[VickiF]

Originally Posted by Laker14

why does being "big" make us more susceptible to gate encroachment? If anything, I would think being close to the center of a large Villages would make me less likely to be the target of person with "less than honorable" intentions, than being in the center of a small "community with gates"...kind of like being the middle fish in a large school of fish rather than the middle fish in a small school.

I have another thought for those who worry that TV is getting too big. Imagine if the TV developers quit developing. What would stop another developer from buying up that land and developing it? Would we, in TV, be better with other developers doing their thing around the current confines, or would we be better off with TV growing bigger around us?
I feel strongly that with the TV developers track record of success, with their well demonstrated ability to change with the times and desires of new retirees, we are well served by their continued interest in developing TV.
Someone is going to do it, it would be best for us if the people who are good at it continue to do it, rather than someone else, who may screw it up.

Laker14
I think that’s a great point. If there has to be development around us I’d like it to be the Villages.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Golf IS decreasing in popularity with younger people!

Wrong...

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Golf is booming in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic

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[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

Just thought you would come back with the movie that was in.

Already did... in another thread... To do so again would be living Dangerously, Johnny...

[JMintzer]

I'm not worried that it's getting too big. But if it is, I did what I could do... I bought a re-sale...

[Normal]

Yes, some of these other places have guards and cameras, but you forget, there are plenty of security cameras in The Villages too. Many have “Ring” doorbell or something similar and they pick up movement all day and all night. If something serious happens, there are plenty of antidotal photos to catch perpetrators with ill intent anywhere.

[La lamy]

Originally Posted by NoMoSno

Police don't use tranquilizer shots.
Maybe you meant taser?

Maybe the burglar was a bear!

[Lyn Wagner]

If the villages dont buy the land someone else will. If another builder builds house after house with no re centers, pools, golf ect and just let everyone go to the villages for their entertainment we will be over crowded for sure. At least the villages build all the extras for their area to enjoy. Think about that.

[nhenson]

As a seasonal resident own purchased our home, I am concerned about the growth in new homes that will compete with ours when we are ready to sell because of health issues or death. I’ve noticed that town squares and restaurants are more crowded and traffic is more congested and winter snow birds haven’t arrived. When will this end?

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

As I’ve mentioned before moved with the villages from Springdale to Fenney buying 6 different homes and loved what they have already done and what they plan to do , you sure could in 2001 move around quicker because there was nothing around to move to ,, at 82 I would never be living here if it stayed like that I embrace the growth not complain about it and last night I was at Blue Fin it was crowded but my 7 pm reservation was right on time food was excellent as usual and waitstaff were very good just maybe because they are paid properly , I see this complaint about restaurants being overcrowded and I wonder if these people ever go to restaurants at all , I eat out most nights do I have to wait a little sometimes yes but it’s always manageable and what else have you got to do

[Lindaws]

We never wanted homes built past 44. It was never suppose to go that far.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

YOU NEVER WANTED ???? I Hope You Mentioned THIS TO Morse Family ABOUT Your Wishes And How Did That Go ??? Personally I’m Glad They Didn’t Listen , Great Nature Trails More Restaurants , More Doctors,HEALTH , CLINICS And Things To Do With So Much To Come ,And With Younger People To Mix With GROW OR WITHER

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Wheew........now I feel perfectly safe in TV Land. Home on the gun range - what a life!

This is dedicated to the ones I love - the gun range peeps
.......Home on the range
shoot everybody strange............(to you.....you are the decider)
........Watch yourself go derange........................................... ..(d)
as their life force, you rearrange
.........Don't blink, don't think
God will sort them out, just have a drink
.........brag about it, to your friends.... shout
shout, shout, knock yourself out
......Have no fear, Valhalla awaits
Viking blood and other traits
join the mob violence with your mates
......Enjoy that LOSER of a cause
and WHY is that?..............................just because

[TomOB]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I don't see much difference between The Villages and Del Webb and Stonecrest. At Del Webb and Stonecrest, you just tell the gate guy that you are going to the restaurant, and you drive right in. I think Top of the World is the same way. Maybe they have different rules when the restaurants are closed, but I don't think the security is really better than The Villages.

The restaurant in On Top of the World is outside the gate as is the semi-private golf course. You obviously haven't been there. The gates are manned and you have to check in.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

I was trying to let JMintzer answer but ok , Johnny Dangerously

Yo, my Mama, we got a winner. Send that man a wine bottle of the famous 3 THUMBS UP brand!!! The man has spoken with extreme clarity and beat the clock.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Lindaws

We never wanted homes built past 44. It was never suppose to go that far.

Originally Posted by Lindaws

We never wanted homes built past 44. (You didn’t have a say)It was never suppose to go that far(Based on what?).

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