[PennBF]

It appears that Spanish Springs is allegedly going through another "Near Death Experience". The threat of making Katie Bells a set of cash cow apartments, the lack of advising the plan(s) for the theater. The closing down of parking in the area of the Square for non approved cars/carts, etc not associated with the apartments. How we remember the sales pitch to get us to move here..The daily fun available at Katie Bells, the many Theater's available, the great free golf courses available at no charge the open air market's and many more promises. Thank goodness for a group of concerned residents who are carrying the banner to save this threat from being another victim of the disregard of values. It goes back to the age old statement, "When is enough, enough"?? It is still an open question as to how much money will be thrown at getting this from near death to finally lost??

[Bogie Shooter]

The sky, the sky……………..

[JMintzer]

Thank goodness you started yet another thread on this topic, rather than add to any of the several others saying the very same thing!

[Stu from NYC]

It was the village sales rep saying this stuff in order to get people to move here.

Did they speak with forked tongues? Asking for a friend.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by PennBF

It appears that Spanish Springs is allegedly going through another "Near Death Experience". The threat of making Katie Bells a set of cash cow apartments, the lack of advising the plan(s) for the theater. The closing down of parking in the area of the Square for non approved cars/carts, etc not associated with the apartments. How we remember the sales pitch to get us to move here..The daily fun available at Katie Bells, the many Theater's available, the great free golf courses available at no charge the open air market's and many more promises. Thank goodness for a group of concerned residents who are carrying the banner to save this threat from being another victim of the disregard of values. It goes back to the age old statement, "When is enough, enough"?? It is still an open question as to how much money will be thrown at getting this from near death to finally lost??

Near death experience? So, been walking on MMP?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

It was the village sales rep saying this stuff in order to get people to move here.

Did they speak with forked tongues? Asking for a friend.

No trained tongue

[asianthree]

I thought the OP almost crossed over, and then brought back to life. Doesn’t near death, mean seeing the light, and then snatched back?

Maybe someone could start another thread about the square because 4 might get attention

[Garywt]

You keep taking about the sales pitch and promises made. Did the Villages use to bring in big groups and put them in a dark room with no AC and promise everything until you signed something. Did they keep you for hours or days? I wasn’t promised anything and had no sales pitch. I was told what existed for the most part at the time and was allowed to look at houses until we decided to buy one. All I really need to know is that I owe the house I bought. We went to Katie Belles once, the food was ok and the show was ok but I have not missed it.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by PennBF

How we remember the sales pitch to get us to move here..The daily fun available at Katie Bells, the many Theater's available, the great free golf courses available at no charge the open air market's and many more promises.

1) You are correct, it was a SALES PITCH.

2) They were describing the current state of TV, not promising FOREVER.

Wow...............how people think and feel entitled based on their misunderstanding.

This would be entertaining if I didn't feel sad for the mental health of these people.

[Kgcetm]

Unfortunately it seems that sooner or later they will find something you enjoy to close, change or in someway modify that will change your understanding of what you purchased. Hacienda has no restaurant. Pool or bar. Two movie theaters are currently closed. Fees are being adjusted that negatively impact many residents benefit the developer.

Your day will come.

[Dabatts]

Originally Posted by Kgcetm

Unfortunately it seems that sooner or later they will find something you enjoy to close, change or in someway modify that will change your understanding of what you purchased. Hacienda has no restaurant. Pool or bar. Two movie theaters are currently closed. Fees are being adjusted that negatively impact many residents benefit the developer.

Your day will come.

You can always move. I don't think anyone is keeping you from taking your negative comments elsewhere. Change occurs either learn to live with it or remain stuck in the past that you believe was great.

[birdiebill]

I believe that Spanish Springs will continue to be Spanish Springs only if residents support the businesses and restaurants there with their dollars. Apartments will not go well if Spanish Springs businesses close and entertainment ceases. Age restricted apartments will do well if entertainment continues and if the squares businesses can survive. Why would anyone rent an apartment their if the square ceases to exist?

[oldtimes]

Originally Posted by Kgcetm

Unfortunately it seems that sooner or later they will find something you enjoy to close, change or in someway modify that will change your understanding of what you purchased. Hacienda has no restaurant. Pool or bar. Two movie theaters are currently closed. Fees are being adjusted that negatively impact many residents benefit the developer.

Your day will come.

Where did everyone get the idea that The Villages is some kind of Utopia? It’s just a nice place to live and like everyplace else continues to evolve. Most of the population here now never knew Harold Schwartz.

[jbrown132]

Originally Posted by PennBF

It appears that Spanish Springs is allegedly going through another "Near Death Experience". The threat of making Katie Bells a set of cash cow apartments, the lack of advising the plan(s) for the theater. The closing down of parking in the area of the Square for non approved cars/carts, etc not associated with the apartments. How we remember the sales pitch to get us to move here..The daily fun available at Katie Bells, the many Theater's available, the great free golf courses available at no charge the open air market's and many more promises. Thank goodness for a group of concerned residents who are carrying the banner to save this threat from being another victim of the disregard of values. It goes back to the age old statement, "When is enough, enough"?? It is still an open question as to how much money will be thrown at getting this from near death to finally lost??

Bingo!

[davem4616]

Ha, I too thought that I'd read something about that tunnel of light

instead, it was just another villager cranking about change

disappointing

the only thing constant in life IS change