[looneycat]

Originally Posted by John_W

Something I found out last weekend was the Gun Shop and Shooting Range on Hwy 44 Leesburg is now just 2.4 miles from TV since Morse goes all the way to Hwy 44. The Gun Shop & Gun Range | Home

same as it was before, going down 468 to 44....a lot simpler now.

[dotti105]

Since they sell 200-300 new homes a month. Their inventory will be sold within the next 10 months.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Duppa

No news to share? Hmmm... I suppose TVs deep southeast (LaBelle and Osceola Hills) isn't on TOTV radar yet... Will try old-school way...discovering on own.

On that, I do have some good news!

A Publix grocery store and a Citizens Bank office are being built in the shopping area near the Rohan Center... so, the LaBelle-Osceola Hills folk do not have to travel far for essentials. Learned that new Burnsed Rec (and Moyer Rec) are classified as "under construction"... With Burnsed RUMORED to be open soon.

Heard that the postal stations in these areas are opened when residents hit 20% of build... not sure where mail goes...

While I hoped that others in-the-know could/would chime in, as I learn more, I will update information.

As to the suggestion placed about "rumors"... news is news...

Presuming to speak for the new TV South-Easterns, "we" are thrilled to be residents of what looks to be the most amazing retirement place on earth.

I understand your desire to get up-to-date information. Just be aware that rumors here are rampant.
See the post by John_W for suggestions on how to get more factual information.

[Diva Kay]

Burnsed Village Recreation Center is having the grand opening Friday, 1/29 at 10 a.m.

[600th Photo Sq]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

Someone I know that works in the mortgage dept., says there are still 2,000 homes that need to be sold.

There are 300 homes in the NW corner just south of 42 that are to be built.

Although some people believe build-out is a myth, only the developer knows the answer for sure.

BTW - I was told my a person in the sales office that all the land on the other side of 44 is owned by large corporations and will build when TV completes building.

I'm not holding my breath on that opinion/rumor.

Why would you hold your breath.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

Someone I know that works in the mortgage dept., says there are still 2,000 homes that need to be sold.

There are 300 homes in the NW corner just south of 42 that are to be built.

Although some people believe build-out is a myth, only the developer knows the answer for sure.

BTW - I was told my a person in the sales office that all the land on the other side of 44 is owned by large corporations and will build when TV completes building.

I'm not holding my breath on that opinion/rumor.

Our son has worked for the Villages as a Realtor for 10 years. Yep, only the developers know what, when, how & why.
Many many years ago, actually 15 years, hubby & I went to one of the meetings and they had a map of developer owned property. Never saw that map again, LOL Amazing !!!

[joldnol]

Does anyone know what is going in on the big lot west of Traverse Plaza? It is a large property with golf cart access and they have been moving dirt the past couple of weeks. I know I'll get the standard "Costco, TJ's" etc wise cracks or I'll get the trolls saying "You want rumors or facts" but it is a legit question and some of our posters actually might know.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by joldnol

Does anyone know what is going in on the big lot west of Traverse Plaza? It is a large property with golf cart access and they have been moving dirt the past couple of weeks. I know I'll get the standard "Costco, TJ's" etc wise cracks or I'll get the trolls saying "You want rumors or facts" but it is a legit question and some of our posters actually might know.

Is that on the way to 301? on the right
great question

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by tomwed

Is that on the way to 301? on the right
great question

Along those lines, drove to Leesburg on 44 yesterday and noticed heavy equipment and what looks like storm drain pipes on the SOUTH side of 44 across from the Rohan Rec Center. This could start yet another rumor....

[joldnol]

Originally Posted by tomwed

Is that on the way to 301? on the right
great question

yes

[Duppa]

More News: Although the new "official" 2016 Villages Map identifies the shopping plaza near the Rohan Center as "Oak Hammock Plaza Shopping Center" the name given on one of the TV Development pages id's the shopping area as "Lake Deaton Plaza Shopping Center"

While TVs place-naming gods have uncorked a number of pithy delights for TV's Southern reaches ("Coward Street" "Jackpot Court" "Jungle Plum Way""Ybor Lane" and, of course, who would not thrill to tell their northern friends send your Christmas cards to me on "Jujube Avenue"... just to name a few of the latest creations).

Alas, and perhaps, the "business" side of the naming decision settled on the more site-specific (and definitively more geographically descriptive) "Lake Deaton" header versus "Oak Hammock"... who knows?

As I am learning, we shall learn the truth when the sign goes up!

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by joldnol

Does anyone know what is going in on the big lot west of Traverse Plaza? It is a large property with golf cart access and they have been moving dirt the past couple of weeks. I know I'll get the standard "Costco, TJ's" etc wise cracks or I'll get the trolls saying "You want rumors or facts" but it is a legit question and some of our posters actually might know.

A reliable source told me the property in question contains many limestone deposits and as such the feasibility of development is being studied by engineers.

[Duppa]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Along those lines, drove to Leesburg on 44 yesterday and noticed heavy equipment and what looks like storm drain pipes on the SOUTH side of 44 across from the Rohan Rec Center. This could start yet another rumor....

Now THAT's what I'm talking' 'bout! Keep it coming on!

[Duppa]

Research Update:

Interchange at 468 (Morse Blvd) and 91 (Florida Turnpike)... There is a lot of information available about projects (found below), the most important piece is that there is currently construction ongoing at the proposed site.

Included in this information are the following factoids: (a) TV is providing land (and $?) for the interchange; (b) a study for 200,000 square foot for commercial projects is in the works.

Given this information, one scenario for future growth ie "master plan" for Southeastern TV is to develop TV projects (homes and retail et al) between 91 (Florida Turnpike) north to 44. The yield is two-fold: (1) provides a direct southern route to Orlando (and north) via 468 (future Morse Blvd)... providing a prime gateway for TV's new Southeastern developments (LaBelle/Osceola Hills/Pine Ridge/Charlotte, Sanibel et al); and (2) future home-villages construction here would put TV directly on/in close proximity to 91 (FL Turnpike)... with Orlando (Disney, Universal, MCO less than an hours drive from TV's Southeastern quadrant.

If TV's current population sits at approximately 110,000, at TVs breakneck construction pace, this southeastern interchange (Morse Blvd at 91) could substantially impact urban growth driving TVs population into the 140,000-150,000 range (and perhaps beyond) by 2026. What makes this area (Southeastern quadrant) fertile for growth is that this large area is largely open and undeveloped (i.e. no cities/towns, few homes and relatively no developments).

Selected Data:

http://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/Agenda...0_952_1046.pdf

http://www.floridasturnpike.com/down...20Villages.pdf

CR468 Turnpike Proposed Interchange

[HoosierPa]

Originally Posted by Duppa

No news to share? Hmmm... I suppose TVs deep southeast (LaBelle and Osceola Hills) isn't on TOTV radar yet... Will try old-school way...discovering on own.

On that, I do have some good news!

A Publix grocery store and a Citizens Bank office are being built in the shopping area near the Rohan Center... so, the LaBelle-Osceola Hills folk do not have to travel far for essentials. Learned that new Burnsed Rec (and Moyer Rec) are classified as "under construction"... With Burnsed RUMORED to be open soon.

Heard that the postal stations in these areas are opened when residents hit 20% of build... not sure where mail goes...

While I hoped that others in-the-know could/would chime in, as I learn more, I will update information.

As to the suggestion placed about "rumors"... news is news...

Presuming to speak for the new TV South-Easterns, "we" are thrilled to be residents of what looks to be the most amazing retirement place on earth.

The area that is cleared for Commercial next to Rohan Rec. Center appears to be about the same size or larger than Traverse just down 44 across from Brownwood so I would assume it will be a similar type of strip center with other businesses all golf cart accessible. This will be much needed once Ocseola and Labelle are completed. Now I just wish they would fill up Brownwood with Businesses already. I would assume the rent is mighty high priced.