Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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A number of recent TOTV posts caused reflection decision to move here last year.
A number of posts in TOTV recently, have caused me to reflect on my thought process in making my decision, last year, to buy in The Villages.
Before I bought in the Villages, I knew, understood and planned for the potential that:
IMHO the powers that be seem to be doing things fairly well, as I do not get upset too often and when I do, I take steps to not encounter the issue repeatedly (see posts on Havana) Activities are plentiful, open to all (except some issues at the aforementioned peak times of year) and a lots of fun. I thought Golf would be my overwhelming pastime but it is now equal with a number of other activities. I lived for 10 years in Florida with poor decison making at a member owned Country Clubs and 63 years with poor decision making by the politicians that "serve" me. So far the developer's decision making looks real good compared! And if he makes a fortune doing this, "te salute!" All this said, I am going to continue to enjoy my life here, try not to let the little things upset me and live with Frank Costanza's mantra "Serenity Now! No Negativity!" It's my wish to all of you too. _
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Serenity now! No Negativity! It's a great mantra.
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great post... serenity now
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Serenity Now
I can't wait until I am a TV'er and can say the same thing. GREAT ATTITUDE.
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Older AND wiser! Congrats.
You're the second poster this week whom I'd like to have as a next-door neighbor. |
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Beautifully said and I hope that many will follow your quoted mantra. This is a little off the subject, but: I have a friend who recently chose Sarasota rather than TV. I would like to hear a brief description of the pros and cons between the two. Private msg if you prefer. Thanks
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Why the move to TV?
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The member-owned Country Club we belonged to offered basically golf and tennis(almost no one used the pool) and was not managed well. Costs kept rising while services diminished. Mandatory food options at the club were narrow, at a high price also. Even though we are snowbirds, dues & food minimum were year-round. We had to have a family membership, even though my wife did not play golf or tennnis. Unmarried couples who lived together had the choice of a family membership, reasonable if both played golf and/or tennis, or a blended single Golf / single social membership if in our situation. Thought this was unfair! TV affords wife and I many more activities, many of which are interesting to her, and at a better price. I still play golf but also picked up Pickleball! Many more food choices at more reasonable prices. Enjoying it here much more.
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Thanks tpop1 for your answer.
I couldn't believe anyone would choose somewhere else after visiting TV. She chose Sarasota mainly for the beach, but having lived here, I can't imagine personally now living without all of the choices we have here plus it is the "Friendliest Hometown"!
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