[GreggB]

Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna

Hop in your car and start at the intersection of CR 301 and 44. Drive south to CR 462, which will be the western boundary of the Villages of Finney. By the odometer on my car, it was more than a four mile drive!

Even if a tunnel is built under CR 44--boy, that would be a long tunnel--or a bridge built over it, that would be a long drive in a golf cart to access any of the amenities or shopping in the now southern end of The Villages. From the south end of Finney to even the closest Executive golf course would be the equivalent of someone living in Mallory Square, like me, golf carting it down to Nancy Lopez or the executive courses at the far north end of TV. I can't see how Finney will ever be integrated or put much pressure on the retail or other amenities in what is now the main part of TV, particularly if residents choose to use golf carts to get around.

Yes while that is true I think if you take 468 from the intersection of Morse & 44 you will find the distance to Fenney to be very close to 4 miles.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna

Hop in your car and start at the intersection of CR 301 and 44. Drive south to CR 462, which will be the western boundary of the Villages of Finney. By the odometer on my car, it was more than a four mile drive!

Even if a tunnel is built under CR 44--boy, that would be a long tunnel--or a bridge built over it, that would be a long drive in a golf cart to access any of the amenities or shopping in the now southern end of The Villages. From the south end of Finney to even the closest Executive golf course would be the equivalent of someone living in Mallory Square, like me, golf carting it down to Nancy Lopez or the executive courses at the far north end of TV. I can't see how Finney will ever be integrated or put much pressure on the retail or other amenities in what is now the main part of TV, particularly if residents choose to use golf carts to get around.

Where does 462 cross 44 or 301 south of Wildwood. Did you mean 468?

[IndianaJones]

Originally Posted by pauld315

Now I understand why the sales guy I deal with down there called and invited us back down for another LSP. We can't move until my wife retires in 2 years so she can get all her benefits from her job during retirement We have been to TV multiple times over the years (since 2000) and I definitely will go out there to look at this new tract when we go down there this summer.

Good for you! I was in the same spot, last year -now I'm here but still working - it can be done! It amazes me to read people on these posts fretting 'bout "build-outs" and loss of value and loss of control. They moved here because of what a terrific job the owners did, the great lifestyle - and now they don't want anyone else "joining the club". They complain incredibly during the winter months because of the snowbirds - but those same snowbirds are a huge boon, economically, to the area. Change is inevitable. This new area may appeal to a "different generation" of retirees - people retiring now were born in 1961-61, not 1931. I read yesterday where only ~700,000 WWII vets were left (God bless 'em) and 430 per day pass on. There is a "new wave" of retirees coming, and guess what? They like "different things". Sure, I know there's a fear of home prices sliding, developer leaving, crazy people taking over - but progress & change happens, so adapting is necessary. Times change - imagine that!

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by Kahuna32162

I see a tunnel coming under 44.

No way......The cost of a tunnel under an existing road would be hugh as compared to tunnels put in place and a road built over it.

[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

Gen-Xers are starting to hit their 50's. And they like what they see here.

Yes, they do!

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[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by Schaumburger

I am a "Bobette", and I hope to one day realize all of the benefits of living in The Villages. I know no place is perfect, and TV may have its growing pains in the new areas south of 466A, but those living in TV are one lucky bunch.

I hope your first name is not Lorena!

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[kgentile1010]

I wish they would build a monorail. That would be fun

[pauld315]

From what I heard when I was just there on our LPP. Some of this has already been written about in this thread, some hasn't. The land from Brownwood to Feeney is already owned by TV but it is in another company name. The reason they are starting at Feeney is because it already has all the permits needed and has already undergone environmental studies etc. This is because another developer had already done all of that work before the real estate bust in 2008. Also, I heard that TV has applied to get permission to build six golf cart tunnels under 44. If they are building 6 tunnels I can imagine development from at least Brownwood to Feeney and probably pretty wide.. I think they will stop when they hit the Gulf of Mexico!

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by pauld315

From what I heard when I was just there on our LPP. Some of this has already been written about in this thread, some hasn't. The land from Brownwood to Feeney is already owned by TV but it is in another company name. The reason they are starting at Feeney is because it already has all the permits needed and has already undergone environmental studies etc. This is because another developer had already done all of that work before the real estate bust in 2008. Also, I heard that TV has applied to get permission to build six golf cart tunnels under 44. If they are building 6 tunnels I can imagine development from at least Brownwood to Feeney and probably pretty wide.. I think they will stop when they hit the Gulf of Mexico!

It's "Fenney".

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by IndianaJones

Good for you! I was in the same spot, last year -now I'm here but still working - it can be done! It amazes me to read people on these posts fretting 'bout "build-outs" and loss of value and loss of control. They moved here because of what a terrific job the owners did, the great lifestyle - and now they don't want anyone else "joining the club". They complain incredibly during the winter months because of the snowbirds - but those same snowbirds are a huge boon, economically, to the area. Change is inevitable. This new area may appeal to a "different generation" of retirees - people retiring now were born in 1961-61, not 1931. I read yesterday where only ~700,000 WWII vets were left (God bless 'em) and 430 per day pass on. There is a "new wave" of retirees coming, and guess what? They like "different things". Sure, I know there's a fear of home prices sliding, developer leaving, crazy people taking over - but progress & change happens, so adapting is necessary. Times change - imagine that!

Thank you. Good points.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by pauld315

From what I heard when I was just there on our LPP. Some of this has already been written about in this thread, some hasn't. The land from Brownwood to Feeney is already owned by TV but it is in another company name. The reason they are starting at Feeney is because it already has all the permits needed and has already undergone environmental studies etc. This is because another developer had already done all of that work before the real estate bust in 2008. Also, I heard that TV has applied to get permission to build six golf cart tunnels under 44. If they are building 6 tunnels I can imagine development from at least Brownwood to Feeney and probably pretty wide.. I think they will stop when they hit the Gulf of Mexico!

This word explains everything.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by kgentile1010

I wish they would build a monorail. That would be fun

Water slide.

or a Lazy river............put your cart on a tube.

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by pauld315

From what I heard when I was just there on our LPP. Some of this has already been written about in this thread, some hasn't. The land from Brownwood to Feeney is already owned by TV but it is in another company name. The reason they are starting at Feeney is because it already has all the permits needed and has already undergone environmental studies etc. This is because another developer had already done all of that work before the real estate bust in 2008. Also, I heard that TV has applied to get permission to build six golf cart tunnels under 44. If they are building 6 tunnels I can imagine development from at least Brownwood to Feeney and probably pretty wide.. I think they will stop when they hit the Gulf of Mexico!

Source ?

[calibantwo]

My understanding is that Fenny is owned by a different developer who has contracted with TV construction just to build the houses.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by calibantwo

My understanding is that Fenny is owned by a different developer who has contracted with TV construction just to build the houses.

Source?