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Northwoods 09-03-2020 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by swooner (Post 1826983)
You are 100% correct. When I first came here in 1992 the only name connected to TV was Harold Schwartz. He is probably turning over in his grave as he watches what's become of it.

Do you think that's true? Or do you think he is proud of his children and grandchildren for continuing to build and evolve The Villages?

mydavid 09-04-2020 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1826789)
Someone should write a book on how the Villages came to be what it is today

I think I got a CD with a look at the early days of the Villages.

Dr Winston O Boogie jr 09-04-2020 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 1827715)
Actually, the son rescued his father's failing business. Then the son changed how things were done and turned it from a failure into a raging success. Gary Morse is the true visionary and the true businessman who made the vision a reality. His father soon retired.

I believe that it was more that they worked together as a team and both came up with ideas.

Gary Morse joined his father in the business in 1983. Harold was still involved as late as 1992 and probably beyond that. So to imply that he retired soon after Gary arrived is questionable.

Harold had an office over Margarita Republic overlooking Spanish Springs Town Square. As far as I know, he went there almost every day and was still involved until his death in 2003. That's the reason that that spot was selected for his statue.

Bay Kid 09-04-2020 07:51 AM

Thank goodness for Mr. Schwartz and the family for TVs!

jellybeanrt 09-04-2020 03:48 PM

The founder of the Villages was Harold Schwartz
 
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1826789)
Someone should write a book on how the Villages came to be what it is today

Harold Schwartz was the founder of the Villages. The paper, magazine, made a error This started on the Historical side with Manufacture homes. His statue is on Spanish Springs. Mr. Schwartz get all the credit. Gary Morse was his son, Gary lived with his mom , l believe in Mich. Harold was a wonderful man, who would say "You can live live a millionaire on a pauper income." He was very friendly with all the residents . I have lived in the Villages 22 years, and had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Harold Schwartz . The first time l came to the Villages, there was money called Funny Money given to us for the restaurant, movies, etc. discounts
They were the best years in the Villages

Stu from NYC 09-04-2020 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jellybeanrt (Post 1828175)
Harold Schwartz was the founder of the Villages. The paper, magazine, made a error This started on the Historical side with Manufacture homes. His statue is on Spanish Springs. Mr. Schwartz get all the credit. Gary Morse was his son, Gary lived with his mom , l believe in Mich. Harold was a wonderful man, who would say "You can live live a millionaire on a pauper income." He was very friendly with all the residents . I have lived in the Villages 22 years, and had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Harold Schwartz . The first time l came to the Villages, there was money called Funny Money given to us for the restaurant, movies, etc. discounts
They were the best years in the Villages

Thank you for sharing


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