[Chi33]

Are there any locations just outside the villages that are not safe to be in? Just wondering, Some places do not look safe but I don't know if I may be overreacting. And I mean personal safety and would my car be safe if I parked and went into a store in that neighborhood in the daytime. Please be gentle, sometimes when I post I get attacked and I would prefer not to be unless you can't help yourself. When not behind the computer I am a pretty nice person.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Chi33

Are there any locations just outside the villages that are not safe to be in? Just wondering, Some places do not look safe but I don't know if I may be overreacting. And I mean personal safety and would my car be safe if I parked and went into a store in that neighborhood in the daytime. Please be gentle, sometimes when I post I get attacked and I would prefer not to be unless you can't help yourself. When not behind the computer I am a pretty nice person.

I can't think of anyplace that one would worry about a car. What made you ask this question? There are nasty folks everywhere.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Chi33

Are there any locations just outside the villages that are not safe to be in? Just wondering, Some places do not look safe but I don't know if I may be overreacting. And I mean personal safety and would my car be safe if I parked and went into a store in that neighborhood in the daytime. Please be gentle, sometimes when I post I get attacked and I would prefer not to be unless you can't help yourself. When not behind the computer I am a pretty nice person.

Downtown Orlando
Downtown Tampa
Downtown Jacksonville
Downtown Miami

Add any inner city in the country
Short of that, would not be any more worried than in similar areas in the USA. But whenever you are out in a strange area, be aware of your surroundings and don't behave in a manner that puts a target on your back.

[Chatbrat]

Leesburg, Walmart--southside of St.Pete, certain neighborHOODS in Orlando, same goes for HOODS in Ocala, Leesburg and Gainesville==keep your head on a swivel and carry if you can

The only situation you are guaranteed to win/survive is the one you avoid

[retiredguy123]

Why would I ever want to leave The Villages?

[perrjojo]

There are some low income areas around us that may look “unsafe”to some but low income does not equate to unsafe.

[VApeople]

I think there was a guy killed at the Spanish Springs town center last year. As I recall, he was a worker who confronted some local ruffians who had bothered a girl.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by VApeople

I think there was a guy killed at the Spanish Springs town center last year. As I recall, he was a worker who confronted some local ruffians who had bothered a girl.

This doesn't make Spanish Springs unsafe.

[Taltarzac725]

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[John_W]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Leesburg, Walmart--southside of St.Pete,...

Sounds like you've been there. I grew up on the southside of St. Pete, played Little League at Bartlett Park, went to Southside Jr. High, rode my bike all over downtown from about '60 to '66, went to many spring training games at Al Lang Field and had lots of autographs from Roger Maris to Frank Robinson. I remember pitcher Jim Kaat as a rookie came and spoke to my elementary class, biggest person I had ever seen. We use to ride our homemade soapbox derby carts down Roser Park hill (9th Ave & 6th St South) and see who could miss the palm trees and be the closest to the canal without going in, hanging one wheel off the seawall was usually the winner.

[EPutnam1863]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Downtown Orlando
Downtown Tampa
Downtown Jacksonville
Downtown Miami

Add any inner city in the country
Short of that, would not be any more worried than in similar areas in the USA. But whenever you are out in a strange area, be aware of your surroundings and don't behave in a manner that puts a target on your back.

I remember very well reading years ago that predators usually attack only those who look timid while walking. So look strong and confident.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by VApeople

I think there was a guy killed at the Spanish Springs town center last year. As I recall, he was a worker who confronted some local ruffians who had bothered a girl.

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

This doesn't make Spanish Springs unsafe.

Be sure and tell that to the family of the young man who was killed there.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Why would I ever want to leave The Villages?

Because there are great attractions, diverse places to eat, historical adventures plus a lot of the towns outside hold some fun and interesting activities through out the year. I have been here just over 3 years and we have gone to Wildwood and Leesberg to shop and eat both during the day and in the evenings....no issues. A couple of our favorite places are in Bellvue...no issues. Get out and explore.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by VApeople

Be sure and tell that to the family of the young man who was killed there.

You are kidding, right,,,,,,,that this remote incident makes Spanish Srpings unsafe?

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

You are kidding, right,,,,,,,that this remote incident makes Spanish Srpings unsafe?

I am just letting the OP know of a location in The Villages where someone was killed.