[asianthree]

Since it takes years to fill squares with retail, maybe this new model is the future, along with less golf due to the lack of interest in the younger generation.

Those born in the 30s, 40s, 50s were obsessed with golf and still are. 1960s not as much. Gens there after more concerned With physical sports, that golf, that does not give them. Such as heart rate, like running, biking, hiking.

[VApeople]

I am very glad to see TV management doing things different than they used to.

The Marshview pitch-n-putt, Edna's, the beautiful and extensive walking/biking paths, and now Sawgrass - these are very different from what is offered north of Route 44.

We will see what the residents enjoy. If something does not work, I bet they will change it and do something else.

[Barborv]

This sounds promising. I have been saying they need a town square South for all the new builds . Even though it won't be like the other 3 town squares, I think if they also have nitely bands and dancing under the pavilion, with a few bars and restaurants, it will be awesome. They probably don't want to invest in stores, like the other town squares. Look how vacant Brownwood was for awhile.

If there is no entertainment (the musicians that are required to play line dancing music) then there will be no reason for you northerners to trek all the way south on your golf carts (30 min or more) to fill up our non-square! You can have that all to yourselves up north!

[dwhite5773]

Looks fantastic! Wow, something new for us South of 44! That’s an awesome design, layout AND THEME and quite unique. Why don’t some of you quit bitching about no executive courses, being done in 2030, 20000 neighbors. Oh, that’s right what, 6 executive courses already south of 44, plus pitch and putt, putt and play, dirt is already being turned and 115000 neighbors north of 44! Please stay up North or if you live in the great Southern Oaks neighborhoods south of 44 and you don’t like it here, LEAVE!

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Michael Charles

If there is no entertainment (the musicians that are required to play line dancing music) then there will be no reason for you northerners to trek all the way south on your golf carts (30 min or more) to fill up our non-square! You can have that all to yourselves up north!

Ya know you don’t have to live in southern area, northern area, or anywhere in TV. It’s public. Those who choose to attend may do so of their own free will. But Nice friendly post for a newer addition to TOTV.

[Baywayric]

Spanish Springs to LSL 5 miles +/-, LSL to Brownwood 6 miles +/-, Brownwood to “New Town Square” 7 miles +/-, puts the “New Town Square” south of 470. IMHO, Sawgrass is just a placeholder to address the perceived lack of substantive amenities south of 44. The arrival of a new square will be subject to the availability of new road infrastructure, funded in part by the recent tax increase.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Baywayric

Spanish Springs to LSL 5 miles +/-, LSL to Brownwood 6 miles +/-, Brownwood to “New Town Square” 7 miles +/-, puts the “New Town Square” south of 470. IMHO, Sawgrass is just a placeholder to address the perceived lack of substantive amenities south of 44. The arrival of a new square will be subject to the availability of new road infrastructure, funded in part by the recent tax increase.

Just wondering, as perceived by someone living in Bonita or someone living south of 44?

[Shadow8IA]

This has always been referred to as a town center not a town square.

Originally Posted by asianthree

Ya know you don’t have to live in southern area, northern area, or anywhere in TV. It’s public. Those who choose to attend may do so of their own free will. But Nice friendly post for a newer addition to TOTV.

Thank you for helping me understand the access to the squares in TV. I always thought that you had to be an exclusive member of TV to go there!

I'm not new to TV I bought in 2012 but just changed zip codes last year.

[mamamia54]

Wow, another civil war!

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by Rich42

Poor excuse for a town square!

Well, I'm sure people won't mind you scratching out a check to put in a town square to your liking. Heck, I'm sure "The Family" will even let you pay for it.

[Chi-Town]

Sorry to see "yankee go home" (figuratively)or like it or leave it posts. We are The Villages plain and simple. Everybody is a Villager.

[FenneyFanatic]

We just love the fact that the new area south of 44 has new and creative facilities..

I like the new ideas, maybe a mini golf too. The area south of 44 is so remote from a large population center a traditional square wouldn’t be profitable.