[Mimi0808]

Thank you for the video and the updates. Where does one get information on size and prices of the Apartments? Thanks in advance.

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by Rwirish

Thanks for doing this.

The amount of expansion is concerning. So many of the areas are unimpressive (imo) being so near the Turnpike ( drove thru several areas this past weekend). The other concern is the lack of golf courses ( at least announced golf courses ) relative to the number of roof tops.

I've looked at the numbers many times for the golf courses. The ratio of holes to homes is actually on the rise. What is deceptive is the visibility, there hasn't been as great a visibility of what is being developed in the past as there is now (for many reasons). The separation/connectivity issues don't help any with this perception either. Of course, we only officially know what they have announced and want us to know.

Prior to 2016 The Villages grew in basically one direction at a time, spreading out from the established areas. With the creation of Fenney (several reasons behind this but that's a different conversation) it has become 2 ends working towards the middle, a much more difficult growth model. The old model of building commercial areas as they went along worked well as the community spread towards and around the businesses basically having a large established customer base. With the new areas it has taken until just recently to have a sufficient population base to support commercial areas now under development. The "if you build it, they will come" model is one of doom and failure for a business, the customer base must be in place first. Along with the retail establishments the championship courses are also privately owned businesses and need between 6 and 7 thousand established homes (based on current numbers north of SR44) to support their operations, a number south of SR44 is just now reaching.

The number of rooftops south of SR44 is not as great as many would believe, just the ones that are there are much more visible. Travel down Morse between 466a and 44 and how many homes do you actually "see", only a few compared to the actual number that spread out from Morse to the east and west. Now drive down Warm Springs and the view is very different; Linden, McClure, Monarch Grove, and the rest can be easily seen spreading to the south (even more so now with Bradford and Hawkins) giving the perception of more homes than just a little farther north.

Yes, the turnpike does present some challenges to the community and those buying nearest have home prices that reflect its impact. The impact is limited locally, and the development is moving away from the turnpike in all directions. The best example of the WOW factor of the new areas is driving up Marsh Bend Trail from Warm Springs Ave to DeLuna, truly a beautiful drive/walk with a home density that is the lowest in The Villages.

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by Mimi0808

Thank you for the video and the updates. Where does one get information on size and prices of the Apartments? Thanks in advance.

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[egmcaninch]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

Here’s the latest update on the construction happenings in The Villages. This was all shot yesterday afternoon and is about as up to date as I can get. The video includes footage of the work on all three bridges, Magnolia Plaza, the villages of Chitty Chatty, Bradford, Hawkins, Richmond, St. Catherine, Carson Hammock, Hammock at Fenney, and St. Johns as well as other areas. There is also information included about the extension of Buena Vista Blvd. down to Meggison Rd.
The Villages 9-6-2020 Construction Update - YouTube
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I really enjoy the great updates! However, this one had a pro Joe Biden to start (which I skipped). At the break, it had another pro Joe Biden video. At that point I simply got out. Is this something you authorized, or was that YouTube & Facebook?

[gammonj]

Your time, energy and efforts are well appreciated. Thank you.

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by egmcaninch

I really enjoy the great updates! However, this one had a pro Joe Biden to start (which I skipped). At the break, it had another pro Joe Biden video. At that point I simply got out. Is this something you authorized, or was that YouTube & Facebook?

Unfortunately. I have no control over the ad content that YouTube attaches to my video. I have a little control over where the ads are placed to prevent interruptions in the content, but what the ads are are out of my control. The advertiser chooses the content and channels they want to advertise on and pay YouTube for that space.

I wish I could turn off ALL the political ads, but I can't (not given an option to select content). The ads I find the greatest humor in is those from the villages golf cart stores considering how much the developer has pushed back on what I do, show, and say.

The upside is that most of the adds can be skipped after 5 seconds.

[GreySkies]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

Here’s the latest update on the construction happenings in The Villages.

As a possible future full-time TV resident who is currently renting in TV, I want to say THANK YOU for the amount and quality of information you have provided! I have been watching your videos for the last 9 months and they have been extremely helpful with my decisions on where I want to build if I decide to purchase in TV.

[RealJudy]

Truly enjoy your updates.

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

Here’s the latest update on the construction happenings in The Villages. This was all shot yesterday afternoon and is about as up to date as I can get. The video includes footage of the work on all three bridges, Magnolia Plaza, the villages of Chitty Chatty, Bradford, Hawkins, Richmond, St. Catherine, Carson Hammock, Hammock at Fenney, and St. Johns as well as other areas. There is also information included about the extension of Buena Vista Blvd. down to Meggison Rd.
The Villages 9-6-2020 Construction Update - YouTube
I hope you enjoy the video and be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and turn on the Notifications so you’ll know as soon as new videos are published.

Excellent job and thanks for the updates. Always enjoy your informative and interesting aerial videos. Thanks!

[Baldbaron]

Informative, beautifully photographed and I wish I could pilot a drone like you! Thanks for providing this service.

[Lee Gilpin]

Ditto on those commenting before me; I'll just add my congratulations on keeping us informed along with chairing the District 10 Board of Supervisors.

[stings]

The construction of Sawgrass is coming along quickly as you say. The championship course may take a while longer to settle in. I’m hopeful for Sawgrass as we’re returning to TV for Memorial Day. Thank you again for your attention to detail as regards the information you give us as well the beautiful videos.

[Don45]

Another thank you! Takes a lot of work to do these. Just your thoughts on the odds of golf cart lanes on the Warm Springs Boulevard over the Turnkpike? It would be a game changer for the area South of 44.

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by Don45

Another thank you! Takes a lot of work to do these. Just your thoughts on the odds of golf cart lanes on the Warm Springs Boulevard over the Turnkpike? It would be a game changer for the area South of 44.

As you may know, in March I did a short video about this topic and speculated how it is possible. As time as gone on it has appeared less likely, however with the resurfacing they are doing at the end of the northern bridge it seems possible even still. We'll have a better clue in a day or two when they put the lines back on the road. If they don't shift the lanes to the left a few feet, it's probably a dead issue and will be an opportunity missed for the good of all.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by Mimi0808

Thank you for the video and the updates. Where does one get information on size and prices of the Apartments? Thanks in advance.

Very very very simple