[champion6]

Soon The Villages $5 map will be the size of a bed sheet!

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by champion6

Soon The Villages $5 map will be the size of a bed sheet!

That's funny!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

Yes, we can all hope that it is not “A bridge too far”. I much prefer that a successful developer builds around the Villages although I am not excited about the sharing of the amenities. On the other hand, District government costs will also be shared which is a good thing. I too wish for continued success in this new approach/venture.

I read that the plans called for two executive golf courses and a recreation center. We can use the rec center using our cars but we can't use each others executive golf courses easily without golf cart access.


As someone said, I would rather have the family build it than someone who is going to go belly up.

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by CFrance

That's funny!

The grip on the ball retriever worn out & needs changing.....funniest of 2016...

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I don't read that as a total TV final phase. I read that as a Pine Ridge final phase.

Good one.

[DReifinger]

The history of TV was always building south, and with each phase making improvements as they progressed. At times they came back north and built east as in the case of Mission Hills and Pine Ridge/Pine Hills, probably as land was attained later. TV does not wait, they move on, they progress, as any good business/developer/provider should. Maybe their goal now is to start south, where they will probably provide turnpike access, and build north to 44. This will allow enough homes (people) to adequately encourage commercial business on 44 similar to 441. Remember, you will probably never be near "the end" or "to far out" in TV. If you try to buy in the middle of TV, can anyone predict where that may be? Exciting times here, as opposed to other parts of this country where there is barely any developing at all.

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by DReifinger

The history of TV was always building south, and with each phase making improvements as they progressed.

Six years ago I bought a new home here and was at the very SW corner of TV. Now I'm smack in the middle of everything. Who knows, maybe in another 6 years I'll be considered in the north of TV.

[dotti105]

Hubby and I drove down there over the weekend. It is a jaunt!!

I can't see how the Village of Fenney will cause any impact on the amenities here. If they have pools, Rec Center, executive Golf Courses etc, they are not going to get in the car for a minimum of a 5 mile drive to go to an activity at one of our Rec centers.

It will be an isolated 55 plus community that "has access" to the rest of The Villages. If someone wants to really have realistic access to our amenities, they would buy here. There are always plenty of resales, that won't change.

The people that buy there will be the people who are happy with the amenities that exist there in The Village of Fenney.

.....That is unless The Villages snaps up some land adjacent and starts to really grow down there. I think most of us find enough to do near our homes that we seldom need to go to the opposite end of The Villages for amenities. Especially if we can't get there on a golf cart.

[jimbo2012]

I heard from a villages broker that they have 3-4,000 acres in the works for development in future but it is titled in other names.

Kinda what Disney did years ago

He sounded credible but don't I don't know 100%

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by dotti105

Hubby and I drove down there over the weekend. It is a jaunt!!

I can't see how the Village of Fenney will cause any impact on the amenities here. If they have pools, Rec Center, executive Golf Courses etc, they are not going to get in the car for a minimum of a 5 mile drive to go to an activity at one of our Rec centers.

It will be an isolated 55 plus community that "has access" to the rest of The Villages. If someone wants to really have realistic access to our amenities, they would buy here. There are always plenty of resales, that won't change.

The people that buy there will be the people who are happy with the amenities that exist there in The Village of Fenney.

.....That is unless The Villages snaps up some land adjacent and starts to really grow down there. I think most of us find enough to do near our homes that we seldom need to go to the opposite end of The Villages for amenities. Especially if we can't get there on a golf cart.

I live in Lake Deaton and many times have traveled to Rohan to play pickle ball as all of the closer courts are full. That is almost 4 miles. It will have some impact on our amenities as I don’t believe many will go to Coleman for fun and games.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

I heard from a villages broker that they have 3-4,000 acres in the works for development in future but it is titled in other names.

Kinda what Disney did years ago

He sounded credible but don't I don't know 100%

I think you're on to something. The land is being developed by another entity in this new village. It will be fun to watch and see. So far, things just get better and better. AND it would be a new start and no added golf traffic to us.

No. I am not an incurable optimist. Everyone has sad and bad things to deal with. It is nice to focus on good and interesting and joyful for those who will choose to live there.

[asianthree]

I would imagine by end of year there will be structures. Can't wait to see new development.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I think you're on to something. The land is being developed by another entity in this new village. It will be fun to watch and see. So far, things just get better and better. AND it would be a new start and no added golf traffic to us.

No. I am not an incurable optimist. Everyone has sad and bad things to deal with. It is nice to focus on good and interesting and joyful for those who will choose to live there.

GG
Just another "tempest in a teapot".

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

I heard from a villages broker that they have 3-4,000 acres in the works for development in future but it is titled in other names.



Kinda what Disney did years ago



He sounded credible but don't I don't know 100%

Actually what Disney did was use a shell buyer to acquire the land. Having the land titled as a shell owner has no advantage for the developer.

[VillagerFrog58]

First off, I have a house here and thus vested like all the rest of you. No, I don't work for the Villages, thus I'm not a Villages crony. I am still employed and not fully retired yet. Depending on your position, what I'm about to tell you may make you happy, sad or angry. I've lived here since 2012 and have never believed the punchline that "we will be built out in 18 months". I am not going to tell you how I learned all this to protect the innocent.

The Villages Corp owns quite a bit of land or they have a partial ownership interest south of 44. Here is an example. Go to the Sumter County Property website and go to the GIS map. Click on the parcels south of 44. You’ll see several large chunks of land owned by CW4 Inc. Guess what! Look up CW4 since it is incorporated and you’ll see that the registered agent is at 1020 Lake Sumter Landing!! Viola!! You'll see other large chunks of land in which the Villages has a registered agent interest. There are plans to continue the Villages development south of 44. I don't know if they will build a golf cart path or tunnel under 44 as some have suggested. The land immediately south of 44 (owned by Villages Corp via CW4) is really not suitable for homes, thus the next village (after Fenney) will may be farther south of 44 from Morse Blvd, thus perhaps not suitable for golf cart traveling.

There are plans for a mall to be built around the interchange. There is a recognition that commercial has not kept up with the residential building.

Things will continue to grow for many more years... Now, I actually don't mind this. As long as the Villages Corp continues to build, things will be kept pristine and amenity fees will be low. I do hope that as they build south, that another town square goes in.

So.. for all of you out there reading this and about to post your comments. I almost never post because of the massive peanut gallery response that one has to bear. But for those of you that want a glimmer of the future, here you have it. Please don't act surprised when the next announcement occurs.