Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Let's agree the profile of The Villages has significantly changed over the past 10 years and what it was then is no longer. What are some of the pluses and minus's others have seen over the years.
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PLUS. The pitch and put golf course. |
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Why is growth such a bad thing?
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because a small hometown concept is a good thing as was advertised for years by the prior generation and the new generation is ruining that
hometown = friendly, know your neighbors, low taxes, low crime, not much traffic or noise sprawl= opposite of the above per the 25% increase in taxes |
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We know all our neighbors, great people! Taxes are much lower here than where we came from so that's a huge plus. Crime is almost non-existent in The Villages compared to much of the rest of the US. I do read the on-line news and just reading the "crime" they post gives a clear indication of just how little actual crime there really is here. They have to dig deep to find anything and then they sensationalize what they do find. Do I really care that a 45 year-old child of a Villager got arrested for some misdemeanor??? Traffic and noise? Really??? Compared to what, Montana? Rural Ohio? Upstate NY? The taxes have been beaten to death and it was not a 25% increase in anyone's tax bill and most certainly not for all Villagers. But - that doesn't make for a good story so let's embellish until the uninformed get fired up about something they know nothing about. The Villages is an awesome place. I tell friends that if you can't find anything to do here you really don't want to engage with people. 98%+ of the people here are outstanding folks. Don't let the ~2% ruin your day. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!! |
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I seriously don't understand why some people continue to live in a community that they complain about so much.
Last edited by Marathon Man; 11-25-2020 at 04:20 PM. |
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Thank you!
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I've been here for over 8-1/2 years and other than new construction and new villages opening up, I haven't seen very many changes.
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The Beatlemaniacs of The Villages meet every Friday 10:00am at the O'Dell Recreation Center. "I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend." - Thomas Jefferson to William Hamilton, April 22, 1800. |
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Some of the complainers don't live here and those that do live here most likely would complain about any community they lived in.
Last edited by vintageogauge; 11-25-2020 at 02:43 PM. |
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Bigger? Of course. Different in any significant way? Not so much, at least imo. |
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Also Inverness refused to allow The Turnpike an extension through their town because they didn’t want to lose their hometown atmosphere. And the TP has already ruined TV hometown atmosphere thanks to the developer. Last edited by John41; 11-25-2020 at 03:05 PM. |
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We have been hear less than a year and happy, will be even happier when life comes back to normal
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Originally Posted by Marathon Man View Post
I seriously don't understand why some people continue to live in a community that complain about so much. Thank you! __________________ "Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom." - Theodore Rubin ———————————————— ———————————————— “Don’t pee on my shoes and tell me it’s raining”. Judge Judy |
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. I feel sorry for people that appear to be crabby, complain about things outside of their control, and perhaps just want to vent. Not saying this applies to the OP or those who may agree, just sayin'. Most times in life, I prefer glass is more than 1/2 full. Seems to help my blood pressure and outlook in life and the future. Que Sara Sara.... . . .
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