Do you really care?…
 

For those who live north of 44..or north of 466a..or maybe north of 466….do you really care what is being built south of 44.

Are you tired of Don Wiley,s videos? Or those that just moved in south of 44 extolling that they now have found pardise?

Good for them..enjoy your new home and lifestyle.

But, peraonally, i dont care what is being built south of 44…many people north of 44 dont care what is being built a half hour or more drive from them.
Up north..did you care what was being built? Harldy

Enough already..no one cares anymore..TV is just becoming a sprawling suburb

Simple solution. Quit watching Don’s videos. Quit reading threads with topics you’re not interested in. Venture out and try to find something you enjoy. This site just might not be for you.

Yes, I am very interested. Rt 44 is just a road, not an impenetrable barrier. There are two golf cart bridges over it. South of 44 is an easily accessible area with activities, rec centers, and businesses that I take advantage of.

Don't care about videos, not the way I learn about the new areas.

I'm looking forward to Middleton Downtown and all of Eastport.

Do I really care?

Of course I do. Aside from the fact that as Villagers we all share access to the same amenities, entertainment, golf, etc. etc., the fact remains that Villagers, once here, move two to three times (I've seen numbers as high as five) WITHIN The Villages. The fact that there may be certain things closer to where I live now, or a village with a different and more preferable vibe, or a style of house that is more attractive, concerns me because if (like most Villagers apparently) I DO move to another location in The Villages, I want to know that I share the same access even if another location in the South is more attractive to me.

We play golf once a month in or near SS. Meet great people, (2 WW guys) who have been here for many years. You know the story where do you live? Many know of LSL, but only went once, most have no idea where Havana is, or courses between the 6’s, and Brownwood can be “what’s that”

We rented in 2007 near LSL, buying first house in LSL. Each time we came to TV we were excited and in awe of new building, villages, and town squares. Fourth house and S of 44, we are still excited for all things that one can experience for many years to come.

My parents however still find the new build in TV very interesting, but in their late eighties, don’t venture out on their own without someone. So maybe age, or lack of ability to find new areas hamper them from seeking out new experiences in TV, or care that they really don’t have the ability to adventure too far from home.

As far as watching videos or podcasts, we do, as does our kids, and grands about all things new in TV. My parents not so much.

I absolutely still care. Just because it's on the other side of the road doesn't mean I should cease to care. It's still my community. When I lived in Connecticut, I cared about the town I lived in. And my town was a lot bigger than The Villages. I had a financial interest in its success, I had a vested interest in knowing if/where crimes are being committed. I had an interest in knowing what events and activities were available. I cared if a snowstorm had caused damage to roofs of fellow citizens. I had friends and co-workers who lived all around the town, so of course I cared if their neighborhood was flooded, or a fire had ripped through their garage, or if the electricity was out where we worked on the other side of town.

Why would you NOT care? Of all the possible places we could have moved to, the idea of moving to a place that was NOT an actual community, never made it to the "great ideas" list. This is a community. It's enormous, and it keeps growing, but it's still a community.

To me, it's no different from asking if I care about the person sitting next to me in the pew if I went to church. I don't have to know them, to care about them.

I live much further north than average. While I don’t care a great deal about what is being built, I do care very much about what’s not being built, which is enough of both Executive and Championship golf. The lack of adequate golf per capita (I’m not talking about pitch and putts and putting courses) in the newer areas is causing the northern courses to become more crowded than ever before. The results of that include increased difficulty getting good t times during busy season (especially the Executives) as well as the extra stress taking its toll on the courses conditions. That being said, I can think of at least three things that have been built in the newer areas that I like. We enjoy periodically visiting Edna’s for a bite and some live entertainment while sitting under the beautiful live oaks. We also periodically enjoy trailering our bicycles down south to ride on the pathways that don’t allow golf carts. But unequivocally, what I like the most is that the new high school finally has its own swimming pool so they no longer invade Laurel Manor and take up lots of valuable lap swimming time at the expense of amenity fee paying residents.

Wow, I must have missed the election when you were chosen as arbiter of who cares about what.

:boom:

What a shame that people spend so much of their retirement finding things to be unhappy about.

Nope. I occasionally got to brownwood for Dr. Appointment other than that about furthest south I get nowadays.

In TV since early 2006. We have seen a lot of building in the last 18 years. The Developer has done good. We have less interest in what is going on south of 44 but still remain curious rather than “really care” because that is just who we are so to speak. Like some we are on our third house in TV. We have been married much longer than most but not to a particular house. To each their own.

Yes, I do care. It’s nice to know the developer continues to be involved. I went south off 44 once 3 years ago. That was good. I still remember it. I find no need to do it again.

We do and often visit the amenities south of 44.

I don't really care, and I've only watched a couple of Don Wiley's videos, mostly because they are too long and I am not a map-oriented person. I wouldn't complain about them, though. I just don't watch them.

Just, wow! The things we have to worry about.

You take the time to read the posts and watch the videos about the South and now you've taken time to start a post about it. Think about what that says about you for a second. If you don't care about all that stuff just pass it buy. You're old, life is short, why on earth would you spend your precious little time on this? Go for a walk or golf cart ride, go listen to some music (at Spanish springs) do any things fun and enjoy your life. Please don't be bitter and waste what's left. You can't get time back.

I appreciate news regarding development of The Villages, and the local areas. Don Wiley does an excellent job dedicating his time and energy informing us through his videos. Your world is small and you live a uniformed life.

I don't care about politics in Lichtenstein. Therefore I don't google information about it or follow websites that address it. Solves my problem.

PEOPLE, don't get sucked into the negative vortex.

Jus sad.

We live south of 44 and we actually take long cart rides on the weekends to go explore the northern areas. We’ve been across the SS bridge twice in the past few weeks. There’s some really neat things to see all over TV. We stop at various rec centers and the squares too get water, play pool, etc. while we’re out and about.

There’s no need for a north v. south division. All of us pay for access to the entire Villages community, so we use it!

I’m just the opposite. I rarely travel north of 466a, and hardly ever go north of 466. Why go north when it’s old looking, more traffic, much slower traffic, sharing Morse with golf carts (dangerous) whereas we have just the opposite of that down here: walking/biking only trails, trails that are beautiful separating ponds and preserves, great condition golf courses, and updated home designs.
I like Sumter Landing and Brownwood, never go to Spanish Springs. I think the best looking area in all of TV is the Fenney area and that is south of me but now easy access because of the new bridge.
If you don’t like something don’t do it!

I care and I love Don's videos.

I am going fishing today - I expect to have bigger “fish to fry”. Who really cares about my fish?? Move on.

I love Don's videos - very informative and of course I care - it's The Villages and he doesn't just do Eastport. I care about all of TV. Sounds like you may have gotten out on the wrong side of the bed this morning way up there on 441?

Click bait.

This is what happens when you become old and miserable. My solution is you stay up north enjoy the rest of your short life.

Why do people care about what is going on in Ukraine, or California, or the Ivy League Collages? Or Nascar, or Football (both kinds)

People are often interested in more than just their own little community.

Go ahead and not be interested, that is fine. And honestly, with your attitude, people are hoping you do what you say and stop caring enough to stop complaining.

I care and am excited very much about all the new expansion south of 44. It’s why I, and thousands like me, moved to The Villages in recent years. Soon, the majority of Villages residents will live south of 466A, and later 44.

With that said, I am equally excited and engaged in the changes north of 44, especially watching the changes occurring in Spanish Springs. I live in Richmond, and have no qualms taking my cart up to Spanish Springs (I’m in two clubs up there, plus I frequently attend events at the Sharon and Savanah as well as cooking demonstrations at Nancy Lopez Legacy Restaurant). I also enjoy First Responders Rec Center, and occasionally dine at Orange Blossom CC.

I think I speak for the majority of Villages residents who are “engaged’ and take advantage of all that this wonderful community has to offer, regardless if it’s “north” or “south”.

If something here were to annoy or disturb me, I suppose I would stop watching videos about it, and wouldn’t bother taking the time to amp up my resentment by posting about it. Retirement is wonderful, and I like to count my blessings everyday that I am so fortunate to be living in this one-of-a-kind community (yes, I’m still saying that almost two years in - that cool-aid effect hasn’t worn off yet!)

Those southern areas are going to be spectacular in about 10 years when when all built out with the conveniences of grocery shopping ( other than Publix), restaurants, other shopping, and medical services. At our ages now, we’re not willing to live in a construction zone and have to travel for the day-to-day needs. We love our location “between the sixes”, and while we’ve checked out many areas south of 44 over the past couple years, it’s still too remote for us. YMMV.

It seems like the developer learned and corrected “mistakes” previously made, ie, no more mobile homes, dedicated walking, biking, and cart paths. We want the Villages to succeed in whatever ventures they undertake, even though we chose a home outside of the technical boundaries. As the Villages go, so goes the entire area.

Speaking of north vs south, according to my TV sales agent, Central Parkway (located south of the Turnpike and running east/west) will, in the far off future, become the center of The Villages.

The OP's glass has been nearly empty for a long time.

I run a champ golf group that plays ALL champ courses so yeah, we care about what's south of 44. I live around Spanish Springs and can get to Shallow Creek course in just over an hour in my cart...which I take everywhere...don't mind the time or the trip. We go to Edna's for music, and will frequent any good restaurant south of 44. Would I want to live south of 44? Nope. Do I want to take advantage of the amenities there as much as the ones north of 44? Yep. End of story.

I did not see any reference in any of the comments about the increased property taxes paid by residents north of 44 to support the growth of The Villages south of 44. The Developer does not pay a Fire Impact fee for new homes and commercial buildings; the costs of new firehouses and vehicles are paid by the current property taxpayers. There is a road impact fee, but it does not cover all of the cost of new roads, etc. The difference is paid by the current property owners. Do you enjoy paying for the expansion of The Villages?

This should add another 20 posts to this thread……:popcorn::popcorn:

Guess some people do not realize that if you think Don video is too long you can fast forward to parts you have more of an interest in.

Same here other than we play mostly executive courses but I used to travel down south from Santo Domingo to play and meet new people. Always had a blast playing with the exception of one grump bucket. I didn't care how long the ride. The Bexley bridge wasn't built then. As long as I had my tunes and coffee mug I was a happy camper.:MOJE_whot:

Seriously?
 

We love exploring the “new “ areas, perhaps you need to get out of your bubble and get a life! The videos give us a lot of information and are well done.
What a horrible attitude you have!

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I would recommend that you go back to bed. Then get out on the other side.... yikes.

The school complex in Middleton is incredible and Eastport is going to be something really special. The party is pumpin' every night in St. Cats and Edna's is as cool of a place to chill as ever. Golf courses coming online right and left down here. I'll admit, it's a completely different culture down south vs. up north but they've both got their charms.

Joe

I’m now questioning why the OP made this post. Interesting he hasn't come back to post anything since his original posting. He had to know this thread would be controversial and would elicit mostly contrary statements. Seems like either clickbait or just blatant “trolling”.