[golf2140]

Back in the late 90's when we were thinking of buying a home in The Villages we visited the historic side often. It was so well maintained and the folks were friendly, we purchased our home here. I love OBH, not easy but fun to play.

[TJ_Woody]

I live in Silver Lake and sometimes like to refer to it as the hysterical side.

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by SickofSnow

Why are the Villages of Silver Lake and Orange Blossom often referred to as the Historical Side? Why can't they just be called by the village name that they are?

Your question is properly answered by many before me as we are new here ourselves. In the next week hopefully it will be named the Hysterical Section because we intend to laugh as much and often as possible. We have met many potential new neighbors who are just wonderful and friendly. If anyone has a bad thought about where we have chosen to live let them speak their mind freely, their opinion is truly none of my business. We have been $Prisoner's$ to several houses in the last twenty years. Not anymore...We're Historical/Hysterical!

[Polar Bear]

Areas often have nicknames. Is it really any more complicated than that?

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Areas often have nicknames. Is it really any more complicated than that?

Bingo.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

The historical district is made up of three villages, Silver Lake (where I live), Orange Blossom Gardens and Country Club Hills.

Often when we're discussing which village that we live in, many people are unfamiliar with exactly where they are.

If someone says they live in Pinellas, they might have to explain that it's south of 466A and runs between Morse and Buena Vista. If I say I live in Silver Lake, people often ask where it it. I just say the historical district and they know.

It's called that because this is where Harold Schwartz began The Villages. His original home is still standing on the corner of Tarrson and Aloha. This is the history of The Villages. Besides is sounds a lot better than "the old section".

Originally Posted by janmcn

It was a term of endearment for these villages used by Harold Schwartz right up until the day he died.

I think both the above posts explain it nicely!
We have friends that have a lovely home on a lakefront lot in Historical. It's a very friendly part of The Villages.

[The Mountaineer]

Originally Posted by The Mountaineer

Nearly every city and town in America has designated a historic district. It's a way of attracting tourists who don't know the area. Travelers like old stuff, unless it's in their garage sale. In The Villages' case, it's saying, "This is where it all began." Nothing wrong with it. We say our home is on the historic side, then say across the street from #4 green of the Silver Lake Golf course. That pretty well nails it for those who need directions. With the pond surrounded by #4, #5 and #6 greens, we get some interesting critters on our property, such as bats, snakes, hawks, fox, raccoons and the usual squirrels. Makes life interesting.

We get to ride our golf carts over the bridge when we go to the newer Villages. And you're right: Every neighbor we have in Silver Lake waves at us every time we go outside, or ride our golf cart down the street. It's a given. And neighbors don't report neighbors for putting up a sign or the wrong-colored whatever. The Historic Side is VERY friendly. Or maybe I'm just snobbish about living where the greatest retirement development in America began.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

I think you are way off base with this statement!

You are entitled to your opinion.

I been here 15 years and have yet to hear anyone say this about the Historical Side.

Rented in 2009/2010, bought in 2011 and have heard it numerous times from the first month of renting.

Just because you supposedly have NEVER heard it, in no way means it isn't true.

And if there's any question as to how I personally feel about it, refer back to my post where I think those who say it are sorry azz snobs.

[ColdNoMore]

For clarification, let me add that I did not mean to imply that ALL who use the term 'Historical Side' are those who are snobs.

Just that SOME who say it, sometimes compare it to large trailer parks with their own golf course.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by justjim

OBG has character and is plenty challenging for most senior golfers here in The Villages. If you can seriously call OBG too easy--- congratulations you have "game".

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

My thoughts exactly.

While "having game" is a relative term, course and slope ratings are not.

All one has to do is to compare OBH with other courses, from the same set of tees (at least from the blue or gold, of which I'm most familiar with) to realize my statement was accurate. I do not recall any championship 18 being rated easier, but it is possible I recall incorrectly. If I have, please post a link to an 18 hole combination that has a lower course or slope rating and I will happily acknowledge as much.

And if it really matters to y'all, my index is single digit which isn't that big of a deal as a number of guys I regularly play with have a lower index than myself.

If that bothers you, I don't see how there's much I can do about it.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

You are entitled to your opinion.





Rented in 2009/2010, bought in 2011 and have heard it numerous times from the first month of renting.

Just because you supposedly have NEVER heard it, in no way means it isn't true.

And if there's any question as to how I personally feel about it, refer back to my post where I think those who say it are sorry azz snobs.

I actually responded to a post on this forum a few years ago where the poster wanted to know why they ever allowed that historical side to ever become a part of The Villages.

I guess not everyone is interested in the history of our little community, but I am so I did my best to explain it to her.

[asianthree]

It's the best walking path, shady, benches to sit and watch the water fowl.

[Mr. Grampi II]

I have been coming to the Villages since 1994, we rented for years until we bought our 1st house in 2011, and bought another house in 2014. We have experienced the Villages history 1st hand, saw it start with single / double wide house trailers, then modular homes ,then some stick built homes, all of them beautiful. As most are aware the developer and others are starting to replace some of those 1st homes with new stick built houses, that is the Villages history and thus the “historical side”. We live in Mallory now and love to go over to the historical side, very nice people and a beautiful area overall

Since we are sharing our opinions, I’ll share mine, no disrespect is intended. I have heard the term “historical side” countless times and never ever once thought of it as “code” for anything. I think sometimes in today’s culture we tend to overthink some things.

I went to a MLB baseball game recently and the Yankees were playing. A-Rod “adjusted” himself multiple times as athletes are known to do. The young women in the seats in front of me said it was code, indicating he was available tonight …..

[Jamescarriker]

Why does it matter??????? Just get over it and enjoy the beautiful area that we all live in.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

I actually responded to a post on this forum a few years ago where the poster wanted to know why they ever allowed that historical side to ever become a part of The Villages.

I guess not everyone is interested in the history of our little community, but I am so I did my best to explain it to her.

Thank you for your honesty.

Those are the exact type people I'm talking about, who are snobs but have no idea how this great place got started.

Obviously Booger Shooter wasn't here when you addressed her snobbiness and missed your post.