[Steadfast]

Living in the South West end of The Villages means a trip up North for most things. Any and all rumors (or even facts) regarding planned commercial development along 466A (between Buena Vista and the Library) would be welcomed. I am afraid that most will be near Brownwood (on 44) which is also a bit of a trek.

So... what are you hearing?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Steadfast

Living in the South West end of The Villages means a trip up North for most things. Any and all rumors (or even facts) regarding planned commercial development along 466A (between Buena Vista and the Library) would be welcomed. I am afraid that most will be near Brownwood (on 44) which is also a bit of a trek.

So... what are you hearing?

What good are rumors??

[Steadfast]

Just inserting a bit of "humor"...

[CaptJohn]

Sounds like it's time to move closer to shopping!

[bluedog103]

I don't think there's much space for commercial development on the south side of 466A. On the north side there's room west of Buena Vista but I don't think that will be golf cart accessible. Looks like we'll either have to go all the way down to 44, east to Colony or north to the 466 shopping areas. Really not a bad problem to have. It's not all that far to any of these areas. I live in St. Charles, which is north of 466A, and none of these areas are a great distance away.
One rumor I did hear was that Wildwood was planning to make their streets golf cart accessible. That could make things interesting, if it's even true.

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by bluedog103

I don't think there's much space for commercial development on the south side of 466A. On the north side there's room west of Buena Vista but I don't think that will be golf cart accessible. Looks like we'll either have to go all the way down to 44, east to Colony or north to the 466 shopping areas. Really not a bad problem to have. It's not all that far to any of these areas. I live in St. Charles, which is north of 466A, and none of these areas are a great distance away.
One rumor I did hear was that Wildwood was planning to make their streets golf cart accessible. That could make things interesting, if it's even true.

Noticed the other day that Fruitland Park has posted notice on a portable electronic traffic sign placed on N. Dixie Ave (southbound) between 441/27 & 466a, that they have legalized golf cart usage . Wonder if there are unannounced plans or speculation for development just east of Colony Plaza that might include golf cart access from the Plaza into Fruitland Park. Of course it might just mean that legal golf carts have been authorized and not all golf carts. Maybe someone else know more about this?

[Happinow]

We sure do need more of everything south of 466a, specifically another grocery store. Ever go into Publix in Colony during the day?? Most times you can barely get through the isles. I can't imagine what it will be like in another month. I think it was poor planning on The Villages end to only have one supermarket in that area. Now they are building another bank in that plaza.....just what we need.

[nitehawk]

Is this where the new proposed casino is going ??

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Happinow

We sure do need more of everything south of 466a, specifically another grocery store. Ever go into Publix in Colony during the day?? Most times you can barely get through the isles. I can't imagine what it will be like in another month. I think it was poor planning on The Villages end to only have one supermarket in that area. Now they are building another bank in that plaza.....just what we need.

There is only one as of now.........................

[mulligan]

That stretch from sandhill exec. to powell rd would be perfect for a theme park.

[Applepie]

Why do you think it is The Villages responsibity to provide grocery stores, gas stations etc? The developer builds houses. When enough houes being built warrant commericall developent the stores will come on their own. It will be a while before that happens.

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by Applepie

Why do you think it is The Villages responsibity to provide grocery stores, gas stations etc? The developer builds houses. When enough houes being built warrant commericall developent the stores will come on their own. It will be a while before that happens.

Since 2000, the developer has previously built commercial buildings before houses. For instance, Colony opened around Easter 2007 when they were just starting to build south of Bonita Blvd. Apparently, the developer is no longer interested in building commercial space.

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by janmcn

Apparently, the developer is no longer interested in building commercial space.

Don't know about the developer, but could it be that businesses' investment capital in general is a tad short or it's simply a bit too risky to lay out at this time?

[justjim]

There is a piece of land on the north side of 466A west of Buena Vista that The Village Developer apparently couldn't buy or the price was not right? Look for that to be developed in the near future.

[shcisamax]

Originally Posted by skyguy79

Noticed the other day that Fruitland Park has posted notice on a portable electronic traffic sign placed on N. Dixie Ave (southbound) between 441/27 & 466a, that they have legalized golf cart usage . Wonder if there are unannounced plans or speculation for development just east of Colony Plaza that might include golf cart access from the Plaza into Fruitland Park. Of course it might just mean that legal golf carts have been authorized and not all golf carts. Maybe someone else know more about this?

NOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Don't take the cows away. Or the horses. Or the open land. That's what Brownwood shopping is for. there is plenty of accessible shopping on 466 and in Colony and will be tons in Brownwood. I will be mighty sad if the cows don't come home.