[RonGee]

You go girl!

[Villages Kahuna]

Thank goodness! Maybe the older generations of Morses saw the futility of navigating thru the permitting process with a Sumter County board that they don’t control.

[tvbound]

I personally thought from the beginning, that the apartments (and the parking lot) was simply a bluff/threat to scare the local residents from protesting/complaining - so they could do what they're now doing. It wouldn't surprise me, to see one of the 9's (or a combination of holes) to be shut down in the future so more villages can be built. After all, the land is a lot more valuable as a building site - than for golf holes.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna

Thank goodness! Maybe the older generations of Morses saw the futility of navigating thru the permitting process with a Sumter County board that they don’t control.

No doubt, life can be a real bitch when one doesn’t get there way 100% of the time, with no resistance, without having to file a lawsuit against other parties.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by tvbound

I personally thought from the beginning, that the apartments (and the parking lot) was simply a bluff/threat to scare the local residents from protesting/complaining - so they could do what they're now doing. It wouldn't surprise me, to see one of the 9's (or a combination of holes) to be shut down in the future so more villages can be built. After all, the land is a lot more valuable as a building site - than for golf holes.

Fortunately, the golf courses are designed as flood plains of last resort so developing the land would be problematic.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by merrymini

They made a business decision. Do you think, if the apartments in Brownwood were going at a good clip, that they would abandon their plans for an apartment building? No sir, the apartment thingee, besides being out of character, must not be selling like hot cakes, or they would be slapping them up everywhere.

There is no shame for making money. Why the hostility? We have found the Morse Family to be fair and hard working and not at all show offey. Everyone needs to go to the State of the Villages meeting, when this Pandemic is over. It is once a year, at the Sharon, the tickets are free, but you must get one, and the Morse siblings and their children talk to the assembled crowd. They are good people and do not show off. They sell houses, and they have done a WONDERFUL JOB here.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by merrymini

They made a business decision. Do you think, if the apartments in Brownwood were going at a good clip, that they would abandon their plans for an apartment building? No sir, the apartment thingee, besides being out of character, must not be selling like hot cakes, or they would be slapping them up everywhere.

good point--imo they are more expensive than what it's worth. it's crazy to rent @ that cost when you can put the $$ into owning.

[rogerk]

Thanks! It is nice to see someone articulate what I've believed for years. THANK YOU

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by tvbound

I personally thought from the beginning, that the apartments (and the parking lot) was simply a bluff/threat to scare the local residents from protesting/complaining - so they could do what they're now doing. It wouldn't surprise me, to see one of the 9's (or a combination of holes) to be shut down in the future so more villages can be built. After all, the land is a lot more valuable as a building site - than for golf holes.

OH for PETE'S SAKE. Now there is a reach.

Do you live here now, or are you waiting to retire????????????????

[drcar]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

OH for PETE'S SAKE. Now there is a reach.

Do you live here now, or are you waiting to retire????????????????

Gracie as you know, " you can't make some of this stuff up!" There are those who will hate the developer no matter what he does.

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by tvbound

I personally thought from the beginning, that the apartments (and the parking lot) was simply a bluff/threat to scare the local residents from protesting/complaining - so they could do what they're now doing. It wouldn't surprise me, to see one of the 9's (or a combination of holes) to be shut down in the future so more villages can be built. After all, the land is a lot more valuable as a building site - than for golf holes.

I saw them do that to a nice golf course in Myrtle Beach. Closed it and put up apartments. People that paid premium dollars for golf course sites were now looking at apartments. Fortunately, like GG said, Morse's aren't going to let that happen. Everyone would be afraid to buy here then and that would be shooting themselves in the foot.

[Charbo8@att.net]

Moving to TV soon. Was not happy to hear about apartments where some people can’t appreciate the value of owning a home. So happy to hear thi news!!!

[drcar]

Originally Posted by Charbo8@att.net

Moving to TV soon. Was not happy to hear about apartments where some people can’t appreciate the value of owning a home. So happy to hear thi news!!!

FYI, there are apartments in the villages

[npwalters]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

Likely they felt it wasn't worth the effort or the fight and opted for this as a way to take the money and run.
Now the complaining will start with "...they promised us a restaurant, and a....", all the things that come with a prevalent customer based.
This area will now be forever lost to any kind of development or commercial venture and people will bemoan how the developer broke their promise to forever take care of them.
Be careful what you ask for, you may get it.

This area was not suitable for a commercial venture unless it was directly associated with the golf course in the opinion of all that actually live there. The last sentence in your post is a little over the top. Take a few deep breaths.

[tvbound]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

OH for PETE'S SAKE. Now there is a reach.

Do you live here now, or are you waiting to retire????????????????

Really? So you actually believed that they would put in a large parking lot, so far from the hospital? As for our situation, you've been stalking me enough now (my wife is starting to wonder if you have a crush on me-lol), you already know the answers. Been retired for quite a while now, but will wait a bit longer to purchase for good (will rent again this winter) - when I believe prices will stabilize a little.