Originally Posted by perrjojo (Post 1293267)

All of the above is interesting but here is my thought....it is Duke Energy property. It is NOT the Duke Energy cart path. Those who use it as a cart path are trespassers. It doesn't matter why they want to/need to use it. They are trespassing. These people have taken it upon themselves to make it a cart path without authorization or permission. I hope it can be resolved to the best interest of all, but in the meantime...trespasser beware. This is not your property.

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1293556)

The 160th post removes the emotion and sums the thread up, quite well. Thanks

Originally Posted by Cajulian (Post 1293664)

Thanks Steve. I didn't know that. Still not quite sure what street that would be to get over there within Stonecrest. Guess I will drive around and look.

Originally Posted by Cajulian (Post 1293666)

This path has been in use now for at least 16 years with no concerns from Duke until recently. Whatever caused their current concerns will eventually be resolved by either transfer of the property or a shut down.

Interesting how many people want to put their two cents in on this discussion, when they have no vested interest or need to use this path.

Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 1293342)

Steve and Cajulian: Let's begin with basics. All this discussion hasn't been created by village residents continuing breaches into Stonecrest, Water Oaks, etc. No we have this problem because like Stonecrest the theme was why pay more for the village lifestyle when you can have more with less and still have the village lifestyle.

Second Lets envision a map of The Villages and divide it into two parts both colored. The commercial district is green and the private residential district is red.

Green belongs ( owns, rents, etc) to the Developer and comprises his commercial interests which are open to the public. Green means go and all non-residents are welcomed.

The Red District belongs to residents who purchased a home at a premium, paid a bond and pay a monthly amenity fee which supports amenities such as rec centers, executive golf courses, multi-modal paths, etc.
Residents of Stonecrest ,etc had an equal opportunity to make such a purchase but chose otherwise. It would seem that breaching the red zone is the persistent goal of some residents of Stonecrest, Water Oaks, Spruce Creek, Oxford, etc.

Please don't get mad at us if we object and desire borders because we have and continue to pay our dues. The Villages is expanding at a rapid pace and we do not need additional traffic on our MMP, etc.

Fair is fair

Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1293670)

Soooooooooo, the only people allowed to post are the trespassing criminals.

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Originally Posted by Cajulian (Post 1293679)

Wow Rubicon! That's sounds pretty absurd. The Stonecrest and Del Webb communities have their own Rec Centers, Swimming Pools, golf courses, clubs, fitness centers that are equally as nice. What ever makes you think that anyone else outside your Red Zone wants to use your facilities? That is paranoid thinking.

The Villages public facilities are available to everyone. That is great for insiders and outsiders. Retail businesses need all the help they can get.

This topic is about the use of the Duke Cart path for Villagers, Stonecrest, and Spruce Creek. The Villages Lifestyle is not the topic here.

Originally Posted by Cajulian (Post 1293666)

This path has been in use now for at least 16 years with no concerns from Duke until recently. Whatever caused their current concerns will eventually be resolved by either transfer of the property or a shut down.

Interesting how many people want to put their two cents in on this discussion, when they have no vested interest or need to use this path.

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore (Post 1293752)

Excellent point.

Here's hoping that a viable solution is put in place and those who now use it...will be able to continue to do so. :thumbup:

Originally Posted by NoMoSno (Post 1293688)

I heard Cosco and Trader Joe's are building just north of Stonecrest :coolsmiley::gc:

Originally Posted by Steve9930 (Post 1293729)

Thanks for this post. There is nothing that I access in the villages that the village residents pay for in their monthly dues nor would I care to. Nor do any of my Stonecrest neighbors. The commercial properties have been constructed to make money for the developer. As the head count rises it sometimes gets to the point that just getting a bite to eat becomes a long adventure. Just what is the village life style?

Originally Posted by Steve9930 (Post 1293729)

Thanks for this post. There is nothing that I access in the villages that the village residents pay for in their monthly dues nor would I care to. Nor do any of my Stonecrest neighbors. The commercial properties have been constructed to make money for the developer. As the head count rises it sometimes gets to the point that just getting a bite to eat becomes a long adventure. Just what is the village life style?

Originally Posted by Steve9930 (Post 1293490)

My money is on the path being closed.

Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 1293691)

My bet is no interruption and a big hub bub about nuttin.

Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 1293837)