[vintageogauge]

Our street in Fenney has 9 homes on it of these 9 homes only 2 men play golf and both only once a week. Also the majority of the people I've met over the last 14 months down here do not golf. Not a statistic but a fact that might be a sign of the future retirees choice of activities. Pickle Ball, Bocce, and water volleyball seem to be the most popular down here.

[biker1]

Where we lived previously to The Villages was a gated golfing community. I believe we were typical of golf communities in that about 30% of the homes had golfers.

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

Our street in Fenney has 9 homes on it of these 9 homes only 2 men play golf and both only once a week. Also the majority of the people I've met over the last 14 months down here do not golf. Not a statistic but a fact that might be a sign of the future retirees choice of activities. Pickle Ball, Bocce, and water volleyball seem to be the most popular down here.

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

Our street in Fenney has 9 homes on it of these 9 homes only 2 men play golf and both only once a week. Also the majority of the people I've met over the last 14 months down here do not golf. Not a statistic but a fact that might be a sign of the future retirees choice of activities. Pickle Ball, Bocce, and water volleyball seem to be the most popular down here.

Actually, drinking, carousing, complaining are popular as well. Fenny must be a dry Village 🤭


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[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by Wiotte

Admit it, you enjoy our bantering [emoji6]


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what I enjoy is living in Fenney and watching all of the growth down here. Meeting new residents on a daily basis, participating in the social events, having quiet peaceful surroundings, watching the sun go down over the water and mossy oaks from our Lanai, quiet morning sunrises, the rural atmosphere but mostly the friendships made over the last year plus. Now that Fenney is pretty much completed it's fun to take a golf car ride into DeSoto which is well under way with hundreds of homes and McClure to see the progress on the golf courses and another village taking shape. Wouldn't trade it for any other location and we were snowbirds in 6 different villages before buying and becoming full timers down here. It's different in a positive way.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

Our street in Fenney has 9 homes on it of these 9 homes only 2 men play golf and both only once a week. Also the majority of the people I've met over the last 14 months down here do not golf. Not a statistic but a fact that might be a sign of the future retirees choice of activities. Pickle Ball, Bocce, and water volleyball seem to be the most popular down here.

I suspect the lack of golfers living in Fenney is because of the lack of golf courses. Golfers will look for homes in other areas where there are golf courses. Just like field of dreams, if you build it, they will come!

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

I suspect the lack of golfers living in Fenney is because of the lack of golf courses. Golfers will look for homes in other areas where there are golf courses. Just like field of dreams, if you build it, they will come!

That is quite possible.

[Travel Addict]

Is Talk of the Villages owned by TV? I always suspected it was independent and created by an individual.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Wiotte

Not gonna happen.


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Originally Posted by vintageogauge

Gonna Happen but you stated your leaving anyway so you'll never see them.

I missed that. Is it true??

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Travel Addict

Is Talk of the Villages owned by TV? I always suspected it was independent and created by an individual.

Scroll down to the bottom of this page...……….
No. Your suspicion is correct.

[dolphin]

In addition to water, the bigger issue is quality of medical care. Would like to see the strategic plan for addressing this issue. The medical care in terms of quality, staffing, facilities etc is currently stressed! While there are plans for the health care facility on 44 near Publix,This is only an emergency/urgent care faciility. In no way, will this address the expanded health care requirements of an plus residents. Where will they get the professional and QUALIFIED health care support staff. Likewise, the Leesburg and Villages hospital cannot adequately address the in season demand currently, can’t even imagine what it will be like in the future if projections are accurate. Where will the funding for expanded hospital care come from?
Regarding traffic and services. Minimally, 44 will become like441/27. Clearly traffic will be an issue as well. Just some thoughts, hope the county planners, villages staff etc are properly forecasting solutions to these issues.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by dolphin

In addition to water, the bigger issue is quality of medical care. Would like to see the strategic plan for addressing this issue. The medical care in terms of quality, staffing, facilities etc is currently stressed! While there are plans for the health care facility on 44 near Publix,This is only an emergency/urgent care faciility. In no way, will this address the expanded health care requirements of an plus residents. Where will they get the professional and QUALIFIED health care support staff. Likewise, the Leesburg and Villages hospital cannot adequately address the in season demand currently, can’t even imagine what it will be like in the future if projections are accurate. Where will the funding for expanded hospital care come from?
Regarding traffic and services. Minimally, 44 will become like441/27. Clearly traffic will be an issue as well. Just some thoughts, hope the county planners, villages staff etc are properly forecasting solutions to these issues.

The brownwood facility and acreage set aside for Medical facilities on 44 across from Rohan will aid in emergencies. If a hospital stay is required it's only 25 minutes from Fenney to Ocala which is closer than we had to travel when we lived up north. Can also get to Tampa and Orlando in less than one hour from here and many are already choosing these hospitals for surgeries that are not out patient. I'm sure all of this is in the plans, where to get qualified staffing is anyone's guess as there are shortages not just in Florida but all over the country thus the increased numbers of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. And, I hate waiting an hour to see a doctor when I have an appointment but such is life.

[Vette2014]

Where is all the water coming from to support the Village Greed?

Just Askin.

[Fastskiguy]

Originally Posted by The Chipster

I told my wife, when moved into the Village of Dunedin, onto Lake Deacon, that within 10 years we would be in the center of the Villages. Old Timers, brace yourself.

This was good foresight for sure.

I'm a fan of TV and I think this expansion is great!

I'm not an old timer and I'm only there a few weeks per year but....even I remember when "we're not going south of 466A!" Ha!

-Joe

[champion6]

Originally Posted by Vette2014

Where is all the water coming from to support the Village Greed?
Just Askin.

The drinking water comes from the Upper Floridan aquifer. Google it. This source is also used for lawn irrigation north of 466.

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

I missed that. Is it true??

Sorry BS, only true if this absurd overdevelopment affects my equity bottom line. But I suspect only Fenny will be affected in the short term. Word is spreading about the monthly mine explosions cracking foundations.


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