Originally Posted by Steve9930 (Post 1389461)

So explain what is the Villages Life Style?

Originally Posted by 2BNTV (Post 1389628)

I respect the OP's decision to move to Stonecrest but I would say he will be spending time in TV going to events that Stonecrest doesn't have, i.e. the night life.

More house for the money and some people like a sedate lifestyle but I see Stonecrester's here in TV for it's restaurants, entertainment shows, etc........

Some people like to have their cake and eat it too!

Originally Posted by 2BNTV (Post 1389628)

Some people like to have their cake and eat it too!

Originally Posted by manaboutown (Post 1389697)

This statement made me chuckle as a certain developer came to mind, one who has succeeded at accomplishing this very thing!

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1389711)

Here. There appears to be 75 homes for sale in Stonecrest. Take a look;


Community Of Stonecrest - 34491 Real Estate - 34491 Homes For Sale | Zillow

Originally Posted by Steve9930 (Post 1389716)

I counted 84. That's about 3.6% of the homes in the community. That is below the average for a retirement community. What is the percentage of homes for sale in the villages, resales Only?

Originally Posted by Steve9930 (Post 1389322)

Saw some items about Stonecrest: (I live Here so I am Biased but the below are just the facts)

1) The developer is gone and done. The community is run by the residents.
2) The Reserve Fund is over $2 Million and getting larger.
3) The last builder will be Armstrong (Once he's done its done).
4) Amenity fees are $108 per Month For those fees you get 3 outdoor pools and one indoor pool, A Jacuzzi (Which is being replaced with a larger one in the future, Tennis Courts, Two different Pickle Ball Courts (One is Lighted), There is a gym with equipment which is going to be expanded, Soft Ball Field, Dog Park, Shuffle Board Courts (Lighted), Bocci Ball, Horse Shoe bits, Stocked Bass Pond for fishing (Catch and Release). There are a number of social clubs.
5) Two Golf Courses on sight (Privately Owned) one is a 9 hole short course. Many of the Villagers come here to play. It also has a Country Club Associated with it and Restaurant.
6) We elect a board of directors to run the place every year. We have been very fortunate as there are many ex-business owners on the board who have experience in the areas we need, like road maintenance, building maintenance etc.
7) Day to Day Operations are run by Leeland Management.
8) We have two private gates directly into Walmart. You can then get to Aldi, Belles, Lowes, Doctors Offices, about 4 places to eat, and if you buy a street legal golf cart you can get to everything at Spanish Springs and beyond.
9) We are a gated community. We pay for everything inside the gates and is why they have control on who can and cannot access the facility.
10) If I were to build again I would again build with block. If you look at the commercial buildings being done in the area, they are block. There is only one thing I see being done in the area that I like better. I see the Villages are now pouring the walls with concrete. I think that would be superior to block.

I've heard all about the life style for years. The bottom line is Life Style is up to you. Life is what you make of it and has nothing to do with a developer.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1389721)

I don't know. We are satisfied for the time being. But you never know. Are you enjoying your street legal cart, Steve?

Originally Posted by Steve9930 (Post 1389727)

I don't own a street legal cart. Way over priced. If I'm going to pay that much why would want a vehicle that is restricted to a 35 MPH Road and essentially a death Trap on Wheels?

Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 1389722)

Pardon me Mr. Steve, why don't you explain this to the new people in your development instead of on Talk Of The VILLAGES? I didn't read the entire thread so I'm sure you have a great reason.

Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 1389729)

So how do you get your golf cart into The Villages ?

Originally Posted by Steve9930 (Post 1389744)

I don't. I usually do all my grocery shopping at Walmart and Aldi. Doctor is in Belleview. Dentist is on this side of 441/27. Lowes is on this side. If we go out for diner its Cracker Barrel, Fire House, Sam St. Johns, Out Back, Texas Road House, Pasta Fare, up in Ocala, Eaton Beach, etc. Can't remember the last time I even went to one of the squares. Not a drinker or party animal. I would rather go out to Leesburg Airport and fly a plane. If my wife and I want entertainment we usually go down to Disney. I use about a tank of gas in the ca per month. If we do go to one of the squares its to the movies. Socialize with the clubs and friends here in Stonecrest.

Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 1389729)

So how do you get your golf cart into The Villages ?

Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 1389750)

Let's cut to the chase - there is only two reasons to live around here:

1. Piggyback on The Villages lifestyle without paying the bucks
2. You have friends or relatives nearby

If not 1 or 2 explain what in this area has attracted you here

Then it looks like your answer is #2. From my perspective if your not here for The Villages or work #2 is the only other answer. The list of what this area doesn't have is long. Such as:
no beaches
marginal warm weather in winter
hotter than ocean weather in summer
not convenient to airport
no major expressway close by
no major cultural centers

So again help me. If not to piggyback on The Villages what would possess one to pick up a map and say here is my retirement home.

Originally Posted by RickeyD (Post 1389757)

Who cares how he does it ? The fact is every Villages amenity available is not available to an outsider. I don't consider the town squares or restaurants amenities. But I do consider all our pools, Rec centers, clubs, and all the little TV intangibles to belong to us and us alone.
Fact is I've never seen any stones overlooking a crest, nor is any American community on top of the world, so who cares.

Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 1389762)

What little TV intangibles fall into the $142 bucket per month ?

Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 1389750)