[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

It’s like a retirement community for seniors who own homes here and want it to stay that way. It’s like a resort for some of the younger families that come here for short term rental vacations.

I consider it very resort-like. Not an actual resort, but comparable to a resort in that there are several country clubs, tons of beautiful landscaping, an immense variety of amenities including multiple pools, walking areas, restaurants within the perimeter of the community and even homes close to the central gathering spots (the squares). Tons of event venues, theatre and arts options, shows and outdoor fairs - I mean, all this stuff is stuff you'd find in resorts.

So yeah - it's resort-like. "Disney for Adults" as it's been called by many over the years.

[Vernon Hud]

We have been going to the Sonic drive in for many years, then on to Walmart and Aldie's shopping. We also loved to go to the greek restaurant,Taki's. Always in a golf cart, fun rides.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Vernon Hud

We have been going to the Sonic drive in for many years, then on to Walmart and Aldie's shopping. We also loved to go to the greek restaurant,Taki's. Always in a golf cart, fun rides.

Yeah that's kind of a novelty - driving up to a menu and speaker and parking your golf cart, and having someone come out on roller skates to hand you your chili cheese dog and slushie.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Vernon Hud

We have been going to the Sonic drive in for many years, then on to Walmart and Aldie's shopping. We also loved to go to the greek restaurant,Taki's. Always in a golf cart, fun rides.

I'd be interested in the route from the Villages to Sonic that doesn't cross a road with a speed limit higher than 30mph.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

I'd be interested in the route from the Villages to Sonic that doesn't cross a road with a speed limit higher than 30mph.

post #5

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

I'd be interested in the route from the Villages to Sonic that doesn't cross a road with a speed limit higher than 30mph.

Originally Posted by NoMoSno

post #5

Thanks. I had not seen the Sonic in/near Stonecrest. The one I was thinking about was several miles south.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

To get from Post #5 to Sonic:

Continue on that back road from Cracker Barrel, to a stop sign. Pass through that intersection - it'll take you to the back of Aldi's. Look toward your right and you'll see a golf cart path (not an MMP, the sign says golf carts only and it's owned by Stonegate). Go down that path, watch out for the speed bumps and tree roots pushing up on the pavement. This will take you to the Walmart parking lot.

Continue through the Walmart parking lot to the next stop sign. A dollar store and vape shop and a Sally Beauty will be in a tiny strip-mall to your right, and a gas station and Sonic will be on your left. Continue THROUGH that stop sign and take a left immediately after the gas station. That is the driveway to Sonic, which will get your golf cart where it needs to be if you want to get in the takeout line or find a "booth" to stop at.

[tedquick]

Originally Posted by Rzepecki

I agree about the golf cart being lots more fun! But my question is, “Why go to Cracker Barrel?” We tried it again recently after many years and don’t understand the attraction.

I eat out most of the time. I have found Cracker Barrel to be a fun place to go to and have actually never had a bad meal. It's not an "up-graded" place at all but I don't go there for that.

[tedquick]

Originally Posted by rochellepfaff

It is not accessible by cart.

I actually go there regularly and always drive my cart.

[GreggC69]

Surprised by the posts about "its just a retirement community" and "just a place seniors want to buy homes and live and keep it that way". In my short experience, but perhaps more notable the experience of so many great fellow Villagers we have met here, I see something very different. It isn't a "resort" in the true definition of the term, but frankly is so much closer to that than simply a retirement community. It is a unique, lively, active, vibrant place. Seems like so much more than a "retirement community". But..that is just what attracted us and what made us move. If others want just a house in sunny Florida and not the "resort like appeal", that is great. Sounds like they can have that here too. To each his own.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

Surprised by the posts about "its just a retirement community" and "just a place seniors want to buy homes and live and keep it that way". In my short experience, but perhaps more notable the experience of so many great fellow Villagers we have met here, I see something very different. It isn't a "resort" in the true definition of the term, but frankly is so much closer to that than simply a retirement community. It is a unique, lively, active, vibrant place. Seems like so much more than a "retirement community". But..that is just what attracted us and what made us move. If others want just a house in sunny Florida and not the "resort like appeal", that is great. Sounds like they can have that here too. To each his own.

Agree! I live in the Historic section which is more like a "neighborhood"-style suburb with a golf course and country club in the middle on the top of the hill. It's somewhat secluded (but not fully isolated) away from traffic and commerce. The only way in or out is via a couple of gates on the west edge, and a couple at the south edge, and one not-well-known far down on the southwest edge. Yes we have a couple of rec centers. But the whole area seems more like a "summer cottage at the lake" vibe than a luxury resort vibe.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by rochellepfaff

It is not accessible by cart.

Several writers have already said that it can be done and how.

[blueash]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

That would add repetitiveness to the department of redundancy department.

I don't see a lot of Firesign Theater reminders around here. Don't Crush that Dwarf.