[Henryk]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

And the price of Villages maps are gonna go waaaaaaay up.

Gracie, dear, now that's funny. But isn't TV just like a bed of roses?

[perrjojo]

It often amazes me how much some people can resist change and progress. It’s true change is not always good but it is inevitable. Every place I have ever lived has grown and changed. When I was first born in the Dallas/Fort Worth area there were about 500,000 people. Today there are over 7,000,000.people. If you are not growing, you are stagnant. I like things the way they “were” but I NEVER want to stagnate. When we first looked here there were only 8,000 people...no Home Depot, Lowe’s, Bed Bath and Beyond, etc. there was no Sumter Landing. Should they have stopped building then? Who are we to say that progress must stop?

[mtdjed]

News article July 2020 -CartTram Planned from Disney to Fenney (The Center of the Villages).

[dillywho]

Well, I haven't done this in a while, but I guess it's time for me to chime in again.

It's late and I don't remember exactly where the saying came from, but this seems to be "Much ado about nothing."

I, for one, love it that Harold Schwartz had the foresight and the family has carried it on for decades. I challenge anyone here to come up with a winner such as The Villages and then walk away and say, "OK, have at it, ya'll". Ain't gonna happen. Why should it?

Everyone came here because they wanted to come. We all came here for something other than what we already had. I know there are those who will get their 'knickers in a knot" when told that if they don't like it here, they can leave. What part of that statement is not true? That is not telling someone that they have to do so, anymore than telling them that they had to move here in the first place. I know for a fact, we didn't have a gun to our heads telling us what we were going to do.

As for the idea of turning it over to the residents, I will vote a resounding "NO". Why? Because it would cease to be well run and would go downhill faster than a snowball headed for hell. For crying out loud, there are too many already that cannot agree on anything simple, much less something as big as this place. It would be constant bickering, it would show, and everyone would suffer the consequences. Does it suit everyone now? Of course not. We are, after all, individuals. But, there are always those around who think they can build a better mousetrap. Most, if not all of us, did not come here to build mousetraps.

With this being primarily a retirement community, how many of us have generations left to worry about how big it is getting, anyway? I just feel that we should all be grateful for what we have instead of complaining about what we don't have or what someone else does have. Not only does the Morse family continue to grow their business and their profits (after all, isn't that what business is supposed to do), but we continue to reap the benefits while they put out the big bucks. Thank goodness, they are not the tightwads that some people here are.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by dillywho

Well, I haven't done this in a while, but I guess it's time for me to chime in again.

It's late and I don't remember exactly where the saying came from, but this seems to be "Much ado about nothing."

I, for one, love it that Harold Schwartz had the foresight and the family has carried it on for decades. I challenge anyone here to come up with a winner such as The Villages and then walk away and say, "OK, have at it, ya'll". Ain't gonna happen. Why should it?

Everyone came here because they wanted to come. We all came here for something other than what we already had. I know there are those who will get their 'knickers in a knot" when told that if they don't like it here, they can leave. What part of that statement is not true? That is not telling someone that they have to do so, anymore than telling them that they had to move here in the first place. I know for a fact, we didn't have a gun to our heads telling us what we were going to do.

As for the idea of turning it over to the residents, I will vote a resounding "NO". Why? Because it would cease to be well run and would go downhill faster than a snowball headed for hell. For crying out loud, there are too many already that cannot agree on anything simple, much less something as big as this place. It would be constant bickering, it would show, and everyone would suffer the consequences. Does it suit everyone now? Of course not. We are, after all, individuals. But, there are always those around who think they can build a better mousetrap. Most, if not all of us, did not come here to build mousetraps.

With this being primarily a retirement community, how many of us have generations left to worry about how big it is getting, anyway? I just feel that we should all be grateful for what we have instead of complaining about what we don't have or what someone else does have. Not only does the Morse family continue to grow their business and their profits (after all, isn't that what business is supposed to do), but we continue to reap the benefits while they put out the big bucks. Thank goodness, they are not the tightwads that some people here are.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by village dreamer

should fenny and all other new down south villages be separate from main villages, let them start a villages 2, no bridges or cart path to connect to main villages , and no shared services like rec centers and golf courses. is that a bad thing or good ?? what do you think ??

That'snot going to happen. They will have a bridge or tunnels and cart paths connecting those southern most villages to Brownwood.

They would never have started that project if they didn't know for sure that they would be able to do it. These people are not idiots.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by billethkid

I wonder how residents of the historic villages felt about crossing 441 and growing South?

I wonder how the residents between 441 and 466 felt about crossing 466 and growing south? Ditto for historic residents.

And then there are the residents between 466 and 466A and how they felt about crossing 466A and growing south? Ditto the above two.......

Some how it all worked the way it was planned. The developer delivered on everything the promised to do and maintain.

One could get the impression there are a lot of folks with a lot of time on their schedule. Rather than wishful guessing...try going outside and measuring some passing clouds. The results have a better chance of being more accurate than some of the unfounded comments and wishful thinking..

In my humble opinion.

Exactly. My guess is that Fenny and the other southern villages were planned before Brownwood was developed. It always seemed odd to me that they would build a town square at the very edge of The Villages. Now it makes sense. Brownwood will eventually be centrally located.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

An easy 3.5 hour drive............another good reason to have gas vs. electric.

Don't be ridiculous. There will be a monorail that we can put our golf carts on.

[sbjaly]

Absolutely not acceptable as an idea. I lived in Calumet before, and I had a long drive to get to southern activities (i.e. I'm an avid billiards player and love that the billiards community comes from all over the villages.). Many of the activities are not necessarily adjacent to where your home is. This is part of why we move to the Villages!!!! Don't worry, it won't be a 'burden' to you just because Fenney is developing. I live in Fenney and love it. I'll be mainly going to Brownwood and Sumter Landing squares when I want to social opportunities they provide. The Villages developed BRILLIANTLY to ensure new Villages are fairly self-contained, yet have the wonderful sports and social offerings of the larger population!

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Exactly. My guess is that Fenny and the other southern villages were planned before Brownwood was developed. It always seemed odd to me that they would build a town square at the very edge of The Villages. Now it makes sense. Brownwood will eventually be centrally located.

I can recall in the days shortly after Lake Sumter Landing was announced, some folks questioning why the developer would put a town center at the southern most part of TV.

All one has to do is review the developers past track record of methodology. Very consistent and methodical. Never reveal any more future plans than absolutely required to do the job at hand. Keeps all options open for unknown better opportunities. They have had and still have a formula and track record of success. No matter what generation, they will not change that.

There will always be a new cadre of folks from else where who do not know TV back ground hence erroneous speculation/rumors.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by billethkid

I can recall in the days shortly after Lake Sumter Landing was announced, some folks questioning why the developer would put a town center at the southern most part of TV.

All one has to do is review the developers past track record of methodology. Very consistent and methodical. Never reveal any more future plans than absolutely required to do the job at hand. Keeps all options open for unknown better opportunities. They have had and still have a formula and track record of success. No matter what generation, they will not change that.

There will always be a new cadre of folks from else where who do not know TV back ground hence erroneous speculation/rumors.

Agree..............but a few choose not to and stir the pot.

[KyWoman]

Originally Posted by Cisco Kid

I wonder if one of the most successful families in the nation , will take the advice of a bunch of grumpy old fools.

Now that's funny!!!

[Brenda.ball]

We closed on our house in Fenney this week. Can't wait to see what the adventures we will have!

[Packer Fan]

Originally Posted by Ingenuity

Wow, it seems there are alot of Fenney haters out there. There were people in the Fenney Grill who stated we were not "real villagers." The other person answered, "then why are you here?" I live in Fenney and love it. I still work and many of the people moving in also still work so we are used to driving. We are content where we are. Golf cart access is not why we are here and the people I know and are continuing to meet, this not a make or break deal. Fenney is closer to a beautiful Publix, gas, pharmacy, and a wonderful urgent care(had to use last week) than where I lived in Texas. We know about the prison, bond, taxes, traffic, changes that could be in the future, growth, the great onion rings, the developer(said in hushed tone) wanting to develop, and on and on and on. We are here and are Villagers. I am so grateful to be here and my wonderful fiance, fighting health issues, stated he feels like he has died and gone to heaven. He has begun to be more active and is getting so much support and love from neighbors. That, as far as I am concerned, is what the Villages are all about.

I have never done this before but as I read your post I was looking for the "Like" button so I could like it. What a great post and I totally agree. Welcome to the Villages, you are just as much one as anyone else (probably more than the OP is).
Ed

[simpkinp]

It seems like no matter what Villages live in here, it is the best village. It’s because all the neighbors are friendly and you bond with your neighbors; so welcome to the Villages and have a great life. Soon there are clubs and village socials, golfing buddies, luncheon groups. I have never lived anywhere the people were so helpful. Don’t believe all that stuff you hear, people are here to have fun and help each other. I think I live in the best village in The Villages as well. And the best neighborhood. You will love it here. Fenney is very pretty and somewhat isolated for now, but soon you will be able to get to the rest of the Villages. Just enjoy and don’t listen to the critics.