[jimjamuser]

Reference post 38....very intelligent post. Impressive. I have some different thoughts about" TV Land being the best place to live (in the whole world). I have not traveled the world, but judging by simple US current events like CV and racial tension - If I had your background, I would probably have moved to New Zealand, Finland, or some similar country.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by chewy

We have little control over their plans for the future but at a minimum we deserve to be informed of them.

WHY?

What are your future plans? Do all the other residents "deserve to be informed of them"?

The Villages developer has an annual everning where they discuss plans that are baked in. There are frequent inserts and stories in the paper (which you may or may not appreciate).

Surely they don't have to tell us about everything that crosses their desks?

[vintageogauge]

I have no problem with the apartments that are in the works within TV however he apartments The Villages are building are a drop in the bucket when compared to the apartments going up in Lady Lake or Fruitland Park, wildwood, and those proposed for Coleman. These are not age restricted for the most part and will have a great affect on the open areas such as the squares, restaurants, walking trails, and some amenities such as dog parks where ID's are rarely checked within TV than those that are being mentioned above. The workforce needs places to live and they are preparing for them by building new schools. There are also several new RV parks and expansions to existing parks that are in the works so, it is not just "The Family" that will be cashing in on apartments and/or condominiums. With the number of new residents and nearby residents the commercial buildings should soon be getting tenants.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by askcarl

If all of The Kids are in fact Billionaires, Why even live here? Among all the hate and discontent.

I doubt anyone, outside The Family, has any real idea of their Net Worth. I do know that The Family has made Billion $ at risk investments multiple times over the decades in the development of farmland in the middle of nowhere. Cows outnumbered humans in these counties.

So, what should be the reward for being All In on a dream many years ago. And then double down over and over? Some real history: The Villages, Florida - Wikipedia

Every one of us made it here by making many choices, many decisions. Some good, Some not so good. None of us had the Brains or guts to attempt a Dream this Grand. 1960's Laws against selling land by mail. 1980's Savings and Loan debacle. 2000's dot.com crash. 2008 Market "correction". Not one guarantee of success. Many times and reasons to bailout. Plenty of crushed Florida Developments. [PDF] A Brief Florida Real Estate History - Free Download PDF Starting on page 22 to 31.

This business, The Family, is doing exactly what all businesses do. Respond to Change. To economic forces, Laws, customer expectations (market forces, competition, labor costs etc), a Pandemic and not declaring bankruptcy. No nefarious plan to ruin our lives.

Would the vitriol be as intense if any group from this list ran the show? The World’s Largest Public Real Estate Companies 2020

The only Constant is Change. If you had stayed in your last town, it has changed. If you stay here long enough, The Villages will change. Will it be for better or worse? That depends largely on our ability to adapt to the changes or continue with a This Sucks outlook.

Is this place perfect? Far from it. Is there a better place to be? Feel free to post the address.

I know a former Villager that chose to leave and got to a development in Costa Rico. Check that out.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

I know a former Villager that chose to leave and got to a development in Costa Rico. Check that out.

I have been going through these posts and wondering how much worse it can get and now you are giving us Costa Rico. Really! Are you aware that even the resort complexes are behind 12ft walls and have armed giards patrolling the walls at night due to the amount of crime on the Island. The threat from crime | U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica

Are you seriously suggesting that large numbers of elderly retirees should sell ttheir attractive homes in TV to set up life again in PR.Let me suggest you go for it and let us know how you make out!

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by askcarl

...None of us had the Brains or guts to attempt a Dream this Grand...

Or how about...the desire.

[gidget72]

Dear Kahuna Thank you...at least it is something to think about and watch out for..

[Mrprez]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

I have been going through these posts and wondering how much worse it can get and now you are giving us Costa Rico. Really! Are you aware that even the resort complexes are behind 12ft walls and have armed giards patrolling the walls at night due to the amount of crime on the Island. The threat from crime | U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica

Are you seriously suggesting that large numbers of elderly retirees should sell ttheir attractive homes in TV to set up life again in PR.Let me suggest you go for it and let us know how you make out!

Where is Costa Rico? Are you talking about Costa Rica? What has Puerto Rico have to do with this?

[mamamia54]

Originally Posted by maryl

I agree and I am so glad I am out of there I seen this happening now the Villages is no longer the place to live
And the siblings that are ruining it I wish them bad luck for destroying there parents dream

Wow!

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

I have been going through these posts and wondering how much worse it can get and now you are giving us Costa Rico. Really! Are you aware that even the resort complexes are behind 12ft walls and have armed giards patrolling the walls at night due to the amount of crime on the Island. The threat from crime | U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica

Are you seriously suggesting that large numbers of elderly retirees should sell ttheir attractive homes in TV to set up life again in PR.Let me suggest you go for it and let us know how you make out!

Just know 1. I did not say that I researched the subject into oblivion. The button I hit was QUICK reply, not University Dissertation! I do that sometimes. Next time I will call you and say, "Mama may I" first!

But, thanks for the link, I WILL read it.

[champion6]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

I have no problem with the apartments that are in the works within TV however he apartments The Villages are building are a drop in the bucket when compared to the apartments going up in Lady Lake or Fruitland Park, wildwood, and those proposed for Coleman. These are not age restricted for the most part and will have a great affect on the open areas such as the squares, restaurants, walking trails, and some amenities such as dog parks where ID's are rarely checked within TV than those that are being mentioned above. The workforce needs places to live and they are preparing for them by building new schools. There are also several new RV parks and expansions to existing parks that are in the works so, it is not just "The Family" that will be cashing in on apartments and/or condominiums. With the number of new residents and nearby residents the commercial buildings should soon be getting tenants.

There are a lot of apartments nearby.

Fruitland Park
Fruitland Acres Apartments, Urick St
Mirror Lake Manor Apartments, E Mirror Lake Dr
Spring Lake Cove Apartments, Spring Lake Rd

Lady Lake
Arden Place Apartments, N Clay Ave
Arlington Oaks Apartments, Arlington Ave & Shilo Ave
Caleb's Place Apartments, Old Dixie Hwy & Sunny Oaks Way
Carmendy Square Townhomes, Old Dixie Hwy & Sunny Oaks Way
Hammock Oaks, PROPOSED 2020, CR 466 & CR 100, Cherry Lake Rd
Lady Lake Square Apartments, PROPOSED 2020, CR 25 & Griffin Ave
Lake North Apartments, CR 466 & Lake North Cir
Lakewood Villas of Lady Lake, Old Dixie Hwy & Sunny Oaks Way
Oakleaf Village Apartments, CR 466 & Lake North Cir
Parkside at East Village, NE 136th Loop Rd
Rolling Acres Apartments, CR 466 & Rolling Acres Rd
The Cove at Lady Lake Apartments, Hwy 27/441
The Quarters Apartments, CR 25 & Fennell Blvd

Wildwood
Club Wildwood Apartments, Huey St
Pepper Tree Apartments, Pepper Tree Ln & US 301
The Wilds at Trailwinds, APPROVED 2019, Trailwinds Village
Wildwood Commons Apartments, Lee St & Clark St
Wildwood Preserve, APPROVED 2020, Powell Rd & CR 144
Wildwood Terrace Apartments, S Old Wire Rd & Gilliam St
Wildwood Townhomes, E Gulf Atlantic Hwy

Sumter County
Lake Sumter Crossings, APPROVED 2018, CR 466 & CR 100,Cherry Lake Rd

The Villages
Hacienda Hills, ANNOUNCED 2020, Hacienda Hills
Katie Bell's, ANNOUNCED 2020, Spanish Springs
The Lofts, Brownwood

Bushnell
Bushnell Garden Apartments, Jumper Dr S
Misty Woods Apartments, Jumper Dr N

Lake Panasoffkee
Graceville Apartments, N CR 470
Leisure Living Town Homes, CR 463B
Panasoffkee Apartments, CR 482

Webster
Webster Apartments, E CR 478

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

I have been going through these posts and wondering how much worse it can get and now you are giving us Costa Rico. Really! Are you aware that even the resort complexes are behind 12ft walls and have armed giards patrolling the walls at night due to the amount of crime on the Island. The threat from crime | U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica

Are you seriously suggesting that large numbers of elderly retirees should sell ttheir attractive homes in TV to set up life again in PR.Let me suggest you go for it and let us know how you make out!

Maybe it was the Dominican Republic? How about somewhere (?) in South America on the ocean and the Atlantic side? Is that a little better?

[NavyVet]

Interesting theories and I certainly possible, though I'm not able to predict the future. I've been here 17 years, so have seen a lot of changes. I had hoped TV would be my forever home until my final move to an urn. I hope to be around another 20 years if I'm lucky. I am not yet 65, but am already researching/planning my exit strategy from TV. It may take 5 years or 10 years, who knows? It all depends on circumstances. I like my home, but feel it is not worth the amount of money I've spent (bonds, etc.) for amenities and 'lifestyle' I am unable to use. Down the road, I might as well sell my house and move to a CCRC and it won't be Freedom Pointe.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by geobet

Some people will die, end up in heaven, and still find something to complain about

In no way did I see this informed opinion as a complaint. It came out of past experience and knowledge of how businesses work.

[ronvillages]

Good article, residents need their own politicians elected. Start by rezoning the entire villages one acre residential.