[Djean1981]

If desired, one can just stay in their particular village area. If in the North, there is no need to go South and vice versa. Personally, I enjoy going outside the bubble and welcome any law abiding individuals into our community. My prior residence didn't have any gate or surveillance cameras at the entrance of the neighborhood. I do not feel unsafe.

[npwalters]

Originally Posted by tsmall22204

You are free to move to any other community as you please.

I wondered how long it would take that to come out. Next will be a 75 runs north and south; choose one. And maybe a "boom" thrown in for good measure.

Sheesh!

[Ptmckiou]

You are aware that when you push that red button at the gate, the camera takes a picture of your license plate as a record of who entered the subdivision.

I think The Villages is handling their size expansions wonderfully.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by npwalters

I wondered how long it would take that to come out. Next will be a 75 runs north and south; choose one. And maybe a "boom" thrown in for good measure.

Sheesh!

You gave another option.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by DAVES

We tend to think honest. The gates, do we think a criminal would not simply go around them. Your front door. Do you think someone braking in is concerned about damaging your new paint job that you invested so much time picking out the perfect color?

Increased security? I only have questions no answers. Do we want random stops to inspect your papers?

Works well enough at the pools I have my ID with me all the time. And those who would like to “bend” the rules, just shouldn’t be here in the first place.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by Ptmckiou

You are aware that when you push that red button at the gate, the camera takes a picture of your license plate as a record of who entered the subdivision.

I think The Villages is handling their size expansions wonderfully.

The red button does not activate the camera.
They are activated by motion sensors at both the residence and visitor side gates.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by daca55

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.

You know about Citrus Grove right? Will most likely draw folks from above 44

[Kelevision]

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 don’t see this as being compared to anything there is out there currently. Top of the World has what, 3 golf courses? This is large for a reason. It’s meant to be a town, it IS a town, with 3 zip codes. It’s Florida’s friendliest home town! Everyone has their area that is close and can travel to the other parts when they want to. I think the developers are smart as they see the newer retirees wanting something different than people wanted 20/30 years ago and they’re adapting to it. Nothing changes for the folks up north. They have the same places they’ve always had and shouldn’t see much additional busy-ness. I for one live south of 44 and never ever have been north of 466. Going to Fresh Market or my fav Bone Fish is too far because i have other things closer. It’s brilliant to be honest. People moving in now, 55-ish are really into outdoor things. All the bike and walking trails and the preserves are fantastic. IMO, Fenney ( not where I live) is so lovely. So, no I don’t think it’s too big. I think it’s perfect. And looking forward to it getting bigger with the new hospital and town square and Sawgrass grove. And No, I’m not at all scared living here.

[HORNET]

But look at the money that Mark is making

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by 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

What news do you watch that covers The Villages?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by JoMar

You know about Citrus Grove right? Will most likely draw folks from above 44

Citrus Grove is a Village... Why will it draw folks from above 44?

[Madelaine Amee]

Is it too big, yes of course it is too big, but if the Morse family do not build on Central Florida land who will. You might end up with a fly by nighter who starts and runs out of money, and walks away.

However, I see a larger problem than being too big .... where are you going to get medical staff, nurses, hospital techs and on and on to service this large population.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by HORNET

But look at the money that Mark is making

So, what?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by JoMar

You know about Citrus Grove right? Will most likely draw folks from above 44

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Citrus Grove is a Village... Why will it draw folks from above 44?

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[Madelaine Amee]

Very interesting Bogie, thanks. That will change the face of TV forever. I am sure it will be a great safe place to raise children. Just today I mentioned to my other half that there are more and more underaged youngsters appearing in TV.