Originally Posted by coleprice (Post 2427396)

There is no "bad place to live" in The Villages. But, if you Golf, then it is much BETTER to live in the Central and Northern areas of The Villages because they have more Executive Golf Courses. It is much more convenient to travel by Golf Cart to numerous local Executive Golf Courses for those living in the Central and Northern areas of The Villages than for those "down south". The Developer can change this by building a comparable number of Executive Golf Courses in newly developed areas, but they haven't done so . . . PITCH & PUTTS DON'T COUNT!

Originally Posted by gorillarick (Post 2427314)

Seems like I've had more of the opposite. "ewww, you live where all the old people live."

Seems when you get older, you should get wiser and more tolerant of others.
I guess I was WRONG.

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy (Post 2427282)

I always see, "What Village do you live in?" as a way to judge what you paid for your house, and your social standing. If the answer is Bridgeport, you have substantial wealth, if you say, Orange Blossom not so much.

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy (Post 2427282)

I always see, "What Village do you live in?" as a way to judge what you paid for your house, and your social standing. If the answer is Bridgeport, you have substantial wealth, if you say, Orange Blossom not so much.

Originally Posted by gorillarick (Post 2427314)

Seems when you get older, you should get wiser and more tolerant of others.

Originally Posted by Danube (Post 2427368)

Some say the best part of the historic side is that they can smoke (even cigars) poolside at Paradise Rec Center family pool. "Rules" say otherwise but in reality they can. And they do.

Originally Posted by Danube (Post 2427368)

Some say the best part of the historic side is that they can smoke (even cigars) poolside at Paradise Rec Center family pool. "Rules" say otherwise but in reality they can. And they do.

Originally Posted by AMB444 (Post 2427950)

I love living here in TV!

There are SO many nice things about each area its overwhelming trying to figure out which neighborhood to buy a home.

Thanks everyone for your input for those of us still doing our research.

Originally Posted by Dabatts (Post 2426977)

, no trees,

Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2428008)

If you’re already living here, why are you overwhelmed trying to figure where to buy a home. Are your current experiences of village life causing issues?

Originally Posted by Ruger2506 (Post 2428017)

The aren't wrong. The developer leveled every bit of nature they could find in the new areas.

Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2428092)

You've obviously never taken a trip down here.

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy (Post 2427282)

I always see, "What Village do you live in?" as a way to judge what you paid for your house, and your social standing. If the answer is Bridgeport, you have substantial wealth, if you say, Orange Blossom not so much.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2428094)

"...

To be fair, I don't recall if that was wooded area two years ago or mostly open field. There might not have been much to leave standing anyway.

Originally Posted by Pugchief (Post 2427603)

You consider that a plus??? SMH

Originally Posted by Ruger2506 (Post 2428017)

The aren't wrong. The developer leveled every bit of nature they could find in the new areas.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2428094)

"Every bit" was a slight exaggeration but I didn't see much left standing in the new areas near Middleton and Eastport on the three trips I made down there this year.

To be fair, I don't recall if that was wooded area two years ago or mostly open field. There might not have been much to leave standing anyway.

Originally Posted by Tom M (Post 2428011)

I like the styles, walk in showers, storage space, and pantries in the newer homes south. But I dislike the narrow roads and the houses so close to the road making it seem claustrophobic. I like the walking paths and style of the rec center pools. But not thrilled with the extra taxes and utility rates that you get from Wildwood and Leesburg either. Established trees and lower bonds north, younger folks south. Neither area is perfect but they're both far better than many other places to live.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2428094)

"Every bit" was a slight exaggeration but I didn't see much left standing in the new areas near Middleton and Eastport on the three trips I made down there this year.

To be fair, I don't recall if that was wooded area two years ago or mostly open field. There might not have been much to leave standing anyway.

Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2428183)

And yet, you felt the need to say "The developer leveled every bit of nature they could find in the new areas".

Originally Posted by Ruger2506 (Post 2428017)

The aren't wrong. The developer leveled every bit of nature they could find in the new areas.

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2428146)

Just wondering........is the Lake Sumter Landing area considered the "north"?

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2428287)

It's currently the "North end of the middle of TV"...

Right now, the geographic middle is considered to be between 466a & 44 (closer to 44, ie Brownwood), but that too will change as they continue their southern building...

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2428216)

You copied my post, highlighted some of it, but then misquoted the rest???

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2428287)

It's currently the "North end of the middle of TV"...

Right now, the geographic middle is considered to be between 466a & 44 (closer to 44, ie Brownwood), but that too will change as they continue their southern building...

Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2428370)

Looking at the map, The Village of St. Charles is north/south center. That is north of 466A.

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2428287)

It's currently the "North end of the middle of TV"...

Right now, the geographic middle is considered to be between 466a & 44 (closer to 44, ie Brownwood), but that too will change as they continue their southern building...

Originally Posted by Dabatts (Post 2426977)

I have been out and about more than usual lately and I love to talk to people. May I offer one piece of advice to all residents of The Villages. If you want Spanish Springs and Eastport/Middleton and everything in between to continue to be a wonderful place to live, please stop comparing north to south. Recently I was at an establishment north of 466, as soon as I said “Hi” to an individual, the usual question was asked. What Village do you live in? My answer “ South of 44”. Immediately I get the lecture: I would never live south. There is nothing there, no trees, no golf courses, no rec centers, no pools. And the best one is all the roads are straight. I've had this conversation before and my answer is always the same, “everyone has their preferences.”
I don't want to get into that debate. But, the questions continue, how much did you pay for your house, how much is the bond, you guys are destroying our lifestyle.

These conversation are what will destroy our Lifestlye! Why can't everyone just have their preferences and be happy!
Let me hear your opinions.

Originally Posted by Dabatts (Post 2426977)

I have been out and about more than usual lately and I love to talk to people. May I offer one piece of advice to all residents of The Villages. If you want Spanish Springs and Eastport/Middleton and everything in between to continue to be a wonderful place to live, please stop comparing north to south. Recently I was at an establishment north of 466, as soon as I said “Hi” to an individual, the usual question was asked. What Village do you live in? My answer “ South of 44”. Immediately I get the lecture: I would never live south. There is nothing there, no trees, no golf courses, no rec centers, no pools. And the best one is all the roads are straight. I've had this conversation before and my answer is always the same, “everyone has their preferences.”
I don't want to get into that debate. But, the questions continue, how much did you pay for your house, how much is the bond, you guys are destroying our lifestyle.

These conversation are what will destroy our Lifestlye! Why can't everyone just have their preferences and be happy!
Let me hear your opinions.