[MrFlorida]

Thank you for the positive post, some outsiders want to find fault with the Villages....

[ChicagoNative]

I agree with the OP. While there are a lot of folks who grumble about the mass suburbanization of the central Florida countryside, the net-net has been positive imo.

Funny, that we were all set to move into the bubble, but found a community where the Villages is literally over the fence on one side, and across the street on the other. We are not IN the Villages, but it was The Villages that attracted us to this part of the state. I have heard the accusations of outsiders “stealing” Villages amenities and using “your” golf cart paths and Squares. I just laugh it off.

[kendi]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

I agree. I have posted about garbage in the streets, on the Wildwood FB page, which seems to work. I don't usually mention it until it's been there for days..... things like old carpets that have fallen off a trailer, will sit in the road for days. Last week I removed some kind of large metal object from a bike path, because it looks like an accident waiting to happen.

Wildwood has some pretty extensive plans for improvement. Patience.

[haysus7]

The post was a joke that I guess fell flat, I guess. I understood that any way

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

You are joking, right?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by me4vt

This must be one of those entitled Village People!! “If You don’t live in our Villages” “don’t Shop, Eat or Utilize our amenities”………..

[craigrmorrison]

Originally Posted by Cliff Fr

I don't live in The Villages but I'm glad it's here. All of the development is top notch and well designed. A lot of new job opportunities have been created. Local communities have increased tax revenues which enables them to improve their towns. There are a lot more venues and entertainment and shopping opportunities available for everyone. This area of Florida was bound to grow and I'm glad that growth has happened in a responsible and we'll planned way.

Cliff Fr, I agree with you wholeheartedly. The Villages community has affected the Lake, Marion and Sumter County economies greatly, while providing a fantasy-like experience for its residents. There is so much to be thankful for. It's a notable example of a win-in scenario.

Personally, I am thankful that it has brought many residents 64 years of age and older
to me as they search for answers regarding their Medicare insurance decisions.

[tedquick]

I posted a response before reading the rest of the posts. My apologies to Laker14 for being too "quick" on my reaction to what I thought was a negative post.. I wasn't smart enough to see that he was using sarcasm. My bad.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by tedquick

I posted a response before reading the rest of the posts. My apologies to Laker14 for being too "quick" on my reaction to what I thought was a negative post.. I wasn't smart enough to see that he was using sarcasm. My bad.

So you're posting under multiple user names? I thought that was a definite "no-no"...

[joelfmi]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

Bingo! Retirement heaven. Or as my wife calls it "the world's largest open-air nursing home".

There are always people who will complain--as mom used to say "you'd complain if you were hung with a new rope"--but if you listed the pros and cons, the the list of the pros would be X 10 at least.

I don't agree with you. Jet look at the talk of the villages and you see what I mean .

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by tedquick

I posted a response before reading the rest of the posts. My apologies to Laker14 for being too "quick" on my reaction to what I thought was a negative post.. I wasn't smart enough to see that he was using sarcasm. My bad.

not a problem. Sarcasm on the internet is easy to miss. It should probably be listed right next to politics and religion as things to avoid.

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

So you're posting under multiple user names? I thought that was a definite "no-no"...

Fargan sneaky

[jebartle]

Refreshing post, thanks.

[joelfmi]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

I agree. I have posted about garbage in the streets, on the Wildwood FB page, which seems to work. I don't usually mention it until it's been there for days..... things like old carpets that have fallen off a trailer, will sit in the road for days. Last week I removed some kind of large metal object from a bike path, because it looks like an accident waiting to happen.

The transparent I see is very brave of you.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Laker14

Yeah Buddy, what's your real agenda here anyway? You must be a troll. I read about them. They like to stir the pot. Cause trouble.

I think it is valid to question the motive of the original post.