Village Survey - ideas on things to include?

[jebartle]

Please post your ideas to share with TOTV so we can add to our own survey....I would like the Chula Vista putting green to be large enough to practice chipping....They also have a tendency to bunch flags together on the green which produces some very "unfriendly Villagers"

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I would like to see the speed limits on some of our roads, like Rio Grande raised to a reasonable number. 25 mph on a road that is a major thoroughfare between Avenida Central and Morse and has no driveways is absurd.
35 on Morse and some of the other major roads should be at least 40. Do the towns and counties need the money from speeding ticket that bad?

[Heartnsoul]

More and larger gyms!!! also indoor pools !! Lots of indoor pools !!

[Chazz]

More and larger gyms!!! also indoor pools !! Lots of indoor pools !!

+1 on both suggestions!

[2BNTV]

A reasonably priced gym or chain needs to come to TV like Planet Fitness.

Singles get two I.D.s instead of one as they pay the same amentites as couples.

[skyguy79]

I recently had the experience of taking my mobility scooter from my home in Hadley to the new Colony Health Care Center. In order to go there and back I had to use the tunnel to cross over to the south side of 466a. I found it a bit uncomfortable that someone could come whipping around the corner in a golf cart to enter the tunnel or that coming into the darkness might not see me with their eyes not adjusting quickly enough.

This got me thinking that with the new Colony Health Care facility in addition to other businesses there, that it would be nice not only for me but for anyone walking, riding a bike or using any mobility equipment, if a cross walk were added at one of the traffic lights to safely get from one side of 466a to the other... preferably the one between MacDonalds and the gas station. I don't think that would be a very expensive proposition to ask for!

[Barefoot]

More and larger gyms!!! also indoor pools !! Lots of indoor pools !!

Do you know there is a large indoor pool in The Sharon Morse Building beside the Hospital? The property is not owned by The Villages, as far as I know. The pool was formerly used by MVP before they relocated to SS Square. The pool has been sitting unused for three years.

[KathieI]

A reasonably priced gym or chain needs to come to TV like Planet Fitness.

Singles get two I.D.s instead of one as they pay the same amentites as couples.

2BN: We do have Anytime Fitness gyms all around us in Wildwood, Summerfield and I believe Leesburg. We also have a gym in Fruitland Park, right off 466A that is a lot less expensive than MVP.


Do you know there is a large indoor pool in The Sharon Morse Building beside the Hospital? The property is not owned by The Villages, as far as I know. The pool was formerly used by MVP before they relocated to SS Square. The pool has been sitting unused for three years.

Bare, I'm not sure who owns that building with the pool but MVP had nothing to do with it. The Wellness Center moved to SS Square and a while later they sold the Wellness Center to MVP.

I walked by that building the other day and thought it was so sad it was completely abandoned and not used. My comment on the survey is that the Villages open it up again to the residents and can even charge a monthly fee for it. I think we would be using it a lot.

[2BNTV]

[QUOTE=KathieI;636634]2BN: We do have Anytime Fitness gyms all around us in Wildwood, Summerfield and I believe Leesburg. We also have a gym in Fruitland Park, right off 466A that is a lot less expensive than MVP.


Thanks Mayor. :smiley:

I am glad to hear that as I thought my only option was the Planet Fitness in Ocala and that's too long a drive.

[KathieI]

The gym in Fruitland Park is called Infinity Gym and they have classes whereas Anytime Fitness does not. They only have gym equipment but very good gym equipment. I've been to the one in Summerfield, not too far outside the villages, but the Wildwood facility is closer. Easy parking too.... and, your welcome...

[cahweh1975]

I'd still like to see a Plant Fitness, since we're already members. Its the only gym I've ever felt completely comfortable while exercising.

[Thnonne]

There needs to be a larger playground with lots of equipment in The Villages that is golf cart accessible for visiting grandchildren. Something on the order of the one on Powell Rd which is not golf cart accessible.

[Skybo]

I think this thread is a great idea and will be a good place to keep a running list of recommendations for the survey. Might I suggest that in-depth discussions about the pro’s and con’s of individual recommendations be spun off onto their own threads so that this one doesn’t get derailed? I’m not saying that because of anything that’s been posted so far...actually, the thought came to mind as I was about to ask some questions about something, but thought better of it because I didn’t want to hijack the thread. Anyway, just a suggestion. I’ll ask my questions in a separate thread.

[janmcn]

More softball fields

More bowling alleys

More RV parking

Another woodworking shop

[gmcneill]

There needs to be a larger playground with lots of equipment in The Villages that is golf cart accessible for visiting grandchildren. Something on the order of the one on Powell Rd which is not golf cart accessible.

Why not a modern playground with age appropriate play structures and plenty of shaded seating for grandparents/parents in each major area of the villages...

Northern area (north of 466): alongside the walking trail adjacent to/across from the dog park or in the open areas south of the Polo fields or the other side of the fenced softball field

Central area (between 466 and 466a): at the Lake Miona Rec Center, in the area on other side of the slope of the basketball court.

Southern area (south of 466a): at either of the two new regional rec centers.

[Mikeod]

I would like to see the speed limits on some of our roads, like Rio Grande raised to a reasonable number. 25 mph on a road that is a major thoroughfare between Avenida Central and Morse and has no driveways is absurd.
35 on Morse and some of the other major roads should be at least 40. Do the towns and counties need the money from speeding ticket that bad?
The speed limit on Rio Grande is kept low because the cart path on that road is especially narrow and difficult to drive with the storm drains at the curb. The speed limits on major roads are kept at 35 because LSVs can drive on roads with limits of 35 or below. If they are raised to 40 or more, LSVs could not use them. With the mix of vehicles we have in TV, I believe it is more of a safety issue than a revenue issue.

[Heartnsoul]

We may have gyms all around OUTSIDE the villages but the survey wants to know what we want INSIDE the villages and with the size of the Villages we need more and more gyms and Not one indoor pool but MANY to accomodate 90,000 plus people Those will be my suggestions. Hope others will add to their "wish list" for the villages. many people with arthritis, sore golfers, pickelball players, etc... would use indoor pools.

[ilovetv]

Indoor lap lane pool or retractable roof over one of the centrally-located sport pools like Laurel Manor. I, and I think many other lap/fitness swimmers, would pay a monthly fee to use one.

"Florida's Healthiest Hometown" seems to be doing nothing about helping lap swimmers and other aquatic fitness swimmers reduce the high risk of skin cancer. With swimming and aquatic exercise being one of the best forms of exercise for seniors, there is a huge need for this.

And before saying "just do it early morning or late afternoon-evening when there's less sun", that's easier said than done. There are classes scheduled all the way up thru 3:00, and from November thru Feb, it gets dark too early to be able to have more than a 2-hour timeframe for which many people wait to swim laps.

[Virtual Geezer]

1. Large (in size) dog park south of 466a.

2. At least 3 indoor pools complexes. One located south of 466a, one between 466a and 466, and one north of 466. All centrally located within those areas. Each complex needs to have separate pools for water volleyball, exercise and lap swimming.

3. Large indoor gymnasium for volleyball, basketball and pickle ball. Walking track above for lap walkers.

4. Softball complex south of 466a.

5. More defined walking trails with mileage marked off.

6. Allow for usage of Lake Sumter for recreation use such as two man sail boats or row boat rentals.

7. Indoor small caliber gun range.

8. Now that bus trips are no longer allowed to use the recreation centers as a pick up point a secure parking pick up point for TV clubs organized trips.

VG

[jebartle]

Great suggestions everyone!....Keep them coming!

[tzangrilli]

I would like to see the speed limits on some of our roads, like Rio Grande raised to a reasonable number. 25 mph on a road that is a major thoroughfare between Avenida Central and Morse and has no driveways is absurd.
35 on Morse and some of the other major roads should be at least 40. Do the towns and counties need the money from speeding ticket that bad?

Read the study that cost us (Sumter County residents) thousands of dollars to complete. It explains why the speed limits are what they are.
http://www.districtgov.org/images/whatshappening/SpeedLimitStudy-SumterCounty.pdf
With some of the worst drivers (poor eyesite, reduced hearing, slower reflexes) in the country here in TV, lower speeds are needed, not faster.

[sueandskip]

I would like to see the speed limits on some of our roads, like Rio Grande raised to a reasonable number. 25 mph on a road that is a major thoroughfare between Avenida Central and Morse and has no driveways is absurd.
35 on Morse and some of the other major roads should be at least 40. Do the towns and counties need the money from speeding ticket that bad?
They keep alot of the roads dwn to 35 so the street legals can use them...

[Virtual Geezer]

9. Fix the gutters at the golf cart paths. Some are fairly smooth while others are like speed bumps. I have been told that is because of the need for drainage but if you take a closer look that is not the case.

A couple of bad ones that come to mind are located behind the medical buildings at Laurel Manor and the one at Mallory as it crosses Odell Circle.

10. Make a better effort in keeping the landscaping trimmed on the approaches to the traffic circles. Some block the visibility of low profile cars.

11. Make a better effort in keeping the cart path / right side of the roadways clear of nails. Play close attention to the areas south of 466a with all the new construction but even areas north of 466a are bad. I picked up 14 nails and screws on one day walking from Sea Breeze to Lake Miona. All of which could puncture a tire in either a golf cart or a car or truck.

12. More enforcement of not saving chairs at the town squares. Create a stand policy and uphold it.

VG

[oot]

Larger RED WRONG WAY signs on some of those tunnels.

Reflectors or brighter paint on the golf cart trails so you can see the path a little better at night.

[kaydee]

How about an indoor roller skating/ ice rink :)

[gomoho]

Lighting in the tunnels - very difficult to see a walker coming through the tunnel when you enter from bright sunlight. These lights could be solar powered so the cost would be minimal.

[curly top]

Change the current stop sign entering from 466A into Colony Plaza to a 4-way stop sign. due to heavy traffic during this time of year you can be waiting quite a long time to be able to turn left.

[curly top]

I'm not a dog owner but there is a huge problem with dog owners and where to walk their pets. In some neighborhoods this has created problems with homeowners who do not want the dogs on their lawn. The "friendliest hometown" needs to do better about where the dogs can go play

[JoeC1947]

speed bumps!

[LI SNOWBIRD]

Stream The Villages radio station so snowbirds and potential buyers can listen and feel that they are there.

:gc:

[Irish Rover]

Some kind of driving test for golf cart drivers and a drivers liscense to prove you took the test. Too many serious incidents caused by people who shouldn"t be driving anything.

[ilovetv]

Stream The Villages radio station so snowbirds and potential buyers can listen and feel that they are there.

:gc:

This is one of the best ones yet. Internet streaming radio is all we use now because of it having no noise/interference as regular radio does in these concrete homes.

[memason]

This is one of the best ones yet. Internet streaming radio is all we use now because of it having no noise/interference as regular radio does in these concrete homes.

Maybe the survey will make a difference.... I have contacted The Villages Media Dept. for the last 2 years to ask the streaming question. I've always gotten the same response, "No plans now or in the future to stream"

[billethkid]

remember as TV approaches build out the need for the developer to do much more than they have, plus continue with the same in the coming bew areas.....there is less and less they need to do to attract and sell to prospective residents. What they have done so far has attracted and mostly satisfied the 90,000+ who are here now.

There are, in my opinion two categories; one amenity like adds and second retail/consumer/commercial opportunities.

The amenity add are the ones "needed the least to make build out happen.

The retail/consumer/commercial will be a function of space available and where and new business prospects that are not yet in TV.

And in my opinion the surveys of today mean something very different to the developer than they did the past 10 years.

After build out, existing and future amenities will take on that ugly aura of what can the (then) budget afford. And adding new "wants" will be a function of how much additional fees/assessments are residents willing to pay?

Repair/replace/fix/upgrade existing are good targets now. And by all means let's try to get more commercial enterprise south of 466A because it is sorely lacking compared to the commercial infrastructure installation of the past.

My 1.48793 cents worth.

btk

[jebartle]

Would be helpful to golf cart riders if all cart paths were painted, red, white and blue with the respective yardage...

Also, on golf cart trail that is near the Chula "lake", exiting on to Del Mar, cart entrance there is wide enough for one cart only (unless you want a hard landing on to road)...Definitely needs to be widened near road..

[Shimpy]

I would like to see the speed limits on some of our roads, like Rio Grande raised to a reasonable number. 25 mph on a road that is a major thoroughfare between Avenida Central and Morse and has no driveways is absurd.
35 on Morse and some of the other major roads should be at least 40. Do the towns and counties need the money from speeding ticket that bad?

I agree 100% If you want to drive 15mph stay in the right lane please.

[Shimpy]

Another woodworking shop

How bout metal working shop? Especially machine shop.

[Shimpy]

We may have gyms all around OUTSIDE the villages but the survey wants to know what we want INSIDE the villages and with the size of the Villages we need more and more gyms and Not one indoor pool but MANY to accomodate 90,000 plus people Those will be my suggestions. Hope others will add to their "wish list" for the villages. many people with arthritis, sore golfers, pickelball players, etc... would use indoor pools.

You hit the nail on the head. INSIDE the villages, golf cart accessible. The Villages keeps promoting we are the healthiest community but limits us on gyms. What could be more healthier than exercising?

[Schaumburger]

Maybe the survey will make a difference.... I have contacted The Villages Media Dept. for the last 2 years to ask the streaming question. I've always gotten the same response, "No plans now or in the future to stream"

I'm just a wannabee, but I would definitely listen to WVLG stream over the Internet.

[jflynn1]

Hope you realize it appears this survey is no longer confidential.
You have been assigned a private security code. Who has access to these codes?

[gomoho]

Hope you realize it appears this survey is no longer confidential.
You have been assigned a private security code. Who has access to these codes?

That thought went through my mind as well - can't believe how cynical I've become - don't seem to trust much anymore.

[Skybo]

It seems to me that they need to have a unique code assigned to each survey in order to ensure that duplicates aren't submitted or that online surveys aren't filled out by non residents. I think that's pretty much a standard process for any professional survey.

[nitehawk]

How bout metal working shop? Especially machine shop.

if you speak to the woodworking club -they stated it by themselves with the help of the villages - i think they said if they showed their was interest in the club they would help with the equipment just need someone to step up and organize - so it is not up to the villages to start the club

[nitehawk]

Hope you realize it appears this survey is no longer confidential.
You have been assigned a private security code. Who has access to these codes?

So what --- step up

[NotGolfer]

A couple of sports pools designated JUST FOR the water volley folks. I stopped using the sports pools because there seems more and more of these groups. The times for "open"---water-walking and swimming seemed to be less and less. I too would LOVE "some" indoor pools---wouldn't mind paying a fee as that's what I did up north, to get in. There are 'cold' days here and my exercise is limited due to that.

It might be nice to have some more "coffee spots" as well. Panera is nice as is Starbucks...but my friends and I were thinking of something like we all have had 'up north'. Many folks love to get together for some good coffee and a chat. Maybe this is a redundant wish due to the other spots already here.

[memason]

I guess [for me], I WANT them to know who I am. If I have a valid complaint or suggestion, I'd like them to know who to contact for more information.

I don't like participating in anonymous surveys ...

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I'd like to see another way for those of us wast of 441/72 to get to the other side in our golf carts. Currently the golf cart bridge is the only route.
I live in Silver Lake (The "Historic District") about a half mile from the CVS on Avenida Central. In order to get to CVS, I travel a mile to the bridge and then another mile from the bridge to CVS. It's actually almost 2-1/2 miles.

A tunnel would be nice from Griffin Ave to Avenida Central.

Another tunnel going from the Target shopping center to the Best Buy area would also be great. And while we're at it, how about golf cart access to Home Depot and Sam's Club.

Some of this could be accomplished by simply allowing golf carts to use the cross walk between Griffin and Avenida Central over 441/27. If it's safe enough to walk across, how is it not safe for a golf cart?

[Mudder]

Notgolfer, this is not "up north", and by the way you forgot to mention Dunkin Donuts my favorite from "up north". Seriously, I think we do have enough coffee spots to hang out in.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Read the study that cost us (Sumter County residents) thousands of dollars to complete. It explains why the speed limits are what they are.
http://www.districtgov.org/images/whatshappening/SpeedLimitStudy-SumterCounty.pdf
With some of the worst drivers (poor eyesite, reduced hearing, slower reflexes) in the country here in TV, lower speeds are needed, not faster.

If people can't drive at reasonable speed limits, they shouldn't have a license. Sorry, but I see too many people in cars that have no business driving.

I believe that you have to take an eye exam in order to get a license. I think that after age 60 we should all have to take an eye exam, hearing exam and road test every two years. If your eyes, ears and reflexes are not good enough to drive a car at reasonable speeds, then you shouldn't be driving.

We have these ridiculous speed limits and then we allow 14-16 years olds to drive gold carts on public roads without a license.

Someone whose eyesight is poor or mental capacity is diminished is a danger at any speed.

Speed limits are made for competent drivers. I am tired of being treated like a child because of some people who cannot drive

[scrapple]

This is a great thread. Just had a breakfast discussion while reading the comments.
I agree w BTKid on improving what we already have.
I've used the gyms less often than I should but haven't had any problems with wait times, just altered my routine a bit.
I'd love to see indoor pools, but at the end of the day it still wouldn't enough to accomodate everyone, so I'd settle for what we have.
I'd like to see some improvement in golf cart safety. There are areas that are really risky to cross such as 466A@ Colony, the one road going into LSL, travel along Rio Grande. I love taking the cart where ever I can but find it unsafe sometimes. Another area is turning left in a car from BB&B area across Rolling Acrea, could use some sort of traffic control. I agree that it would be a good idea to be able to get a golf cart across to the other lot. A bridge or tunnel might ease up on street traffic there.
I think we should build a ski slope! (Just kidding).
A thought that came up is to institute a "wait list" for guests that want to make an attempt at getting into the pool classes. They wait in line with everyone else but those with FT residency go 1st and if space is available, guests can enter.
Thanks for all the great thoughts!

[courtyard]

Would like to hear the music from the squares while I watch the nightly WebCams from LSL, SS, and Brownwood.


More Publix supermarkets.

[DAWN MARIE]

I've been running on the Morse bridge the last couple of days and I noticed the landscaping is hanging way over the golf cart path on the lake side which to me is quite dangerous.

It's in between the two sidewalk areas on the bridge. As I'm running, I either have to push it out of my way to clearly see past it or go around it. I could foresee a runner or walker meeting a golf cart head on in those areas. Even the golf carts would have to swerve past these areas and go into the other lane since it's not a very wide area to pass. Dangerous.

[Heartnsoul]

Please post your ideas to share with TOTV so we can add to our own survey....I would like the Chula Vista putting green to be large enough to practice chipping....They also have a tendency to bunch flags together on the green which produces some very "unfriendly Villagers"

ok this time posting for hubby. he wants Less residents so he can actually get on a golf course without leaving the Villages!! lol doubt that will happen

[Cantwaittoarrive]

Indoor pool

[Cantwaittoarrive]

White Castle

[EastCoastDawg]

the sports pools are very popular at certain times, and for certain activities, but at other times they are empty

I should like to see the "Residents Only" restriction lifted on a few of those empty spots so that we may take our visitors to them with us

[HMLRHT1]

We need a center for the arts building. Mainly someplace to have musical performances. The Savannah Center is too small and has very poor acoustics. I know it was attempted to do something about this before but this place is nothing more than a glorified ( barely ) gymnasium. There are towns with smaller populations than The Villages that have a performing arts center.

[dillywho]

I still would like to see town square shuttles such as those used at the Morse Bldg. and TVH. Many people are not able to walk the long distances from the outer parking areas, especially on event nights when there are no spaces around the squares. This could be a great joint venture between TV and the merchants.

[rubicon]

Seriously there are many items on this wish list that are just not well thought out. If people want indoor pools then form committees to raise money for them and sign up people who will pay a fee to use them. because otherwise the pools are going to be far too costly to residents with little use. The Wellness Center discovered that with their indoor pool. It was a losing proposition...and remember the Wellness Center fees were much more expensive than at MVP.

You want a place for the Arts, etc again form a committee and raise funds to build it and then sell tickets to those people who want to go to a show etc.

The speed limits are just fine. the problem too often is that some folks are actually going slower than the actual speed limit and creating back up.

Gosh it is costing all of us enough now and as the years pass these fees, taxes ,etc are going to sky rocket. I am not pleased with the manner in which my government is irresponsibly spending my tax dollars and that is how I view some of these suggestions on this thread

so before you make a suggestion sit down with pencil and paper and work out the details and then list the pros and cons including the total number of people you know will utilize these services. Then submit your rationale to The Villages government explaining why it will make living here a better place for everyone

As was stated by btk focus on commercial enterprise and become a loyal customer of theirs.

[Shimpy]

If I had to think about all I'd like to see improved, my number one would be the golf cart portion or the bridge on Morse just south of 466. Golf carts come within inches of each other passing south and north. I always pull in my side view mirror before crossing. It is that close.

[Barefoot]

remember as TV approaches build out the need for the developer to do much more than they have, plus continue with the same in the coming bew areas.....there is less and less they need to do to attract and sell to prospective residents. What they have done so far has attracted and mostly satisfied the 90,000+ who are here now.

There are, in my opinion two categories; one amenity like adds and second retail/consumer/commercial opportunities.

The amenity add are the ones "needed the least to make build out happen.

The retail/consumer/commercial will be a function of space available and where and new business prospects that are not yet in TV.

And in my opinion the surveys of today mean something very different to the developer than they did the past 10 years.

After build out, existing and future amenities will take on that ugly aura of what can the (then) budget afford. And adding new "wants" will be a function of how much additional fees/assessments are residents willing to pay?

Repair/replace/fix/upgrade existing are good targets now. And by all means let's try to get more commercial enterprise south of 466A because it is sorely lacking compared to the commercial infrastructure installation of the past.


Great post!

[JAV0108]

Put hot tubs at every adult neighborhood pool area. My body aches and a hot tub makes it feel so much better. No I can't buy one, no extra $ and no room! There is one over in the historic section that I have been too but too far away.

[USCGretired]

Hot tubs at adult pools is a great idea! I would also like to see them build a dedicated track for racing radio controlled model cars.

[coffeebean]

the sports pools are very popular at certain times, and for certain activities, but at other times they are empty

I should like to see the "Residents Only" restriction lifted on a few of those empty spots so that we may take our visitors to them with us

Even at quiet times at the sports pools, it can be difficult to find an empty lane to swim laps. I do not want non residents to have access to our sports pools.

[ilovetv]

the sports pools are very popular at certain times, and for certain activities, but at other times they are empty

I should like to see the "Residents Only" restriction lifted on a few of those empty spots so that we may take our visitors to them with us

Even at quiet times at the sports pools, it can be difficult to find an empty lane to swim laps. I do not want non residents to have access to our sports pools.

I agree. No golfer would want non-residents using our executive courses because a couple of holes are empty in the evenings or slower months. Users of the sport pools deserve the same respect.

[tzangrilli]

I'd like to see another way for those of us wast of 441/72 to get to the other side in our golf carts. Currently the golf cart bridge is the only route.
I live in Silver Lake (The "Historic District") about a half mile from the CVS on Avenida Central. In order to get to CVS, I travel a mile to the bridge and then another mile from the bridge to CVS. It's actually almost 2-1/2 miles.

A tunnel would be nice from Griffin Ave to Avenida Central.

Another tunnel going from the Target shopping center to the Best Buy area would also be great. And while we're at it, how about golf cart access to Home Depot and Sam's Club.

Some of this could be accomplished by simply allowing golf carts to use the cross walk between Griffin and Avenida Central over 441/27. If it's safe enough to walk across, how is it not safe for a golf cart?
This could all be accomplished by lowering the speed limit on those cross streets to 30 MPH, then golf carts could go right across. Of coarse the car drivers would have to be able to handle a car at those lower speeds without being distracted.

[Judith Ann]

Please...please....a 4 way stop where carts enter the road by the Colony Rec Center...so dangerous and difficult for carts to get on the road.

Also, a family/breakfast restaurant in Colony Plaza or near Brownwood.

[Shimpy]

Please...please....a 4 way stop where carts enter the road by the Colony Rec Center...so dangerous and difficult for carts to get on the road.

Also, a family/breakfast restaurant in Colony Plaza or near Brownwood.

Both excellent suggestions.

[wlou]

Please change the Thursday rec guide so it is in alphabetical order!
And, please stagger the water aerobics classes so that the lap swimmers,exercisers, etc can use the pool at the coveted 9;00 am slot. There is a water aerobics class EVERY day at that time, please stagger!

[Bogie Shooter]

Just wondering where the money will come from for some of these pie-in-the-sky ideas?

[buggyone]

I have been reading a lot of the suggestions and a lot are RIDICULOUS.

Someone wants an indoor shooting range. Go to Eustis and do your shooting there - and not on my dime!

Grandchildren playground? This is an active adult community. Take the grandkids to a state park instead of spending money on swings and slides.

Indoor pools are not necessary. The outdoor pools are plentiful and are heated to 80 degrees.

Hot tubs at the adult neighborhood pools? How many adults would be getting out of the hot tubs every time "nature called"? Just what I want to be sitting in hot water with! :loco:

[Bogie Shooter]

I have been reading a lot of the suggestions and a lot are RIDICULOUS.

Someone wants an indoor shooting range. Go to Eustis and do your shooting there - and not on my dime!

Grandchildren playground? This is an active adult community. Take the grandkids to a state park instead of spending money on swings and slides.

Indoor pools are not necessary. The outdoor pools are plentiful and are heated to 80 degrees.

Hot tubs at the adult neighborhood pools? How many adults would be getting out of the hot tubs every time "nature called"? Just what I want to be sitting in hot water with! :loco:

I agree!!! That's what I meant by pie-in-the-sky.

[Shimpy]

I have been reading a lot of the suggestions and a lot are RIDICULOUS.

Someone wants an indoor shooting range. Go to Eustis and do your shooting there - and not on my dime!
:loco:

Hey Buggyone, look at all the golf courses, tennis courts, pickle ball courts etc. on MY dime and I don't play any of that, but you complain about 1 indoor shooting range? You said it "RIDICULOUS"

[mulligan]

To me, that seems appropriate for a golf community.......just sayin'

[buggyone]

A poster said, "1 indoor shooting range? You said it "RIDICULOUS"
_________________

Thank you. I definitely think that an indoor shooting range is ridiculous. Just think of the liability insurance that would be needed for such a facility.

Glad you agree with me.

If someone wants to live in a shooting community, I saw a website for a "patriot" compound someone is selling shares in somewhere in Idaho or Wyoming. Everyone would be required to own and qualify with both handguns and long guns.

Personally, I like living in a golfing community.

[jebartle]

Would an air rifle range satisfy the wish?...There is one over at the Rio Grande Pool area behind the mail area....

[missypie]

Never was too excited about community hot tubs.......

[Barefoot]

Unless a significant number of people write in similar comments on the survey, common wants that are achievable by TV, (e.g., 5-7 Happy Hour at LSL during entertainment, e.g., dog park,) I predict the comments will fall on deaf ears.

[graciegirl]

never was too excited about community hot tubs.......

me either.

[bachfan]

A really great miniature golf course.

[Barefoot]

Do you know there is a large indoor pool in The Sharon Morse Building beside the Hospital? The property is not owned by The Villages, as far as I know. The pool has been sitting unused for three years.

The indoor pool is now being filled in. I'm told they will be using the space for Medical Offices.

[zcaveman]

The survey closed at midnight on 4/7.

[LuckySevens]

A reasonably priced gym or chain needs to come to TV like Planet Fitness.

Singles get two I.D.s instead of one as they pay the same amentites as couples.

I think this is a shame that they don't give singles a price break on ID's.
It's just NOT right that a single person should have to pay as much as a couple (bty....I am not a single).

[Bogie Shooter]

I think this is a shame that they don't give singles a price break on ID's.
It's just NOT right that a single person should have to pay as much as a couple (bty....I am not a single).

Who is they?

[LynnDeb]

I'd like to have a Whole Foods here

[Barefoot]

I'd like to have a Whole Foods here

I hope you mentioned that on your survey.

[manaboutown]

:BigApplause:More and larger gyms!!! also indoor pools !! Lots of indoor pools !!

[Barefoot]

we need more and more gyms and Not one indoor pool but MANY to accomodate 90,000 plus people Many people with arthritis, sore golfers, pickelball players, etc... would use indoor pools.


Do you know there is a large indoor pool in The Sharon Morse Building beside the Hospital? The property is not owned by The Villages, as far as I know. The pool has been sitting unused for three years.


More and larger gyms!!! also indoor pools !! Lots of indoor pools !!


The indoor pool is now being filled in. I'm told they will be using the space for Medical Offices.

:BigApplause:

Manabouttown, I see you're applauding more indoor pools. The survey "end date" was April 7, so I hope you included indoor pools in your comments. However I think that ship has sailed. They are currently filling in the indoor pool in The Sharon Morse Building beside the hospital.

[logdog]

I've already completed my survey and had not thought of this until my internet went out this week (thanks Comcast) but wouldn't it be nice to have an internet hotspot covering The Villages. I understand many cities are starting this service. TV currently provides this only at the Regional Rec Centers and it's tied to your Villages ID number.

[Barefoot]

I've already completed my survey and had not thought of this until my internet went out this week (thanks Comcast) but wouldn't it be nice to have an internet hotspot covering The Villages. I understand many cities are starting this service. TV currently provides this only at the Regional Rec Centers and it's tied to your Villages ID number.

Internet is available at The Villages Libraries.

[logdog]

Internet is available at The Villages Libraries.

The libraries are actually part of the county. My point was that TV currently provides free WiFi in the regional rec centers. It would be a nice service if they could expand that throughout TV.