[airstreamingypsy]

Oh the irony, before you moved here the locals were griping about all the people moving here, now you have become a local and are doing the same thing.

[Sunny923!]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

Nope. You assume because I, and thousands of others moved here to be in and over 55 community, and am eager to keep it that way that I'm motivated by hate. I'm motivated by wanting to live in an over 55 community and keep it that way. It is one of the main reasons I, and thousands of others bought here.

My questions were- questions. Questions based on what I see teenagers doing in my hometown in Mass. I assume these behaviors are happening in countless other communities around the country. Question my signature is you wish, but I believe part of "Life in the Bubble" will be much less desirable if when we look around it looks like the home towns we came here to escape.

BTW: My signature is aimed at people in this forum who call other users Trolls, and announce that questions are "useless" and accuse other members of lacking intelligence. Page one of The Forum tells us people who do that will be banned but it is clear it is tolerated every day.

Well said!

[Sherry8bal]

Was told over the weekend by a wife of one of the head guys on the Water Commission that this is to be a multi-age place to attract the doctors, nurses, etc. for the new hospital being built there. They are going to be building so far south that she said Brownwood would then be the CENTER of The Villages!!!! They are building a home in 45 days or less, believe it or not, so you can imagine the quality (not) that is there. This will take until estimated 2030 to 2032. Very disappointing facts to hear.

[Dantes]

Yes yes and yes. We will be connected with the new bridge

[Dantes]

The multi modal paths are not restricted. Our amenity fees do not give us the sole use of the paths I have seen people unload golf carts from outside the villages to have a Sunday drive. They are open to the public same as the squares. I know of no neighborhoods except possibly Orange blossom that allows children. Middleton will be part of The Villages and will be connected by the new bridge so hold onto your hats

[RPDaly]

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[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Sherry8bal

Was told over the weekend by a wife of one of the head guys on the Water Commission that this is to be a multi-age place to attract the doctors, nurses, etc. for the new hospital being built there. They are going to be building so far south that she said Brownwood would then be the CENTER of The Villages!!!! They are building a home in 45 days or less, believe it or not, so you can imagine the quality (not) that is there. This will take until estimated 2030 to 2032. Very disappointing facts to hear.

Why are you convinced that a home put up in 45 days will be of poor quality? they seem to be very good at scheduling so housing are continuously worked on by trades as they are needed.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by Sherry8bal

Was told over the weekend by a wife of one of the head guys on the Water Commission that this is to be a multi-age place to attract the doctors, nurses, etc. for the new hospital being built there. They are going to be building so far south that she said Brownwood would then be the CENTER of The Villages!!!! They are building a home in 45 days or less, believe it or not, so you can imagine the quality (not) that is there. This will take until estimated 2030 to 2032. Very disappointing facts to hear.

I suspect, based on a statement by The Developer, that Eastport will be the true center of The Villages upon final build-out.

Looking closely in Vol 17 of the "Continuing The Dream" newspaper insert (available on TV's website under What's New and Continuing The Dream), on Page 2. There is a break-out text box labeled, "How Eastport Was Named." Starting on Line 7, the Developer writes, "Because this area of The Villages is central to the plans for the overall community..."

Maybe I'm reading too much into it, or maybe they slipped in a glimpse of their (current) long term goals for the overall community.

[Gettingoutofdodge]

I’m well over 55 and I didn’t move here to get away from children or families. I moved here to get out of NY and I wake up everyday grateful to be able to live in the very beautiful Villages. I see kids in the square all the time. They are well behaved and not rowdy. They make me smile, hell, we were kids once too. Sure there will be an occasional exception, but it takes a Village to support a Village. The young people who work here for us need a place to live. I say welcome.

[vintageogauge]

There are thousands of family homes being built not only in Middleton but up and down 301 from Sumterville to Oxford and beyond, also in Lady Lake and Fruitland Park, Powell Road, Racetrack Road, Warm Springs, they are going up all around The Villages east to west and north to south. That being said, family housing is needed and welcome as far as I'm concerned but I'm really worried about traffic, very little information has been released regarding how all of the vehicles that come with all of the housing will be handled, these homes will bring a lot of cars and trucks into the area and it's not going to be fun getting from one spot to another.

[Bellavita]

I think it is fabulous, the more villages the more we need young people to mow our yard and do work to keep our lifestyle. I don't see any kids from the Villages Schools using anything other than Laurel Manor for swim team.

Do you honestly think they want to hang out with us?

Originally Posted by Djean1981

My understanding is that Middleton will include family housing and age restricted housing. Those that don't want to be around kids, just won't purchase a house there. It looks awesome.

[Battlebasset]

I live in the south area of the Village, and will be in easy driving distance of Middleton once it is built. And I am excited to see it.

One of the downsides of moving here, and I'm on the younger side, is not seeing young people as much as I did. It doesn't change my age, but it helps me feel younger to see young people and watch them having fun, especially at the square. Maybe they laugh at us some. So what? I laughed at plenty of "old people" at that age. That's what they do. They can laugh at me while they are serving me drinks at World of Beer and City Fire. If they want a good tip, they have to be nice to me to my face! And there are plenty of people here that would be happy to have hair, even if it was purple!

Also hoping that as they build Middleton, they will put more stores and restaurants down here. It's a PITA to always have to drive north to go to Wal-Mart, BJ's or Sams Club. Not to mention Chick-Fil-A!

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

Sorry if this has been covered. I just saw a video showing the enormous schools being built- then the narrator said 12,500 family homes will be built. This raised some questions for me:

1) How many people are employed by TV, and can all afford a home- requiring 12,500 homes?

2) 12,500 homes have the potential to house +- 25,000 children and teens. Will our cart and walking paths be shared by skateboarders and groups of congregating teens?

3) Will our Family Pools be inundated with 12,500 families and children?

4) When we're dancing in the squares will we have teens with green hair and pierced faces mocking us?

(Yes. I intentionally added the stereotypes to the last question)

Should I assume policies will be in place to keep our retirement community a mostly senior environment?

Maybe you should have do some research before you moved here. The school and the adjoining villages have been known for awhile.

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by MorTech

Young people mock the old because the old are mindless and vapid (aka, old fashion). It has always been this way but now the young have the internet

And us old people have time and the internet also. Watch out.

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by garywt

you make it embarrassing for me as i come from mass as well. I don’t want others to know that everyone from mass is full of hatred. You are proving the point that your signature needs to change as you are lacking in intelligence in your comments. From your beliefs you are definitely someone i do not want to know.

As for your 55+ community, it is actually 80% of a 55+ community and they only real thing in writing is it is a 19+ year old community as anyone 19 or older can live here. Best if you had checked on things before moving here.

bingo!!!