Talk of The Villages Florida

Talk of The Villages Florida (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/)
-   The Villages, Florida, General Discussion (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/)
-   -   FINALLY, Parking Enforcement (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/finally-parking-enforcement-70806/)

BobnBev 02-22-2013 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Golfingnut (Post 630441)
Book ' em Danno:: Gracie, if you are not more careful with your quotes, I would think you may be as old as I am. I have seen you in person and know that cannot be possible.

She learned that phrase watching re-runs, not the original shows.

:wave::girlneener::ho:

eremite06 02-22-2013 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 630419)
My goodness. I didn't know that was happening. No wonder they are taking steps.

I didn't understand it either, gomoho.


I say, Book 'em Danno!!

Guess you don't go to Lake Sumter Square and look around.

gomoho 02-22-2013 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eremite06 (Post 630728)
Guess you don't go to Lake Sumter Square and look around.

I'm not sure if that is the case or if things of that nature don't bother me. I'm a little more concerned about the upcoming sequestration. But everyone has different priorities.

Virtual Geezer 02-22-2013 09:57 AM

I was at Lake Miona on Tuesday and there was a big event happening in one of the rooms along with other activities in other rooms. The parking lot was crowded but not full my any stretch. I noticed 4 or 5 cars and a couple of carts parked in the driving lane opposite the main entrance back by the walking path. The area is not marked for parking and is actually part of the right of way.

Interesting thing is that if the people parking there had just driven over by the pool area there was plenty of space and the walking distance would have been about the same or even less.

VG

eremite06 02-22-2013 10:07 AM

Speaking of walking distance.....wouldn't it be a lot healthier for everyone if we parked just a little farther away and get a walking workout in the course of our travels?

Bogie Shooter 02-22-2013 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadaboutgal (Post 630418)
This begs an answer to "how do they plan to enforce this?" Do they plan on having carts and vehicles towed? By whom and to where-do they plan to start The Villages Towing Business? More money in the developer's coffers?

Guess you don't like the "developer", right?

mulligan 02-22-2013 11:14 AM

Multiple towing services for both cars and carts are already in place.

scarecrow1 02-22-2013 03:13 PM

Ok, one problem with the parking situation is they don't have enough handicap parking spots for the number of parking places in any of the squares. There is a formula that is on the website for the disabilities act and they are in violation in all the squares. Maybe the people that are parked illegally have a disability and can't walk that far. I know it keeps me from going to a lot of events in the square as I have M.D. and very limited on how far I can walk. When I get the chance I will bring my concerns to the appropriate counties and try to get some solutions. One other thing they could do is have the vendors in load their wares and then open up the parking around the squares on vendor nights. Maybe more people would come.

mulligan 02-22-2013 03:18 PM

Public streets abut the squares. They are parks, not businesses. There are handicap spots at the rear of the businesses. I'll bet they are 100% in compliance with ADA.

buggyone 02-22-2013 06:19 PM

" One other thing they could do is have the vendors in load their wares and then open up the parking around the squares on vendor nights. Maybe more people would come."

Maybe more people would come? The squares are FULL most market nights. If you add a popular group like Rocky and the Rollers along with market night, you will have to get there by 4 or so in order to find a chair - or get there earlier and save a couple of chairs.

gadaboutgal 02-22-2013 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 630757)
Guess you don't like the "developer", right?

I actually do not dislike the Developer. We love living in the community that they built. I just wonder sometimes about who owns what and how that affects their bottom line.

scarecrow1 02-23-2013 10:46 AM

The parking spots in the rear of the businesses are not in compliance with the ADA as they have to be within 100 feet of an entrance. And I wasn't talking about back there I was talking around the squares. Only two around Sumter landing square. They hold public entertainment and must abide by the ADA laws. When they hold madi gras (sp) etc. they block off all the handicap parking.

Golfingnut 02-23-2013 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scarecrow1 (Post 630913)
Ok, one problem with the parking situation is they don't have enough handicap parking spots for the number of parking places in any of the squares. There is a formula that is on the website for the disabilities act and they are in violation in all the squares. Maybe the people that are parked illegally have a disability and can't walk that far. I know it keeps me from going to a lot of events in the square as I have M.D. and very limited on how far I can walk. When I get the chance I will bring my concerns to the appropriate counties and try to get some solutions. One other thing they could do is have the vendors in load their wares and then open up the parking around the squares on vendor nights. Maybe more people would come.

I would bet that more than 50 % of Villagers could ask for and get a handicapped sticker. Problem is that most that have one don't need it and those that need it choose to walk the extra few steps. I could have one for two different medical reasons, but elect to pass on that so I can complain about the ones that park WITH A STICKER and get out of their carts and cars and jog to the door.

scarecrow1 02-23-2013 11:10 AM

Well aren't you one of the lucky ones.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:22 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.32 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.