[frayedends]

I was renting in August and our passes were checked when we were at the pool. We had been there for about an hour and then they came by and checked everyone. First time I was at the pool so can't say how often they check.

[augustnotes]

This is a community with gates not a gated community.

[msilagy]

As far as asking to look around any of the beautiful rec centers, just walk in and look around. No need to announce yourself.

[Papa_lecki]

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[MikeN]

[no gate pass is required to enter most areas. Approach the visitor gate and press the red button. The gate will open. We are a community with gates, not a gated community QUOTE=Arancampas;2259130]Morning all! We are heading down from Gainesville to look at a house near Spanish Springs on Nell Way in Lady Lake in a few minutes with one of the Villages realtors. I was surprised that they can't offer a visitor pass to check things out while we're there. We have some clients that live in TV but don't want to mix business with pleasure and ask them to put us down for a pass. Are there any other ways to get a pass besides a lifestyle visit that I'm missing? We just wanted to look at some of the facilities beyond the gates today.
Thanks.[/QUOTE]

[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

No one, except, for golf starters, really check the IDs.
Go into the rec centers, into the pools courts, etc.

Gee. Glad to hear that. Now why not just post it on YouTube!!!!!!!????………and “tear down that wall, Mr Gorbachev”.

[bowlingal]

Soooo.....how did it go?

[skippy05]

As others have said, no pass needed. You, and even criminals, can simply press the button and drive on in. Sure cameras take a photo of your plate. But if you drive a pickup truck and leave the tailgate down as to hide your plate, problem solved.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

No one, except, for golf starters, really check the IDs.
Go into the rec centers, into the pools courts, etc.

In the past month I have had my ID checked at both pools and rec centers.

As others have written, looking around is almost encouraged but using or participating requires an ID.

[Arancampas]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

Soooo.....how did it go?

The people are out of their mind for the size and condition of the place! The agent is checking on another for us.

We are mainly looking for something owner financing because we plan to pay it off fast and don't really want the bank hassle. We could easily mortgage our home we live in and just pay in full, but we love the no mortgage, no car payment life.

We did check out the other squares and went to Amerikanos for lunch, so it was a nice day overall.

[Marmaduke]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

No one, except, for golf starters, really check the IDs.
Go into the rec centers, into the pools courts, etc.

Absolutely not true. I've been check at our pools all summer.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by Marmaduke

Absolutely not true. I've been check at our pools all summer.

So if the original poster goes to a pool or rec center to check it out, they will get asked to leave?
They said they are visiting and wanted to see the amenities. Not actually use the amenities.

BTW, I’ve owned for 5 years, and NEVER got asked for an ID at a pool, pickle or tennis court. Nor have my guests (who always have guest IDs).

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Arancampas

Morning all! We are heading down from Gainesville to look at a house near Spanish Springs on Nell Way in Lady Lake in a few minutes with one of the Villages realtors. I was surprised that they can't offer a visitor pass to check things out while we're there. We have some clients that live in TV but don't want to mix business with pleasure and ask them to put us down for a pass. Are there any other ways to get a pass besides a lifestyle visit that I'm missing? We just wanted to look at some of the facilities beyond the gates today.
Thanks.

What you REALLY need to look at is the fact that Florida and the world have set all-time records for HEAT in August and the whole summer. I would be looking NORTH for relocation if I were you.

[FredJacobs]

Originally Posted by kansasr

That's the myth that we are a gated community...we are a community with gates, but anyone can enter.

At the outset, the roads through TV were private and a pass was needed. At some point, the roads needed repair and the Developer went to the County to arrange the repairs. He was told that the County does not pay to repair private roads. The "private roads" were donated to the county.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Arancampas

The people are out of their mind for the size and condition of the place! The agent is checking on another for us.

We are mainly looking for something owner financing because we plan to pay it off fast and don't really want the bank hassle. We could easily mortgage our home we live in and just pay in full, but we love the no mortgage, no car payment life.

We did check out the other squares and went to Amerikanos for lunch, so it was a nice day overall.

Owner financing will be difficult to obtain. Most sellers want cash at closing. In my opinion, the new houses are a better deal and less risky than pre-owned houses. You will get an excellent warranty. I would suggest getting a bank mortgage and plan to pay it off when you can.