[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Patty55

I didn't say "he will" or "he would", what I did say is HE COULD. Sooo, I guess the way "you understand it"-you don't.

You missed the point nof my post, I don't believe there is a Wildwood problem, I'm not afraid in Wildwood, also not afraid in Leesburg or Oxford or any little town you can throw at me.

I also continue to stand by my thoughts that the builder is very smart, very well-heeled and very politically connected.

Sorry, don't know anything about mining, not "small mined" nor large.

Ah Hah. I am pretty sure I know who you are now, Patty from Pattyland.


Or do I?

[bkcunningham1]

Originally Posted by skyc6

I spend some time in Wildwood because I live near it. The people who run the Ace Hardware are so nice and very welcoming. Cotillion Cafe is just fantastic. Decades has some very cool home decor items. 48 hr. Blinds is there as well as other window treatment shops. The church is great as well. I think some of the people are poor, but kind. I hope Brownwood helps them out and gives them jobs. I think the schools could use some volunteers, so instead of bashing Wildwood, how about helping out? If you are worried about the crime, then stay where you are. I, too, came from an area that was crime ridden, and had murders and gang drive-bys weekly. I was thrilled to leave and Wildwood seems very pleasant by comparison. Frankly, the crime report each week seems extremely mild to me, and most of these low level crimes are related to poverty. I would treat Wildwood/Brownwood the same way I would any other city, at night. Be cautious and careful. It isn't even open yet. I hope people from Wildwood aren't reading this thread because some people are truly an embarrassment. I wonder what the people of Wildwood think of The Villages coming nearer to their nice quiet Florida town.

If you have Facebook, check out the Wildwood Historical Society page. I have a feeling there is a lot of interesting history and many fantastic stories to be told by some of the old-timers from these areas.

I met a woman in line at the Church on the Square one day last Christmas waiting to see the Bell Chords. She said she lived in Wildwood. We talked for a few minutes and she said she was born and raised there and still lives on the farm that belonged to her family for generations. According to her, the buffalo now live near her property in Wildwood.

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by skyc6

I spend some time in Wildwood because I live near it. The people who run the Ace Hardware are so nice and very welcoming. Cotillion Cafe is just fantastic. Decades has some very cool home decor items. 48 hr. Blinds is there as well as other window treatment shops. The church is great as well. I think some of the people are poor, but kind. I hope Brownwood helps them out and gives them jobs. I think the schools could use some volunteers, so instead of bashing Wildwood, how about helping out? If you are worried about the crime, then stay where you are. I, too, came from an area that was crime ridden, and had murders and gang drive-bys weekly. I was thrilled to leave and Wildwood seems very pleasant by comparison. Frankly, the crime report each week seems extremely mild to me, and most of these low level crimes are related to poverty. I would treat Wildwood/Brownwood the same way I would any other city, at night. Be cautious and careful. It isn't even open yet. I hope people from Wildwood aren't reading this thread because some people are truly an embarrassment. I wonder what the people of Wildwood think of The Villages coming nearer to their nice quiet Florida town.

and ya know what i like most about the businesses in wildwood - the owners and folks who wait on you truly appreciate your doing business with them - and they letcha know it. totally different that other shops where the help hands you your bag, the receipt and then say, "next!"

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by skyc6

I spend some time in Wildwood because I live near it. The people who run the Ace Hardware are so nice and very welcoming. Cotillion Cafe is just fantastic. Decades has some very cool home decor items. 48 hr. Blinds is there as well as other window treatment shops. The church is great as well. I think some of the people are poor, but kind. I hope Brownwood helps them out and gives them jobs. I think the schools could use some volunteers, so instead of bashing Wildwood, how about helping out? If you are worried about the crime, then stay where you are. I, too, came from an area that was crime ridden, and had murders and gang drive-bys weekly. I was thrilled to leave and Wildwood seems very pleasant by comparison. Frankly, the crime report each week seems extremely mild to me, and most of these low level crimes are related to poverty. I would treat Wildwood/Brownwood the same way I would any other city, at night. Be cautious and careful. It isn't even open yet. I hope people from Wildwood aren't reading this thread because some people are truly an embarrassment. I wonder what the people of Wildwood think of The Villages coming nearer to their nice quiet Florida town.

nice post

[skyc6]

You are very right about the courtesy and manners in Wildwood. They really make you feel glad you have come to their town. There is a great Mexican restaurant there, called Azteca. It is family run and only opened a few months. A couple of Saturdays ago my neighbors all went together and we had about 25 people there and I know they were appreciative of the business. Many said it was they best Mexican food they had had in a while.

Someone recently left their family home to the city of Wildwood, valued at $300,000. I read in the paper that they want to make it into a museum or art/history museum for the town, and I think it would be great! I agree there is a lot of history in the town. Another fun thing there is the Saturday morning produce market at the square. 9-1. Produce is good, prices even better and the people are so genuine and nice.

[skyc6]

I will check out that FB page, BK! Thanks/

[notsocranky]

Unreal! I guess the author does not realize that most of "The Villages" IS IN WILDWOOD!!!! We the residents of Wildwood, have dealt with the intrusion all this time, yet some of you just cannot recognize that you too are residents of Wildwood. There are places that only Villages residents can go........golf courses, clubs, etc. but the locals say nothing. Give them respect, you invaded their quiet little town.. 7 years ago, the Wildwood permanent residency was on 3900 people. (aprox) Now some of you don't want them in the stores, restaurants, or even driving down 466 or any of the ridiculous round abouts- (Who's dumb idea was that anyway?) Keep in mind, there are people here that were born, raised and will die here. This is their town. Don't insult them any further than you have. Next time the vote may not go the way Morse (the crimnal) wants it to. Also remember, the city of Wildwood did not want this, they were sold out by Sumter County. Appreciate what the true residents of Wildwood have had to put up with all these years. Or you can.........well......get over yourself and leave.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by notsocranky

Unreal! I guess the author does not realize that most of "The Villages" IS IN WILDWOOD!!!! We the residents of Wildwood, have dealt with the intrusion all this time, yet some of you just cannot recognize that you too are residents of Wildwood. There are places that only Villages residents can go........golf courses, clubs, etc. but the locals say nothing. Give them respect, you invaded their quiet little town.. 7 years ago, the Wildwood permanent residency was on 3900 people. (aprox) Now some of you don't want them in the stores, restaurants, or even driving down 466 or any of the ridiculous round abouts- (Who's dumb idea was that anyway?) Keep in mind, there are people here that were born, raised and will die here. This is their town. Don't insult them any further than you have. Next time the vote may not go the way Morse (the crimnal) wants it to. Also remember, the city of Wildwood did not want this, they were sold out by Sumter County. Appreciate what the true residents of Wildwood have had to put up with all these years. Or you can.........well......get over yourself and leave.

For a purported resident of Wildwood, you are not very well informed.

[Down Sized]

Originally Posted by notsocranky

Unreal! I guess the author does not realize that most of "The Villages" IS IN WILDWOOD!!!! We the residents of Wildwood, have dealt with the intrusion all this time, yet some of you just cannot recognize that you too are residents of Wildwood. There are places that only Villages residents can go........golf courses, clubs, etc. but the locals say nothing. Give them respect, you invaded their quiet little town.. 7 years ago, the Wildwood permanent residency was on 3900 people. (aprox) Now some of you don't want them in the stores, restaurants, or even driving down 466 or any of the ridiculous round abouts- (Who's dumb idea was that anyway?) Keep in mind, there are people here that were born, raised and will die here. This is their town. Don't insult them any further than you have. Next time the vote may not go the way Morse (the crimnal) wants it to. Also remember, the city of Wildwood did not want this, they were sold out by Sumter County. Appreciate what the true residents of Wildwood have had to put up with all these years. Or you can.........well......get over yourself and leave.

I wonder where he got that name??

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by Down Sized

I wonder where he got that name??

Maybe he does have a sense of humorm after all, who would have guessed.

[gomoho]

I can certainly understand some of what "notsocranky" is saying, but how many folks that live in Wildwood remained gainfully employed because of TV during this economic crises? I think it goes both ways - we benefit from the workforce they provide and they benefit from the jobs available and the shopping and restaurants they helped build.

[batman911]

Lets see, Wildwood 3900 residents, TV 80000 residents, and you think TV is part of Wildwood? Better to be just one big happy family with a common interest in keeping both communities as nice as they are now.

[bike42]

Originally Posted by notsocranky

Unreal! I guess the author does not realize that most of "The Villages" IS IN WILDWOOD!!!!

You can see the boundaries of Wildwood on the Sumter County GIS map Sumter County - Geographic Information System

It goes up to the edge of The Villages but does not include The Villages.

[bkcunningham1]

The statement by notsocranky about only residents of TV being able to play golf here isn't true. I have to agree with @Indydealmaker on this one.

[skip0358]

Originally Posted by bike42

You can see the boundaries of Wildwood on the Sumter County GIS map Sumter County - Geographic Information System

It goes up to the edge of The Villages but does not include The Villages.

TV went to Wildwood to get Construction Bond approval for Brownwood as it lies within the Boundries Of Wildwood.