Golf cart gate in historic side
 

Just read in POA newsletter that Leesburg Regional Medical Center is paying to put in a golf cart gate with reader where your ID card will be needed to access passing through to go toward Lowe's and to come back in to The Villages. One of the Developer's contractors will be doing the work. No date given for installation. Not sure if I missed this posting so sorry if redundant.

Here's the article. See p.3 - article titled "Paradise Wall Status":

http://www.poa4us.org/bulletins_file...etin201310.pdf

Bill :)

What we need at that new gate is a Dunkin's Coffee Kiosk. Yea....

$.50 per swipe:click: will be added at end the of the month to your amenity bill:gc:

The wall would have been better. Predict the gate will be struck down more that it will properly operate. PS Who hands out the ID cards for this gate and to whom are they handed out?

You might be able to use the same card you use on all other gates. That’s just a wild *** guess on my part.

Will it have a push button to open like other gates?


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From the POA newsletter -

"It was announced that a Villages ID card reader will be used at the gate and that there will not be a push button option."

That's the only way non TV people will be kept out unless they drive thru it.

I feel like a number. :doh:

And you know there will be a camera to combat, well I'll just say it, vandalism.

Leesburg Regional Medical Center is part of the Central Florida Health Alliance. The Villages, Sharon Morse Hospital is the other part.

Central Florida Hospitals | Leesburg Regional | Villages Hospital | Central Florida Health Alliance

If you don't have a gate pass for your GC you can go buy one. I think mine was $10.00. Well worth it.

I find the solution to my liking, but sometimes I am mightily surprised what upsets other people.

Ain't that the truth!

Anyone want to take bets on how long it will take....
 

Gracie, I agree with you 100 %.......the solution is to my liking also!

:agree:

I would think there are going to be a ton of tailgating through the gate. One cart goes and the other follows close behind so that the gate doesn't close....if you time it in the right time of day people will be still getting in/out without being a resident or just not having their card on them.

There was never really a problem, (well maybe in the developers mind) so there can't be a solution

I don't think that they are talking about a gate pass. I think it will require your Villager ID card.

Funny, some people say that there are hardly any people from outside the Villages coming through that gate. If that's the case how can there be a "ton" of tailgaters.

that was my thought! does anyone think that golf carters from spruce creek south or stonecrest are gonna drive to the gate and just hang out waiting for a tag onto a villager cart for access so they can come in and ride our multi-modal paths or use other amenities after hours?

it's all silly to me - but it does prevent anyone from fruitland park pointing a finger and claiming that other 'outsiders' have golf cart access' to the villages.

i don't find the pass a problem...but that's just me:shrug:

Bingo! I think that must have been the reasoning all along.

As a former resident of a development next door, Villages of lakeside Landing, and the owner of a streetlegal LSV, and now a resident of The Villages, I really don't understand the reluctance to allow "outsiders" access. I drove down Rainey Trail and entered at Bonnybrook every day for over 5 years. Did I use TV cart paths? Yep. But I also spent thousands upon thousands of dollars each year at the country club golf courses, merchants throughout TV and restaurants. I was there during the very slow summer months helping to keep the businesses going. Decided I wanted more convenience so I bought. Win/Win in my eyes.

The more visitors the better
 

:gc: The more visitors the better----just not by golf cart unless it's Street Legal. This is the wishes of the Developer of TV. "so let it be written, so let it be done".

The obvious can be inconspicuous at times and I think this is one of those times. I have to say I am impressed with your power of reason.

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:agree: What's that they say about 20/20??? Once again those in charge think 2 steps ahead of the rest of us.

Florida's friendliest hometown?????
I don't think so.

You're talking about Stonecrest, right?? We also find it bizarre that The Villages is being attacked because people who have purchased property in Stonecrest feel entitled to the rights for which The Villages resident pay. Good fences make good neighbors certainly applies here.

non-resident ???

you were once a part of the problem and have now become a part of the solution Thank you:wave:

It this the same villages ID that the people at the rec centers have such a difficult time getting the readers to read? And they take the ID and hold it at exactly the correct distance and angle and it still sometimes is a frustration for them? And it is going to work better outdoors with people in golf carts trying to get them just right under the reader. Should be interesting. Perhaps they meant to write a gate card, not a villages ID card but the POA article does use the phrase "villages ID card reader"

I think it is our white and blue gate pass.

Not sure how I was part of the problem. I spent money in TV on a regular basis. I helped employ people and often spent time helping lost drivers or broken down carts get home. I am quite sure, TV got more out me than I took in driving on a MM path....

Great first post. Not.

Peachie.....How very true....everything you said here...I agree with you!

In the last (6) months, I have been to "TV" less than (6) times, unless you want to count Publix, Panera's, etc..Your gate doesn't mean a thing to me. I do hope that (1) car vs (2) golf carts in a parking space works out for you small minded people when all the Snowbirds arrive. Unfortunately, there are many people that rely on their carts to get to medical facilities on the wrong side of the tracks that will be effected. I'm very happy I never acquired a taste for KoolAid.

If you have been to The Villages less than 6 times in 6 months, what is the issue? If in your mind, Villagers are small-minded and love KoolAid, it's surprising you want to use our private paths and associate with us.

Again, it is most bizarre that The Villages is being attacked because people who have purchased property in Stonecrest feel entitled to the rights for which The Villages resident pay. Good fences make good neighbors certainly applies here.

The population of Stonecrest is able to access The Villages in the same manner that residents of Spruce Creek, Del Webb, Lakeside Landing and other communities outside The Villages perimeters. If you really like The Villages, there is always a property for sale so you could truly enjoy the lifestyle that comes with the Morse business model for development.

May you enjoy your evening and, BTW, the Packers are playing da Bears tonight if you're looking for entertainment.