[Villager Joyce]

As long as there is poop, we will survive. That is the first time I typed poop. It felt good.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by DeanFL

One way to end the speculation.

ID the best source of knowledge in the "M family". Separate and get hold of that member of "The Family". Take away to a secluded place; with the TV snowbirds gone there must be one now. A bit of sodium pentothal. Allow the drug to work. Have a couple well-known ToTV members have their way asking detailed questions regarding Buildout and if not, where all the building and new Village Centers will be built. And any other matters we want to know like - really, why has a Costco NOT come to TV yet... Other ToTVrs may offer other topics while he's 'under'.
Release the M family member and a blast from the Men In Black memory reliever. Post all results on ToTV, then prepare to shut it down permanently, as we will know it all. Nothing to talk about except poop.

Thanks I needed that...........:1r otfl:
I think I see the plot for a new reality TV (television) show.

[drdodge]

They are in the business of building houses and developing land so the will buy land that they need for that business. They have a lot of people that depend on them for a paycheck

[JGVillages]

Could very possibly be for commercial development. Perfect spot near the Turnpike for a major shopping mall. Just speculation but fun for discussion.

[NYGUY]

I am going to take another posters advice....I will believe it when I see it (I know, that's not any fun)..

[champion6]

Originally Posted by Happydaz

i was chatting today with a man whose wife works for The Villages. They have been here since 2000 or so. He said that The Villages already has permits or plans to develop south of Rte 44, east of 468. If you look at a map there is a lot of empty space down there similar to the 466A Fruitland Park development. He said they would build all the way to the Florida Turnpike. This information is all heresay so it may not be accurate, but I thought I would post it in case anyone might have more to add. It sure looks like a big piece of land with no development on it at the present. I think this was discussed a while back, but I was surprised that this man seemed to think it was a done deal with permits already completed.

That location is known as Southern Oaks and is within Wildwood. In February 2012 the developer (which is NOT The Villages) submitted preliminary plans which were approved by Wildwood. I remember looking at meeting minutes back then, and the plans were NOT more of what we know as The Villages.

Nothing has happened since that date. Obviously CR468 is being widened, but nothing is happening with the land east of 468.

Attached is a summary of developments within Wildwood, as of March 2015. Page 4, item 24 refers to Southern Oaks. Page 14 shows its location (#24). Note that it is NOT just across 44 from TV. There are other large parcels between TV and Southern Oaks.

Bottom line: It ain't a done deal. Much more review and many more permits are required before any dirt is moved.

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by SouthOfTheBorder

Assuming one knows all of TV's "sub-company names"

Don

Have you ever played in corporation wiki?
Try this link: Search results for The Villages of Lake Sumter

[llaran]

The area near the proposed turnpike exit is set for big box stores, been planned for several years.

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by llaran

The area near the proposed turnpike exit is set for big box stores, been planned for several years.

Any idea when these big box stores will be opening?

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by janmcn

Any idea when these big box stores will be opening?

I suspect since the funds for the interchange have been diverted to the 301/turnpike interchange it will be a while before anything happens there. Right now, they are only widening the bridge. The grading you see in that area is for the construction vehicles.

[NYGUY]

Originally Posted by llaran

The area near the proposed turnpike exit is set for big box stores....

Any idea what the technical definition of "is set" is??

[GaryW]

Originally Posted by NYGUY

Any idea what the technical definition of "is set" is??

That is what a smart contractor would do,,, put big box stores in middle of nothing. I will buy into the Vegas Odds that is not lets say the wise thing to do.

Just saying,,, Kind of like the big mall and box stores that were scheduled in for Buffalo Ridge back in 2004,,2005,,2006,,2007 and so on,, then the big mall scheduled for Brownwood... Everytime I see the construction master plan, I think how many rumors will be on the forum boards. Could almost win money on this deal.

Not sure if the Kevin Costner Jedi Mind trick will work here,, " Build it they will come" might end up a you know where first.. LOL

Again Just Sayin

[graciegirl]

I have read so many Mall rumors on this forum. I always say are you crazy? Malls are for a bunch of delinquent teenagers who don't go to school.

Not many Malls built anywhere these days. Lots are closing. Increased online business is eroding business at brick and mortar stores.

There have been hundreds of posts asking why the developer doesn't build a Costco, or a Trader Joes or complaining about why they don't have more non chain restaurants. There was not one single home south of 466A just a little more than three years ago. That kind of growth is unprecedented anywhere in this country. If everyone will wait, supporting business will build close by just as they did at the top and the middle of The Villages.

The developer builds buildings. To suit. Rents them too. Makes money. That's o.k. It is called capitalism and it fuels our economy and provides jobs. It's the American way.

[vette]

I agree with the post that suggests checking with the Assessor's office. However often developers will create new holding companies or as we have seem more recently they buy the rights of first purchase pending development approval. It's a lot cheaper and requires less cash flow to purchase rights than actually purchasing the land!