[Pturner]

It has long fascinated me how people move to trendy, rapidly-growing area and want to close the gate behind them. This phenomenon is not unique to TV, it happens all over the country. Heck, it probably happens all over the developing world.

Original Villagers never dreamed TV would cross 441. Later Villagers didn't envision it crossing 446. Still later, many villagers wrung their hands over the expansion below 446a. Now, true to form, many Villagers both above and below 446a lament the proposed expansion into Fruitland Park.

Me? I welcome the would-be future residents of proposed The Villages of Fruitland Park, along with the new amenities to which we'll all have access.

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by Pturner

It has long fascinated me how people move to trendy, rapidly-growing area and want to close the gate behind them. This phenomenon is not unique to TV, it happens all over the country. Heck, it probably happens all over the developing world.

Original Villagers never dreamed TV would cross 441. Later Villagers didn't envision it crossing 446. Still later, many villagers wrung their hands over the expansion below 446a. Now, true to form, many Villagers both above and below 446a lament the proposed expansion into Fruitland Park.

Me? I welcome the would-be future residents of proposed The Villages of Fruitland Park, along with the new amenities to which we'll all have access.

Amazing, isn't it? I have seen this in several places I have lived. It's great for me but don't let anyone else in!

[Villageshooter]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

That sounds ugly. "in their pocket". I am so tired of this disdain toward the Morse family for no good reason.

if u r tired of it just move on ,,,, we all dont drink the koolaide! every one is entitled to an opinion ,, mr morris might not agree we do,, (morris spelled that way on purpose) yes i believe some of the officials are in there back pocket! we need vic mackey here to clean this place up!

[Villageshooter]

Originally Posted by maddie101

Not in a negative way, but supply and demand. While this is a good thing for Fruitland Park, wouldn't our home values go up faster without 2000 more homes? Everyone who purchased recently was told TV would not be building more and now was the time to jump in...and 4000 more bodies in restaurants, etc. I think 4000 people has to effect us one iota, even if not in a very negative way. It will become part of TV
Of couse we bought of the lifestyle, not to resell... But everyone likes to think their homes have appreciated.

u believed what they told u!? u really drank the koolaide,,, the mooris family will build this place to the shores of lake erie if they think there are more suckers that will pay these outragous prices for homes that shoddy built in no time at all by unskilled labor in a right to work state. if ICE ever showed up on a job site most of the workers would run like rats.
if they stop building it would be like McDonalds saying we have sold enough hamburgers
the line ur were feed is like Limited time only for the McRib!, get real!,

[Villageshooter]

Originally Posted by Pturner

It has long fascinated me how people move to trendy, rapidly-growing area and want to close the gate behind them. This phenomenon is not unique to TV, it happens all over the country. Heck, it probably happens all over the developing world.

Original Villagers never dreamed TV would cross 441. Later Villagers didn't envision it crossing 446. Still later, many villagers wrung their hands over the expansion below 446a. Now, true to form, many Villagers both above and below 446a lament the proposed expansion into Fruitland Park.

Me? I welcome the would-be future residents of proposed The Villages of Fruitland Park, along with the new amenities to which we'll all have access.

i will dead an gone before all this really matters,, my kids will sell my place at a cheap price and split it up! why should I worry bout it! .

[graciegirl]

I fall for it every time and get mad. The people who built our homes are excellent builders. Each team is trained and skilled. I watched 10 men putting our roof on when the heat index was over 100. Another group of women workers caulked every interior seam. I could go on and on.

My blood boils when I read stuff like this. Just like us, many have built several homes in other places and can see the quality.

I don't know the Morses, but I can tell by all they stand behind,,umm hidden too, lol, that they are upright people.

I feel like I want to smack somebody. Deep breaths Gracie.

[jojo]

Since folks who do not live in The Villages and those who are considering moving here read this forum, I feel compelled to comment that the quality of home building here is excellent. Gracie is spot on as usual. I've never lived in a place where there is a home warranty system that stands behind even the most minor flaw.

[gomoho]

WOW - I think someone is having a really, really, really bad day. Hope things look up for them.

[lpkshop]

Do you think folks yearly hate it here or just pretending so no one else moves here? I am all for new development . We moved in in December south of 466a and I love it. Yes there are lots of rules but nothing I didn't know about before . So maybe if you hate it it's time to leave? It would be terrible to live my last chapters Hating everything. Keep smiling!

[Bogie Shooter]

This recent poster is a baiter. Go back and look at all of his posts, there are no positive posts, no informative posts. Posts are only ranting about most any topic but especially about his poor situation living here in The Villages.
Isn't it time for him to move on.....................to where ever?

[skip0358]

Originally Posted by Golf-Tinker

Would you buy a house in the Villages of Fruitland Park if you were prohibited from driving anywhere else in the Villages to dine, to play sports or to make use of the recreational activities by golf cart? It will be an island. Perhaps a very nice island, but still an island.

Look at the map drawing of the new parcel. It connects to TV and also has an entrance off 466A.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by Villageshooter

if u r tired of it just move on ,,,, we all dont drink the koolaide! every one is entitled to an opinion ,, mr morris might not agree we do,, (morris spelled that way on purpose) yes i believe some of the officials are in there back pocket! we need vic mackey here to clean this place up!

Perhaps you should consider taking your own advice and "move on". You are obviously a very unsatisfied resident. Why continue to torture yourself by living in what is apparently, to you, a truly awful place?

Please, for your own good, call a realtor today.

[Mr.Kris]

I find a kernel truth in most everything I read on TOTV. While in some cases I would phrase it differently.

The visuals on the relationship between the developer and the VCCDD, for example, could be considered not being an "arms-length transaction." "In their pocket" would be a slightly harsher way of saying the same thing. The IRS termed it that "The Center District has in effect been operated as an alter ego of the Developer."

Whether the term "in their pocket" is inflammatory, or the IRS is a loathed organization, is not the point.

The point is, history has shown that individuals that are affected by these relationships, such as TV residents, are always better served in transparent arms-length transactions. And you should care.

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by Mr.Kris

I find a kernel truth in most everything I read on TOTV. While in some cases I would phrase it differently.

The visuals on the relationship between the developer and the VCCDD, for example, could be considered not being an "arms-length transaction." "In their pocket" would be a slightly harsher way of saying the same thing. The IRS termed it that "The Center District has in effect been operated as an alter ego of the Developer."

Whether the term "in their pocket" is inflammatory, or the IRS is a loathed organization, is not the point.

The point is, history has shown that individuals that are affected by these relationships, such as TV residents, are always better served in transparent arms-length transactions. And you should care.

The "in their pocket" comment had to do with issuing permits and conducting
inspections. Any poster who disagrees with that comment is welcome to post all the times a Sumter County official, appointed or elected, has bucked the developer on any issue.

[Bogie Shooter]

That mean old developer..............................