Originally Posted by striveforhealth (Post 988524)

At home tonight, but wondering why TV doesn't have music in the squares go until 12:30am - have some small fireworks, etc. Or have a first night type of event with different "stages" of entertainment at churches, rec centers, etc. Would be fun!

Originally Posted by joldnol (Post 988525)

yes a missed opportunity

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 988532)

For more than twenty years..................

Originally Posted by striveforhealth (Post 988524)

At home tonight, but wondering why TV doesn't have music in the squares go until 12:30am - have some small fireworks, etc. Or have a first night type of event with different "stages" of entertainment at churches, rec centers, etc. Would be fun!

Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 988569)

We used to go to the squares for New Years and it was a lot of fun for the major
It's. There was no more police presences than a Rocky and the Rollers night on the square. There also was no more presence of "young people" than is experienced today.

It may have been the table saving and car parking and a few grumps who tangled verbally about it. Which led to complaints by a few that got the legal part of the developers concerned about liability exposure......hence the ending of an excellent New Years venue that was enjoyed by the majority.

The usual few @&$$!?($&? It up for the many.......AGAIN!

Originally Posted by PammyJ (Post 988506)

OMG the music is so low, I can't hear what song is being played until the chorus! Where are you Vinyl Recall? I need a band with some energy

Originally Posted by striveforhealth (Post 988524)

Originally Posted by greg441 (Post 988552)

We used to have music at the squares until 12:30 but the drinking, chair saving, etc. got carried away. People used to park their cars around the square the day before and then switch their cars for tables, chairs, etc. A minority of residents basically ruined it for everyone and The Villages didn't want to be babysitters for amateurs or irresponsible people. Can't blame them.

Originally Posted by Applepie (Post 988558)

Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 988698)

It's a question often asked by newer residents.
Such a shame that a few people ruined it for the rest.
It reminds me of the buffalo we all used to enjoy seeing in our fields.

Originally Posted by greg441 (Post 988552)

We used to have music at the squares until 12:30 but the drinking, chair saving, etc. got carried away. People used to park their cars around the square the day before and then switch their cars for tables, chairs, etc. A minority of residents basically ruined it for everyone and The Villages didn't want to be babysitters for amateurs or irresponsible people. Can't blame them.

Originally Posted by 784caroline (Post 988727)

Who was the Band at Lake Minoa last night???

Originally Posted by villagerjack (Post 988711)

This is why we have rules in The Villages. Thank your lucky stars
for the truly visionary Morse Family. If residents ever get control of the Amenities.....LOOK OUT BELOW....because that is where the value of your house will go along with the beautiful, incomparable lifestyle.

Originally Posted by villagerjack (Post 988711)

This is why we have rules in The Villages. Thank your lucky stars
for the truly visionary Morse Family. If residents ever get control of the Amenities.....LOOK OUT BELOW....because that is where the value of your house will go along with the beautiful, incomparable lifestyle.

Originally Posted by ureout (Post 988754)

you must be one of those that drank the developers kool aid....just for your info the N. side of 466 has managed their amenities now for a few years....and have done a great job the developer has built a great place for us to live....but....those who live here can also make decisions on our own

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 988920)

Couple examples;
one district painted stripes on the trails, others didn't
some district have no sign rule, others don't
This resulted from power plays from some individuals. The lack of consistency in the rules can only lead to trouble. This is "making decisions on our own".

Originally Posted by ureout (Post 989091)

yup cannot argue with you....the 2 examples you cited out of the several thousand that the ACC has made the past few years will definitely lead to the down fall of the north side of THE VILLAGES.....btw look at the fiasco at Colony Cottage hmmmm didn't the developer run that show.....and wait until the F.P. expansion adds to it

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 989101)

I absolutely, completely and entirely disagree with you. I don't want The Villages to ever change or to be run by Villagers.

In most small homeowners associations those who have never run anything get a chance to really mess things up. Imagine what it would be like in a big place like The Villages. Just LOOK at like size cities.

I never want the south side of 466 to ever change.

We live in the best run place in The U.S. but it wouldn't be if the inmates take over the asylum.

That is MY opinion.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 989101)

I absolutely, completely and entirely disagree with you. I don't want The Villages to ever change or to be run by Villagers.

In most small homeowners associations those who have never run anything get a chance to really mess things up. Imagine what it would be like in a big place like The Villages. Just LOOK at like size cities.

I never want the south side of 466 to ever change.

We live in the best run place in The U.S. but it wouldn't be if the inmates take over the asylum.

That is MY opinion.

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 989127)

I don't think the North side going down hill at all. IMO We have all the luxuries the south side has except the traffic problems. The south side has no tennis facility with only two tennis courts per Rec Center (you would of thought some 4 courts at couple rec centers would of been nice)(but as usually Golf took priority and the tennis facility got scraped). All the serious tennis players (with knee or back problems has to drive All the way up north to Glenview or Lopez). So this would be like NO Championship golf course in the south and all you golfers would have to drive 11 to 15 miles to play the Finer Courses. So you see the south side not all that for some of us.

Originally Posted by DonH57 (Post 988510)

I could have stayed home and listened to the coyotes howl behind El Santiago golf course.

Originally Posted by DonH57 (Post 988536)

At least coyotes can harmonize.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 989101)

I absolutely, completely and entirely disagree with you. I don't want The Villages to ever change or to be run by Villagers.

In most small homeowners associations those who have never run anything get a chance to really mess things up. Imagine what it would be like in a big place like The Villages. Just LOOK at like size cities.

I never want the south side of 466 to ever change.

We live in the best run place in The U.S. but it wouldn't be if the inmates take over the asylum.

That is MY opinion.

Originally Posted by ureout (Post 989327)

the ever-going IRS fiasco....I know you don't believe it but do your research .... once that is finally settled all those new Rec Centers and softball fields and other amenities that the developer now owns will be sold back to each individual district....then you will start to look at where all your amenity $$$$ are going.....I for one like having my felllow seniors keeping an eye on the books

Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 989379)

unless one has participated in a transition from a developer to residents or know the details of the current plans in existence (which will of course model those not transitioned yet)....then it is just emotion speaking with a negative anticipation for no reason.



I will tell you from experience the biggest issue facing TV in it's future is resident representation and good fiscal responsibility with annual budgets. Then there should no ex budget activitites or projects. For example the want of a covered swimming pool. It has to be justified and funded or it does not get done. And the residents who remain silent have the most to loose. There will be many wants and if not handled correctly will only lead to additional assessments on top of the existing amenity fees. The minority usually creates the problem and the majority complains AFTER the costs are passed along to the residents.



There will be no problem maintaining the current lifestyle and all that goes with it including increasing property values.....AS LONG AS THE RESIDENTS REMAIN FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE. We do not have the luxury of the federal government to spend beyond the means available.



I have participated in the good the bad and the ugly of resident ownership of amenities.