[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by ChicagoNative

If only the non-villagers would just go away…….

What if the villlages had to pay for all their own stuff and got nothing from the county? No more entertainment taxes, no more road improvements, etc.

I'm pretty sure that villagers pay more than their fair share of property taxes in Sumter County.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by ChicagoNative

If only the non-villagers would just go away…….

On second thought, who would serve your mediocre meals and cocktails? Who would wipe the butts of the old villagers in the assisted living facilities? Who would stock the grocery shelves, and on and on.

Be careful of what you wish for.

What if the villlages had to pay for all their own stuff and got nothing from the county? No more entertainment taxes, no more road improvements, etc.

But villagers are paying for those services
County only gives back what it takes from County tax payers anyway.
Most villagers are also capable of wiping their own butts as well.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

But villagers are paying for those services
County only gives back what it takes from County tax payers anyway.
Most villagers are also capable of wiping their own butts as well.

Would love to see an analysis of what we pay to the county and what comes back. We do pay for county schools and not many kids living here.

[dadspet]

I would hope its not a surprise (but I think it will be to many from some of the posts I see) BUT Bands at dances/The Squares, for a large part, play music for the dancers and love to have people dance to their music. If you go to the Square and there is no one or only a few dancing I would bet that band won't be invited back. The people in The Squares dancing are getting some exercise, having fun, enjoying life and bring back some of their youth.

At least for me the bottom line is > Believe it or not Our days are numbered, Experiencing life (if you can) is better than watching other live it and if the dancers weren't in the Square dancing there probably wouldn't be many bands playing.

Oh I almost forgot. If you really want to listen to a really good band (with no dancers) check out the Orange Blossom Opry. But beware of the entertainers showing off...they tend to do a nice job, its a really good entertaining show. Its wonderful to be able to experience the variety of amazing talent that's in the area.

[Escape Artist]

Originally Posted by ChicagoNative

If only the non-villagers would just go away…….

On second thought, who would serve your mediocre meals and cocktails? Who would wipe the butts of the old villagers in the assisted living facilities? Who would stock the grocery shelves, and on and on.

Be careful of what you wish for.

What if the villlages had to pay for all their own stuff and got nothing from the county? No more entertainment taxes, no more road improvements, etc.

What's the point of having The Villages? Why not just live in a regular neighborhood if an "everyone is welcome" mantra is encouraged?

[Gator_Girl]

Originally Posted by Escape Artist

No particular reason. Just curious about why they like to dance in front of everyone.

Maybe you should try it sometime, you might enjoy it!

[Gator_Girl]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

There's one that goes to Brownwood and dances in a short skirt. When it bends over, you can see the family jewels. I'm told this person also plays ladies softball.

This comment for the win!😂

[Summerhouse]

Some of the funding for the entertainment in the squares comes from outside The Villages, ie. the counties. Your amenity fee does not cover all the costs. The squares, and therefore the entertainment are open to everyone, as they should be.