Originally Posted by Rcflyer55

I wish there were multi moto paths in the south. Seems they’ve been abandoned to save $$ at the risk of lives

I get what you are saying and I'm sure $$ is a factor. Tons of diamond lanes in southern area of Sawgrass and on.

The days of nature joy ride style multimodal paths for golf carts like up north of Warm Springs Road area as seen on Gold Wingnut's maps seem to be void now. Sure lots of walking paths but as far as I can see on the map key "blue" lines either hug the main roads or disappear into diamond lanes.

Not my kind of joy ride in a cart like waaaay up north or the Marsh Bend Trail path. Diamond lanes are dangerous but who would agree with that on totv where its all about picking at others.

"They don't build 'em like they used to."

[BobGraves]

Originally Posted by VApeople

I guess you do not go down Meggison past Sawgrass or on Marsh Bend Trail past Magnolia Plaza.

Isn't it the same on Morse north of 466 as well as almost ALL east/west routes eg; Hillsborough Trail, Pinellas, Bonita, Odell?
All of Meggison (which is practically the extension of Buena Vista) has a mmp until Bexley and then Bexley has mmp and it appears the mmp will continue all the way down to Central Parkway. The Morse mmp continues over Chitty Chatty bridge and all the way to the end of Morse at Meggison. I'm thinking you took a shot and missed on this one.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by VApeople

I guess you do not go down Meggison past Sawgrass or on Marsh Bend Trail past Magnolia Plaza.

I said just about everywhere I go. He inferred there were none. The roads you mention are no different than any of the cross connectors such as Hillsborough, Odell, Bonita, etc.

[Justputt]

As someone who is in Dabney, it's a run to get up to Sawgrass to cross the turnpike MMP and then further to get to Eastport. I had hoped they'd do something with 470, but 470 is the on/off ramp to the turnpike, so that'll never happen. There's an underpass a little south at 48, but nothing on the other side and not really any closer or quicker to Eastport. I guess we're just going to have to go the old fashion way in a car, lol. I've had to do worse.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Justputt

As someone who is in Dabney, it's a run to get up to Sawgrass to cross the turnpike MMP and then further to get to Eastport. I had hoped they'd do something with 470, but 470 is the on/off ramp to the turnpike, so that'll never happen. There's an underpass a little south at 48, but nothing on the other side and not really any closer or quicker to Eastport. I guess we're just going to have to go the old fashion way in a car, lol. I've had to do worse.

That was one of the deciding factors building in Enclave, car could be best transportation. Biggest factor That Enclave wasn’t a premier neighborhood, that everyone has built in the past

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Originally Posted by Justputt

As someone who is in Dabney, it's a run to get up to Sawgrass to cross the turnpike MMP and then further to get to Eastport. I had hoped they'd do something with 470, but 470 is the on/off ramp to the turnpike, so that'll never happen. There's an underpass a little south at 48, but nothing on the other side and not really any closer or quicker to Eastport. I guess we're just going to have to go the old fashion way in a car, lol. I've had to do worse.

The other side of 470 is owned by the Villages. The land won’t just sit there. Don’t forget they have plans to develop all the way southeast to Honeycutt Lake. The main issue will be Lake County laws which prohibit roundabouts. There won’t be another Central Parkway. Crossing 470 at this point by cart would require an act of congress. There’s no inkling of Lake County caving to a reroute like Sumter County caved to. Leesburg and the surrounding communities want nothing to do with more development. They are a lot like Marion. The Villages won’t ever run their government with a majority. If it became connected great; but right now it looks to be more like Oxford.

[maistocars]

Originally Posted by Randall55

I am not excited about a restaurant with an extensive hot dog menu. Call me snooty, but it is what it is! I gave up eating processed meat, years ago.

As we all know, the rec center will be the same layout as the others. The decor will be a theme throughout imitating the rec centers that were built before. The golf courses will be fairly the same, as well. I am looking forward to the inside gymnasium but my common sense tells me it will always be crowded. I was hoping the restaurants and stores will be different and exciting. So far, I have no interest. Hot Dogs? Really? I am certain my wife will not appreciate a date night that includes a Tom Brady Dog, Wrigley Fries, and an Arnold Palmer to wash them down. Even Taylor Swift appearing on the big screen will not convince her to go.

Hot dogs? Oh bummer! When my I told my pups there was going to be an extensive dog menu they were jumping up and down at the thought of the first restaurant for them to dine at.

[Hape2Bhr]

Originally Posted by Randall55

I'm just being honest. You can get processed food at any fast food chain. A restaurant that serves quality meals is something we need in this area. It would be great to have one or two close instead of having to drive 15 to 30 minutes. I am hoping between the new country clubs and square, this will happen. Not asking for much! Just one or two!

I am thinking about how many restaurants we would have never tried, had we not driven 15 or 30 minutes (or longer).

[Chi-Town]

Getting back to the Village of Moultrie Creek, what's not to like? Here's a video about it:

https://youtu.be/BQ1fEgb4HVI?si=AgDSiz6GrBQ3IklK

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Originally Posted by Hape2Bhr

I am thinking about how many restaurants we would have never tried, had we not driven 15 or 30 minutes (or longer).

We have had some great experiences outside the bubble in Inverness, Clermont, Mount Dora, Homosassa, Wesley Chapel and others. We would probably ditch most possibilities inside the bubble if they are anything like McGradys.

The Villages indirectly contributed to the extensive choices most down here are experiencing because there weren’t any choices inside the bubble except for Brownwood and Sawgrass.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by Randall55

I am not excited about a restaurant with an extensive hot dog menu. Call me snooty, but it is what it is! I gave up eating processed meat, years ago.

As we all know, the rec center will be the same layout as the others. The decor will be a theme throughout imitating the rec centers that were built before. The golf courses will be fairly the same, as well. I am looking forward to the inside gymnasium but my common sense tells me it will always be crowded. I was hoping the restaurants and stores will be different and exciting. So far, I have no interest. Hot Dogs? Really? I am certain my wife will not appreciate a date night that includes a Tom Brady Dog, Wrigley Fries, and an Arnold Palmer to wash them down. Even Taylor Swift appearing on the big screen will not convince her to go.

maybe it’s not too late to buy your home back in Palm Beach. Fl , I’m sure they don’t even allow the help to eat hot dogs .

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

maybe it’s not too late to buy your home back in Palm Beach. Fl , I’m sure they don’t even allow the help to eat hot dogs .

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Normal

The other side of 470 is owned by the Villages. The land won’t just sit there. Don’t forget they have plans to develop all the way southeast to Honeycutt Lake. The main issue will be Lake County laws which prohibit roundabouts. There won’t be another Central Parkway. Crossing 470 at this point by cart would require an act of congress. There’s no inkling of Lake County caving to a reroute like Sumter County caved to. Leesburg and the surrounding communities want nothing to do with more development. They are a lot like Marion. The Villages won’t ever run their government with a majority. If it became connected great; but right now it looks to be more like Oxford.

If the developer decides they can sell more homes in Lake County if they allow roundabouts does anyone think he does not have the clout to get them to make this change?

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

If the developer decides they can sell more homes in Lake County if they allow roundabouts does anyone think he does not have the clout to get them to make this change?

Yes, they lack the clout at this point. Every Lake County commissioner is against The Villages expansion in the county. Any that would vote in favor of decapitation of Leesburg as the county throne would not only be committed to political suicide, but would incur significant threats to life and limb. Plans were scrapped by the developer to place any roundabouts on Meggison after the Homestead recreation center because of the rule. I don’t see it ever happening.

Maybe I could ask you, “Do you ever see Ocala giving up their power to the Villages?” It is about along the same guidelines. You know it isn’t just Leesburg by the way? It’s Estes, Mt. Dora, Clermont, Groveland and and others. The population is almost 3 times The Villages of Sumter County LOL.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by Normal

Yes, they lack the clout at this point. Every Lake County commissioner is against The Villages expansion in the county. Any that would vote in favor of decapitation of Leesburg as the county throne would not only be committed to political suicide, but would incur significant threats to life and limb. Plans were scrapped by the developer to place any roundabouts on Meggison after the Homestead recreation center because of the rule. I don’t see it ever happening.

I’ve had a home here(6) since 2000 even if I haven’t been here all the time , but the list is long of failed politicians who tried to challenge the villages growth and I’m glad for that