What is new?

[Steadfast]

We hope to build in The Villages next Summer and the last time we were there was about six months ago. Any info on new developments of all kinds would be great to hear, so "Thanks in advance" for any replies!

For example:

How is Brownwood coming along?

What new roads are in other than what shows up on the outdated Google Map?

How is the shopping area on 466A just East of Beuna Vista progressing?

How about the new hospital and library? Where exactly are they going, and has construction started?

What are the latest areas to be opened after Buttonwood and what type of homes are being built there? Also, where are they located?

Is anything being done yet South of 466A? If so, what and where?

Have you noticed any effects on The Villages due to the uncertain economy?

These are just a few questions that I'm sure many of us wanna bees who are not there would love to have answered. Sorry fo going on so long in this first post. But, please provide any information you may have about what is happening there. We will all appreciate it stuck up here in the snow!

[champion6]

What new roads are in other than what shows up on the outdated Google Map?Mapquest is now showing the streets in Buttonwood, Tamarind Grove and St. James. Keep zooming in until they appear.

[whartonjelly]

Lucky you! We just attempted to book a preview lifestyle pan and was told they are booked up thru March 22 ! We have been there about 3 or 4 years ago and plan on moving there also. Will be putting house up in the spring. Pray for a quick sale!

I think we want a courtyard Villa.:pepper2:

[logdog]

Have you noticed any effects on The Villages due to the uncertain economy?


Uncertain economy??? Not here. According to Forbes, TV is the second fastest growing community in the country.

[F16 1UB]

Steadfast,

You may want to sign up for TV "V" Mail. It will tell you the latest on what's being built. The left colmn says "Sign Up For Our Monthly Vmail Newsletter"

http://thevillages.com/newsletter/signup/

[Minnesotalyn]

Welcome Steadfast, Good questions. We haven't been there since last Aug. so would like to know too. Putting our house up for sale March 1.Hope it doesn't take to long too.:wave:

[swrinfla]

Steadfast:

Your question about noticing anything due to the economy . . .

From my perspective of approaching my 6th anniversary from closing, the most significant difference is that then (Jan '05) they were closing on something like 400+ homes a month, whereas they're down now to something closer to 200.

In almost any other part of the US 200 would be hugely exciting! Here it's almost disappointing! But, still the most obvious indicator!

Welcome to TOTV, and come see us!

SWR
:beer3:

[Steadfast]

Steadfast,

You may want to sign up for TV "V" Mail. It will tell you the latest on what's being built. The left colmn says "Sign Up For Our Monthly Vmail Newsletter"

http://thevillages.com/newsletter/signup/

Thank you F16,

I have signed up for Vmail, but have not seen much in the way of details other than the very fine video reports regarding Bonifay. I wish they would do more of that kind of thing.

Don't get me wrong, the newsletter is very much appreciated as far as it goes each month. 'Just looking for more info... more often, I guess.

Thanks!

[bike42]

How is Brownwood coming along?
What new roads are in
How is the shopping area on 466A just East of Beuna Vista progressing?
How about the new hospital and library?
What are the latest areas to be opened after Buttonwood?
Is anything being done yet South of 466A? If so, what and where?


1) Utilities and tunnels are in on the Brownwood site but no constuction yet. Probably still a couple of years away.
2) All of the neighborhood roads north of 466A are complete, except for the new premier section south of 466 (Bridgeport at Laurel Grove) -- that will probably be done in the next 2 months. They have recently started work on the extension of Morse Blvd below 466A, toward 44 (and future turnpike connection).
3) Shopping area on 466A is not being built yet, but should be starting soon.
New hospital site is being graded (east of the Brownwood site, across Buena Vista). Library at the new County Service Center on 466A is open, I believe.
4) The Village of Tamarind Grove, next to Buttonwood, is already selling homes; St. James, the last village north of 466A, will follow. Both have a mix of homes styles and villas , except no premiers.
5) The first village south of 466A is showing up on the Sumter County GIS map. It's just south of the Bonifay golf course, which is supposed to be done in October. No name or roads yet, just lots on a map.

Come on down and see -- plenty of action!

[Pturner]

Steadfast: Welcome to TOTV! We're glad you're here.

Bike42: Great update, thanks.

[chuckinca]

Uncertain economy??? Not here. According to Forbes, TV is the second fastest growing community in the country.


fastest is . . . .Buckeye, Az (a guess???)


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[graciegirl]

Steadfast: Welcome to TOTV! We're glad you're here.

Bike42: Great update, thanks.

I always agree with whatever PTurner says because she is smart and kind.

Bike42, you really explained perfectly, and you are too. What I said about P.

And Steadfast...

You are so Welcome.:pepper2:

[KYTeacher]

If you would like to see more videos go to this link...lots to choose from

http://www.thevillages.com/videos/playlist.asp

Thank you F16,

I have signed up for Vmail, but have not seen much in the way of details other than the very fine video reports regarding Bonifay. I wish they would do more of that kind of thing.

Don't get me wrong, the newsletter is very much appreciated as far as it goes each month. 'Just looking for more info... more often, I guess.

Thanks!

[graciegirl]

1) Utilities and tunnels are in on the Brownwood site but no constuction yet. Probably still a couple of years away.
2) All of the neighborhood roads north of 466A are complete, except for the new premier section south of 466 (Bridgeport at Laurel Grove) -- that will probably be done in the next 2 months. They have recently started work on the extension of Morse Blvd below 466A, toward 44 (and future turnpike connection).
3) Shopping area on 466A is not being built yet, but should be starting soon.
New hospital site is being graded (east of the Brownwood site, across Buena Vista). Library at the new County Service Center on 466A is open, I believe.
4) The Village of Tamarind Grove, next to Buttonwood, is already selling homes; St. James, the last village north of 466A, will follow. Both have a mix of homes styles and villas , except no premiers.
5) The first village south of 466A is showing up on the Sumter County GIS map. It's just south of the Bonifay golf course, which is supposed to be done in October. No name or roads yet, just lots on a map.

Come on down and see -- plenty of action!

Bump. I stole the thread.

[LI SNOWBIRD]

Lucky you! We just attempted to book a preview lifestyle pan and was told they are booked up thru March 22 ! We have been there about 3 or 4 years ago and plan on moving there also. Will be putting house up in the spring. Pray for a quick sale!

I think we want a courtyard Villa.:pepper2:

I have everything I'm able to cross crossed for your sale!
Hoping you'll be joining our family soon.

[logdog]

fastest is . . . .Buckeye, Az (a guess???)


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Actually, #1 was Fairbanks, Alaska.

[Steadfast]

Thanks to all for this very good info. Just one last question: Where exactly is the new library?

[champion6]

Thanks to all for this very good info. Just one last question: Where exactly is the new library?According to the Sumter County website, it is located at The Villages Sumter County Service Center, 7375 Powell Road, Wildwood.

Based on a visit we made to TV in August and current online maps, it is located at the southeast corner of 466A and 139. Apparently, 139 is also called Powell Road, but online maps don't show this.

[bike42]

According to the Sumter County website, it is located at The Villages Sumter County Service Center, 7375 Powell Road, Wildwood . . . 466A and 139 (Powell Road).

Take Buena Vista south to 466A, turn right and go about one mile toward 301/Wildwood. The building is on the left; you can't miss it -- it has a gold dome. Very distinctive.

[SALYBOW]

For example:

How is Brownwood coming along? It is stll in the sandbox stage

What new roads are in other than what shows up on the outdated Google Map? Lots of new streets in St James, Tamarind Grove and Buttonwood. No new roads

How is the shopping area on 466A just East of Beuna Vista progressing?
Again...sandboxes R US

How about the new hospital and library? Where exactly are they going, and has construction started?
New Library is at the corner where 462 meets 466A Very close to opening. The hospital is down near 44 and will not go live until 2014

What are the latest areas to be opened after Buttonwood and what type of homes are being built there? Also, where are they located?
Tamarind Groves abuts up to Buttonwood off St Charels. St James is at Buena Vista and St. Charles Mostly designers it would seem.

Is anything being done yet South of 466A? If so, what and where?
Lots of infrastructure, but no homes.

Have you noticed any effects on The Villages due to the uncertain economy?
The perks on the Lifestyle visit are less than they were. Home sales is downsomewhat but still booming.

[2BNTV]

Steadfast: Welcome to TOTV! We're glad you're here.

Bike42: Great update, thanks.

:agree::agree::agree:

steadfast:

Another warm welcom to TOTV. A great place for information and to communicate with nice people.

[Steadfast]

Just checking back in after a while... Thanks to all for the excellent info!

[Army Guy]

Lucky you! We just attempted to book a preview lifestyle pan and was told they are booked up thru March 22 ! We have been there about 3 or 4 years ago and plan on moving there also. Will be putting house up in the spring. Pray for a quick sale!

I think we want a courtyard Villa.:pepper2:

Don't let that stop you from coming down and getting with a TV Agent. Two years ago when we were interested in TV they told us the same thing. What we did was get a room at the Hampton Inn and they fixed us up with a TV Rep. Sure, you do not get the LSV perks, BUT they are so watered down now it really doesn't matter. To us the important thing was still the ability to meet with an Agent. Remember, if you are truely interested, they will FIND you a TV Agent ASAP!

Army Guy

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Check this out to see the infrastructure plans/layout for the area south of 466A:

http://www.districtgov.org/yourdistrict/districtmap/index.aspx

Click on "All Districts" under "Download Detailed Map" to download the map as a pdf then zoom/scroll to your hearts content!! :) No street names noted but all the golf courses are named.

Bill