[Goldwingnut]

Here’s a first look for 2023 at the construction happening here in The Villages. We’ll look at the new Sprouts and Hobby Lobby work, the Trailwinds and Beaumont area, CVS & Home Depot site, the VIP Garage, 7-11 at Magnolia Plaza, the Buena Vista extension, Lake Deaton Plaza, Richmond, Sawgrass Grove, Newell, Eastport, and Middleton. A list of areas shown is in the YouTube Video description.
I hope you enjoy the video and remember to support my sponsors.

https://youtu.be/VQnIAMDkaaA

[Altavia]

Great info Don, thanks so much!

Any updates on what is going in just north of the prison across from Monarch Grove?

[Lottoguy]

Hey Don, any chance you can dial back those ads in your videos. No problem making a few bucks with your YT channel but sometimes their almost unwatchable.

[Bogie Shooter]

I suppose he could set it up as a member only, and charge to view.
Come on man, over the past few years Don's videos have been a great source of information as to what is going on.
I for one can accept the ads...........

[kansasr]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

I suppose he could set it up as a member only, and charge to view.
Come on man, over the past few years Don's videos have been a great source of information as to what is going on.
I for one can accept the ads...........

I agree...the infrequent interruption by the ads far outweighs the value I get from these videos. Considering all the time that goes into 1) shooting the videos and 2) editing the final video, I'd say it's a VERY cheap price to pay.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

Hey Don, any chance you can dial back those ads in your videos. No problem making a few bucks with your YT channel but sometimes their almost unwatchable.

Also need to differentiate between the ads Don can control (majic stairs, 24 hour cart service, AC filter, etc) and the ones he cant - that YouTube insert based on an algorithm.

I think Don does a great job fitting in his ads.

BTW, I was able to name 3 of his advertisers off my head, the other one is the AC company that puts in the Mitsubishi system and rent from a villager. so his ads work.

[Altavia]

I have no problem with the ads, the seem honest and informative.

There is a 10 second skip ahead function for those you don't want to see again.

Oooh, didI hear a new town square/commercial area in Middleton?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Altavia

I have no problem with the ads, the seem honest and informative.

There is a 10 second skip ahead function for those you don't want to see again.

Oooh, didI hear a new town square/commercial area in Middleton?

Yes, primarily for the unrestricted age housing, but anyone will be able use it...

[Ecuadog]

Great stuff, Don. Thanks for ALL that you do.

[2delunatics]

Don..........a true professional and a quality person, for sure.

[Rent From A Villager]

Another informative video! Looking forward to your Spring Fling Event you spoke about in your video on March 18th at the Polo fields! Such a wonderful cause.

[jparsoneau@aol.com]

Thanks Don, great video as well as informative. Don makes some great and informative videos especially for the south area. As I am a newbie here and only been here a year part time. it is a great source of information .
As I believe, anybody would agree that being new to the villages can be quite overwhelming. But his videos are a great source of information. As far as the commercial goes some are his and some are YouTube, you can avoid the YouTube commercials, by paying for a premium on YouTube. As far as his ads goes, he should be paid for his time just like everybody should be. The one correction I would make his. Richmond still has houses for sale, but not very many.
And if you are looking for Richmond or anywhere else, I recommend the villages app and search their homes. every business day It is updated. As I check it daily. Again great video and great information thank you Don sorry I will not be here in March for the spring thing.

[KsJayhawkers]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Great info Don, thanks so much!

Any updates on what is going in just north of the prison across from Monarch Grove?

According to the City of Wildwood Planning agenda, it will be 124 single family residences and a small shopping center in front along MBT.

[writerslife]

Thank goodness I live far, far north of the construction. Honestly, I don't care about the "progress." Remember people, all this means is more people, more traffic, and with it, an eventual permanent uptick in crime.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by writerslife

Thank goodness I live far, far north of the construction. Honestly, I don't care about the "progress." Remember people, all this means is more people, more traffic, and with it, an eventual permanent uptick in crime.

Crime has really skyrocketed, it started with the development south of 466A, and it’s been really bad with everything south of 44.
Seriously, some people live in bizzaro world