[DonH57]

Originally Posted by Mleeja

If the residents would have patronized Katie Belle’s (either version) we would not be having this discussion.

The next thing, the upper level will be converted to apartments then the residents of the apartments will complain about the music on the square being to loud or long!

Same with Hacienda CC however the first mistake was the first change in management to Hacienda years ago. It kept sliding downhill since.

[Sage327]

First of all who would want to live in a noisy Square with music blaring every night? And do we really need to squeeze in more people? During high season the restaurants, Squares, roads, stores are already packed. What is it going to be like when the folks from the apts. on 466, Hacienda, and now Katie Belles descend on
on The Villages?

[kendi]

Two ways to bring your day down: 1- refuse to accept change. 2 - create a negative narrative in your mind and stay focused on it.

[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by papillon

I wouldn't think an apartment overlooking the busy Spanish Springs square would be very desirable. EVERY night the noise from the entertainers. EVERY night listening to all the drunks on patios of the restaurants. EVERY day all the traffic. EVERY day a lack of parking spaces. All those strangers right outside your "home". Not a very desirable location to live, in my opinion.

Perfect for NYC snowbirds! Will make them feel right at home!

[RichS$]

Well said!

[Number 10 GI]

I am very certain that as soon as the apartments are completed they will be filled with residents. There are a number of positive reasons people would want to live on the square. Something breaks in the apartment call the manager and they fix it, no yard to worry about, no tax bills, some utilities may be covered in the lease, and you are as close to the shopping and night life as you can be. With the windows closed as they usually are in Florida, you won't hear any noise from the bands or the crowds. Just because you don't want to live there means nothing, there plenty that want it.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by Kathy327

First of all who would want to live in a noisy Square with music blaring every night? And do we really need to squeeze in more people? During high season the restaurants, Squares, roads, stores are already packed. What is it going to be like when the folks from the apts. on 466, Hacienda, and now Katie Belles descend on
on The Villages?

i can see where someone who once lived in & enjoyed city life would be attracted to the lofts. it would also be a good idea for those who are thinking of a move here, they can see what's it's like for a year or 2 before deciding to buy a home, if @ all

[airstreamingypsy]

Instead of apartments, I think TV should build condos. That way, when someone's spouse dies, and the widow doesn't want to deal with a house and yard, she can sell and reinvest in a condo. Rent is just throwing away money.

[Jokomo]

Originally Posted by John41

One more amenity bites the dust in America’s friendliest home town. Katie Belles is to become apartments in Spanish Springs. Apparently the developer is on a rampage to convert The Villages into a mixed multi family community for which the roads were not designed to hold the traffic. Urban sprawl at its worst.
Is the Waterfront Inn at Sumter Landing next?

I hope they can bring in some low income housing as well to increase the diversity of The Villages.

[Dilligas]

Originally Posted by John41

One more amenity bites the dust in America’s friendliest home town. Katie Belles is to become apartments in Spanish Springs. Apparently the developer is on a rampage to convert The Villages into a mixed multi family community for which the roads were not designed to hold the traffic. Urban sprawl at its worst.
Is the Waterfront Inn at Sumter Landing next?

KB was not an amenity, instead it was a business venture that failed because of lack of support. I am not sure how luxury apartments will go over in that space, with the square and its entertainment right outside it's window. Even though the nightly entertainment stops at 9 PM, there will have to be some very good sound proofing to keep the noise out. Brownwood has less of a problem because it is a couple of blocks away and has buildings inbetween. However, may small towns and towncenters for city suburbs have put in 2nd and 3 story luxury apartments with amazing success.

[Dilligas]

Originally Posted by jerseyclone

The developer has to be stopped from dumping his failures to increase unwanted development by the residents.

In otherwords....you want to discontinue advancement for TV. That is not what most people want. Without advancing and perfecting a better product, most of us would not be here because TV would be like all the other 55+ communities with minimal amenities and activities. We have several of those communities very near by that are stuck in the past.

Originally Posted by rustyp

Hold on to your boot straps. Here comes the experts flogging you for for saying Katie Belle's is an amenity. Then we will continue on that tangent instead of discussing the real issue of Katie Belle's closing and being replaced by somewhat of a surprise (good or bad?) in a commercial area.

Cannot believe the family has no passion for the Katie Bell bldg since she was their grandmother and great grandmother of the MoRae family who helped start The Villages. Evidently money comes before respect for an old family member, guess she means nothing to them anymore.

[brunanfm]

Originally Posted by John41

One more amenity bites the dust in America’s friendliest home town. Katie Belles is to become apartments in Spanish Springs. Apparently the developer is on a rampage to convert The Villages into a mixed multi family community for which the roads were not designed to hold the traffic. Urban sprawl at its worst.
Is the Waterfront Inn at Sumter Landing next?

Greed knows no bounds! What a surprise!

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by brunanfm

Greed knows no bounds! What a surprise!

As does ignorance. And that isn't a surprise. Stirring the pot also an accepted practice here.

[wisbad1]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Apparently there is another poster with a very similar name to Wingnut the guy with the drone.

Am I right? This is very confusing. I read the post above and thought.......this doesn't sound like Wing Nut. AT ALL. And I disagree, with the post above. I really don't like it when someone uses a very similar name. It happened to me once and that was done with malice.

I agree, copy cat wanna be?
Should pick another name.