[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by janmcn

It's just too bad that more of the amenities that were built in the Spanish Springs area were not on the planning board when Lake Sumter Landing was designed; for instance bowling alleys, soft ball fields, a venue similar to Church on the Square, RV parking, dog parks, churches, etc.

A very good point.

Thank you Jan.

[gomoho]

Don't know if it has mentioned in previous posts, but when I went to breakfast last Sunday at Orange Blossom CC and walked into their pool area I thought I was at a resort. So lovely with the pool, waterfall, and outside bar. Wish they had all been built that way - bet more people would be willing to pay to play!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by gomoho

Don't know if it has mentioned in previous posts, but when I went to breakfast last Sunday at Orange Blossom CC and walked into their pool area I thought I was at a resort. So lovely with the pool, waterfall, and outside bar. Wish they had all been built that way - bet more people would be willing to pay to play!

[Uncle Tom]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

Linda and I took a tour of the 'historic side' the day before we left. We came away impressed with the look of the manufactured homes and the way that they have been cared for. We had the impression that it would be very old and run down based on some comments that we heard here and there last week during our visit.

It looks like a wonderful place to live.

I think we'd prefer something closer to LSL but that is a personal preference based on location after visiting.

Thats the side where it all started, Harold lived there before he passed away. Actually that is a great place for a deal on a home and land. I have put offers on homes there for 50,000 grand, then found it sold for 65,000.00 The land alone is worth that and scrap the trailer if needed. You will see a trend of people doing this, and they still have all the great activities across 441, without spending 3 to 500,000.00.

[bkcunningham1]

Originally Posted by gomoho

Don't know if it has mentioned in previous posts, but when I went to breakfast last Sunday at Orange Blossom CC and walked into their pool area I thought I was at a resort. So lovely with the pool, waterfall, and outside bar. Wish they had all been built that way - bet more people would be willing to pay to play!

With traffic the way it has been the past week, I'm glad more people aren't willing to pay to play.

I don't know if there's any truth to it or not, but I've heard there is a bowling alley going in at Brownwood.

I love the OB Hills Country Club. I'm a proud member. I just wish the powers-that-be would spruce up the Country Club's interior. To have such a gorgeous place and see all the opportunity just decaying there breaks my heart. I'm afraid if I complain it will go the way of the other Villages' owned restaurants that have been shutdown.

[bkcunningham1]

The pool has always been like that, Gracie. I've never heard anyone say it was ever expanded.

[meboyle]

We were snow birds for many years, now we are finally going to be full time residents. Driving around in Orange Blossom just to look at the landscaping was a treat. The country club views are spectacular, the pool with its waterfall and tiki bar, music,and fun people all add to the flavor of the neighborhood. But the single most important reason to go there is that is where the "greatest generation" decided to retire. THAT is the reason it's so special. Go to the garage sales, and you will meet the greatest people on earth. People who will practically give you stuff, but have to charge a quarter or so. After all its the principal. We are losing many every day. Take a ride over and see for yourself, it's as close as we will ever get to "Bailey Park".

[falcon1]

Depends on the age of your home, and whether it is site built. Roof must pass the state's Wind Mitigation Inspection.
Len

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by meboyle

We were snow birds for many years, now we are finally going to be full time residents. Driving around in Orange Blossom just to look at the landscaping was a treat. The country club views are spectacular, the pool with its waterfall and tiki bar, music,and fun people all add to the flavor of the neighborhood. But the single most important reason to go there is that is where the "greatest generation" decided to retire. THAT is the reason it's so special. Go to the garage sales, and you will meet the greatest people on earth. People who will practically give you stuff, but have to charge a quarter or so. After all its the principal. We are losing many every day. Take a ride over and see for yourself, it's as close as we will ever get to "Bailey Park".

What is Bailey Park?

I like when people call part of our group here the greatest generation. I tried calling part of us the ethical generation a couple of days ago and got a bit of flack. I like good things said about seniors of all ages because I am a senior. I don't know how that happened. Yesterday I was a kid.

But I know the flack givers will get older and things will look differently.

I thought I knew how to raise children perfectly too, before I had any.

[olgreeneyes]

Is Bailey Park a reference to the movie It's a Wonderful Life?

[justjim]

Meboyle: Great post especially your references to the beauty of the Historical side of TV. Bailey Park, huh? I like that reference to It's a Wonderful Life! Smashing!

[CaptJohn]

Originally Posted by olgreeneyes

Is Bailey Park a reference to the movie It's a Wonderful Life?

That's what I was thinking too.

[chuckinca]

Absolutely stunned that GG was stumped on Bailey Park!

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[OldManTime]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

Linda and I took a tour of the 'historic side' the day before we left. We came away impressed with the look of the manufactured homes and the way that they have been cared for. We had the impression that it would be very old and run down based on some comments that we heard here and there last week during our visit.

It looks like a wonderful place to live.

I think we'd prefer something closer to LSL but that is a personal preference based on location after visiting.

Russ, Think twice about living in LSL, do your homework. I have lived in the Historic side for 10 years. I also live in one of the many site built homes.

[asianthree]

wow this thread has a long run