Only in neighborhood family pools. The others, the pools that are at regional rec centers, one must be a villager, not a guest.

Marcy is right... go to rec center, ask for a form, it takes awhile but hopefully will get approved. You may have to go higher up than a rec center manger, but I have seen approvals for situations as this. Rare but not unheard of.

Nobody likes a smart azz... :boxing2:

Oh, wait... :1rotfl:

Wear baggy clothes...

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Bogie Shooter, didn't I read a post that you moved to OTOW? Why are you still posting on TOTV?

He didn't. TomOB is the one who move to OTOW...

Why he is still posting here is a mystery, wrapped in an enigma...

No, No, you are mixed up…..or something.

Go early in the morning or late in the evening before the pool closes.

NO. Go through the proper hoops and get special approval. Otherwise, other swimmers will report this as a violation. Which it is. Lap lines are almost at capacity in the early morning.

Why not play be the rules?

I wonder if there are any pools outside of the Villages for people who live there. In Long Island NY, We have a sports pool at Eisenhower state Park. Check local parks and recreation.

That's what happens when you don't follow the rules, I applaud community watch for their actions.

She did not belong in the pool! It was correct to ask her to leave!

Really? I am speechless. Does anyone else think this is not ok?

Try reading the 52 previous posts.

how do we keep the walkers and jumpers out of the adult pools. They belong in the exercise pool.

Should everyone just stand still? What, exactly, is appropriate conduct in adult pools?
Smh

Finding an open lane to swim laps in the sports pools can be very difficult at times for amenity fee paying residents, which is why these pools are limited to use by RESIDENTS ONLY. Lap swimming opportunities are generally limited to early mornings and evenings because the pools are monopolized during prime mid day hours by the various group classes and water volleyball. The situation has gotten worse since Covid as it appears many people have taken up lap swimming during the pandemic as a safe outdoor activity. During the busy season sometimes it is next to impossible to get a lane if you are not an early morning person. Not only are there many more people attempting to use an already overcrowded amenity, the evening lap swimming opportunities are quickly cut short by dark once the clocks are turned back an hour. I wish daylight savings time was year round.

floating around on the dumb noodle and relaxing.. i make sure to stay out of the walkers and jumpers way because they don't give a crap who is in the way.. not all the rules are for everybody.. i've never seen a place like this ever.. can't wait to get out.

You will join the very small percentage that leave. I don't think 3 months is the record, though.

TV is not for everyone. Some people get under my skin too, yup ya gotta stay out of the way of the walkers who believe they own the space they take up. This site though and some of the comments remind me of my bar room days the sign read “cows may come and go but the bull in this place goes on forever.”

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With as many residents and homes in the Villages, it is understandable why rules have to be in place and it is difficult to get exceptions to the rules, if an exception is granted, great, but if not, I don't think the Villages would be out of line to stick to the rules as written, plus residents are promised certain things for the amenity fees they pay and it is not unreasonable for them to ensure the rules are followed.
IMHO...that being said, there are always options. Another option is to go outside the Villages and get a guest pass at the YMCA sports pool, there is a location in Ocala and it appears they have open lap swimming daily at their facility..."Frank DeLuca YMCA of Central Florida" Frank DeLuca - YMCA of Central Florida
Additionally, there may be other local gyms with pools or parks with pools and a bit of internet research should bring up a few more options.

Bet you don't leave until spring and you probably will not be happy no matter where you go.

I sent you a pm with a solution.