[coconutmama]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

I will believe it, when I see it. Until then, keep the Polo ponnies, as it is a nice afternoon out.

And the polo fields are used for many other wonderful recreational events, from Renaissance Fairs and parades to RC planes.

[Warren Kiefer]

Originally Posted by jblum315

i think i heard that morse had sold the polo field to a private entity

heard this from whom, when and where ?????

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by jblum315

I think I heard that Morse had sold the Polo Field to a private entity

Beginning of another rumor?

[downeaster]

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer

gary morse is not a big supporter of polo and doesn't even own the polo property. Jim parr is the man responsible and owner of the polo fields and adjopining property.

OWNER INFO Property Card
Name THE VILLAGES OF LAKE-SUMTER
Site 700 N BUENA VISTA BLVD
Mail 1020 LAKE SUMTER LNDG THE VILLAGES, FL 32162
PARCEL INFO
PIN D10=016
Use DRIVE IN THEATRES, OPEN (03100)
Yr.Blt 1999
Desc COMM AT SE COR OF SW1/4 RUN N 713.40 FT TO POB CONT N 1617.66 FT W 1371.72 FT TO

[downeaster]

Originally Posted by jblum315

I think I heard that Morse had sold the Polo Field to a private entity

OWNER INFO Property Card
Name THE VILLAGES OF LAKE-SUMTER
Site 700 N BUENA VISTA BLVD
Mail 1020 LAKE SUMTER LNDG THE VILLAGES, FL 32162
PARCEL INFO
PIN D10=016
Use DRIVE IN THEATRES, OPEN (03100)
Yr.Blt 1999
Desc COMM AT SE COR OF SW1/4 RUN N 713.40 FT TO POB CONT N 1617.66 FT W 1371.72 FT TO

Executive Profile
H. Gary Morse
Chief Executive Officer and President, The Villages of Lake-Sumter, Inc.

[graciegirl]

Thank you Downeaster. Another rumor bit the dust. I LOVE when that happens.

[travelguy]

what the villages needs are more public parks. we have golf courses which are nice open spaces, but are completely off limits to those of us who do not play golf. we have retention ponds with no walkways or benches around them. we have preserves, but they are open spaces that we cannot enter. it would be really nice to have parklands, with walking paths and trails and golf cart paths, and perhaps some sort of arboretum with a collection of interesting trees and shrubs. these spaces could be adjacent to where our homes are.

[graciegirl]

I think that from the very beginning every inch of space was planned. Real estate is money and our amenity fees are just $145. A TREMENDOUS bargain.


This place is so beautiful and well run and to me, perfect, the way it is.


Of course because I am a golfer, I get to walk and ride the 33 executive courses and the 12 championship ones with the beautiful birds and trees and sand traps and vistas of the back of homes. We moved here for the golf. This is heaven on earth to us.


Everywhere I lay my eyes are/is an interesting collection of trees and shrubs. EVERYWHERE.

[golf2140]

Originally Posted by travelguy

what the villages needs are more public parks. we have golf courses which are nice open spaces, but are completely off limits to those of us who do not play golf. we have retention ponds with no walkways or benches around them. we have preserves, but they are open spaces that we cannot enter. it would be really nice to have parklands, with walking paths and trails and golf cart paths, and perhaps some sort of arboretum with a collection of interesting trees and shrubs. these spaces could be adjacent to where our homes are.

Didn't you look into this before you purchased your home?

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

i think that from the very beginning every inch of space was planned. Real estate is money and our amenity fees are just $145. A tremendous bargain.


This place is so beautiful and well run and to me, perfect, the way it is.


Of course because i am a golfer, i get to walk and ride the 33 executive courses and the 12 championship ones with the beautiful birds and trees and sand traps and vistas of the back of homes. We moved here for the golf. This is heaven on earth to us.


Everywhere i lay my eyes are an interesting collection of trees and shrubs. Everywhere.

amen!!!

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by travelguy

what the villages needs are more public parks. we have golf courses which are nice open spaces, but are completely off limits to those of us who do not play golf. we have retention ponds with no walkways or benches around them. we have preserves, but they are open spaces that we cannot enter. it would be really nice to have parklands, with walking paths and trails and golf cart paths, and perhaps some sort of arboretum with a collection of interesting trees and shrubs. these spaces could be adjacent to where our homes are.

I agree, a nice park large enough to have walking areas would be a welcome addition. Most of the golf courses are lined with houses, so its not the same ambience as a park. And of course you can't just go out and walk at your leisure on the golf courses. You naturally make a tee time to play golf. The Villages has grown to the size of a small city - why not have a park? A place to give people a sense of nature, away from the development that is The Villages. And walkways would be great, particularly in the area south of 466. There is the walking trail up by Lopez, but other than walking along the streets, there isn't a nice walking area south of 466 that is away from houses and traffic. The multi-modal trails were designed to be shared by walkers, cyclists and golf carts, but many walkers feel uncomfortable and unsafe using the trails, especially this time of year, when the trails are dominated by fast moving golf carts.

[Villages Kahuna]

Originally Posted by janmcn

Once Gary Morse is gone, one way or the other, the rest of the family may not be polo aficionados, and this is prime property to develop.

Polo is very popular among the family. Jennifer Parr, Gary Morse's daughter and VP of Sales for The Villages, is a rated player who plays at the club. Jim Parr, Jennifer's husband and general counsel for The Villages, is also a rated player who plays frequently in tournaments here. Paige Boone, Gary Morse's granddaughter and Jennifer Parr's daughter, is the highest rated female player in central Florida and Assistant Manager of the polo club. Paige, a fan favorite, plays almost every weekend in tournaments at the Polo Club.

I'm not even certain that The Villages owns the polo stadium facility. I think it may be owned by a corporate entity formed to own and operate the club.

The club and facility are widely known as the highest quality 'low goal' polo operation in the country. The chance that it would be developed residentially has zero probability.

[downeaster]

Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna

Polo is very popular among the family. Jennifer Parr, Gary Morse's daughter and VP of Sales for The Villages, is a rated player who plays at the club. Jim Parr, Jennifer's husband and general counsel for The Villages, is also a rated player who plays frequently in tournaments here. Paige Boone, Gary Morse's granddaughter and Jennifer Parr's daughter, is the highest rated female player in central Florida and Assistant Manager of the polo club. Paige, a fan favorite, plays almost every weekend in tournaments at the Polo Club.

I'm not even certain that The Villages owns the polo stadium facility. I think it may be owned by a corporate entity formed to own and operate the club.
The club and facility are widely known as the highest quality 'low goal' polo operation in the country. The chance that it would be developed residentially has zero probability.

See quote from earlier.

Originally Posted by downeaster

OWNER INFO Property Card
Name THE VILLAGES OF LAKE-SUMTER
Site 700 N BUENA VISTA BLVD
Mail 1020 LAKE SUMTER LNDG THE VILLAGES, FL 32162
PARCEL INFO
PIN D10=016
Use DRIVE IN THEATRES, OPEN (03100)
Yr.Blt 1999
Desc COMM AT SE COR OF SW1/4 RUN N 713.40 FT TO POB CONT N 1617.66 FT W 1371.72 FT TO

Executive Profile
H. Gary Morse
Chief Executive Officer and President, The Villages of Lake-Sumter, Inc.