[champion6]

The attached was in the March 29 Daily Sun.

The size of "Future Development" south of CR470 is massive - larger than the area that is currently being developed, known as Southern Oaks.

[kansasr]

Between the announced Southern Oaks and Leesburg expansion and the potential for 36,000 new residents in this area, this will push the population of The Villages over 250,000 residents....I'm not sure our District Government is capable of managing a community of this size and magnitude. They already seem to be buckling under the strain of what we have.

[vintageogauge]

I think I'll start the bashing. Who would want to live South of 470, nothing down there but dirt and vermin, there's no shopping, the Coleman prison is right on top of them, it's going to ruin the serenity of Fenney, they are only going to put in 12 championship courses for 36,000 people, it's too far from Paddock Square, where are the medical facilities way down there, who want's to be that close to Bushnell, I don't like family pools, people our age don't need climbing walls and zip lines, there is no golf cart access to the Webster Flea, where do you get an oil change, there's no Costco down there, and most of all it's so far from Lake Sumter and an overnighter to Spanish Springs. I most likely won't be around when they start down there but this is pretty much what will be stated here on The Talk.

[coach]

Originally Posted by kansasr

Between the announced Southern Oaks and Leesburg expansion and the potential for 36,000 new residents in this area, this will push the population of The Villages over 250,000 residents....I'm not sure our District Government is capable of managing a community of this size and magnitude. They already seem to be buckling under the strain of what we have.

Please give me an example of our district government “buckling under the strain”

Thanks

[birdawg]

What ever they do will work. Have you ever seen a place this beautiful for middle class America.

[petsetc]

I offer three comments;

1. If it is develop-able, someone IS going to build there. Better a known entity with a track record, then an unknown.

2. If you have concern about our governing structure, then become pro-active by going to the meetings, learning what the options might be and how, and perhaps becoming an elected representative of you district.

3. The continued growth of the Villages is(seems) inevitable, so buckle up and accept it, participate in directing it's future, or look at your alternatives elsewhere while you are able to enjoy your decision.

Finally, for me, I accept the continued growth, I don't have the interest or energy to become a crusader, I don't see anywhere else I want to live at this point. So......I'm happy to be here.

[ColdNoMore]

'Da Family' has more and more mouths to feed...so it just makes sense.

[alwann]

I'm not sure the developer pays a lot of attention to public opinion or advice but maybe this new area can be separate, discrete and distinctive. Why would it have to be an extension of TV or an age qualified community at all? It'll be so far down the road that people who work in Orlando could commute. The developer makes money regardless.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by coach

Please give me an example of our district government “buckling under the strain”...

Heheh. Beat me to the punch.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

I think I'll start the bashing. Who wold want to live South of 470, nothing down there but dirt and vermin, there's no shopping, the Coleman prison is right on top of them, it's going to ruin the serenity of Fenney, they are only going to put in 12 championship courses for 36,000 people, it's too far from Paddock Square, where are the medical facilities way down there, who want's to be that close to Bushnell, I don't like family pools, people our age don't need climbing walls and zip lines, there is no golf cart access to the Webster Flea, where do you get an oil change, there's no Costco down there, and most of all it's so far from Lake Sumter and an overnighter to Spanish Springs. I most likely won't be around when they start down there but this is pretty much what will be stated here on The Talk.

Revenge is soooooo sweet!

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by coach

Please give me an example of our district government “buckling under the strain”

Thanks

Districts 2, 3,4, 5 through 10. To start.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by birdawg

What ever they do will work. Have you ever seen a place this beautiful for middle class America.

Some where over the rainbow

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by alwann

I'm not sure the developer pays a lot of attention to public opinion or advice but maybe this new area can be separate, discrete and distinctive. Why would it have to be an extension of TV or an age qualified community at all? It'll be so far down the road that people who work in Orlando could commute. The developer makes money regardless.

Yes, with the apartments and amenities for all who needs age restrictions, (sales restrictions.)

[Nucky]

Stop Crying! It will be mostly Beautiful. NOTHING is perfect!

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Yes, with the apartments and amenities for all who needs age restrictions, (sales restrictions.)

If you expect to get service in a restaurant or store you need local employees and employees need a place to live.