Trailwinds Village 466a

[ureout]

is there a path or golf cart trail to get to Lowes in the trailwinds village by golf cart near the Tamarind Grove postal station??

[Aces4]

is there a path or golf cart trail to get to Lowes in the trailwinds village by golf cart near the Tamarind Grove postal station??

If there is, there shouldn’t be. That is only to be accessed by car or truck by Villagers.

[golfing eagles]

is there a path or golf cart trail to get to Lowes in the trailwinds village by golf cart near the Tamarind Grove postal station??

No, and given the history of how this development was denied to The Villages, I don't think there ever will be.

[Hardlyworking]

No, and given the history of how this development was denied to The Villages, I don't think there ever will be.

I had to look it up, interesting history there.

[Laker14]

I had to look it up, interesting history there.

can you post a link? I'm curious.

[Hardlyworking]

can you post a link? I'm curious.

Sure, as usual you will have to weed through the chaff…

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/trailwinds-466a-cart-301669/?highlight=Trail+winds

[Stu from NYC]

If the village of Stu would have come to fruition golf carts could have easily gone anywhere in Trailwinds. Alas it is not going to happen.

PS: Would have also gotten TJ's and Costco as part of the deal.

[mikreb]

I saw a cart last Monday exit the Lowe's shopping center, go westbound on 466A and turn into Pinellas. So no official cart path but if you're entitled enough then maybe you can get there.

[Garywt]

You can get to the Lowes on 441 but not the one you want to go to. It is too bad though.

[MrChip72]

I see golf carts crossing back into the Villages over 466A by Culvers sometimes. It's been making me wonder what the fine would be, or if it could lead to more than just a simple fine.

[VApeople]

I see golf carts crossing back into the Villages over 466A by Culvers sometimes. It's been making me wonder what the fine would be, or if it could lead to more than just a simple fine.

Crossing a 45 mph road in a golf cart can lead to more than a simple fine.

A couple years ago, a guy tried to leave The Villages hospital and cross 441 in a golf cart. He was killed in a traffic accident.

[Papa_lecki]

If the village of Stu would have come to fruition golf carts could have easily gone anywhere in Trailwinds. Alas it is not going to happen.

PS: Would have also gotten TJ's and Costco as part of the deal.

We haven’t’t discussed the Village of Stu in years.
How’s the progress?

[MsPCGenius]

Village of Stu?

Just tell "them" to build another tunnel on the Pinellas Plaza side of 466A....

[Stu from NYC]

We haven’t’t discussed the Village of Stu in years.
How’s the progress?

Not good apparently was ahead of its time.

[Papa_lecki]

Not good apparently was ahead of its time.

Village of Stu
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/just-fun-109/starting-new-village-316134/

[Professor]

$250 minimum I have been told by a sheriff deputy...

[bowlingal]

No, you can't get to Trailwinds by golf cart....and don't even try it

[mkjelenbaas]

is there a path or golf cart trail to get to Lowes in the trailwinds village by golf cart near the Tamarind Grove postal station??
Have you seen any carts in the parking lot??

[Jewelz]

If you park in Pinellas parking lot, I believe there is a crosswalk that you can get across the street but that’s a lot of walking!

[photo1902]

I see golf carts crossing back into the Villages over 466A by Culvers sometimes. It's been making me wonder what the fine would be, or if it could lead to more than just a simple fine.

Street Legal carts can do it

[jneibert]

I see golf carts crossing back into the Villages over 466A by Culvers sometimes. It's been making me wonder what the fine would be, or if it could lead to more than just a simple fine.

I have a street legal golf cart and regularly cross 466A at Pinellas Pl near Culver's. Then I drive to the back of the development and over to Publix, Starbucks, Aldis, Lowes, etc. Can't drive on 466A though. Street legal golf carts are only supposed to cross roads with speeds higher than 35 MPH at signaled intersections.

[MidWestIA]

I see tourists out driving golf carts on a 4 lane road that will get you a BIG traffic ticket. Use google map and say you are bicycle to stay on the golf cart paths

[Ken D.]

No, and given the history of how this development was denied to The Villages, I don't think there ever will be.
I heard the buyer paid 4 times the amount TVs offered. That would explain the animosity between Trailwinds and Morse.

[Dot Rheinhardt]

is there a path or golf cart trail to get to Lowes in the trailwinds village by golf cart near the Tamarind Grove postal station??

Hop the fence. LOL

[pauld315]

No, and given the history of how this development was denied to The Villages, I don't think there ever will be.

The Villages doesn't provide golf cart access to commercial areas that they don't own.

[pauld315]

If the village of Stu would have come to fruition golf carts could have easily gone anywhere in Trailwinds. Alas it is not going to happen.

PS: Would have also gotten TJ's and Costco as part of the deal.

Hilarious, Costco's is never going to build in TV. Doesn't fir their demographics

[Edsmith913]

No, the farmer that owned the property would not sell to Morris so he will not open a way to get in.

[JP]

No, the farmer that owned the property would not sell to Morris so he will not open a way to get in.

This is untrue. The town of wildwood blocked TV purchase of this property and I am glad they did as all the businesses would not be there as they are.

[Lindaws]

No. This is NOT villagesproperty.

[DARFAP]

No, although I have seen people drive carts over there. The story goes, Wildwood would not sell that land to The Villages, so now TV will not build a connecting tunnel or bridge for golf cart access. Some kind of "screw you, Wildwood" response.

[Papa_lecki]

No, although I have seen people drive carts over there. The story goes, Wildwood would not sell that land to The Villages, so now TV will not build a connecting tunnel or bridge for golf cart access. Some kind of "screw you, Wildwood" response.

TO be fair, The Villages doesnt put golf cart access into any commercial property they do not own.

[GPGuar]

I saw a cart last Monday exit the Lowe's shopping center, go westbound on 466A and turn into Pinellas. So no official cart path but if you're entitled enough then maybe you can get there.

I would think that if a cop sees a golf cart anywhere in Trail winds or Belmont, all he needs to do is follow them out of the property and issue a ticket. As far as I know there’s no legal access to those property’s by golf cart.

[Notsocrates]

is there a path or golf cart trail to get to Lowes in the trailwinds village by golf cart near the Tamarind Grove postal station??

The Villages GPS shows a golf cart route south through the 466a tunnel, west along Pinellas and then back across 466a (near the Marathon gas station) to Trailwinds. I have not noticed an access but will look for one tomorrow.

[villagetinker]

The Villages GPS shows a golf cart route south through the 466a tunnel, west along Pinellas and then back across 466a (near the Marathon gas station) to Trailwinds. I have not noticed an access but will look for one tomorrow.

That path does NOT exist, I live in that area, NO legal access to Trailwinds from TV. There is a sign before the gas station by the villages health that states "NO GOLF CARTS BEYOND THIS POINT". The occasional golf cart MIGHT be from the homes or apartments in that are part of the property.

[Daddymac]

I see golf carts crossing back into the Villages over 466A by Culvers sometimes. It's been making me wonder what the fine would be, or if it could lead to more than just a simple fine.

Unregistered vehicle, uninsured, !! And i can only Imagine what else they will get you for !! :police::police:

[Marathon Man]

No, the farmer that owned the property would not sell to Morris so he will not open a way to get in.

The rumors that get repeated here are really funny sometimes.

[JSR22]

No, the farmer that owned the property would not sell to Morris so he will not open a way to get in.

The developers last name is Morse like Morse Blvd.

[golfing eagles]

I heard the buyer paid 4 times the amount TVs offered. That would explain the animosity between Trailwinds and Morse.

WRONG

No, the farmer that owned the property would not sell to Morris so he will not open a way to get in.

WRONG

No, although I have seen people drive carts over there. The story goes, Wildwood would not sell that land to The Villages, so now TV will not build a connecting tunnel or bridge for golf cart access. Some kind of "screw you, Wildwood" response.

CORRECT

And reason-----the city council of Wildwood are all primarily party X, and 5,000 new voters within their city limits would be voting Y, so they would unemployed. Therefore, no approval for TV to develop that land.

[merrymini]

I do not see why the Villages should put in a golf cart path to property they do not own.

[birdawg]

Street Legal carts can do itwrong not aloud on 466A

[Stu from NYC]

Hilarious, Costco's is never going to build in TV. Doesn't fir their demographics

We know a guy, who knows a guy who will make them an offer they cannot refuse.

[photo1902]

wrong not aloud on 466A

I never suggested it was legal to drive a cart on 466A, not really sure where you got that from post. That being said, by golf cart, take Pinellas to 466A. If you’re street legal, you can cross 466A. The road becomes Penrose Place. Once you cross 466a you have legal access to all of the shops and locations in Trailwinds.

[asiebel]

There is no path from TV to Lowes on 466A. There is no path because TV did not want to have an opening that could be used by anyone. The Villages wanted to buy that land and build a village. There were Villages backing up right there. That a path would have to go through.

[Ropnrose]

I saw a cart last Monday exit the Lowe's shopping center, go westbound on 466A and turn into Pinellas. So no official cart path but if you're entitled enough then maybe you can get there.
I saw a cart there last week. I couldn't figure out how he got there, 'legally'.

[xkeowner]

Wildwood and Lady Lake should look to the solution Viera FL (near Melbourne) has to golf cart travel in that area. If adapted by either city it would increase the customer base for many of their businesses. Our son's family probably uses their golf cart even more than we use ours.

[VApeople]

I never suggested it was legal to drive a cart on 466A

If you’re street legal, you can cross 466A.

Since you say it is not legal to drive a street legal cart on 466A, how do you plan to cross 466A?

[photo1902]

So how can you cross 466A without driving on the road?

Street Legal carts can cross at that controlled intersection. I'm not sure why that's so hard to comprehend.

[VApeople]

Street Legal carts can cross at that controlled intersection. I'm not sure why that's so hard to comprehend.

Maybe because some of can't figure out how to cross a street without driving on that street.

[photo1902]

Maybe because some of can't figure out how to cross a street without driving on that street.

Do you own and operate a golf cart? If so, is that golf cart “Street Legal”? (AKA a LSV) if so, “ 316.2122 Operation of a low-speed vehicle on certain roadways.–The operation of a low-speed vehicle, as defined in s. 320.01(42), on any road as defined in s. 334.03(15) or (33), is authorized with the following restrictions:

A low-speed vehicle may be operated only on streets where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less. This does not prohibit a low-speed vehicle from crossing a road or street at an intersection where the road or street has a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour.

There’s a difference between crossing over vs driving on

[MrChip72]

Street Legal carts can do it

Does anyone know what extra is required to make a Villages golf cart to be classified as LSV? Seems like just adding a tag and registering the VIN? Not sure about the expense. I don't mind if it requires paperwork.

To me I might find that worth it to be able to visit Trailwinds in my golf cart.

[VApeople]

Do you own and operate a golf cart?

No, I have always hated golf carts.

[My Daily Run]

I have seen golf carts cross 466A from Pinellas to Trailwinds...when I was stopped at the light Sunday I saw 3 carts in a row cross at the light

[JerryLBell]

I saw a cart last Monday exit the Lowe's shopping center, go westbound on 466A and turn into Pinellas. So no official cart path but if you're entitled enough then maybe you can get there.
Given that the speed limit is 45 MPH on 466A and that golf carts (even "street legal" ones) aren't allowed on roads (even just crossing them) with speed limits higher than 35 MPH, I would strongly suggest not emulating that cart driver.

[photo1902]

Given that the speed limit is 45 MPH on 466A and that golf carts (even "street legal" ones) aren't allowed on roads (even just crossing them) with speed limits higher than 35 MPH, I would strongly suggest not emulating that cart driver.
A low-speed vehicle may be operated only on streets where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less. This does not prohibit a low-speed vehicle from crossing a road or street at an intersection where the road or street has a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour.

[villagetinker]

Does anyone know what extra is required to make a Villages golf cart to be classified as LSV? Seems like just adding a tag and registering the VIN? Not sure about the expense. I don't mind if it requires paperwork.

To me I might find that worth it to be able to visit Trailwinds in my golf cart.

At one time I saw a list, but as I recall:
Headlights, turn signals, 4 wheel brakes, seat belts, additional mirrors, safety glass windshield, windshield wiper(?), will need to be insured LIKE A CAR ($$$), and limited to 25 MPH. There may be other requirements, IMHO, call the local police department and ask them.

[photo1902]

Does anyone know what extra is required to make a Villages golf cart to be classified as LSV? Seems like just adding a tag and registering the VIN? Not sure about the expense. I don't mind if it requires paperwork.

To me I might find that worth it to be able to visit Trailwinds in my golf cart.

Here you go. It explains in detail.

Low Speed Vehicles - Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (https://www.flhsmv.gov/safety-center/consumer-education/low-speed-vehicles/)

[Stu from NYC]

Village of Stu will either build an overpass or tunnel or both so our people get to where ever they want to go. Money is no object as long as others will pay for it

[villagetinker]

Here you go. It explains in detail.

Low Speed Vehicles - Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (https://www.flhsmv.gov/safety-center/consumer-education/low-speed-vehicles/)

Thank you for posting the link, I had some of the items correct, but this link has a lot more info.

[Papa_lecki]

Village of Stu will either build an overpass or tunnel or both so our people get to where ever they want to go. Money is no object as long as others will pay for it

How about a toll tunnel? Can you connect a SunPass transponder to golf cart?

[EdFNJ]

Street Legal carts can do it

wrong not aloud on 466A

Your "wrong" is WRONG. :). They (street legal carts) are "aloud" I mean "allowed" :) When my cart was SL (it isn't any longer) I had been crossing 441, 44, 466 & 466A multiple times for 3 years after checking with Sumter County sheriff's office. You can't DRIVE on it (along it) but you can CROSS IT at an intersection with a traffic light. You can't drive ON 466, 466A, 441 etc as speed limit is over 35 but you can CROSS it . This was confirmed by a Sumter county lieutenant at a meeting of a golf cart club about a few years ago.

Also, just as a data point, 466A turns into a 35mph road after Powell so you can go through Pinellas, go right down Powell by the Library (35mph), then left on 466a where it now becomes 35mph then go left up 301 (as that is also 35mph). Just a fun fact.

Come to think of it (although I haven't checked because I am no longer street legal), but it seems that by going down Powell you could probably cross straight over 466A again into the new area and work your way back to Lowes/Publix and the new restaurants. Kinda silly to do it as it would be a lot easier in a car because you have to go so far out of your way.

[CFrance]

Your "wrong" is WRONG. :). They (street legal carts) are "aloud" I mean "allowed" :) When my cart was SL (it isn't any longer) I had been crossing 441, 44, 466 & 466A multiple times for 3 years after checking with Sumter County sheriff's office. You can't DRIVE on it (along it) but you can CROSS IT at an intersection with a traffic light. You can't drive ON 466, 466A, 441 etc as speed limit is over 35 but you can CROSS it . This was confirmed by a Sumter county lieutenant at a meeting of a golf cart club about a few years ago.

Also, just as a data point, 466A turns into a 35mph road after Powell so you can go through Pinellas, go right down Powell by the Library (35mph), then left on 466a where it now becomes 35mph then go left up 301 (as that is also 35mph). Just a fun fact.

Come to think of it (although I haven't checked because I am no longer street legal), but it seems that by going down Powell you could probably cross straight over 466A again into the new area and work your way back to Lowes/Publix and the new restaurants. Kinda silly to do it as it would be a lot easier in a car because you have to go so far out of your way.
Where is 301 35mph? The only place I can think of is down by the light at Coleman. When you turn right or left off of 466A onto 301, isn't that 40 mph? If not, I've been speeding in that area.:oops:

[Bilyclub]

35 South of 466A, 40 North.

[Stu from NYC]

How about a toll tunnel? Can you connect a SunPass transponder to golf cart?

By the authority vested in me by me you are now vp in charge of the toll tunnel and get a 14% commission on all tolls collected. Let me know when it is up and running.

[EdFNJ]

Where is 301 35mph? The only place I can think of is down by the light at Coleman. When you turn right or left off of 466A onto 301, isn't that 40 mph? If not, I've been speeding in that area.:oops:

35 South of 466A, 40 North.

What he said: /\. /\. /\. /\. /\. /\. /\. /\

Guess you've been speeding. :D. I've only gone left off of 466a to 301. Few times to the SAMBO window tint place. You can also work your way there without going on 466A by making a LEFT on Powell out of the mall and taking a right off Powell onto (I forgot the name. got it: Huey Street :) ) a back road over to 301 then cross 301 right into Sambos at the "Antique Mall/Ace Hardware" mall. LOTS of places you can go as street legal but paying close to $1000 for golf cart (LSV) insurance wasn't worth it so I had it "decommissioned."

[CFrance]

What he said: /\. /\. /\. /\. /\. /\. /\. /\

Guess you've been speeding. :D. I've only gone left off of 466a to 301. Few times to the SAMBO window tint place. You can also work your way there without going on 466A by making a LEFT on Powell out of the mall and taking a right off Powell onto (I forgot the name. got it: Huey Street :) ) a back road over to 301 then cross 301 right into Sambos at the "Antique Mall/Ace Hardware" mall. LOTS of places you can go as street legal but paying close to $1000 for golf cart (LSV) insurance wasn't worth it so I had it "decommissioned."
Whoops!:oops: