Originally Posted by Steadfast (Post 560710)

Living in the South West end of The Villages means a trip up North for most things. Any and all rumors (or even facts) regarding planned commercial development along 466A (between Buena Vista and the Library) would be welcomed. I am afraid that most will be near Brownwood (on 44) which is also a bit of a trek.

So... what are you hearing?

:posting:

Originally Posted by bluedog103 (Post 560796)

I don't think there's much space for commercial development on the south side of 466A. On the north side there's room west of Buena Vista but I don't think that will be golf cart accessible. Looks like we'll either have to go all the way down to 44, east to Colony or north to the 466 shopping areas. Really not a bad problem to have. It's not all that far to any of these areas. I live in St. Charles, which is north of 466A, and none of these areas are a great distance away.
One rumor I did hear was that Wildwood was planning to make their streets golf cart accessible. That could make things interesting, if it's even true.

Originally Posted by Happinow (Post 560856)

We sure do need more of everything south of 466a, specifically another grocery store. Ever go into Publix in Colony during the day?? Most times you can barely get through the isles. I can't imagine what it will be like in another month. I think it was poor planning on The Villages end to only have one supermarket in that area. Now they are building another bank in that plaza.....just what we need.

Originally Posted by Applepie (Post 560900)

Why do you think it is The Villages responsibity to provide grocery stores, gas stations etc? The developer builds houses. When enough houes being built warrant commericall developent the stores will come on their own. It will be a while before that happens.

Originally Posted by janmcn (Post 560902)

Apparently, the developer is no longer interested in building commercial space.

Originally Posted by skyguy79 (Post 560811)

Noticed the other day that Fruitland Park has posted notice on a portable electronic traffic sign placed on N. Dixie Ave (southbound) between 441/27 & 466a, that they have legalized golf cart usage . Wonder if there are unannounced plans or speculation for development just east of Colony Plaza that might include golf cart access from the Plaza into Fruitland Park. Of course it might just mean that legal golf carts have been authorized and not all golf carts. Maybe someone else know more about this?

Originally Posted by Happinow (Post 560856)

We sure do need more of everything south of 466a, specifically another grocery store. Ever go into Publix in Colony during the day?? Most times you can barely get through the isles. I can't imagine what it will be like in another month. I think it was poor planning on The Villages end to only have one supermarket in that area. Now they are building another bank in that plaza.....just what we need.

Originally Posted by shcisamax (Post 560964)

NOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Don't take the cows away. Or the horses. Or the open land. That's what Brownwood shopping is for. there is plenty of accessible shopping on 466 and in Colony and will be tons in Brownwood. I will be mighty sad if the cows don't come home.

Originally Posted by happy employee (Post 560968)

We could sure use a Hooters!!!! As long as it wasn't Villages residents employee base. :)

Originally Posted by Skybo (Post 561214)

The cows are there for tax purposes. The land will eventually be sold and developed. And YES, we need another grocery store on 466a...the Publix in Colony is bursting at the seams, and it’s getting worse every day.

Originally Posted by mulligan (Post 561246)

There is already a PUD on file for that land. Assisted living, three story multi-family housing, and a small retail/ professional area. Re-zoning done, impact studies underway, and a search for grants and other financing is being done.

Originally Posted by shcisamax (Post 561270)

Do you mean all the land out towards Fruitland? I won't throw a hissy fit if it is just the land between Morse and Buena but the other direction? Please say it isn't so.

As Brownwood gets built up along with Wildwood, we need to have some open air space. Otherwise, we start looking like one long strip mall ...yuck...and one of the most striking parts of TV is going from residential to shopping to rural. It is actually what attracted this citified suburbanite to the prospect of TV. I love to go across Rolling Acres as a poster above said and see the billy goats and the horses and the fields and the big sky along with cows and one very cantankerous bull.

Frederick Olmstead who designed and created Central Park in NYC felt the constant bustle of so many people in one place would create a less than optimal mental health status so actually built the park to be the place to unwind...I can't imagine NY without the park..it is the free zoloft.. I do hope we won't turn into just endless streets of endless people and endless houses and endless shopping. The open space is our Central Park.

Of course, they could put in a couple dog parks which would help :D

Originally Posted by tghoul (Post 561062)

Originally Posted by happy employee (Post 560968)

We could sure use a Hooters!!!! As long as it wasn't Villages residents employee base. :)

Originally Posted by shcisamax (Post 561278)

Oh GG, of course we need groceries, but a couple grocery stores don't require miles and miles of land. And stuff? I thought the purpose was to get rid of stuff? :) And there is lots of stuff on 466 and 441 and in Spanish Springs and in Lake Sumter and will be more stuff in Brownwood and lots more stuff in Wildwood. And golf courses? Well....you definitely have a point. They are a huge visual beauty. I still vote for keeping some cows.

Originally Posted by happy employee (Post 560968)

We could sure use a Hooters!!!! As long as it wasn't Villages residents employee base. :)

Originally Posted by shcisamax (Post 561270)

Do you mean all the land out towards Fruitland? I won't throw a hissy fit if it is just the land between Morse and Buena but the other direction? Please say it isn't so.:D

Originally Posted by CarGuys (Post 561317)

A Quaker Steak and Lube franchise would make a fortune and alot of people happy. Or at least one carguy.

Driving home now to get a wing fix!

Originally Posted by shcisamax (Post 561284)

Not to be ignorant (still trying to figure out how to post a photo and what lots of those initials people put mean) but does bump just mean to check out what was said before? Kind of like an underline?

Originally Posted by skip0358 (Post 561027)

Tilted Kilt would be nice.About the only place by golf cart would be the piece in front of the County Center where Sweetbay was going to go. I think Rt 44 is going to be the next 466. There are a few small pieces down in the Colony area and possibly E/O there on 466A outside TV. I know there are 4 sale posted but money is a big factor.

Originally Posted by happy employee (Post 560968)

We could sure use a Hooters!!!! As long as it wasn't Villages residents employee base. :)