[gomsiepop]

I don't know if anyone has posted an update on the status of the wall. I received a "youtube" video showing the removal of the wall today. The meeting will take place as scheduled on Monday.

[Ceafolks]

Where and when is this meeting ??

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I have been reading this forum for six years and the same people over and over and over have the same level of bitterness against the developer.

When a mistake like this happens, they nearly jump for joy to pile on.

To me it is ugly. It takes down the whole community, does no good, and just throws dirt back into the faces of those who are ALWAYS negative.

If I felt the way that some did, about the way things are run, I would put my home up for sale, sell it in a couple of weeks, pocket the money and be on my way.

Gracie, you said exactly what I have been wanting to say for awhile now, but since I am still kinda of a newbie, I was a little shy to do so...GO GIRL !!!!

[duffysmom]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I have been reading this forum for six years and the same people over and over and over have the same level of bitterness against the developer.

When a mistake like this happens, they nearly jump for joy to pile on.

To me it is ugly. It takes down the whole community, does no good, and just throws dirt back into the faces of those who are ALWAYS negative.

If I felt the way that some did, about the way things are run, I would put my home up for sale, sell it in a couple of weeks, pocket the money and be on my way.

I'm sick of all the negativity. I wonder why people who are so bitter toward the developer remain here carping day in and day out. Go out, walk the beautiful paths, admire the fabulous flowers and landscaping, swim in our gorgeous pools, dance in the lively squares, have dinner in one of the many restaurants or country clubs, etc.. We are an aging population so let's enjoy what we have while we can. The wall will be a distant memory like so many of the other crises we've had.

A very savy lady friend just purchased a house here after being here for less than 48 hours. I made the mistake of giving her this website since in the past it was a wonderful resource for me. Not any more, she was stung by all the negative posts, not just on this thread but other threads as well. Sad.

[bkcunningham1]

The meeting for the Lady Lake Town Commission is Monday, August 19 at 6 p.m. at the Lady Lake Town Hall Commission Chambers, 409 Fennell Blvd., Lady Lake, Florida.

http://www.ladylake.org/wp-content/u...g-08-19-13.pdf

[Steve9930]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

I'm not saying that this is absolutely the reason, but this is a paragraph taken from the Stonecrest sale website.

Stonecrest Summerfield FL - Stone Crest Florida



Now, if you're a developer trying to sell houses and competitor starts a development next to you and is also trying to sell houses in his development, and he is using the fact that they can get into your development and take advantage of the many features that he doesn't have in his development, why would continue to allow that to go on?
Now, I realize that this has been going on for a long time so the question arises, "Why now?". I don't have an answer for that.
It's also true that Stonecrest residents bring a lot of business into the stores and other businesses in the Villages and that would seem to be an advantage to the Villages. But the developer would have to decide whether or not that additional income to those businesses that he merely rents space to, offsets the fact that people might be buying homes in Stonecrest rather then the Villages because of the golf cart access.

I really don't know if this is the answer, but it is a possibility. It could simply come down to business. Why would the developer of the Villages assist the developer of Stonecrest in selling houses?

Lets get the facts straight. Look at the address bar in the browser. This text was not written and is no part of the Stonecrest website. This is a third party website. Please be accurate with your information. There is enough bad feelings being generated over this without adding to it with erroneous information.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Originally Posted by Steve9930

Lets get the facts straight. Look at the address bar in the browser. This text was not written and is no part of the Stonecrest website. This is a third party website. Please be accurate with your information. There is enough bad feelings being generated over this without adding to it with erroneous information.

Yes, outside realtors seem to like selling the nearby neighborhoods because they can't sell Villages property. So they will stress the proximaty and convenience to the villages and its amenities. I don't blame Morse for being upset about that and trying to do something to prevent it. You have to pay the piper to play.

[Ceafolks]

Originally Posted by bkcunningham1

The meeting for the Lady Lake Town Commission is Monday, August 19 at 6 p.m. at the Lady Lake Town Hall Commission Chambers, 409 Fennell Blvd., Lady Lake, Florida.

http://www.ladylake.org/wp-content/u...g-08-19-13.pdf

Thanks...I'll be there. And I think I should be very early.

[Steve9930]

Originally Posted by SpicyCajunPugs

Yes, outside realtors seem to like selling the nearby neighborhoods because they can't sell Villages property. So they will stress the proximaty and convenience to the villages and its amenities. I don't blame Morse for being upset about that and trying to do something to prevent it. You have to pay the piper to play.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with that sales point. Everything down at Spanish Springs, Sumter Landing, and Brown Wood are open to the general public. They are near by and available.

[Steve9930]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

The Stonecrest website advertises access to the Villages, BY GOLF CART for those buying and living in Stonecrest. They obviously think that this is a great selling point. Why woudld the Villages want to help Stonecrest sell homes when those people might buy homes in the Villages?

There is no such statement in the Official Stonecrest Website.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Steve9930

There is no such statement in the Official Stonecrest Website.

Stonecrest Homes | Marion County Homes | Armstrong Homes Read the first paragraph. Specifically mentions taking your golf cart to activities in The Villages. A bit misleading, I think.

[bkcunningham1]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Stonecrest Homes | Marion County Homes | Armstrong Homes Read the first paragraph. Specifically mentions taking your golf cart to activities in The Villages. A bit misleading, I think.

Why is it misleading?

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by bkcunningham1

Why is it misleading?

I think this is misleading because they don't bother to explain you can go to The Villages squares for entertainment, but that's about it. And those are open to everyone. To me, activities in TV mean pools, golf, rec centers, clubs, etc.

[Steve9930]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Stonecrest Homes | Marion County Homes | Armstrong Homes Read the first paragraph. Specifically mentions taking your golf cart to activities in The Villages. A bit misleading, I think.

First that is not the official Stonecrest website and secondly if you read the text carefully without emotion it never says you have access to the Villages via Golf Cart, "A short Golf Cart ride to Village Activities". I myself find it misleading but it is truthful. I can do what it claims without using your Golf Cart paths. If it were my business I would not have put that in there. Armstrong is the builder now building in Stonecrest not the official voice of Stonecrest. It is their website and not our's. we have no control.

[bkcunningham1]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I think this is misleading because they don't bother to explain you can go to The Villages squares for entertainment, but that's about it. And those are open to everyone. To me, activities in TV mean pools, golf, rec centers, clubs, etc.

Oh, I see. But the first part of the paragraph explains that have those amenities in their own community, CFrance. Then is goes on to say, "Just a short golf-cart ride to shopping, healthcare and activities in The Villages, life at Stonecrest is everything retirement should be - and more."

I see where you would perhaps get that though. I think they meant and I interpret activities as the movies, Savannah Center, bowling alley, karaoke at the bars, the entertainment at the various squares, fishing, activities at the schools, driving ranges, golf, churches, volunteer activities at the hospital...

There are a lot of activities for people who aren't residents of TV to enjoy.