I enjoyed the piece on Golf Channel, but disagree that the Blechman quote was in the interest of full reporting. I think it's more like lazy reporting. It seems that most articles I read about The Villages have at least one quote from this guy, which is the same chant over and over - the geezers don't want kids around and that's bad. On the plus side at least they didn't mention sex on the square.

Lol....I'll bring the darts.....;)

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According to wikipedia thats true.

Keep spreadin' the word. Maybe it will balance some of the negative publicity about us lately. Sinkholes, etc.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...llages-111109/

NO. I don't work for the developer. I just LOVE this place.

I thought that it was a great segment.http://www.golfchannel.com/media/play-villages-golf-retirement-community/

His picture should be on all the archery targets over in the historic side.

Gonna sell those dart boards at the squares, Gracie?

I have had to field Leisureville and its related "issues" regularly over the last few years. It seems to be an urban legend now for some. I watched the Golf Channel's segment and saw it as an excellent sales presentation. And as in all good presentations you must address an objection even if it just to mention it to remove that sticking point in people's minds. If you don't, your message can be lost. I felt that the segment addressed it as much (or little) as needed and continued on with its positive message. Very well done.

People retire earlier than you think, and many Villagers still work.

I retired at 55 and am now 62, right in the middle.

We also thought it was a great segment. Now I am sure more people will move here, especially since it is noted to be the fastest growing retirement community in America!

Gracie, Thanks for the link. I forgot to tape it last night.

Kathy and I -- while watching the show --- felt so proud that we live in The Villages. It is a dream come true for us (we first vacationed here in 2006, but couldn't retire and move here until 2013).

The show was 8 min. long. Just wish they could have added 2 more minutes to show some of the housing being built. They probably did film it, but it got cut in the editing room (that's happens in the media business).

In advance, I emailed our family and some friends "up north" to watch this special. A couple of them wrote back and said they really enjoyed it.

All in all, we loved the show. I didn't know there was a TV Club for dancing dogs. Now I've heard it all!

Gene

I missed it too, glad to have the link. Thanks!

Sent the link to both are Moms up north thanks. One of them is 92 she got it watched with in 15min. She is amazing!

What qualifications does Blechman have to ligitimize his opinion of The Villages?

They have vendors who actually go into the water and retrieve balls. Would you want to be one of these people who dive for golf balls into the water here!