PS. They may start small clubs but if u want baby boomers, NYS, 2nd honeymoon club all over this way. Central near Sumter you can't beat. And it's by far the nicest square. Are they getting a square out there??

I am and we are all entitled to our opinions, especially when you've lived here 10 yrs

Very close and perfect roads to be car jacked on. I didn't even feel safe during the day

I believe there are softball fields on Morse just north of 44 less than 10 minutes, also Colony and Eisenhower rec centers with all their activities and clubs are 10 minutes away. I particularly like the short drive to Paddock Square, not as crowded as the other two. It's not as isolated as you are trying to make it but again, it's not for everyone, not yet.

Yes, you are.

The softball fields are useless out on Morse. Nobody uses except maybe a ladies team. Guys don't like as they needed 4 fields not 2. Plus no snack bar for the guys and they like a beer after a nice game on a hot day. Even Lake deaton has to go all the way to Saddlebrook fields. Believe me, I know. And yes Fenney is isolated. You can sugar coat it all u want but I would Never recommend it. Not if your looking for activities

Yes, pack a lunch, take extra water, maybe a port-a-potty. A map and/or google maps won't do you any good as this is uncharted territory. After you have passed many covered wagons with The Villages logo (that is not a good sign- that many families abandoned their wagons after they wandered for 40 days) and just when you think that you are close to Orlando, there it is on the left. Don't blink. If you exit and go left instead of the way you went in, you will come out way down south on 301. Good luck.

Have some friends that lived in Buttonwood....when we purchased here in Hillsborough they thought we were crazy....how could we move so far south, didn't we know that everything happened between 466 and 466A? The same attitude will prevail toward those in Southern Oaks and Fenny. Then, in 5 yers or so they will have their own stuff, town square, golf, retail be perfectly happy, great clubs and facilities. It also seems that folks keep moving south. Why would people who lived in Caroline and Duval sell and move to Lake Deaton? Everyone gets to do their own thing here, but seems some want to influcence others. By the way, we have a bunch of softball players here and the absolutly love playing down here, they do wish there were more fields.....and they just might get them in Southern Oaks.

;) Donner.... Donner.... party of 87:shocked:

Really?? What teams play out there?? Rec league, neighborhood. Nope. I'm married to a softball fanatic. Been playing 10 yrs and knows all the guys and information on that. Nothing goes on in those fields for reasons I already stated. 2 fields was a joke. Want to live in Fenney? Expect 1/2 hr drive on a good day to get to Saddlebrook. And square?? Fenney getting one?? Or driving miles to get just to brown wood sq?

Crime happens anywhere.
There was a car-jacking at the Circle-K on 441, two years ago.

Knowledge of someone who has lived here 10 yrs

:confused: I moved here 2004. Does that mean I have more knowledge? :sigh: I only wish that were true.

0nly been here since 2007, so I must be dumb as box of rocks. I liked Fenney. We have 5 people from our village moving to Fenney this month, looking for something different. Up north it takes us 25 minutes to get to a hospital, 20 minutes to a grocery, that's if I am not sitting in bumper to bumper traffic. I guess I am not afraid of driving in the dark. If you can drive in Detroit at night, and get home safe for over 40 years than Fenney will be a piece of cake. I just don't live in fear of what might happen, since I have no control, if it does

Well said

:BigApplause:Good points. Plus there is a way of expressing your opinion about something without being so darn nasty about it, as if anyone else's opinion isn't worth a darn.

Instead of bashing others with a different opinion then yours, why not list the Positive aspects of living out in Fenney?

There have been many positives stated by various people. I think post 13 sums it up nicely.

That's good. It's nice in America when we can have different opinions and appreciate the fact that we can express our opinions. I listed reasons Fenney isn't for us. Others will like the isolation. Different strokes for ...........

We are so blessed to live here! We thank God everyday! Every Village is perfect for the people that live there!

That's nicely said Bob and Mary!

They won't have to for long.

:agree:

All I have to say went to Fenney thought it was quite nice. Some new and different ideas. Love the new pool. Would I go there everyday nope. But then I don't go to Spanish Springs or cross the bridge to the Historic side everyday. Not that there's anything wrong with any of those areas just don't do it. As for Fenney being far when TV start building in Key West it'll seem close.

People said the same thing about SL and Brownwood... give it time. Soon TV will connect with Tampa.

As long as TV keeps building, changing the landscaping to such beauty, I am thankful so much time and planning it put into each village. Each time we have out of town guests they are in amazement of how great this place is. Since most of us are used to driving 15 or 20 miles is no big deal.

Jimmy Buffets new place is just starting to build. The fees for the pool (yes one zero entry pool) and the beach property might be close to $300 per month. So far no lifestyle package, but already asking if you want to put money down on a house this summer.

So the way I look at it is TV except for the ocean already has a leg up on any other place to retire, and now we have a zero entry pool too:D

Hello all, I am here on a lifestyle tour and visited Fenny. I can see the vision of what will be accomplished. The drive does not bother me. The issue for me is, I am still working and the road construction will affect commute times. With that said, I saw equity dollars while I was there. It is on my list, but the area I like so far is Spanish Springs. I will visit again today. My plan is to rent first and then decide which neighborhood I want to buy into. I hope to meet you all when I return as a resident.

My suggestion to u is great idea rent first. Look at recreation news. See what clubs u might be interested in joining then drive to and from area u are considering. Maybe that will help. Also remember now is slow season and winter much more traffic

Enjoy your stay, everyone here has a village they love. I did find SS area to have an older established population, while south of 466a a younger crowd. Hopefully there will be a few houses to rent in the Fenney area so those who are on the fence can get a better idea of the concept. Road construction should not take long, depending on where you are working, there is always another way to get there. We rented 3 times, have moved three times so no worries, everything will fall into place.

Of course many will like quieter area as they may not be as active. We are mid 60s and still in all the larger clubs which normally meet at Lahacienda. There are pros and cons to everything in life and I prefer to be Honest with all potential villagers. Why not drive out there alone tonight After dark and see if your comfortable,? If yes, go for it!

I imagine that as with most new Villages most of the initial buyers will be on the younger side. Some of the amenities of Fenney such as the fitness trails appear to be designed with them in mind. Younger folks rarely mind driving at night as they still have good night vision if they have been eating their carrots. Many new Villagers come from large, congested urban areas and are accustomed to long commuting times. Little jaunts to BW and elsewhere will be like a ride in the park to them.

Don't about younger moving out there. I can see the older as the younger probably want to play softball, join baby boomers etc. Those perhaps who stay home and don't like all the activities perhaps. We have several friends moving down and again the guys want to play ball so are looking near Sumter. All are mid 60s and very active. They said they don't want to spend 1\2 a day just getting to the activities. As far as the drive like I said drive out After dark and get the feel for it. Some people are not concerned with safety. I personally am always aware of my surroundings as not to be naive

I love Fenney's bucolic feel, the walkways through the old live oaks. Also one can get relatively large (for The Villages) 4 br. 3 ba. homes there with great views, many over water. What's not to like?

Just wondering...................
14 posts on this thread
5 posts point out how dark the area is
12 of the 14 posts had something negative about the area
That is not being honest that is repetitive bashing.
BTW I have lived here 15 years.

:thumbup: Glad I got to read it before ..... :police:

I really didn't understand - "1\2 a day just getting to the activities" That might be a slight exaggeration. I get to Disney in an hour.

I like the first three lakes they put in where they only have homes on two sides which allows the view to continue well beyond the water. It's going to be nice to sit on the lanai and watch what wildlife these new features attract from month to month. There are large homes built as specs, ours has 4 bedrooms and 2600 sq ft with an extended garage, a few homes down has a full 4 car garage, across from that one is a nice sized home with a finished loft upstairs, across is one with 3 bathrooms, a few of them have pools. Most of the waterfront spec homes have large to very large lanais. Our favorite feature is gas cooking, on demand gas water heaters and gas dryer lines, that was a big selling point for us. Although we won't be back until mid July We are anxious to hear what other a entities they will be talking about at the opening next week. I think there will be a lot happening over the next few years. Still can't figure out exactly where Buena Vista is going to come in on 468.

A "dark, lonely road" is not dangerous. It's called a country road. Some complainTV is too crowded and some complain Fenney is too desolate.

Most of the negative posts were from the same member. Its like a little kid telling his Mommy I don't like something before he tries it. Sad way to live.