Eastport, Moultrie Creek Update

[Altavia]

Eastport Area Booklet Moultrie Creek (https://www.nxtbook.com/thevillages/TheVillages/eastport-area-booklet-moultrie-creek/index.php?fbclid=IwAR2tWaeUT9OXZUAhkFd_W_wfjQeeXZB simZElzmO5y2t0RrrjwkSJsvL-GI_aem_AdqLwHxKYbVxcRVMOMG191N85sOGlTJ85cudKYEeWxM UT5DT8L5)

Let's Get Together!

Eastport, our newest town center, brings everything we love about The Villages lifestyle together in one location. In this 250 acre area you'll find recreation, golf, trails, parks, and shopping and dining experiences all connected through a network of trails and pathways surrounding a 1000m body of water, Central Lake.

EASTPORT DOWNTOWN
Eastport's inspiration has a hint of European influence with quaint shops and buildings scaled down to create intimate settings. Stroll through a brick-paved alley or muse lined with boutiques and unique experiences.

Here you'll explore a variety of entertainment, shopping and dining options along the waterfront.

OLYMPIA RECREATION
Chances are you'll find your favorite activities in this amazing recreation center with almost everything you can imagine, including an indoor gymnasium, and rock-climbing center. Outside, the options for play expand from grassy fields to the courts, and even activities on the water.

GOLF GALORE

Golf in the Eastport Area includes the 9-hole Bellaire Executive Course along with the Central Lake Teaching Academy and Driving Range. Here you can play nine holes, hit a bucket of balls or take a lesson.

[Chi-Town]

The Eastport area looks to be an exciting chapter in The Villages play book. Glad it's coming to fruition.

[Rcflyer55]

I wish there were multi moto paths in the south. Seems they’ve been abandoned to save $$ at the risk of lives

[Kenswing]

I wish there were multi moto paths in the south. Seems they’ve been abandoned to save $$ at the risk of lives

Not sure what you mean. Just about everywhere I go via golf cart is on a MMP and I live in the south.

[golfing eagles]

Not sure what you mean. Just about everywhere I go via golf cart is on a MMP and I live in the south.

Yeah, but you're on the multi-modal path. Perhaps the lament is over the lack of (yama)moto, (Manny)moto or (quasi)moto paths. :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: Even better---a first post, might as well start the developer bashing early, for a perceived lack of something that he doesn't even know the name of.

[Altavia]

This new restaurant will be welcome.

Boosters
SPRING '24
Boosters will be a lively new restaurant featuring a unique atmosphere for our sports lovers.

At Boosters you can expect to find a great variety of sports being displayed on their 50+ televisions throughout the restaurant.

Boosters will also feature live music and a happy hour, with a menu that will be inspired by famous sports arenas, along with an extensive hot dog menu, featuring fun names and more!

[Altavia]

I wish there were multi moto paths in the south. Seems they’ve been abandoned to save $$ at the risk of lives

The MMP's are clearly shown on the map in the link so no problem there.


Updated Also available here:

MMP MAPS GOLDWINGNUT (https://www.goldwingnut.com/villages-map)

[Marathon Man]

I wish there were multi moto paths in the south. Seems they’ve been abandoned to save $$ at the risk of lives

One post. This is a pot stir attempt.

[Randall55]

This new restaurant will be welcome.

Boosters
SPRING '24
Boosters will be a lively new restaurant featuring a unique atmosphere for our sports lovers.

At Boosters you can expect to find a great variety of sports being displayed on their 50+ televisions throughout the restaurant.

Boosters will also feature live music and a happy hour, with a menu that will be inspired by famous sports arenas, along with an extensive hot dog menu, featuring fun names and more! I am not excited about a restaurant with an extensive hot dog menu. Call me snooty, but it is what it is! I gave up eating processed meat, years ago.

As we all know, the rec center will be the same layout as the others. The decor will be a theme throughout imitating the rec centers that were built before. The golf courses will be fairly the same, as well. I am looking forward to the inside gymnasium but my common sense tells me it will always be crowded. I was hoping the restaurants and stores will be different and exciting. So far, I have no interest. Hot Dogs? Really? I am certain my wife will not appreciate a date night that includes a Tom Brady Dog, Wrigley Fries, and an Arnold Palmer to wash them down. Even Taylor Swift appearing on the big screen will not convince her to go.

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

Oh a sports bar! That’s different! Not.

Whatever happened to making good, clean, homemade food? Why not let that be your calling card and save money on all those (unwanted) televisions.

[John Mayes]

I am not excited about a restaurant with an extensive hot dog menu. Call me snooty, but it is what it is! I gave up eating processed meat, years ago.

As we all know, the rec center will be the same layout as the others. The decor will be a theme throughout imitating the rec centers that were built before. The golf courses will be fairly the same, as well. I am looking forward to the inside gymnasium but my common sense tells me it will always be crowded. I was hoping the restaurants and stores will be different and exciting. So far, I have no interest. Hot Dogs? Really? I am certain my wife will not appreciate a date night that includes a Tom Brady Dog, Wrigley Fries, and an Arnold Palmer to wash them down. Even Taylor Swift appearing on the big screen will not convince her to go.

Wow……smh.

[Randall55]

Wow……smh.I'm just being honest. You can get processed food at any fast food chain. A restaurant that serves quality meals is something we need in this area. It would be great to have one or two close instead of having to drive 15 to 30 minutes. I am hoping between the new country clubs and square, this will happen. Not asking for much! Just one or two!

[VApeople]

Just about everywhere I go via golf cart is on a MMP and I live in the south.

I guess you do not go down Meggison past Sawgrass or on Marsh Bend Trail past Magnolia Plaza.

[Altavia]

I'm just being honest. You can get processed food at any fast food chain. A restaurant that serves quality meals is something we need in this area. It would be great to have one or two close instead of having to drive 15 to 30 minutes. I am hoping between the new country clubs and square, this will happen. Not asking for much! Just one or two!

Business build what most customers want.

If you want to be within 15 min of boutique restaurants, you moved to the wrong place.

[Altavia]

Wow……smh.

Sawgrass and Edna's had the same kinds of I'm smarter than the Developer " posts prior to opening but ate now a booming success.

A sports bar within walking distance of Middleton and multiple golf courses will be a gold mine.

[John Mayes]

I'm just being honest. You can get processed food at any fast food chain. A restaurant that serves quality meals is something we need in this area. It would be great to have one or two close instead of having to drive 15 to 30 minutes. I am hoping between the new country clubs and square, this will happen. Not asking for much! Just one or two!

Fair enough.

Check out “Harry and The Natives”. They have a restaurant in Hobe Sound that has operated since the early ‘40’s. They will open their second restaurant in ‘24 near the Okahumpka rec center in the St. John Village. It looks to be unique and different than other options in The Villages.

[Kelevision]

I am not excited about a restaurant with an extensive hot dog menu. Call me snooty, but it is what it is! I gave up eating processed meat, years ago.

As we all know, the rec center will be the same layout as the others. The decor will be a theme throughout imitating the rec centers that were built before. The golf courses will be fairly the same, as well. I am looking forward to the inside gymnasium but my common sense tells me it will always be crowded. I was hoping the restaurants and stores will be different and exciting. So far, I have no interest. Hot Dogs? Really? I am certain my wife will not appreciate a date night that includes a Tom Brady Dog, Wrigley Fries, and an Arnold Palmer to wash them down. Even Taylor Swift appearing on the big screen will not convince her to go.

I have to agree. I go to Orlando or even Leesburg. There’s literally not one place I like as far as restaurants go. I’ve eaten at nearly every place and there’s not one thing, food or drink that would bring me back to any of them. Don’t get me wrong. I think this place is amazing in all it does, except for the restaurant choices. Having said that, TV only runs a few of them. IMO, Sawgrass missed the mark. Food courts were a fad and TV got in way too late.

[westernrider75]

I wish there were multi moto paths in the south. Seems they’ve been abandoned to save $$ at the risk of lives

Why would you think there aren’t MMP’s? We have paths to everywhere.

[Rwirish]

Golf galore is a stretch. An executive course, how about 5-6 more. And the Championship Courses, a bit late coming to the south.

[Normal]

I have to agree. I go to Orlando or even Leesburg. There’s literally not one place I like as far as restaurants go. I’ve eaten at nearly every place and there’s not one thing, food or drink that would bring me back to any of them. Don’t get me wrong. I think this place is amazing in all it does, except for the restaurant choices. Having said that, TV only runs a few of them. IMO, Sawgrass missed the mark. Food courts were a fad and TV got in way too late.

We drive our cart just outside of Brownwood to the SUNNY PINT! There is awesome food and beer, beer, beer! It’s a whole lot better than some inside the bubble places with much better prices.

[golfing eagles]

We drive our cart just outside of Brownwood to the SUNNY PINT! There is awesome food and beer, beer, beer! It’s a whole lot better than some inside the bubble places with much better prices.

Is that (legally) golf cart accessible??? Can't see a way through on a satellite view

[Normal]

Is that (legally) golf cart accessible??? Can't see a way through on a satellite view

Well legally, you could just park legally in the far west end of the lot next to the Hilton, Wolfgang, Healthcare lot and walk over about 35 yds give or take. There is a more direct route for those willing to explore. You will see carts there frequently.

[golfing eagles]

Well legally, you could just park legally in the far west end of the lot next to the Hilton, Wolfgang, Healthcare lot and walk over about 35 yds give or take. There is a more direct route for those willing to explore. You will see carts there frequently.

No curb or barrier to jump?

[MrLonzo]

Hopefully, there will be a decent grocery store in the south, finally?!!? Like a Walmart neighborhood store? (Publix has priced itself out of everyday shopping for many.)

And maybe a big box or discount store? It's a haul to get up to Sam's, BJ's, Home Depot, Lowes, and Walmart in the north very often. Not to mention all the furniture stores north of Lady Lake. We need better shopping infrastructure here in the south, not just more recreation facilities!

[Travelhunter123]

When will the Eastport rec center open

[TomPerry]

I guess you do not go down Meggison past Sawgrass or on Marsh Bend Trail past Magnolia Plaza.
I guess you don’t go anywhere west of Buena Vista Blvd, east of Morse Blvd, or between these two Blvds, because there are no MMPs in those areas.

[Nevinator]

Sports Bar? Absolutely! One of my favorite venues. For me, I am pretty much a sports junkie. I like the excitement, meeting like-minded people and discussing sports in general. As far as the menu goes, based on prior experiences at various venues, menus always tend to evolve over time based on what sells and what doesn’t. I don’t see any negatives here. I’m in!

[Stu from NYC]

Hopefully, there will be a decent grocery store in the south, finally?!!? Like a Walmart neighborhood store? (Publix has priced itself out of everyday shopping for many.)

And maybe a big box or discount store? It's a haul to get up to Sam's, BJ's, Home Depot, Lowes, and Walmart in the north very often. Not to mention all the furniture stores north of Lady Lake. We need better shopping infrastructure here in the south, not just more recreation facilities!

You will get that but apparently not until population density increases over next few years.

Thought that was going to happen and that is why we parked ourselves in the middle of the villages.

[HoosierPa]

Golf galore is a stretch. An executive course, how about 5-6 more. And the Championship Courses, a bit late coming to the south.

You must have missed the mark too. There will be 3-4 new Championship courses and 6 Executive courses on that side of the turnpike

[asianthree]

No curb or barrier to jump?

That end of the lot has a wall, but one can walk down the drive to the sidewalks that many thought went to nowhere.

In Sunny Pint you will find many employees of the medical center and hotel, having lunch, and after work drinks. They don’t drive, just walk over.

[GizmoWhiskers]

I wish there were multi moto paths in the south. Seems they’ve been abandoned to save $$ at the risk of lives
I get what you are saying and I'm sure $$ is a factor. Tons of diamond lanes in southern area of Sawgrass and on.

The days of nature joy ride style multimodal paths for golf carts like up north of Warm Springs Road area as seen on Gold Wingnut's maps seem to be void now. Sure lots of walking paths but as far as I can see on the map key "blue" lines either hug the main roads or disappear into diamond lanes.

Not my kind of joy ride in a cart like waaaay up north or the Marsh Bend Trail path. Diamond lanes are dangerous but who would agree with that on totv where its all about picking at others.

"They don't build 'em like they used to."

[BobGraves]

I guess you do not go down Meggison past Sawgrass or on Marsh Bend Trail past Magnolia Plaza.

Isn't it the same on Morse north of 466 as well as almost ALL east/west routes eg; Hillsborough Trail, Pinellas, Bonita, Odell?
All of Meggison (which is practically the extension of Buena Vista) has a mmp until Bexley and then Bexley has mmp and it appears the mmp will continue all the way down to Central Parkway. The Morse mmp continues over Chitty Chatty bridge and all the way to the end of Morse at Meggison. I'm thinking you took a shot and missed on this one.

[Kenswing]

I guess you do not go down Meggison past Sawgrass or on Marsh Bend Trail past Magnolia Plaza.
I said just about everywhere I go. He inferred there were none. The roads you mention are no different than any of the cross connectors such as Hillsborough, Odell, Bonita, etc.

[Justputt]

As someone who is in Dabney, it's a run to get up to Sawgrass to cross the turnpike MMP and then further to get to Eastport. I had hoped they'd do something with 470, but 470 is the on/off ramp to the turnpike, so that'll never happen. There's an underpass a little south at 48, but nothing on the other side and not really any closer or quicker to Eastport. I guess we're just going to have to go the old fashion way in a car, lol. I've had to do worse.

[asianthree]

As someone who is in Dabney, it's a run to get up to Sawgrass to cross the turnpike MMP and then further to get to Eastport. I had hoped they'd do something with 470, but 470 is the on/off ramp to the turnpike, so that'll never happen. There's an underpass a little south at 48, but nothing on the other side and not really any closer or quicker to Eastport. I guess we're just going to have to go the old fashion way in a car, lol. I've had to do worse.

That was one of the deciding factors building in Enclave, car could be best transportation. Biggest factor That Enclave wasn’t a premier neighborhood, that everyone has built in the past

[Normal]

As someone who is in Dabney, it's a run to get up to Sawgrass to cross the turnpike MMP and then further to get to Eastport. I had hoped they'd do something with 470, but 470 is the on/off ramp to the turnpike, so that'll never happen. There's an underpass a little south at 48, but nothing on the other side and not really any closer or quicker to Eastport. I guess we're just going to have to go the old fashion way in a car, lol. I've had to do worse.

The other side of 470 is owned by the Villages. The land won’t just sit there. Don’t forget they have plans to develop all the way southeast to Honeycutt Lake. The main issue will be Lake County laws which prohibit roundabouts. There won’t be another Central Parkway. Crossing 470 at this point by cart would require an act of congress. There’s no inkling of Lake County caving to a reroute like Sumter County caved to. Leesburg and the surrounding communities want nothing to do with more development. They are a lot like Marion. The Villages won’t ever run their government with a majority. If it became connected great; but right now it looks to be more like Oxford.

[maistocars]

I am not excited about a restaurant with an extensive hot dog menu. Call me snooty, but it is what it is! I gave up eating processed meat, years ago.

As we all know, the rec center will be the same layout as the others. The decor will be a theme throughout imitating the rec centers that were built before. The golf courses will be fairly the same, as well. I am looking forward to the inside gymnasium but my common sense tells me it will always be crowded. I was hoping the restaurants and stores will be different and exciting. So far, I have no interest. Hot Dogs? Really? I am certain my wife will not appreciate a date night that includes a Tom Brady Dog, Wrigley Fries, and an Arnold Palmer to wash them down. Even Taylor Swift appearing on the big screen will not convince her to go.
Hot dogs? Oh bummer! When my I told my pups there was going to be an extensive dog menu they were jumping up and down at the thought of the first restaurant for them to dine at.

[Hape2Bhr]

I'm just being honest. You can get processed food at any fast food chain. A restaurant that serves quality meals is something we need in this area. It would be great to have one or two close instead of having to drive 15 to 30 minutes. I am hoping between the new country clubs and square, this will happen. Not asking for much! Just one or two!

I am thinking about how many restaurants we would have never tried, had we not driven 15 or 30 minutes (or longer). :icon_hungry:

[Chi-Town]

Getting back to the Village of Moultrie Creek, what's not to like? Here's a video about it:

https://youtu.be/BQ1fEgb4HVI?si=AgDSiz6GrBQ3IklK

[Normal]

I am thinking about how many restaurants we would have never tried, had we not driven 15 or 30 minutes (or longer). :icon_hungry:

We have had some great experiences outside the bubble in Inverness, Clermont, Mount Dora, Homosassa, Wesley Chapel and others. We would probably ditch most possibilities inside the bubble if they are anything like McGradys.

The Villages indirectly contributed to the extensive choices most down here are experiencing because there weren’t any choices inside the bubble except for Brownwood and Sawgrass.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I am not excited about a restaurant with an extensive hot dog menu. Call me snooty, but it is what it is! I gave up eating processed meat, years ago.

As we all know, the rec center will be the same layout as the others. The decor will be a theme throughout imitating the rec centers that were built before. The golf courses will be fairly the same, as well. I am looking forward to the inside gymnasium but my common sense tells me it will always be crowded. I was hoping the restaurants and stores will be different and exciting. So far, I have no interest. Hot Dogs? Really? I am certain my wife will not appreciate a date night that includes a Tom Brady Dog, Wrigley Fries, and an Arnold Palmer to wash them down. Even Taylor Swift appearing on the big screen will not convince her to go. maybe it’s not too late to buy your home back in Palm Beach. Fl , I’m sure they don’t even allow the help to eat hot dogs .

[Bogie Shooter]

maybe it’s not too late to buy your home back in Palm Beach. Fl , I’m sure they don’t even allow the help to eat hot dogs .

:boom:

[Stu from NYC]

The other side of 470 is owned by the Villages. The land won’t just sit there. Don’t forget they have plans to develop all the way southeast to Honeycutt Lake. The main issue will be Lake County laws which prohibit roundabouts. There won’t be another Central Parkway. Crossing 470 at this point by cart would require an act of congress. There’s no inkling of Lake County caving to a reroute like Sumter County caved to. Leesburg and the surrounding communities want nothing to do with more development. They are a lot like Marion. The Villages won’t ever run their government with a majority. If it became connected great; but right now it looks to be more like Oxford.

If the developer decides they can sell more homes in Lake County if they allow roundabouts does anyone think he does not have the clout to get them to make this change?

[Normal]

If the developer decides they can sell more homes in Lake County if they allow roundabouts does anyone think he does not have the clout to get them to make this change?

Yes, they lack the clout at this point. Every Lake County commissioner is against The Villages expansion in the county. Any that would vote in favor of decapitation of Leesburg as the county throne would not only be committed to political suicide, but would incur significant threats to life and limb. Plans were scrapped by the developer to place any roundabouts on Meggison after the Homestead recreation center because of the rule. I don’t see it ever happening.

Maybe I could ask you, “Do you ever see Ocala giving up their power to the Villages?” It is about along the same guidelines. You know it isn’t just Leesburg by the way? It’s Estes, Mt. Dora, Clermont, Groveland and and others. The population is almost 3 times The Villages of Sumter County LOL.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Yes, they lack the clout at this point. Every Lake County commissioner is against The Villages expansion in the county. Any that would vote in favor of decapitation of Leesburg as the county throne would not only be committed to political suicide, but would incur significant threats to life and limb. Plans were scrapped by the developer to place any roundabouts on Meggison after the Homestead recreation center because of the rule. I don’t see it ever happening. I’ve had a home here(6) since 2000 even if I haven’t been here all the time , but the list is long of failed politicians who tried to challenge the villages growth and I’m glad for that

[Altavia]

Getting back to the Village of Moultrie Creek, what's not to like? Here's a video about it:

https://youtu.be/BQ1fEgb4HVI?si=AgDSiz6GrBQ3IklK

Thanks!


Here's a new video on Eastport.

https://youtu.be/xEdUoo0CnzU?si=zjtALFLYMR2ETtGY

[Normal]

I’ve had a home here(6) since 2000 even if I haven’t been here all the time , but the list is long of failed politicians who tried to challenge the villages growth and I’m glad for that

That’s why they caved and narrowed Meggison from a 4 lane to a two lane. Not only were roundabouts eliminated but there are now only 2 lanes on what was designed as a four lane road.

Don’t hold your breath. Clermont and Mt. Dora would also have something to say from a county almost three times the size of Sumter in population.

[Stu from NYC]

Yes, they lack the clout at this point. Every Lake County commissioner is against The Villages expansion in the county. Any that would vote in favor of decapitation of Leesburg as the county throne would not only be committed to political suicide, but would incur significant threats to life and limb. Plans were scrapped by the developer to place any roundabouts on Meggison after the Homestead recreation center because of the rule. I don’t see it ever happening.

Maybe I could ask you, “Do you ever see Ocala giving up their power to the Villages?” It is about along the same guidelines. You know it isn’t just Leesburg by the way? It’s Estes, Mt. Dora, Clermont, Groveland and and others. The population is almost 3 times The Villages of Sumter County LOL.

Been here almost 4 years now and it does seem to me that if the developer wants something he has the clout and the smarts to get it by hook or by crook as the old expression goes.

[Randall55]

I am thinking about how many restaurants we would have never tried, had we not driven 15 or 30 minutes (or longer). :icon_hungry:i enjoy going out of the bubble and exploring. Some nights, I do not want to deal with the traffic. It would be nice to have a restaurant close that serves meals a step-up from processed hotdogs, burgers, sandwiches, and fries. I'm not getting any younger. I can't eat those types of food.

[Altavia]

That’s why they caved and narrowed Meggison from a 4 lane to a two lane. Not only were roundabouts eliminated but there are now only 2 lanes on what was designed as a four lane road.

Don’t hold your breath. Clermont and Mt. Dora would also have something to say from a county almost three times the size of Sumter in population.

Really?

Where elsr in the Villages had the developer put 4 lane road through the middle of Villages?

Meggison was planned as a 2 lane local road.since well before 2020.

Bexley Trail was clrarly planned as the 4 lane regional connector for to the 470 and the turnpike.

https://www.samanthamerritt.org/road-plan-keeps-sumter-the-villages-growth-in-step/

[Pat2015]

Actually 3 Executive courses coming and 2 more Championship courses coming in the south.

[Randall55]

maybe it’s not too late to buy your home back in Palm Beach. Fl , I’m sure they don’t even allow the help to eat hot dogs .At our age, if you can still eat hot dogs, burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and fries, God Bless You! My body does not digest those foods as easily as when I was younger.

I am just being real! On occasion, a hot dog, burger, or sandwich is fine. There are no restaurants in the southern area that offers healthier foods. It would be nice to have one or two.

[Normal]

Really?

Where elsr in the Villages had the developer put 4 lane road through the middle of Villages?

Meggison was planned as a 2 lane local road.since well before 2020.

Bexley Trail was clrarly planned as the 4 lane regional connector for to the 470 and the turnpike.

https://www.samanthamerritt.org/road-plan-keeps-sumter-the-villages-growth-in-step/

Do you mean Morris, maybe Buena Vista, Warm Springs? I guess plenty have 2 lanes each way. Yes, the original plan does show Meggison as a 4 lane road.

[MSchad]

Actually 3 Executive courses coming and 2 more Championship courses coming in the south.
Actually 3 Championships; Two 18 hole courses and One 27 hole course.
Look at volume 15 (http://www.thevillages.com/whatsnew/continuing-the-dream/archive)

[John Mayes]

Actually 3 Championships; Two 27 hole courses and One 18 hole course.
Look at volume 15 (http://www.thevillages.com/whatsnew/continuing-the-dream/archive)

3 Championships, (one 27 hole - Meadow View and two 18 hole - Shallow Creek and Woodlands) and 6 executives, (four named so far - Laurel Oak, Bellaire, Honeysuckle and Beautyberry).

[Outdoors]

Do you mean Morris, maybe Buena Vista, Warm Springs? I guess plenty have 2 lanes each way. Yes, the original plan does show Meggison as a 4 lane road.

The map at the link looks like it shows Meggison as 4 lane until Bexley Trail then 2 lane. If Lake County outlawed Roundabouts, I wonder how the road builders at county road 455 and the turnpike got those roundabouts approved??

[jljl62040]

At our age, if you can still eat hot dogs, burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and fries, God Bless You! My body does not digest those foods as easily as when I was younger.

I am just being real! On occasion, a hot dog, burger, or sandwich is fine. There are no restaurants in the southern area that offers healthier foods. It would be nice to have one or two.

Fenney Grill and McGrady's Pub offer more than fast food options.

[Justputt]

Fast food doesn't mean bad food or food bad for you. I've eaten some pretty unhealthy food at nice restaurants over the years. Just give me selection and let me choose what I want.

[Normal]

The map at the link looks like it shows Meggison as 4 lane until Bexley Trail then 2 lane. If Lake County outlawed Roundabouts, I wonder how the road builders at county road 455 and the turnpike got those roundabouts approved??

Of course you are talking about the widening and the state right of way for the turn pike? I imagine the county has little to work with there.

[Deckboat234]

Is that (legally) golf cart accessible??? Can't see a way through on a satellite view

you just drive down the dirt path next to the sidewalk. Legal- no but people do it all the time. We even asked a sheriff officer if he would ticket us and he said no but a different might. You can always park in the parking lot on the west end of the Brownwood hotel and walk one block

[golfing eagles]

you just drive down the dirt path next to the sidewalk. Legal- no but people do it all the time. We even asked a sheriff officer if he would ticket us and he said no but a different might. You can always park in the parking lot on the west end of the Brownwood hotel and walk one block

So, in other words, it's NOT legal, but "people do it all the time"? Like most crimes, you might not get caught? If you are caught, you may or not be cited depending on the officer? I'd say that's about the same as Vegas odds in blackjack :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Charlie.hanf]

Yeah, but you're on the multi-modal path. Perhaps the lament is over the lack of (yama)moto, (Manny)moto or (quasi)moto paths. :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: Even better---a first post, might as well start the developer bashing early, for a perceived lack of something that he doesn't even know the name of.


For a "sage" I would think you would be a bit more understanding of a newbie who is just trying to gain information.

[golfing eagles]

For a "sage" I would think you would be a bit more understanding of a newbie who is just trying to gain information.

If you don't even know what it is called, how can you gain information???? You did realize this was a first-time poster taking a shot at the developer?

[zuidemab]

Maybe they will have Chicago Dogs

[Rcflyer55]

Yeah, but you're on the multi-modal path. Perhaps the lament is over the lack of (yama)moto, (Manny)moto or (quasi)moto paths. :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: Even better---a first post, might as well start the developer bashing early, for a perceived lack of something that he doesn't even know the name of.

Thanks for correcting me, as I only visited there for 3 days looking for property in Dabney & Eastport & there were no multi-“modal” paths there. Perhaps I misunderstood our realtor’s pronunciation. However she did keep telling us how it is the friendliest place to live. Guess she hasn’t met you or some others on these forums. Some people just like to ASSume others have an agenda which doesn’t exist. I have no clue who the developers are good or bad.

[Rcflyer55]

For a "sage" I would think you would be a bit more understanding of a newbie who is just trying to gain information.
Thank you. Some people just look to find sinister plots I guess. It’s a sad way to view the world & people in it. All this because of one word moto vs modal. Can’t imagine if I mistakenly used there in stead of their. :D

[MrChip72]

Is that (legally) golf cart accessible??? Can't see a way through on a satellite view

It's 100% legal to do so. You're going on a small patch of grass from the health center beside the Brownwood hotel and then driving on a small patch of grass across the front of Freedom Plaza. You may see "NE 41st view" on a map but it's not really a road of any sort, more like an unopened road allowance.

Basically just follow the well worn golf cart tracks.

[DrMack]

Excellent venue for marketing. I enjoyed the YouTube video as well. Keep up the good work.

[golfing eagles]

Thank you. Some people just look to find sinister plots I guess. It’s a sad way to view the world & people in it. All this because of one word moto vs modal. Can’t imagine if I mistakenly used there in stead of their. :D

Not quite.

Here is YOUR very first post:

"I wish there were multi moto paths in the south. Seems they’ve been abandoned to save $$ at the risk of lives"

"Moto" was just a bonus. For someone who claims that "they don't even know who the developer is", that post certainly attempts to attribute to them profit over safety. So, yes, I agree, that IS a sad way to "view the world and the people in it"

You see, you can't have it both ways---someone on this site will call you out on it.

[Marathon Man]

I get what you are saying and I'm sure $$ is a factor. Tons of diamond lanes in southern area of Sawgrass and on.

The days of nature joy ride style multimodal paths for golf carts like up north of Warm Springs Road area as seen on Gold Wingnut's maps seem to be void now. Sure lots of walking paths but as far as I can see on the map key "blue" lines either hug the main roads or disappear into diamond lanes.

Not my kind of joy ride in a cart like waaaay up north or the Marsh Bend Trail path. Diamond lanes are dangerous but who would agree with that on totv where its all about picking at others.

"They don't build 'em like they used to."

There are plenty of diamond lanes north of 44. And there are plenty of MMP's south of 44. They certainly did "build 'em like they used to".

The difference is, and it is a great improvement, walkers and riders have plenty of paths to enjoy without dodging impatient cart drivers. I sold my bike when I lived north of 44. Now that I live south, I wish I had held on to it.

[Maker]

not quite.

Here is your very first post:

"i wish there were multi moto paths in the south. Seems they’ve been abandoned to save $$ at the risk of lives"

"moto" was just a bonus. For someone who claims that "they don't even know who the developer is", that post certainly attempts to attribute to them profit over safety. So, yes, i agree, that is a sad way to "view the world and the people in it"

you see, you can't have it both ways---someone on this site will call you out on it.

wow

[VApeople]

The difference is, and it is a great improvement, walkers and riders have plenty of paths to enjoy without dodging impatient cart drivers.

Yes, the southern area has lots of wonderful walking/biking paths where golf carts are forbidden.

We live north of Route 44 but we never ride our bikes anywhere near us. When we want to ride our bikes, we take them south of 44 and park our car at a nice rec center like Homestead or Franklin. Then we go for a long (for us) bike ride and then hop in the pool afterwards.

[jjdlad]

Will there be nightly entertainment at Eastport? I would assume so, but haven't seen it confirmed yet.

[Bogie Shooter]

Will there be nightly entertainment at Eastport? I would assume so, but haven't seen it confirmed yet.

Confirmed.

[Altavia]

Will there be nightly entertainment at Eastport? I would assume so, but haven't seen it confirmed yet.

Looks like there might be an ampitheatet and stage overlooking the lake.

[jjdlad]

Looks like there might be an ampitheatet and stage overlooking the lake.

Thanks. I knew there was a spot for entertainment, I was just asking if there would be daily (nightly) entertainment like in the other 4 squares. Seems that someone else said yes so I am sticking to that answer until I hear differently.

[Altavia]

Thanks. I knew there was a spot for entertainment, I was just asking if there would be daily (nightly) entertainment like in the other 4 squares. Seems that someone else said yes so I am sticking to that answer until I hear differently.

Given the Developers are pretty much playing SimCity in real life, I think that's a safe assumption.