[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by NoMoSno

Tarrinson and Schwartz started selling mail-order properties called "Orange Blossom Gardens" further north near 42/441.
Later they decided further south, where the historic side is now, would be a better location for expansion.
The area around 42 is still called "Orange Blossom Gardens".

Tarrson.


History of The Villages

[pdearmond]

Has anyone heard that The Villages is going public?

[alwann]

Originally Posted by pdearmond

Has anyone heard that The Villages is going public?

I can't believe the Morses would do that. It would mean they'd have to come out of the shadows and tell us what's going on.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

I am guessing Gary would not be very happy about a high density rental apartment complex being built at
the site of one of the Championship Country Clubs he created for the single family homeowners he sold their dream homes to.

I am guessing Gary would be very happy about a high density rental apartment complex being built there since the single family homeowners to whom he sold their dream homes saw fit not to support the facility that he rented to owners of the restaurant. Harold and Gary were developers and profit motivated. Nobody wanted to take over the facility and since they weren't in the restaurant business they made a profit motivated decision. Same with Katie Bells. We have the right to choose where we eat or shop but if those choices don't sustain the business the owner has the right to go another direction.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by pdearmond

Has anyone heard that The Villages is going public?

Darn so they found out we are negotiating to buy the place.

[Rosebud1949]

More re-writing of history, watch out or Mr Schwartz's statue at Spanish Spring will be torn down...

Originally Posted by Villagesgal

Did anyone else see that Gary Morse is listed as the founder of the Villages on page 49 of the new Villages magazine that came in today's paper? His father Harold Schwartz founded and started the development of the Villages until he handed it over to his son Gary Morse. Why is the Villages magazine not even mentioning the real developer and founder of the Villages?????
There is also a street named after Mr. Schwartz, not just one named after his son as they wrote. Why are they trying to rewrite the history of our area? Without Mr. Harold Schwartz the Villages would not exist. Just found this very odd. Give credit where credit is due and don't try to rewrite history.

[HoosierPa]

Originally Posted by swooner

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.

Beg to differ. Mr Schwartz would be so proud of what his Son, Grandkids, Great Grandkids have developed. I sure would be.

Those that don’t like it really should go find another better place.
You could call it “Negative Village”

[justjim]

Originally Posted by pdearmond

Has anyone heard that The Villages is going public?

Nope, haven’t heard that. Where did you hear that rumor?

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by justjim

Nope, haven’t heard that. Where did you hear that rumor?

Probably while standing in line for the free stuff at trail winds Publix

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Probably while standing in line for the free stuff at trail winds Publix

What free stuff? Heard that was only the first day

[sallybowron]

I have heard that Sharon Morse was the big idea person for the Villages, but she died young.

[kathy1516]

Hope not. The greedy kids have destroyed the “friendliest hometown.” It’s now the up and coming annex to Orlando.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by kathy1516

Hope not. The greedy kids have destroyed the “friendliest hometown.” It’s now the up and coming annex to Orlando.

Yet just like us they are still coming.and we even like it here

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by kathy1516

Hope not. The greedy kids have destroyed the “friendliest hometown.” It’s now the up and coming annex to Orlando.

Disagree.....the only people that destroyed it (and I disagree that it is destroyed) are the people that live here, the Developers give us opportunities, what we do with them is on us.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by kathy1516

Hope not. The greedy kids have destroyed the “friendliest hometown.” It’s now the up and coming annex to Orlando.

So, you have decided to move away, right? I mean, no sane person would live in a destroyed community.