[bowlingal]

don't forget.....there are cameras at all gates

[La lamy]

I don't think it's getting too big. I think the developers are conscious of building extra amenities needed with the new villages. The hospital shortage is a problem, but I think we all know how bad our hospital is, so it's always wise to consider going to another city for an emergency if possible (but this shortcoming should definitely be addressed!!!). I don't go down south to the new villages often and I'm sure the opposite is also true. Every village has been designed to have all needed amenities. As far as public using our squares, I think it's a nice change to see young people, especially kids! I'm personally happy more retirees will benefit from this fantastic lifestyle.

[maxdog2112]

If you did your research when you moved here you would have known what their intentions were, but now you want to complain about it. I have been to some of the other communities you mentioned and none of them have what we have here and with all the activates available to us, this is how you spend your time?? Another solution....You can always move.

[tedquick]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

Yes, it has gotten to "big", to too big IMHO.

Insert smiley face here.

[B-flat]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

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 one restaurant worth going to on On Top of the World is the Candler Hills Country Club. It's located just outside a guarded gate so no need to enter the property. They will not allow you to just ride around to visit, you'll have to go to the office to be escorted around the complex. If you have a name and address of a friend to visit you'll be able to get in but they take your name and license plate number plus the cameras get a photo of your car.

[Topgun 1776]

If TV is too big, has too much traffic, too many cyclists, too many roundabouts, too crowded, etc etc....
Stop complaining and move!
Your house will sell quick to someone who wants to be here!
Don't want that? Then, stop griping, enjoy and thank God for our blessings!

[daca55]

Originally Posted by La lamy

I don't think it's getting too big. I think the developers are conscious of building extra amenities needed with the new villages. The hospital shortage is a problem, but I think we all know how bad our hospital is, so it's always wise to consider going to another city for an emergency if possible (but this shortcoming should definitely be addressed!!!). I don't go down south to the new villages often and I'm sure the opposite is also true. Every village has been designed to have all needed amenities. As far as public using our squares, I think it's a nice change to see young people, especially kids! I'm personally happy more retirees will benefit from this fantastic lifestyle.

Totally agree with you especially your point about the hospital. I wish in one of these new villages in the south they would build another square for those people down there. That would help with some of the crowds in the other squares. Not sure with all they have added in the south there is still not a new square.

[terenceanne]

We have County Roads the other places are private roads.....From what I understand the villages used to be private years ago but had to change due to the County. We cannot stop any Tom, Dick & Harry from coming in.......a tad more security would be nice but not sure how that could be implemented at this point.
As far the new building the concern is that the quality of the new building is reportedly way down - cheapo builder specials etc.....yet crazy high prices to boot - not sure what the outcome of it all will be.

[Dantes]

You are correct 20 plus years in The Sheriffs Department, Corrections, K-9- ICE if you only knew what is really walking around out there you would not be taking late night walks and it’s getting worse by the day just watch the news

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by terenceanne

We have County Roads the other places are private roads.....From what I understand the villages used to be private years ago but had to change due to the County. We cannot stop any Tom, Dick & Harry from coming in.......a tad more security would be nice but not sure how that could be implemented at this point.
As far the new building the concern is that the quality of the new building is reportedly way down - cheapo builder specials etc.....yet crazy high prices to boot - not sure what the outcome of it all will be.

You should investigate your rumors.
“I understand “. “Is reported”

[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by Chitown

I do love living here in The Villages, but I want all Villagers to stop and think for a minute. The Villages currently has a population of approximately 140,000 people. Considering the amount of land The Villages still owns that has not been developed, by the time the future villages are developed our population will be well over 200,000 people. Remember, The Villages is not a gated community but a community with gates. On any given day at any time of the day anyone from outside the villages has full access to every road every street every business and all the town squares. If for some reason a person or persons with Less than honorable intentions approach a gate at 3 AM in one of our villages and you do not live in the villages you simply press the red button the gate goes up and you enter. The 20% of the villages that have gate attendants are not allowed to ask you what your businesses is and are not allowed to stop you from entering any village at any time of the day or night. Also keep in mind that many of our seniors who live here in the villages are allowing their grand children and children to live with them. Everything I mentioned above including a community future population with over 200,000 people is bound to see a significant increase in crime and traffic. Go to On Top of the World, Dell Web, Margaritaville, or Stone Crest. Try entering the property without authorization and see what happens. You will not only be stopped but you will be asked to leave. I’m just saying.

And your point is?

[Priebehouse]

Originally Posted by Chitown

I do love living here in The Villages, but I want all Villagers to stop and think for a minute. The Villages currently has a population of approximately 140,000 people. Considering the amount of land The Villages still owns that has not been developed, by the time the future villages are developed our population will be well over 200,000 people. Remember, The Villages is not a gated community but a community with gates. On any given day at any time of the day anyone from outside the villages has full access to every road every street every business and all the town squares. If for some reason a person or persons with Less than honorable intentions approach a gate at 3 AM in one of our villages and you do not live in the villages you simply press the red button the gate goes up and you enter. The 20% of the villages that have gate attendants are not allowed to ask you what your businesses is and are not allowed to stop you from entering any village at any time of the day or night. Also keep in mind that many of our seniors who live here in the villages are allowing their grand children and children to live with them. Everything I mentioned above including a community future population with over 200,000 people is bound to see a significant increase in crime and traffic. Go to On Top of the World, Dell Web, Margaritaville, or Stone Crest. Try entering the property without authorization and see what happens. You will not only be stopped but you will be asked to leave. I’m just saying.

Bye. We will miss you.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Chitown

I do love living here in The Villages, but I want all Villagers to stop and think for a minute. The Villages currently has a population of approximately 140,000 people. Considering the amount of land The Villages still owns that has not been developed, by the time the future villages are developed our population will be well over 200,000 people. Remember, The Villages is not a gated community but a community with gates. On any given day at any time of the day anyone from outside the villages has full access to every road every street every business and all the town squares. If for some reason a person or persons with Less than honorable intentions approach a gate at 3 AM in one of our villages and you do not live in the villages you simply press the red button the gate goes up and you enter. The 20% of the villages that have gate attendants are not allowed to ask you what your businesses is and are not allowed to stop you from entering any village at any time of the day or night. Also keep in mind that many of our seniors who live here in the villages are allowing their grand children and children to live with them. Everything I mentioned above including a community future population with over 200,000 people is bound to see a significant increase in crime and traffic. Go to On Top of the World, Dell Web, Margaritaville, or Stone Crest. Try entering the property without authorization and see what happens. You will not only be stopped but you will be asked to leave. I’m just saying.

Nothing is or ever will be perfect. Yet, we demand perfection.
Truth-before moving to the villages I became aware of an island off North Carolina that was for sale. Roughly 10 acres with a nice home and a small herd of wild horses. I'm sure my wife would object to the manager-me.

[MidWestIA]

In 2019 one of their employees at Sarasota told me a Villages official told them their plan was to have 300,000 people - they just got started on round 2.

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by Chitown

I do love living here in The Villages, but I want all Villagers to stop and think for a minute. The Villages currently has a population of approximately 140,000 people. Considering the amount of land The Villages still owns that has not been developed, by the time the future villages are developed our population will be well over 200,000 people. Remember, The Villages is not a gated community but a community with gates. On any given day at any time of the day anyone from outside the villages has full access to every road every street every business and all the town squares. If for some reason a person or persons with Less than honorable intentions approach a gate at 3 AM in one of our villages and you do not live in the villages you simply press the red button the gate goes up and you enter. The 20% of the villages that have gate attendants are not allowed to ask you what your businesses is and are not allowed to stop you from entering any village at any time of the day or night. Also keep in mind that many of our seniors who live here in the villages are allowing their grand children and children to live with them. Everything I mentioned above including a community future population with over 200,000 people is bound to see a significant increase in crime and traffic. Go to On Top of the World, Dell Web, Margaritaville, or Stone Crest. Try entering the property without authorization and see what happens. You will not only be stopped but you will be asked to leave. I’m just saying.

I’m not concerned about crime rising in The Villages if it expands while maintaining its current makeup. Consider that at our current size, if you exclude people who live together getting into fights or ex-boyfriends and girlfriends stalking, or that sort of rare thing, there is essentially no crime in our neighborhoods. There are no murders, no assaults, no shootings, no rapes, no burglaries. Despite what you consider inadequate security at the gates, our residential streets are quiet and virtually free of cars. It’s rare indeed to see people driving around who look suspicious.

The fact that nearly all residents are older makes crime much less common here. Also, the sorts of people most likely to commit crimes are more likely to buy in towns where the real estate is much less expensive. So if we maintain our present gate situation and keep prices high and buyers old, crime should stay low. If the developer were to change its policy and sell to young families, that could change, but apart from one neighborhood coming up that is aimed at employees of The Villages, I don’t see that happening. If the housing prices were half as high, or lower, that could bring in crime. My only worry about crime is building within Wildwood city limits, as Wildwood has much more crime. I wouldn’t want Wildwood drug addicts using drugs in the proposed park with trails connecting Wildwood with new villages or using those trails to get into these new villages and burgle homes. I would prefer a high wall with no entrance.