Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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The headlines you mention are factual updates about true events. Why shoot the messenger? Look at all the threads on TOTV about the same topics - you haven't gone after those people or told them to move if they don't like it.
No one is happy that those things are happening, but there is nothing wrong with honest reporting.
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Really That's What You Perceive
Let me get this straight some folks here believe the raison deter for organizing the POA was solely because they desired to spew negativity and hatred toward the Developer...that's your position. You cite as evidence negative stories such as golf Cart accident stats, continuation of the facts surrounding the amenity lawsuit, et al. Those of you who do might take time to go back on the history of why the POA was organized and follow through to present day rather than take comfort in your confirmation bias because the POA saved your bacon more than once. The POA attempted several times to work with both the Developer and the VHA and their attempts were directed out of hand. Why because the Developer knew they would work to keep him to satisify the promises he made and to honor his responsibilities. In essence the POA was an invention made out of necessity If you believe that the aforementioned headlines cited by the OP are negative for the sake of negativity then those with that thought ought not to read a single newspaper, watch a single TV news program or listen to a single radio news broadcast because if golf Cart Accident statistics get your goat what is happening to you with some of the political and economic headlines for the last 10 years. Are those stories negatively created by their writers for the sake of negativity? I find it incredulous that people have this perception of the POA and feel badly for those in leadership at the POA who have worked so hard on residents behalf only to be besmirched, ridiculed and unfairly judged. I have been in disagreement with some issues handled by the POA but at least they cared enough to attempt a resolution |
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Perhaps they could tone down the lawsuit mentions, although they are the group that initiated the action that resulted in those north of 466 having sufficient funds to repair, replace, and remodel amenities that we all can use.
But I didn't take the rest of the paper as being unnecessarily negative. With regard to the shingles fiasco, I agree with their assertions that the developer has not performed as well as possible. Warranty knows which homes had the defective type of shingles installed. Why weren't the owners notified there may be a problem? Why did homeowners have to hear about the problem word of mouth? Why didn't the developer use his significant clout to pressure OC to inspect and replace in a timely manner so that both shingles and removal/installation were done within the warranty period and at no cost to the homeowner that had, with the purchase of the home, already paid for them? As far as seatbelts in carts, it is obvious the POA recommends them. There are plenty of folks who deny they help prevent ejections. Ejections from carts are the cause of most cart injuries. The continual reporting of these injuries may just convince more people to install and use seatbelts, or at least drive more carefully. The POA performs an important function in this community. You may quibble about their words, but I'm glad they are watching out for all of us. And, no, I'm not a past or present POA officer. Just a homeowner who loves it here and appreciates what the developer has created, but is aware there are blemishes on the Mona Lisa.
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The items you're talking about are talked about on this board all the time. They must be items that people care about.
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It is the TONE of the bulletin that gets me cross. Here is a link to an article from 2008 about "the lawsuit". http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/...es-fees-lawyer
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Can't be pleased
It seems that I read a lot on here that it would be beneficial for cart and Car accidents to be reported, robberies be reported, burglaries be reported, mugging be reported and any crime be reported. We want to know what's going on with those faulty roofs and other news worthy stories. Now that the POA has reported some such incidents everyone is ticked off. You complained about the "Happy Paper" not reporting anything negative and now that negative information is reported you are mad. I think there are some people that can't be pleased. You don't have to candy coat negative news. It seems that some want that to happen. Bad news is bad news. You either want to read about it or you don't. I appreciate the up front tone of this last POA. It told it like it is....like it or not.
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Seat Belts on Golf Carts
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QUESTIONS FOR THE TOWN HALL MEETING JANUARY 21, 2014
Dr. Gary Lester (GL): Kudos to the VHA for helping to resolve this. VHA got involved and helped solve the problem.
JT: When the AAC looked at expanding SavannahCenter, they found that there was NOT enough parking to accommodate a large increase of seats.
Lights on most golf carts are fixed and cannot be moved to aim differently. Reflectors are placed on the golf cart paths where necessary, and residents are urged to advise if there is a curve or obstruction that creates a safety issue so they can be addressed. We have done so extensively south of CR466 and urge residents to inform us of specific locations.
GL: Shared Harvest is a wonderful project that helps 10 different charities. People volunteer to raise vegetables on land by the woodworking shop on Rolling Acres Road. The food is distributed to 7 different food pantries.
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The fact that one is capable of seeing the good, the bad and the ugly does not mean they don't love living here. Some are more realistic than others and wish to confront an issue head on rather than burying their head in the sand.
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I very much agree with you, but probably the reason we vote for candidates is that they know how to couch the good, the bad and the ugly in diplomatic terms. You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar. The POA stands for the homeowners but needs a new journalist, in my very humble opinion.
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