[rubicon]

Originally Posted by gomoho

I believe the OPs original intent was to see if anyone had suggestions to make the situation better. Lots of people going on about it's in season, this is like a tourist destination, not as bad as where I can from. But is that any reason to accept the status quo??? I ventured out to Kohl's, Sams, and BofA at Rolling Acres and 441/27 and thought I was going to lose my mind. I hope someone is looking at this situation because it really will be like this and worse once build out occurs. Then you will really see property values drop cause people will only take so much.

gomoho: I made that same observation on this forum a few years back. I thought I was buying into a retirement community and instead it was being developed as a tourist destination. I understand homeowners legal rights to the use of their property but it was one of the reasons I did not embrace renting agreements. but that is Florida ..the good...the bad.. the I need to get away from the snow and cold of it

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by buggyone

Oh come on now, folks.

I drove my golf cart to the Chili Cook Off on Saturday, got there at noon, parked in back of City Fire, went with the flow of people around to the chili stations, visited lots of exhibitors, sat in a chair a while on the square - and had a wonderful time.

Where we came from in the DC burbs, we would have to drive in heavy traffic at lrast 40 minutes to go to a restaurant AND wait for a table ANY time of year. The Villages is paradise all year long. Do a little personal adjusting in high season and ENJOY yourselves.

buggyone: If I am not mistaken on the day of the chili cook off it was cold. Now I enjoy chili on a cold day but prefer to have mine indoors. The cold weather could have explained how you managed to go with the flow . heck i'll be there was plenty of room to dance at any of the squares that day

Personal Best Regards:

[perrjojo]

Too big? It's all a matter of perspective, isn't it? Some think NYC is too big. Others love NYC. I loved TV when it only had Spanish Springs and I love it now. Is it different? You bet, but it's still a great place to live.

[billethkid]

well consolation the number of homes remaining till build out are a lot less than have been built in the last 3 or 4 years.

Another consideration is when the dreaded build out does occur there won't be any more growth will there.

So for those wearing out their worry beads.....and using a similar tone......the growth you are experiencing is about as bad as it is going to get right now.....

so....RELAX!!! (meant to be humorous)

[sista]

From Jan through March we live in a shaken hornets nest.

[Bruiser1]

Its so busy
EVEN THE Church are filled!

[LoriAnn]

Let them pack in here like sardines! There will never be too many people to use all the sunshine up. As long I'm warm and have the sun on my face I'm happy in my own backyard!

[patty24]

Yes! Yes!

[dewilson58]

Nope.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by rubicon

buggyone: If I am not mistaken on the day of the chili cook off it was cold. Now I enjoy chili on a cold day but prefer to have mine indoors. The cold weather could have explained how you managed to go with the flow . heck i'll be there was plenty of room to dance at any of the squares that day

Personal Best Regards:

Yes, you are mistaken. The day of the Chili Cook-Off was very warm and sunny. It was crowded but not overly so. Lots of people, lots of chili, and alot of fun.

Actually, it was a somewhat more crowded as it was also the day when February renters checked in at the Sales Office.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by buggyone

Yes, you are mistaken. The day of the Chili Cook-Off was very warm and sunny. It was crowded but not overly so. Lots of people, lots of chili, and alot of fun.

Actually, it was a somewhat more crowded as it was also the day when February renters checked in at the Sales Office.

Define warm and sunny. My recollection was that it was below 50

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Define warm and sunny. My recollection was that it was below 50

According yo my FL adjusted system:

72 - 90 = warm and sunny

62 - 72 = cool

52 - 62 = cold

42-52 = freezing cold

32 - 42 = start looking for a home further South!

[Paradynamics]

I know a lot of the folks in the villages have concerns about "the intruders" that come here for the winter months as they get away from the northern cold regions, but they pay their way also. The people here that own a few rentals have no problem taking their 3-4,000 a month rent. I bought down here to get away from the cold weather also but we don't live here full time. We have 3 other homes that we go to and enjoy and those communities don't mind the extra revenue that comes into these areas. Remember folks without these intruders you would not have the lifestyle that you have at TV. IMHO without the extra revenue from these people most of you would not be able to afford to live here because the expenses would be forwarded to the owners

[maine04578]

For several reasons--the size of TV and the cost of housing ($200K for a 2/2 CYV with laundry in the garage? No way, Jose) we're looking around elsewhere. We may end up in TV, but we're giving it serious second thoughts. TV may become a victim of its own success when it's built out--time will tell. (And I already know you guys will chime in and blast me for criticizing any aspect of "paradise," so save it.)

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by Paradynamics

I know a lot of the folks in the villages have concerns about "the intruders" that come here for the winter months as they get away from the northern cold regions, but they pay their way also. The people here that own a few rentals have no problem taking their 3-4,000 a month rent. I bought down here to get away from the cold weather also but we don't live here full time. We have 3 other homes that we go to and enjoy and those communities don't mind the extra revenue that comes into these areas. Remember folks without these intruders you would not have the lifestyle that you have at TV. IMHO without the extra revenue from these people most of you would not be able to afford to live here because the expenses would be forwarded to the owners

I am a relatively frequent participant of TOTV and I have never seen the word "intruder" used to describe non full time residents.

Of course you may find some remarks by a few relative to what ever ails them and relative to "snow birds".

The message sent is as though it represents the majority here in TV....which it most certainly does not. Sounds like a bit of sour grapes as well.