[VApeople]

We had a very nice walk in Bradford yesterday evening. We parked at the new pool, caught the new walking path behind it, and followed the path past four of the new lakes. Then we caught the new MMP, followed it until we were close to where we started, and then cut through a couple house lots to get back to our car.

I like that there is a nice MMP to keep the golf carts and cars separate. This is much better than having the cars and golf carts sharing the same road like in Fenney, Marsh Bend, and Linden.

Next time we may bring our bikes so we can go see what is happening with the new Aviary and Hawkins rec centers.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Rwirish

The lack of new Executive and Championship golf courses south of 44 is a joke. It is all about roof tops.

There are 5 executive courses south of 44, as well as the Pitch and Putt and Putt and Play courses. In addition, a new championship course is being built.

And if you golf exec courses frequently, you’d know that exec courses south of 44 typically have open times much more so than courses north of 44.

This is a shortage?

[letsgossip]

That' what I said 15 years ago, I'm still here

[CarrieOn]

Love your positivity.. I think you'll have the next 20..

[jay425]

Mallory's 27 holes were closed right after the first of the year. Percentage wise how much golf was missing?

[Travelhunter]

Originally Posted by Rwirish

The lack of new Executive and Championship golf courses south of 44 is a joke. It is all about roof tops.

There are 5 executive golf courses south of 44
One pitch and putt
One 18 hole putting course
You don’t think that’s enough

[RRman77 retired]

When we visited TV for the first time we were blown away! We bought as soon as we could sell our home up North.
We talked to many couples that had visited many other retirement areas all over the East coast, and decided TV was the place to be. This made us feel even better about our decision.
It seemed like an Adult Disneyland. We also knew that with our modest pension we would never be able to afford such a lifestyle, alacarte.
It seems to be human nature to take our blessings for granted!
Any way nothing is ever perfect, or if it is some will still be bummed out....
God bless, and rejoice with what you have...

[coalminer]

I agree. This place continues to develop a big city feel

[psgolf@comcast.net]

moved here 10 years ago. can see the hand writing on the wall. there is not enough golf courses for the massive increase in houses. cant get on executive courses and as a priority member, groups are being shut out on a weekly basis. developer does not understand. Everybody that moves here that are not golfers end up trying golf and most like it. So non golfers become golfers and the demand increases. The developer does not understand this. unless something changes, as a golfer we have seen the best on the villages. Greed is right!!!!!

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by FlintFredstone

I've only live here for a couple of years and like the lifestyle & amenities. What I'm seeing now is totally different than what I imagined. With 60,000 new homes being built will the roads handle the volume of traffic? Will there be more pressure on the current championship courses since not enough new ones are being built? Will it be crowded year round from now on? I'm curious how many people have said enough and are moving out elsewhere. Seems like its all about greed.

A company that exists to develop empty land into housing and commercial property continues to do business. That is greed?

[Dust Bunny]

I am still a newbie, only here 1 year now and it is frightening to see the rapid development taking place. I wonder about the water supply, sewage, traffic and the high density population not to mention the outrageous 25% increase in taxes. Seems to me that greed has clouded good judgement. At the same time I come across many people who have moved two and three times within the Villages? So they must be doing something right.

[dennisgavin]

I get sick of the whining here. For those who are not happy you have an option. Why not exercise it
and make this forum a more enjoyable place. Been here four years and am darn lucky to have found this
place! I am a now a FROG! Can I get a ribbit? ;o)

[wganderson13]

You're seeing it now. Where have all the insects, bees, butterflies, snakes gone to? The environment has become sterilized. Without insects, we're doomed.They talk about the water quality of the springs, what about the overpopulation of America thru 3rd. world immigration? We grew 100M in the last 30 years. Highest rate in the Western Hemisphere. Nothing but housing & parking lots as far as the eye can see. It will collapse.

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

No matter where you live you take the bad with the good. I have seen all growth in the 22 years we have been here. Would not think about moving. All communities are growing they just don't offer the lifestyle we have here.

[Windguy]

Originally Posted by FlintFredstone

Seems like its all about greed.

I’m sorry, but I’m really tired of hearing about “greedy developers.” It’s not just here. I heard it for decades when I lived in Denver. I’ve owned four houses in my life and all of them were brand new. My Villages house is the first that was a spec home, so for my previous homes I bought bare dirt.

I remember one day when I was looking at lots and I spotted a couple who had driven their car up on a lot and looked out at the view. Then they hugged each other and were obviously feeling great joy. The “greedy developer” was fulfilling their dream.

Yes, the developers make money clearing land and building houses on it. But, they are also fulfilling dreams. The Morse family has fulfilled a lot of dreams. They did it for virtually all of us. They buy more land and build houses on it because there appears to be an endless line of people who want to live here. How would you like it if they closed the door in your face and said “Sorry, we’re full. We don’t want to look like greedy developers just because we’re making a lot of money fulfilling more people’s dreams.”

Enough already!