargains.

Absolutely!!! Hubby and I went to a Villages open house a few months back for a brand new home that had a price tag of over 1 million. The counter tops in the home were CORIAN. Yes, CORIAN!!! Most pre owned homes these days have been updated with either granite or Quartz counter tops not to mention new cabinets in the kitchens and bathrooms.

[Stu from NYC]

Absolutely!!! Hubby and I went to a Villages open house a few months back for a brand new home that had a price tag of over 1 million. The counter tops in the home were CORIAN. Yes, CORIAN!!! Most pre owned homes these days have been updated with either granite or Quartz counter tops not to mention new cabinets in the kitchens and bathrooms.

A million bucks aint what it used to be.

[BobnBev]

Absolutely!!! Hubby and I went to a Villages open house a few months back for a brand new home that had a price tag of over 1 million. The counter tops in the home were CORIAN. Yes, CORIAN!!! Most pre owned homes these days have been updated with either granite or Quartz counter tops not to mention new cabinets in the kitchens and bathrooms.

and Crown Molding, and Plantation shutters, and mature landscaping, and upgraded floors, and solar tubes, and garage screens, and finished driveways, etc. Anything I forgot?:popcorn:

[BobnBev]

I went to an open house the other day.....$1.8 million.....didn't even have ceiling fans...couldn't believe it.:22yikes:

[Stu from NYC]

For me, coming from New York, New Jersey and South Florida, the traffic anywhere in The Villages, including that stretch from 466 to 441 is NOTHING, even in high season.

Some day when they ever get around to working on 27/441 it will be much better. The lights do seem to go on forever.

[nallware]

Oh its true! Many people are saying........
Somebody told me they just re-purposed the letter "A" from the book The Scarlet Letter. Now the A stands for Apartment. :1rotfl::1rotfl:
Don’t require any special glasses to see the “E” on most foreheads! Bwahahaha!!!

[coffeebean]

A million bucks aint what it used to be.

Maybe not but.......there are pre owned homes that can be had for a lot less than a cool million and have upgraded counter tops and cabinets than what I saw in that brand new home for over a million.

[coffeebean]

and Crown Molding, and Plantation shutters, and mature landscaping, and upgraded floors, and solar tubes, and garage screens, and finished driveways, etc. Anything I forgot?:popcorn:

Yup, agree totally. Not only "mature landscaping" but enhanced landscaping done by professionals, not what the builder puts in.

[coffeebean]

I went to an open house the other day.....$1.8 million.....didn't even have ceiling fans...couldn't believe it.:22yikes:

Seems the builder if offering less but the price tags are more for the new homes. I can't believe......not even ceiling fans? I didn't notice if there were ceiling fans in the open house we toured that was over a million. I was just gob smacked at the downgraded counter tops. Corian is one step above laminate counter tops if you ask me.

[Bay Kid]

A million bucks aint what it used to be.

Somehow our dollar has become funny money just like that.

[Kenswing]

Absolutely!!! Hubby and I went to a Villages open house a few months back for a brand new home that had a price tag of over 1 million. The counter tops in the home were CORIAN. Yes, CORIAN!!! Most pre owned homes these days have been updated with either granite or Quartz counter tops not to mention new cabinets in the kitchens and bathrooms.

Where was this new construction house for a million dollars? The most expensive new house I have ever seen listed was in the mid $800’s and it was decked out with quartz counters, top of the line appliances and a pool.

The only place I can think of that a house would be that much would be up in Chatham Acres where the lots are 5 acres and cost $500,000. Currently the developer has only 3 houses that are even above $600,000 listed.

[Nana2Teddy]

Don't rule out pre-owned homes, there are some real beauties, and some bargains.

We won’t! 👍🏻😊

[John Mayes]

Absolutely!!! Hubby and I went to a Villages open house a few months back for a brand new home that had a price tag of over 1 million. The counter tops in the home were CORIAN. Yes, CORIAN!!! Most pre owned homes these days have been updated with either granite or Quartz counter tops not to mention new cabinets in the kitchens and bathrooms.

Where is this house? Nothing listed on TV website for any new house approaching a million dollars.

[coffeebean]

Where was this new construction house for a million dollars? The most expensive new house I have ever seen listed was in the mid $800’s and it was decked out with quartz counters, top of the line appliances and a pool.

The only place I can think of that a house would be that much would be up in Chatham Acres where the lots are 5 acres and cost $500,000. Currently the developer has only 3 houses that are even above $600,000 listed.

I wish I could remember where the home is located but I can't. Hubby verified that the listing price was over one million but he doesn't remember where it was located either. I do recall mentioning the quality of the countertops to the sales rep. All he could do was shrug his shoulders.

[coffeebean]

Where is this house? Nothing listed on TV website for any new house approaching a million dollars.

Maybe it was sold already?????

[Stu from NYC]

Where is this house? Nothing listed on TV website for any new house approaching a million dollars.

Could be an MLS listing than

[Kenswing]

Could be an MLS listing than

Couldn't have been. She said it was a brand new house. And it's "then" not "than".

[John Mayes]

Maybe it was sold already?????

Maybe but I’ll bet the home was a resale. Several resales listed for over a million. Two in my neighborhood alone. Just cause a resale is listed for a price doesn’t mean they sale for that.

We watch TV website routinely for new home sales and have never seen one for a million dollars.

[Eg_cruz]

Apartment dwellers.....hardly.

Without even thinking about apartments.....keep in mind the slow season population of today is larger than the busy season of 5 plus years ago.

The 300 homes per month being sold and closed per month add to the population way....WAY.... More than the apartment factor.

__________________________________________

:censored:
Thank you someone with his eyes open.

[coffeebean]

Maybe but I’ll bet the home was a resale. Several resales listed for over a million. Two in my neighborhood alone. Just cause a resale is listed for a price doesn’t mean they sale for that.

We watch TV website routinely for new home sales and have never seen one for a million dollars.

By George, I think you are correct that it might have been a resale.

[coffeebean]

Could be an MLS listing than

I don't believe it was MLS. It was a Villages sales rep we spoke to.

[pauld315]

Went to LSL tonite. I couldn't believe how crowded it was. Even the cart and vehicle traffic was outta sight. I'm thinking apartment dwellers. When the snowbirds get here in full force, and more apartments are built......well, you know the rest.:boom::shocked::(

As Al Jolson said "You ain't seen nuttin yet" Wait until the tens of thousands vacation renters in The Villages get here and all the snowbirds return to the surrounding communities and The Villages. Best thing to do is just stay away from the squares during the season.

[Stu from NYC]

By George, I think you are correct that it might have been a resale.

Maybe we should just ask George?:BigApplause:

[PugMom]

As Al Jolson said "You ain't seen nuttin yet" Wait until the tens of thousands vacation renters in The Villages get here and all the snowbirds return to the surrounding communities and The Villages. Best thing to do is just stay away from the squares during the season.

or get there really, REALLY early. get a good spot for the vehicle & spend the day. it's the most inclusive square, imo, so it's easy to just relax & let the time pass

[j_vermilya]

yet some people still insist on dumb statements like, that's progress, or what did you expect, the truth remains, we were promised no building south of 44, and with few amenities there, of course all the squares and everywhere else are very crowded...we have doubled in size in terms of population, and the 3 existing squares, pools, etc, were never meant for that...please spare me the replies like : that's progress, what did you expect, when was that promised...when everyone knows it was promised...
and we're down to one theater...

[JMintzer]

yet some people still insist on dumb statements like, that's progress, or what did you expect, the truth remains, we were promised no building south of 44, and with few amenities there, of course all the squares and everywhere else are very crowded...we have doubled in size in terms of population, and the 3 existing squares, pools, etc, were never meant for that...please spare me the replies like : that's progress, what did you expect, when was that promised...when everyone knows it was promised...
and we're down to one theater...

Wait, I thought people were "promised" that there would be no building south of 466A...

Who made these "promises"? Anybody get anything in writing?

[Stu from NYC]

Wait, I thought people were "promised" that there would be no building south of 466A...

Who made these "promises"? Anybody get anything in writing?

Why would anyone think that a successful business making good money would think it was in their best interest to stop growing?

Understand complaining about a lack of a square south of 44 at this point but upset they keep building is silly.

[Marathon Man]

yet some people still insist on dumb statements like, that's progress, or what did you expect, the truth remains, we were promised no building south of 44, and with few amenities there, of course all the squares and everywhere else are very crowded...we have doubled in size in terms of population, and the 3 existing squares, pools, etc, were never meant for that...please spare me the replies like : that's progress, what did you expect, when was that promised...when everyone knows it was promised...
and we're down to one theater...

Why would anyone think that a successful business making good money would think it was in their best interest to stop growing?

Understand complaining about a lack of a square south of 44 at this point but upset they keep building is silly.

Good response to the "we were promised". And, I truly doubt that it is "the truth". But even if it was "promised" by someone, that in no way obligates the business to shut down. How did people believe this?

[Stu from NYC]

Good response to the "we were promised". And, I truly doubt that it is "the truth". But even if it was "promised" by someone, that in no way obligates the business to shut down. How did people believe this?

I could answer this but someone in authority around here would not like my answer.

[VApeople]

yet some people still insist on dumb statements like, that's progress, or what did you expect, the truth remains, we were promised no building south of 44, and with few amenities there, of course all the squares and everywhere else are very crowded...we have doubled in size in terms of population, and the 3 existing squares, pools, etc, were never meant for that...please spare me the replies like : that's progress, what did you expect, when was that promised...when everyone knows it was promised...
and we're down to one theater...

Could you please express your thoughts in clear English?

[coffeebean]

yet some people still insist on dumb statements like, that's progress, or what did you expect, the truth remains, we were promised no building south of 44, and with few amenities there, of course all the squares and everywhere else are very crowded...we have doubled in size in terms of population, and the 3 existing squares, pools, etc, were never meant for that...please spare me the replies like : that's progress, what did you expect, when was that promised...when everyone knows it was promised...
and we're down to one theater...

This "progress" that we are seeing here is just not keeping up with the influx of our population. The squares are not going to be as welcoming with the throngs of people all over the place. Eastport, hopefully, will take some of the stress of the three current squares.

[coffeebean]

Wait, I thought people were "promised" that there would be no building south of 466A...

Who made these "promises"? Anybody get anything in writing?

Of course not. Nothing in writing but I tend to believe a salesperson when I'm told "build out will be in about two years and will stop at 466A". See how that worked out.

[coffeebean]

Good response to the "we were promised". And, I truly doubt that it is "the truth". But even if it was "promised" by someone, that in no way obligates the business to shut down. How did people believe this?

Were we gullible to believe it? Making a big decision such as purchasing a home, one should receive accurate information. I guess hubby and I were too trusting of the information we received and we are from New York originally.

[coffeebean]

Could you please express your thoughts in clear English?

The sentiments are clear enough for me.

[Stu from NYC]

Of course not. Nothing in writing but I tend to believe a salesperson when I'm told "build out will be in about two years and will stop at 466A". See how that worked out.

The salesperson said this as this is what he was told to say. Doubt the developer told too many people what they were planning on doing down the road

[JMintzer]

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[JMintzer]

This "progress" that we are seeing here is just not keeping up with the influx of our population. The squares are not going to be as welcoming with the throngs of people all over the place. Eastport, hopefully, will take some of the stress of the three current squares.

Weren't people complaining that Spanish Springs was turning into a "Ghost Town" just a few short months ago?

[JMintzer]

Of course not. Nothing in writing but I tend to believe a salesperson when I'm told "build out will be in about two years and will stop at 466A". See how that worked out.

"I tend to believe a salesperson"... That was your first mistake...

[coffeebean]

"I tend to believe a salesperson"... That was your first mistake...

We stay in touch with the sales rep that sold us our two homes in The Villages. That information we received was before the new generation took over the empire. The information we were given at the time was truthful.

[Marathon Man]

We stay in touch with the sales rep that sold us our two homes in The Villages. That information we received was before the new generation took over the empire. The information we were given at the time was truthful.

You seem to be suggesting that the business was going to shut down until the grandkids took over and decided to keep it in operation. That does not seem reasonable.

[VApeople]

Of course not. Nothing in writing but I tend to believe a salesperson when I'm told "build out will be in about two years and will stop at 466A". See how that worked out.

No problem. If you don't approve of the building south of 466A, then pretend it is not there.

[Stu from NYC]

We stay in touch with the sales rep that sold us our two homes in The Villages. That information we received was before the new generation took over the empire. The information we were given at the time was truthful.

At one point they decided that they would stop expanding the empire.

Than they looked at their profit and loss for new development and the lightbulb went on.

As long as new construction remains profitable why would they stop?

[JMintzer]

We stay in touch with the sales rep that sold us our two homes in The Villages. That information we received was before the new generation took over the empire. The information we were given at the time was truthful.

Or so they thought?

[coffeebean]

You seem to be suggesting that the business was going to shut down until the grandkids took over and decided to keep it in operation. That does not seem reasonable.
I was not suggesting anything of the sort. I just stated what was told to us; that the building of homes would not go beyond 466A. I'm not sure if that means the company would shut down, maybe move on to another location completely.

[coffeebean]

No problem. If you don't approve of the building south of 466A, then pretend it is not there.

I wish I could but there is an influx of people who come up north and go to the venues up north such as the squares, stores and restaurants. Oh well, such is life.

[Stu from NYC]

I wish I could but there is an influx of people who come up north and go to the venues up north such as the squares, stores and restaurants. Oh well, such is life.

We have learned that during snowbird season if we want to listen to music from a popular band get there early.

However it does seem that the longer you live here the less often you go to the squares

[KAM+6]

The way I look at it, that was the information at the time. They did not own the land south of 466A. The land would have been developed by someone and I'm sure glad it was TV. All you have to do is look at Beaumont. What a menagerie of different homes, apartments, ugly storage and car wash. Just compare that to the beauty of south of 466A. So, be careful what you wish for.

[Aces4]

Seems the builder if offering less but the price tags are more for the new homes. I can't believe......not even ceiling fans? I didn't notice if there were ceiling fans in the open house we toured that was over a million. I was just gob smacked at the downgraded counter tops. Corian is one step above laminate counter tops if you ask me.

I guess no one asked you…. :-). We’ve had granite, quartz and Corian in our different homes over the years and we like Corian the best. Hated granite and the quartz over eight years has the edges bronze lightly and chipped/scratched when a bowl lid was accidentally dropped on it. Corian held up like a champ and is great as a shower surround too. We also like the seamless factor when it comes to sinks. Drop in sinks are a pain and dirt collector by the rim. Different strokes for different folks.

The Morse family did announce the end of the buildout at one of their community meetings years ago but I never put too much faith in that announcement when another nickel can be made.

[Bogie Shooter]

Wow, 22 posts on one thread…………

[coffeebean]

The way I look at it, that was the information at the time. They did not own the land south of 466A. The land would have been developed by someone and I'm sure glad it was TV. All you have to do is look at Beaumont. What a menagerie of different homes, apartments, ugly storage and car wash. Just compare that to the beauty of south of 466A. So, be careful what you wish for.

You make a very good point that the land would have probably be developed by someone, even if it weren't The Villages.

[Bilyclub]

The way I look at it, that was the information at the time. They did not own the land south of 466A. The land would have been developed by someone and I'm sure glad it was TV. All you have to do is look at Beaumont. What a menagerie of different homes, apartments, ugly storage and car wash. Just compare that to the beauty of south of 466A. So, be careful what you wish for.

The story goes that the developer had a chance to buy the land where Beaumont/Trailwinds is, but the town of Wildwood wanted commercial development and the developer wanted all residential single family. This was told to me by old-timers. Sweetwater Car Wash is a pretty good car wash, by the way.

[Whitley]

Maybe not but.......there are pre owned homes that can be had for a lot less than a cool million and have upgraded counter tops and cabinets than what I saw in that brand new home for over a million.

Corian, wasn't that big in the eighties?

[Aces4]

Corian, wasn't that big in the eighties?

Just as we were all like in the eighties, hot stuff! But just like Corian, people find out the newest rage isn’t all that great….just trendy.

[coffeebean]

Corian, wasn't that big in the eighties?

Yes.

[VApeople]

Corian, wasn't that big in the eighties?

Yep, that's what my grandpappy said.

He said Corian makes it easier to clean up after butchering a hog.

[Aces4]

Yep, that's what my grandpappy said.

He said Corian makes it easier to clean up after butchering a hog.

No, that was stainless steel.:1rotfl: