[LB]

Hello All, We have been frequent visitors to The Villages for almost Four years and are hopeful to live there when we can finally retire. Have been watching the web cams usually at least 2-3 times per day(sounds like an addiction). It seems to us that during the season that crowds in the squares has about doubled. Is our perception correct? Possibly Brownwood cannot come soon enough. Regards LB

[josephine71]

It does get very crowed during the winter months when the snow birds come down to get away from the cold..But the months that they leave it is nice you are able to get into the Rest.and go to the pool and so on...And the traffic is much better also...Yes I think having another town might help.....

[784caroline]

LSL was crowded last night and the vendors appeared to be doing a booming business. NOt only the square but the local resturants and shops at LSL seemed very busy! It was a beeutiful night to be out! Remember for many this will be the last week to enjoy TV before they start heading north!!

[JohnN]

it gets pretty crowded during the high season, that's a fact.

[graciegirl]

This season I was amazed at how crowded and busy the Publix has been at Colony Plaza on 466A. I know that it is because of the 200 or more new homes that have been sold monthly recently, and of course they are close to this store.

I wonder what plans there will be to have another Publix to take care of the shoppers that will be living south of 466A. I know a Sweetbay is to be built near the new Library on 466A.

We will see.

Interesting to see it all happen, but now I have to be patient at Publix and watch where I am going.

[golf2140]

Besides all of the snowbirds, renters, it's also spring break time, many visitors.

[billethkid]

being sold/moved into that = somewhere between 2400 and 4800 new residences per year and at 2 per that could be 5-10,000 new people per year!!!

btk

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by LB

Hello All, We have been frequent visitors to The Villages for almost Four years and are hopeful to live there when we can finally retire. Have been watching the web cams usually at least 2-3 times per day(sounds like an addiction). It seems to us that during the season that crowds in the squares has about doubled. Is our perception correct? Possibly Brownwood cannot come soon enough. Regards LB

It depends on the weather, the band, and whether it is Vendor night. And most importantly, the time of the year. Currently there are tons of renters and visitors, and a lot of seasonal residents haven't yet left for the north. Also, Billiethkid's post about new residents is very valid. I've noticed that the demographic of the Squares seems very, very young. (That's not a complaint, I don't mind at all). There are many children, teenagers and young adults. I guess the excitement attracts visitors and people from the surrounding areas.

And of course newbies are getting younger and younger. Oh no, it's me, I'm just getting older and older.

[starflyte1]

We thought that Rockie and the Rollers were going to be at LSL last night, so we made our first visit there. Had dinner at Red Sauce, but no Rockie and the Rollers at the square. Parking was a challenge with the car.

[KathieI]

I think spring breaks had a lot to do with the kids in the square and it seems that spring break is endless... depending on where you live, it ranges apparently from early March through to the end of March.

In my almost 3 years of living here (full time), I personally have never encountered so many crowds all over TV. The roads are jammed, restaurants, squares, even the Wellness Center. Forget trying to park at the squares, that's why I go out after 9pm, parking is much easier.

[JohnM]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

We thought that Rockie and the Rollers were going to be at LSL last night, so we made our first visit there. Had dinner at Red Sauce, but no Rockie and the Rollers at the square. Parking was a challenge with the car.

I heard from one of the venders last night that Rocky & the Rollers will NOT be appearing on any market night at lease for a while ... TOO many people ... people double parked ... golf cart/person accident last month ... FWIW

JohnM

[chuckinca]

Originally Posted by JohnM

I heard from one of the venders last night that Rocky & the Rollers will NOT be appearing on any market night at lease for a while ... TOO many people ... people double parked ... golf cart/person accident last month ... FWIW

JohnM

They are scheduled on Friday 4/15 with a car show that probably brings more people than market night.


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[josephine71]

I like your true friend saying so true....I am from Brooklyn where friends are forever.....

[ndominesey]

we visit often and obsessed ? I THINK SO!
can't wait to move. I have been going over the real este adds for 2 years.
One thing for sure....we will know the mkt. and get the perfect house for us the first time out.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by KathieI

I think spring breaks had a lot to do with the kids in the square and it seems that spring break is endless... depending on where you live, it ranges apparently from early March through to the end of March.

In my almost 3 years of living here (full time), I personally have never encountered so many crowds all over TV. The roads are jammed, restaurants, squares, even the Wellness Center. Forget trying to park at the squares, that's why I go out after 9pm, parking is much easier.

Good thing. Can you imagine the squares and traffic into and throughout much of Florida if Spring Break were the same week for all high schools and colleges across America.