[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

The people talking about the slow death of Spanish Springs and how the family is killing it are probably the same ones going to the target or Walmart or the 50 or so restaurants that are close by . The developer is at least trying to shake up the square , what are the big ideas from people posting ? I know, bring back Katie Bells , the place was an advertisement for the developer, which I suspect never made much money except for a time when non residents were allowed in . I remember even in its golden years seeing little nips of alcohol in the trash in bathroom

[Buckeye Bob]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

Go to meet the Developer venue tickets are FREE. The Mores Family owns the Squares The Villages does not

You have to be a member of the VHA to get a ticket; why can’t anyone who lives in the Villages get a ticket? VHA promotes the developer.

[Chi-Town]

Check the Daily Sun today. Spanish Springs is "vibrant". The Sharon, Cruise-ins, and apartments are the reason why. Who could ask for more?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

Check the Daily Sun today. Spanish Springs is "vibrant". The Sharon, Cruise-ins, and apartments are the reason why. Who could ask for more?

The truth might be more than anyone could ask for?

There are no apartments in Spanish Springs Town Square right now. So - apartments can't possibly be the cause of the vibrancy of Spanish Springs.

[Culvers2Villages]

Originally Posted by Jim 9922

According to the "Other" news source, the Developer has submitted plans to reserve 14 parking spaces directly on the Square Area streets for the apartments to be built. Ten are across the front of the Patten Building, two across the street, directly on the square, and a couple along commercial areas. I think that is more than spaces reserved for handicapped.
What happened to "there is more than enough parking spaces behind the commercial buildings for apartment dwellers and daily users"? Who uses these reserved spaces when streets are closed for fairs, craft shows, and other events?
Looks like more than just the camel's nose is already inside the tent.

The horse is out of the stall...
the developer will not stop!!
It is such a very sad, sad thing!!!

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Culvers2Villages

The horse is out of the stall...
the developer will not stop!!
It is such a very sad, sad thing!!!

If only any of us knew the developers plans for that area. But we don't, it's all conjecture and speculation.

Where's Graciegirl when we need her?

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

It does seem that no one is talking about if property owned by the developers (I assume this is, if not, the entire conversation makes no sense) should not be allowed to be repurposed if the developers are not making as much money as they would like to from that property.

For people that seem to enjoy capitalism, that enjoyment only extends to what they think a company should do?

But when it affects the people who live here are we not entitled to voice our opinion?

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

Check the Daily Sun today. Spanish Springs is "vibrant". The Sharon, Cruise-ins, and apartments are the reason why. Who could ask for more?

We can all ask for more but the developer will do what he wants to do.

[zendog3]

We are children of the 60's. If you feel strongly, protest! Get a placard and stand in front of the developers presentation.

When they tried to put a wall to keep carts in the historic section, I went to the developers bank and told them I was taking my money out. The wall became a gate.

When you bought your place, it came with certain expectations, including parking spaces near the square. In putting apartments above the square, the developer is selling the new residents your parking spaces. If he wants the apartments to have reserved parking, he should be required to build a parking garage for them. Simple enough!

But remember, the developer don't play. Some folks who protested are headed for the pokey.

[Villages Kahuna]

If I was one of the retail tenants who rely on that parking, I’d be really unhappy. In this case it appears that the Developer intends to “re-purpose” Spanish Springs into something else. Less retail, no entertainment, even more apartments?

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Jim 9922

According to the "Other" news source, the Developer has submitted plans to reserve 14 parking spaces directly on the Square Area streets for the apartments to be built. Ten are across the front of the Patten Building, two across the street, directly on the square, and a couple along commercial areas. I think that is more than spaces reserved for handicapped.
What happened to "there is more than enough parking spaces behind the commercial buildings for apartment dwellers and daily users"? Who uses these reserved spaces when streets are closed for fairs, craft shows, and other events?
Looks like more than just the camel's nose is already inside the tent.

Good to point that out. But, what was expected? We live in a bubble of maximum legitimized greed and avarice. Private citizens here have no control over their environment. We exist here on a "take it or leave it basis" - "the good with the bad". We are one or 2 steps above Russian and Chinese citizens, that's all.
.......The HOUSE makes the rules and if you don't like it. you can fold your cards and walk.
........The "quality of life" in Spanish Springs, TV Land, and throughout America has decreased since about the 1950s.
.........A person could call their Congress Man and say, "Please give us a break on a few parking spaces" because that will start to turn America around for the better!

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by PugMom

i hear so many say they are afraid spainsh springs is being ignored to rot, or forgotten by the developers for greener pastures. what if this is the beginning of a new & more inclusive spanish springs? i'd be interested to see if there are any plans of future development in/or around the town square, ie: larger spaces for recreation, more restaurants, available parking, walking trails & things of that nature. orange blossom is such a beautiful area, the scenery is ideal to what comes to mind when a person thinks of resort-style florida.

Maybe they should move the apartments onto the closest golf course. That is available little-used space.

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by Jim 9922

What happened to "there is more than enough parking spaces behind the commercial buildings for apartment dwellers and daily users"? Who uses these reserved spaces when streets are closed for fairs, craft shows, and other events?

Have you ever thought that maybe in the future they are not planning anymore fairs, craft shows, or other events up in Spanish Springs?

[Villages Kahuna]

If I was one of the retail tenants who rely on that parking, I’d be really unhappy. In this case it appears that the Developer intends to “re-purpose” Spanish Springs into something else. Less retail, no entertainment, even more apartments?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna

If I was one of the retail tenants who rely on that parking, I’d be really unhappy. In this case it appears that the Developer intends to “re-purpose” Spanish Springs into something else. Less retail, no entertainment, even more apartments?

Parking was explained in today’s Daily Sun.

The sky is not really falling…………..