[downeaster]

Originally Posted by Sanibel7

Maybe I missed it ... but did anyone in see anything in the closing documents that we all signed saying that we would have entertainment at the Town Squares and free execuitive golf for life? If it's not in writing there is always an "out".
With the sale of the entertainment department it just causes me to wonder .. Will I.? as a fairly new Villager.. still have the lifestyle that was sold to me in 25 years??
The promise of free exec golf and free entertainment nightly at the squares?
I know the developer initally created the aura and the feel of the villages.. along with the .. stores etc.. but what do we as property owners and residents have to say about what stays? ie parades , entertainment .. golf etc..

Just another thought also: Why do we have people who do not live in the Villages making decisions for those who live in the Villages? example District Manager Ms. Tutt ? ???

Please correct me if I missed something in the documents but I'm just trying to get a grip on what I stand to loose in the future. Thanks

Janet Tutt is a highly qualified administrator hired by the VCDD's. A lot of people who "work for us" are not residents.

Ms. Tutt is doing a very commendable job, IMHO.

[ROCKETMAN]

I think the free golf will always be here on the executive courses. Part of your amenities fee goes to build executive courses. If you look at where those fees are spent, 65% of the amenities fee is for debt retirement on golf and rec. centers. Entertainment will always be here but i suspect instead of uncle bob, cactus jack, rocky, you will have more djay.

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

The Villages has a lot more to offer now than when they started years ago. Enjoy this wonderful place and get involved in volunteer activities in The Villages. Each one of us can make it even better.

Now Repeat after me:
The food is less expensive than up north.
The weather is better than up north.
The traffic is better than up north.
The state tax rate is better than up north.
The crime rate is better than up north.

WE ALL HAVE MORE TIME TO COMPLAIN THAN WHEN WE WERE WORKING UP NORTH AND THAT IS THE REASON FOR SOME FOLKS GRUMPINESS.

Get involved and you will have less time to worry and complain.

I guess it depends on where you come from. Food is more expensive here than upstate NY; traffic is greater here than upstate ny; crime rate is about the same. I agree the taxes are less here. Of course we have much less land too.

[mickey100]

Many people bought in The Villages because the place was advertised as having free golf. If that were to change, of course it would be concern. A person who is considering buying in The Villages for the free golf is being a good consumer by asking questions like that. I imagine if that were to be taken away, there would be a huge lawsuit.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by mickey100

I guess it depends on where you come from. Food is more expensive here than upstate NY; traffic is greater here than upstate ny; crime rate is about the same. I agree the taxes are less here. Of course we have much less land too.

Where in upstate New York could you find a community of about 88,000 residents with a crime rate about that of The Villages? The crime rate in The Villages is almost non-existent.

Of course, there are the residents who "are ready for anything." I honestly was talking to one new resident (about 2 months in The Villages) and he sleeps with a loaded handgun on his night table next to the bed. He is seriously considering getting a special mattress that has a built-in holster on the side of the mattress. I would hate to live life that scared, wouldn't you?

[Indydealmaker]

Many answers could be found and key stroking energy could be redirected to Happy Hour!

[redwitch]

Since golf and rec centers are maintained by amenity fees, I don't see them disappearing. Even today, most events at the rec centers have fees. We all pay for the rec centers; those participating in an activity pay for that entertainment. There is very little, if anything, truly free in TV, including the "free" golf. The entertainment is paid for by the businesses surrounding the squares. Since a lot of their business is derived from this entertainment, I can't see it totally disappearing. It may be that the entertainment in the squares will ultimately be nothing but DJs and possibly only on market nights at each square.

As disappointing as not having parades in the squares any more, the celebration of events will continue (at least for now) from what I understand. So, the squares will still have the food stations, the clowns, cheerleaders doing their routines, etc. There just won't be the parades but I'm sure people will still decorate their golf carts appropriately.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by jbdlfan

48 years old and may be here for 25 years, may be here for 25 months. I guess I was being snarky because it seems if someone brings up a legitimate concern, the answer is that we shouldn't worry.

One of the 20%.

What will worrying accomplish?

[jbdlfan]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

One of the 20%.

What will worrying accomplish?

I'm sorry, it'll only be cotton candy and lollipops from me from now on.

[getdul981]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Christmas is coming!!!!

Bah, Hum Bug!!!

[rhondac]

I am hoping I never see the day that we don't have at least 1 band playing every night. DJ and karoake singers with boxed music are FANTASTIC, but not my thing. I don't golf......I paint, swim and dance to Rocky, Uncle Bobs, Cactus, Musicology, etc.....a dj? I have my own stereo. KBs tonight!!! To each his own, but for right now, and for the past 8 years, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else!

[travelguy]

Originally Posted by downeaster

Janet Tutt is a highly qualified administrator hired by the VCDD's. A lot of people who "work for us" are not residents.

Ms. Tutt is doing a very commendable job, IMHO.

Janet Tutt is an employee, currently working for the developers of The Villages. I would imagine that her position would be akin to that of a town manager. In the future, after the developer turns things over to us....is that going to happen, then what sort of government/administration will there be. Or is nothing in place and then there is anarchy?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by travelguy

Janet Tutt is an employee, currently working for the developers of The Villages. I would imagine that her position would be akin to that of a town manager. In the future, after the developer turns things over to us....is that going to happen, then what sort of government/administration will there be. Or is nothing in place and then there is anarchy?

Anarchy, where did that come from?
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