[swimdawg]

Originally Posted by wendyquat

We bought a resale in Largo because it is a central location between SS and Brownwood!

And you, too, have the best of both worlds.

[trichard]

Simple, they wanted to attract and maintain successful businesses in the square. In return The Villages have the benefit of some great stores and services.

The Villages is full of snowbirds who bolster the economy for only a few months each year. That is not successful strategy for maintaining commercial businesses. It must draw from the local area and nearby highway traffic to survive.

[Bogie Shooter]

There are several posts above regarding the amount of land the developer owns south of CR44. "I understand, I've been told, I heard". Does anyone have any factual information on this subject, like Sumter county property records???

[mrdills]

Is Morse going to build Electric plug in stations for our golf carts?

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

There are several posts above regarding the amount of land the developer owns south of CR44. "I understand, I've been told, I heard". Does anyone have any factual information on this subject, like Sumter county property records???

They had a map at one of the VHA meetings awhile back showing the property owned, but gave no indication to what they will do with.

[JimPete]

Originally Posted by ijusluvit

Here's a guess for you:
The Morse's have purchased large tracts of land between Rt 44 and the Turnpike.

That would be my guess. Lookout Key West here we come.

[jblum315]

It's just as far from my house (Hemingway) to Spanish Springs, and harder to get to.

[BogeyBoy]

Originally Posted by ijusluvit

Here's a guess for you:
The Morse's have purchased large tracts of land between Rt 44 and the Turnpike.

I see a couple of references to the Morse's purchasing land. They do own land near the Turnpike which will be used for the on and off ramps, maybe some business opportunities there - gas stations, fast food, etc. This location is quite a distance from the new town center and what is understood to be the planned buildout - north of 44.

Large vacant land seems to be owned by various companies. Quest Industries, Orlando - looks like the land was purchased in 2003 for future development. Wildwood Villages - this vacant land adjoins a mobile home park (Wildwood Villages). Some property owned by someone in Texas (the old Texas rumor!). The name Bailey shows on some property further east - near where Morse will lead to 468 and down to the Turnpike.

There are other owners, but these seem to be the biggest players. Building south of 44 would be interesting, there are businesses, established housing areas, etc.

[kentucky blue]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

There are several posts above regarding the amount of land the developer owns south of CR44. "I understand, I've been told, I heard". Does anyone have any factual information on this subject, like Sumter county property records???

Do you honestly think for 1 minute that the incredibly visionary Morse family would not have a major development plan for the entire Brownwood area.Everything they do does not center strictly on TV,a regional plan could be part of their future.I cannot believe so many are concerned about distances and golf cart travel,how about using your automobile once in awhile,and get out of your "little bubble."Finally, what Wildwood needs is jobs,especially for their youth, and Brownwood would provide numerous opportunities for employment.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by kentucky blue

Do you honestly think for 1 minute that the incredibly visionary Morse family would not have a major development plan for the entire Brownwood area.Everything they do does not center strictly on TV,a regional plan could be part of their future.I cannot believe so many are concerned about distances and golf cart travel,how about using your automobile once in awhile,and get out of your "little bubble."Finally, what Wildwood needs is jobs,especially for their youth, and Brownwood would provide numerous opportunities for employment.

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by kentucky blue

Do you honestly think for 1 minute that the incredibly visionary Morse family would not have a major development plan for the entire Brownwood area.Everything they do does not center strictly on TV,a regional plan could be part of their future.I cannot believe so many are concerned about distances and golf cart travel,how about using your automobile once in awhile,and get out of your "little bubble."Finally, what Wildwood needs is jobs,especially for their youth, and Brownwood would provide numerous opportunities for employment.

I believe Brownwood will create an array of jobs for all sorts of people that want to work. Thats America, but the bubble and driving my golf cart to area businesses and restaurants was the draw for me. Living in a 2 BIG cities in my entire life is getting old as am I, so not going mach 2 with my hair on fire is agreeing with me. I can drive my cars to cruise nights and some twisty back roads but to go to a nice dinner at a country club I prefer my tire smokin golf cart.

[Skybo]

I understand the reasoning for placing Brownwood where it is. We need non-TV residents to help support the businesses. If it were located further in the interior of TV, then that would increase the non-TV resident traffic through residential areas. What I really wish though was that they had put an additional tunnel beneath 466a further to the west. Anyone living on the Buena Vista corridor will have to travel east for quite a distance to get to the tunnel and then travel back west to get to Brownwood.

Kentucky Blue: I try to drive my golf cart as much as possible. It saves on gas and makes parking much easier when the squares are crowded. Plus it’s fun and relaxing ... something that driving a car through the villages is NOT.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by Skybo

....... What I really wish though was that they had put an additional tunnel beneath 466a further to the west. Anyone living on the Buena Vista corridor will have to travel east for quite a distance to get to the tunnel and then travel back west to get to Brownwood. .......

Isn't there a tunnel under 466a just a tad east of Buena Vista (close to the new assisted living center)?

Bill

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

Isn't there a tunnel under 466a just a tad east of Buena Vista (close to the new assisted living center)?

Bill

Yes.

[Skybo]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

Isn't there a tunnel under 466a just a tad east of Buena Vista (close to the new assisted living center)?

Bill

Well, “tad” is a relative term. That’s the tunnel I use, but it seems like I have to travel east for quite a distance before I get to the tunnel. No biggie, I’m not really complaining, just wishing.