Valet Parking
 

Really valet parking at the squares. Don't think I would trust that not here.

Why not? You trust it in other locales?

I was under the impression it was only at Spanish Springs during events held at The Sharon. Am I mistaken?

Huh??

What's kept in a golf cart or car that a parking attendant would steal to pawn??

And isn't damage to our vehicle why we have insurance??

Too much importance placed on material possessions IMO.

I guess I've led a simple life; I've never used valet parking in my 62 years and I'm 100% sure I'll still park where I can find a spot and walk. Why pay someone money for something I can do?

When a person grows up poor, like I was, and not being able to have a lot of BASIC things in my younger years, I have a tendency to cherish my possessions that I am very fortunate to be able to now buy.

Some people are lucky to be born with a "silver spoon" in their mouth; others are lucky to be able to just share a plastic spoon with the few meals they have (or had).

I used the valet parking Saturday night at SS. Same as anywhere. No problems, very courteous.

How about someone who has difficulty walking?

And then there are some of us who grew up DIRT Poor who earned every single penny we did, to buy the things we like and need…..

….But in the end, all of Steve Jobs' billions and material wealth and assets could do NOTHING more for him than ours could, when dying of pancreatic cancer/disease!

"Money is honey…..but health is wealth!"

What about the person (I am one) that was born with the plastic spoon, worked their butts off so they could take advantage of the stuff and services they couldn't afford over the years. Part of the "rewards" of years of hard work and prudent savings and investing is the joy of experiencing those things that make life a bit more interesting and enjoyable. If you were born poor (plastic spoon?) and you find living poor makes you feel better, please try not to judge those of us that were born poor but have come to enjoy some of the little things that make our lives more enjoyable.

I agree! There are many who are unable to go to the squares because of difficulty walking. They are now able to go.

What gets me is all the parking spaces they are taken up on the main street. If I wanted to open a store on the street you think they let me? I thought the streets were owned by the county.

It was my understanding that they are taking up 4 spaces at each square. That's only 4 spaces compared to the amount of people that used the service. If all the folks that used the service were parked closer to the square, you'd be loosing a lot more space.

Why would the Villages not want your store? .....

If you ever decide to run for president. You have my vote. DANG, I loved your post.

4 car spaces which is about 20 golf cart spots, but again who owns the street?

Nothing but a thinly veiled preemptive strike against those who felt parking for the Sharon was inadequate. What better way than to rope off 500 spaces in the Rialto parking lot which no theater goers can use and then have the audacity to charge $10 bucks a pop and have you think you are getting a good service. By the way, hope you supporters know you should tip the parking attendants. We need Valet Parking like we need a hole in the head. They no longer have Buffalos but they sure do have you all Buffalowed.

20 golf carts in 4 spaces? Really?
But again. Why wouldn't the villages want your store?

Were their seriously 500 parking spots roped off in the Rialto parking lot?

No...

500 spaces......would love to know the math behind how you came up with that one. Yes, always tip people who provide you a service......at least I believe most in The Villages know that.

I thought valet parking was a choice. Why get so upset over someone paying for parking. You can choose to walk or pay someone :boxing2:

From the hours of 4pm to 10 pm some 'form' of the developer or entertainment department has exclusive rights to the streets of Spanish Springs. This came to light during the talks about the parades. It allows us to walk the streets with alcoholic beverages among other things that are provided for us.

4 parking space can accomidate 16 carts. Still, see no problem with valet parking if you want to pay for it. I believe it is called free enterprise.

If people want and use valet parking it will succeed and continue. If people do not want it and do not use it it will be discontinued. I really don't understand all of the comments here about plastic and silver spoons. It's called supply and demand.

What if they cannot afford it?? Maybe a few more disabled parking spaces???

You miss the Buffalo? You can see them from an executive course up in the far northwest of The Villages. Sixth hole, happily grazing and away from the kids.

The Valet parking was presented to be a trial.

So far we have NO parking problems. Does "thinly veiled preemptive strike" mean bending over backwards to see that everything worked well?

Why are you all riled up?

For those who don't like it..... News Flash ! Don't use it !! :22yikes:
If it works great, if it doesn't, it doesn't. In the meantime, people that have a difficult time walking and getting around may benefit from this.

Doesn't that philosophy apply to everything in life? For example If you dont like the restaurant, don't go back. In my opinion you don't need to bash it because you don't like the taste or if it isn't your style. Let us know if you get food poisoning or see bugs. If you are ripped off, let us know. I'm sure I am guilty of complaining way too much. For some reason TOTV brings out the worse in me.

Economics rules all. If they really want to help handicapped make it free.

Because they are taking away hundreds of free parking spaces from the rest of the residents who don't go to "The Sharon". Guess you just don't get it.

Who's picking up the bill ?

Hundreds ? So far I've not heard anyone say they couldn't get a parking place. We haven't had a problem.

Wanna bet it's not the Morse family?

That would be my guess. If I was a Morse, I wouldn't. :$:

Seriously? They are taking away 100's of parking spaces? Have you had trouble finding a parking spot?

Why would you want to take away a service to someone that needs it, just because you don't? That seems rather self centered. No sir, I believe you are the one "that doesn't get it".

More whining without facts. 500 parking spaces??? The villages is filled with infirmed people who would be happy to have Valet parking. Once again this site seems to attract posters filled with venom and short on facts.

I have yet to see a post saying that there were not adequate parking spaces during events at the Sharon. Speak up if I missed something

RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!

THE SKY IS FALLING...

THE SKY IS FALLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unbelievable how much complaining about the valet service that is on a "Trial basis" here in The Villages. If you are able-bodied and don't have any issues, I bet you will never use the service! If you are mobility challenged, you will consider using the service.

Still waiting for the posts that detail how any individual was adversely impacted by the trial......I have talked to several that had a positive impact and they aren't infirm, handicapped or have any disability.....they used valet parking because it was convenient and cheap. Going to Million Dollar Quartet....I will give it a try.

You're kidding of course.

From my understanding, they are not taking of "hundreds" of free spaces, just a few. I think it is a nice service to offer residents. If you don't like it don't use it. Also I doubt if they are using "prime" parking spaces for the valet service. Can someone confirm this?

Should there be more handicapped spaces? Probably. However you can't make all the parking spaces around the squares handicap spaces. I can see the comments on the TOTV now....

It's Florida you could make every parking space around all three squares handicap and it would still not be enough. At most facilities a handicap car gets free valet parking (mall, restaurants, hospitals). Tipping is not excepted when this service is offered. My dad uses a walker and it takes forever for him to walk 10 feet, but they park at a regular parking spot and he walks, slowly. So valet would be a great option for my parents and I would gladly pay for the service.