[NYGUY]

[QUOTE=firebiker;1052442]I'm not understanding the zip code issue. We live south of 466A which is "in" Wildwood, but we have a Villages zip code./QUOTE]

I believe you live in The Village of Fernandina. That "is not" in Wildwood. If you lived in Wildwood you would be paying "Wildwood" property taxes, which you are not.

[dbussone]

[QUOTE=NYGUY;1052615]

Originally Posted by firebiker

I'm not understanding the zip code issue. We live south of 466A which is "in" Wildwood, but we have a Villages zip code./QUOTE]



I believe you live in The Village of Fernandina. That "is not" in Wildwood. If you lived in Wildwood you would be paying "Wildwood" property taxes, which you are not.

Correct NY Guy. I also live south of 466A which is in unincorporated Sumter County.

[Villager Dude]

Let's be careful what we wish for. There are many things that could be worse than 800 homes. I would prefer not seeing 800 homes there but It is not a given that is will be a shopping area. It could very well be a large apartment complex. The key is who owns that land and what their mission will be.

I have been surprised there was not a Multi Model path along the South side of 466A to get to Pinellas . Sorta like the one along 466. Anyone else think that was strange ?

[Shimpy]

[QUOTE=NYGUY;1052615][QUOTE=firebiker;1052442]I'm not understanding the zip code issue. ./QUOTE]

Me either...... I thought the postal service set the zip codes, not the Wildwood mayor, guess I'm wrong.

[champion6]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

So How many Villagers live within the boundaries of Wildwood? Or asked a different way, how many Villagers get to vote in the next mayoral election?

Owners in the two villa neighborhoods near Brownwood live in Wildwood. Alden Bungalows is on Powell Rd. and Antrim Dells is on Buena Vista Blvd. Those are the only Villages residential units within Wildwood. Verified on Sumter County GIS site.

[buzzy]

I think this parcel is a white elephant to anyone but The Villages developer. There is nothing about Wildwood that would attract either businesses or residents, except for being part of The Villages community. If another developer started some mixed-use projects, I would expect low occupancy rates, incomplete projects, and eventual developer bankrupcy.

[dbussone]

[QUOTE=Shimpy;1052664][QUOTE=NYGUY;1052615]

Originally Posted by firebiker

I'm not understanding the zip code issue. ./QUOTE]

Me either...... I thought the postal service set the zip codes, not the Wildwood mayor, guess I'm wrong.

As I understand it, a large development may request use of a zip code. And remember that Lady Lake is the PO that provides service to TV.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by champion6

Owners in the two villa neighborhoods near Brownwood live in Wildwood. Alden Bungalows is on Powell Rd. and Antrim Dells is on Buena Vista Blvd. Those are the only Villages residential units within Wildwood. Verified on Sumter County GIS site.

And the businesses in Pinellas Plaza and those southwest of, and including, Brownwood are also in Wildwood.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken

I don't mind paying school taxes even though I have no family using the schools. It is in my best interest to have an educated population, and to have the little bastards off the streets during the day.

So you think your getting your tax money worth? Public schools IMO in failing business model which all the fixes are raise school tax. Less school days more school breaks model is not working still have dumbing down compared to even third world schooling. India and China have better educated students with way less money spent. Money not the answer all the time IMO. Our system broke and will continue to be broke. Trillions can't fix it. All that does is raise superintendent salaries.

[sunnyatlast]

Originally Posted by buzzy

I think this parcel is a white elephant to anyone but The Villages developer. There is nothing about Wildwood that would attract either businesses or residents, except for being part of The Villages community. If another developer started some mixed-use projects, I would expect low occupancy rates, incomplete projects, and eventual developer bankrupcy.

Look no further than the empty Irish pub property on highway 44 across from Brownwood. It's ridiculous that no other bar-restaurant re-opened at that prime location.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

So you think your getting your tax money worth? Public schools IMO in failing business model which all the fixes are raise school tax. Less school days more school breaks model is not working still have dumbing down compared to even third world schooling. India and China have better educated students with way less money spent. Money not the answer all the time IMO. Our system broke and will continue to be broke. Trillions can't fix it. All that does is raise superintendent salaries.

It was a joke, son. The chicken was making a joke.

[shcisamax]

Originally Posted by NYGUY

The residents of Wildwood become the real losers here....all thanks to the misguided leaders of their city.

isn't that the way it always is with government....

[justjim]

Originally Posted by outlaw

Those who think Wildwood blew it must think that money trumps simplicity, less congestion, or rural surroundings. Maybe the Wildwood citizens are happy the way things are in their community. Maybe they don't want the crowds and traffic that comes with endless "progress". Maybe they live here because they wanted a rural lifestyle. Honestly, I'm glad that the developer withdrew. I think the building strategy is getting out of hand. It is already very crowded in that area, and 800 new homes is a lot of people. I know some will think I'm selfish, and that's alright. I do believe the land owner and the developer have the right to develop the property. I'm just saying, for me, I hope it doesn't happen.

This piece of real estate will be developed because of its location. If not by the Villages Developer, somebody else. Who do you think would do the best job? Cities and towns across the country would love to have the same opportunity that is offered to Wildwood. Greatly increase your tax base and not increase your schools enrollment by a single student. That is a deal!

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by TVMayor

Wildwood no thank you.

Huh?
What's that all about???

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by keywest

But I'm sure these "family members" don't complain when they come inside The Villages for some of their entertainment, shopping, eating etc.
Hmmmmm...............

And what makes you think these "family members" come here for their "entertainment, shopping, eating, etc.?"

I live here. I don't even shop here, hardly ever go to the squares for entertainment and we mostly eat outside of TV. I have a feeling those family members don't come here for that.

Hmmmmm . . . A little presumptuous on your part.