Thanks for the update Ed. It is to the benefit of all of us no matter where we live that the trail is open. Let us know when you hear more.

WHY? What benefits and to whom? Just asking

Whoever it benefits that will just be fine.

Many use the path to get to Lowe's and Wal-Mart, not all of whom live on the historic side. It doesn't benefit my grandson in the least but it is one of his favorite rides on the golf cart -- the bumps are "whee".

EdV, thanks for the info and for changing your wording (less affluent is slightly insulting -- you'd be amazed just how many very affluent but frugal souls live in the historic side).

And Happy New Year!!!

Please correct me if I’m wrong...but I believe that trail is the only way ANYONE can get to Walmart/Lowes via golf cart.

It will be nice when the construction is finished later this year and the route will be completely paved.

Why all this uproar about letting Stonecrest residents use The Villages multi-modal paths?

No, just to the Wal-Mart. The trail that goes from TV to Lowes will actually be improved and paved when the new assisted living complex is completed (as a result of a petition organized by TV residents).

EdV... I think Skybo was referring to Stonecrest residents going to Lowes via the same path when the post stated "ANYONE". It benefits both communities.

I really don’t think so because Stonecrest already has its own private golf cart gates to Wal-Mart.

From the Jan 18 2013 Stonecrest POA Newsletter:

Progress Energy Fence Update: As of January 16, Progress Energy and Wal-Mart are still in talks. Their attorneys are involved and are working on putting together an agreement for the use of the land. We are hoping for a decision in the next two weeks. The outcome is still looking positive.

Thanks for the latest, Ed!

Bill :)

Thanks Ed for keeping on top of this.

Progress Energy Golf Cart Path per Stonecrest POA Bulletin:

The substation appears to be built out and will not need to be expanded.

This means that there may be land available for the path to stay.

Wal-Mart and Progress Energy are still talking and coming up with a solution.

Talks are still positive

They have their own gate to the back SE corner of the WallyWorld parking lot .... but they need this path (now bandit cut through) to get to Aldi and points south (Lowes, ect.)