Originally Posted by mickey100 (Post 643476)

The question was raised in another thread about whether or not the Developer had made some contributions for the good of humanity as a whole such as building a new school or hospital which will not directly benefit themselves financially other than maybe being named after them. The post went on to say that maybe we would all feel better if we knew more about the generosity shown by the Developer when it did not directly benefit him/them.

I have never heard about the Morses supporting a charity, and am really curious if they do so. We hear so much about the 4 jets he owns, the multi million dollar yacht, his ownership of the Villages banks, local newspaper, a television channel and an AM radio station. His realty company controls 60 percent of the re-sale market in the Villages. He even owns the utility company. And before someone jumps in and says he deserves it all, he's such a wonderful businessman, don't bother. I agree - he knows his financial P's and Q's. That's not what this post is about. But why do we hear nothing about charitable contributions? The guy is supposedly worth $2.5 billion. If we Google other billionaires we see plenty of charity donations - look at Gates, Buffet. Bloomberg, Ted Turner, and others. But I can't come up with a single charitable donation from the Morses. :undecided:

Originally Posted by Trish Crocker (Post 643546)

Would you mind opening up your finances and investments to the rest of us and then allowing us to see if a large enough percentage of YOUR income was given to charity. I would also like to see your tax returns for the past 7 years. If you would be so kind, please give us your account numbers and all of your pin numbers so we can verify everything. By the way..you did ask for a receipt each time you put some money into the red canisters at Christmas time, didn't you? Give me a break.

Originally Posted by Geewiz (Post 643963)

Methinks this discussion occasionally becomes a metaphor that allows folks to explore topics that used to go into "the forum that can't be named" aka the Voldemort/political forum.

No judgement from me...just an observation.

Actually, it got me thinking how many of our divisions find their roots in the old north-south thing...but, I digress.

Love to all.

Originally Posted by BettyCrocked (Post 643878)

After I came to visit TV the first time, my friends asked me what I liked most. I said that everyone was so happy and friendly.
I hope none of my friends read this forum because there is a lot of bitterness and vitriol here. Seems like people should just not open a thread if they know they don't like the subject.

Originally Posted by sdavis44 (Post 643989)

Don't worry too much about it, Betty. It's the nature of the beast. Internet forums...all of them from my experience...have a lot of negative you have to filter through to get to the good stuff. The percentage of good stuff is higher in the TOTV forums than almost any other forums I've participated in. But some nastiness is inevitable. That doesn't change the fact that you're right about the happy, friendly nature of the people of TV...at least the vast majority of them. :^)

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 643973)

You aren't just another pretty face, Mr. Wiz. I think that the seat of much of the anger toward the developer is political.

Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 643820)

Bill, are you from Canada? If not, the period goes inside the quotation marks... i.e., "Apostrophe."

Sorry--I just had to do it too!:evil6:

Carry on. :popcorn:

Originally Posted by justjim (Post 643752)

I don't think that OP was trying to "bash the Morse's"---- not at all. That is looking at the post from a negative point of view. By listing the "family" contributions to the Community could be considered something very positive IMHO. I don't see the point of "bashing" Mickey. And I might add----don't have any idea who "Mickey" might be.

Originally Posted by njbchbum (Post 643767)

personally, I find it admirable that gary morse, his family or even anyone here on totv willingly contributes to a personal favorite charity and does NOT seek the limelight of publicity in doing so - as do folks like bates and buffett!

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 643816)

Not only have they provided over 100,000 people with a beautiful lifestyle, but they have provided tens of thousands of people with jobs. They have provided the federal government with millions and perhaps billions of dollars in tax revenue. Where would all those people be working today if not for this development
Think of all the people that work for the Villages, the restaurants, hotels and stores in Villages. All of those people pay federal taxes and spend money in the state paying Florida State sales taxes. What would this area of this state would be like if the Villages didn't exist.
How about the people who own stock in places like Publix and other businesses that have successful branches in and around the Villages. Think of all those people making a few extra dollars on those stocks because the Villages exist.
And don;t forget, all of the aforementioned people not only pay taxes to the various governments but also contribute large amounts of money to charities.

I think that we have to look at all of the charitible donation made by Villages residents and people who work for and in and around the Villages and realize that Gary Morse and his family should get at least partial credit for all that.

Originally Posted by justjim (Post 644011)

My English Guru said Bill is correct---0ne word quotation mark goes before period---sentence----quotation mark goes after. Wish I had paid more attention in class instead of looking out the window because I have no idea..... Sorry for the distraction. :popcorn:

Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 643999)

Mr. Wiz has some good insights. I've talked to him at Crispers. (Sorry to refer to you n the third person, GeeWiz. That's kinda rude on my part.)

Originally Posted by jblum315 (Post 644053)

Who is Mr. Morris?

Originally Posted by dr winston o boogie jr (Post 644131)

does anyone really think that "build out" will ever be done?

Originally Posted by jblum315 (Post 644053)

Who is Mr. Morris?

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 644124)

He should get a dog and bring it to Doggie Doo Run Run. Unless he already has one.
I have met a lot of very interesting people at DDRR since I started taking my dog there around January of 2007.
Some of these dog owners come from various Dell Webb communities as well as other suburbs that surround the Villages. Some of these are very attractive single females but there of course is competition for others seeking company via the dog park routine. I go for the pooch though as you do not want to poop where you eat so to speak. If the romance goes bad....

The Villages could do with some larger dog parks that is something that certainly needs doing by the Morses.

Gee Wiz is right that the Villages is far from perfect but it is a Utopia for some especially those who love to golf, get up early, and go to bed by 10 p.m. or so.

Originally Posted by rockyisle (Post 644145)

I think the original question was one of curiosity, not to pick a fight. While I wouldn't google anyone about their contributions, some would. While the Morse family may or may not have not made "charitable" contributions to major organizations, they certainly have reinvested in this community to insure we have medical care close to us - among many other things.
As for me, I'm personally DONE giving my money to any organization. For instance, the American Cancer Society has many public fundraising events. Rather than give to an organization that is going to skim off large percentages to their staff, I will find someone who has cancer and give my money directly to them.

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 644131)

Does anyone really think that "build out" will ever be done?

Originally Posted by mickey100 (Post 643476)

The question was raised in another thread about whether or not the Developer had made some contributions for the good of humanity as a whole such as building a new school or hospital which will not directly benefit themselves financially other than maybe being named after them. The post went on to say that maybe we would all feel better if we knew more about the generosity shown by the Developer when it did not directly benefit him/them.

I have never heard about the Morses supporting a charity, and am really curious if they do so. We hear so much about the 4 jets he owns, the multi million dollar yacht, his ownership of the Villages banks, local newspaper, a television channel and an AM radio station. His realty company controls 60 percent of the re-sale market in the Villages. He even owns the utility company. And before someone jumps in and says he deserves it all, he's such a wonderful businessman, don't bother. I agree - he knows his financial P's and Q's. That's not what this post is about. But why do we hear nothing about charitable contributions? The guy is supposedly worth $2.5 billion. If we Google other billionaires we see plenty of charity donations - look at Gates, Buffet. Bloomberg, Ted Turner, and others. But I can't come up with a single charitable donation from the Morses. :undecided:

Originally Posted by justjim (Post 644155)

Commercial "build out" will continue after 2015, however, residential will be complete by the end of 2015. This is according to a good knowledgeable source that I trust. It makes sense because they will run out of land that is contiguous to TV. Sorry off the subject to answer a question.

Originally Posted by NIPAS K-9 (Post 644239)

THAT IS BETWEEN HIM AND GOD......... WE ALL HAVE TO ANSWER FOR OUR DEEDS ON EARTH SOMEDAY...... HIS MONEY, HE CAN DO WITH AS HE FEELS FIT. IT SHOULD NOT CONCERN US. SOME PEOPLE JUST DON'T KNOW HOW TO RETIRE, AND STOP BEING CONCERNED ABOUT OTHER PEOPLES MONEY. ............. ITS CALLED BEING NOSEY..........:1rotfl: