[outlaw]

Originally Posted by Grandfinch

The developer should use their influence at the county and state level to have the section in question removed from wildwood city and returned back to county. Who in their right mind would stop this STATE improvement at the silly suggestion of small town mayor?

Yes! And while we're at it, let's make it a hate crime to disagree with the developer...

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by Grandfinch

The developer should use their influence at the county and state level to have the section in question removed from wildwood city and returned back to county. Who in their right mind would stop this STATE improvement at the silly suggestion of small town mayor?

How is The Villages expansion into Wildwood a STATE improvement?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by janmcn

How is The Villages expansion into Wildwood a STATE improvement?

I dunno. The Village Expansion into anywhere is a National or Global improvement if you ask me. As opposed to some not very well run municipalities. Shall I name a few?

But that's me. Jan. I do so love The Villages.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by outlaw

I would rather someone else build there. Many amenities are already getting overcrowded according to many villagers. I still chuckle when I drive by the pools and see 20 plus people queuing up for water volleyball more than 30 minutes before start time. How about the 30 plus golf carts in line waiting to tee off at any of the executive courses? I don't plan on spending my remaining time on this earth waiting in line. How about the many posts complaining about the lack of a sufficient number of neighborhood pools in the north part of the villages? Or the complaints of the congestion around the Colony area, the lack of grocery stores at 466A, and now the angst regarding the Fruitland expansion. I moved here knowing all those issues(much research), because I was interested in other activities and I stayed north of 466 where it "feels" less crowded. But I sympathize with those that are concerned with the continuing expansion without obvious infrastructure increases.
If someone else builds there, they won't be using the villages amenities...that's reason enough for me!

I always tee off on time on the exec courses. Don't let all the carts fool you.

[Mleeja]

Originally Posted by outlaw

I would rather someone else build there. Many amenities are already getting overcrowded according to many villagers. I still chuckle when I drive by the pools and see 20 plus people queuing up for water volleyball more than 30 minutes before start time. How about the 30 plus golf carts in line waiting to tee off at any of the executive courses? I don't plan on spending my remaining time on this earth waiting in line. How about the many posts complaining about the lack of a sufficient number of neighborhood pools in the north part of the villages? Or the complaints of the congestion around the Colony area, the lack of grocery stores at 466A, and now the angst regarding the Fruitland expansion. I moved here knowing all those issues(much research), because I was interested in other activities and I stayed north of 466 where it "feels" less crowded. But I sympathize with those that are concerned with the continuing expansion without obvious infrastructure increases.
If someone else builds there, they won't be using the villages amenities...that's reason enough for me!

I think Gracie's comments are if the area is developed by The Villages, we will know what we will be getting. If the land is developed by someone else, who knows. It could be an apartment complex or maybe single family housing, who knows. Either way, if the development is residential where do you think they are going to go for shopping, dining, doctors etc? The same places us Villagers go. There will continue to be the crowding at the Brownwood and the Colony Plaza.

I'd rather have The Villages develop the area... At least this way there can be plans included to help alleviate the overcrowding as part of the master plan.

[kstew43]

Originally Posted by outlaw

I know how the villages blocks off easy access into the properties. However, most of the roads are public and allow anyone to drive in, park their car and walk and walk and walk; just not on sidewalks, since there aren't that many. One can also haul their bike in with their car, and bicycle on the MMP to their heart's content...although not legitimately. For instance, they could park in the Walmart parking lot at 466, and ride their bikes all over the villages, even accessing the MMP.

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[outlaw]

Originally Posted by Mleeja

I think Gracie's comments are if the area is developed by The Villages, we will know what we will be getting. If the land is developed by someone else, who knows. It could be an apartment complex or maybe single family housing, who knows. Either way, if the development is residential where do you think they are going to go for shopping, dining, doctors etc? The same places us Villagers go. There will continue to be the crowding at the Brownwood and the Colony Plaza.

I'd rather have The Villages develop the area... At least this way there can be plans included to help alleviate the overcrowding as part of the master plan.

The other day at Laurel Manor, I overheard a lady say that she lives down in the Colony area, but comes up to Laurel Manor to workout frequently because the Colony Recreation center is so crowded, especially during the snowbird season. I don't think it's too crowded north of 466, but I hear quite a bit of complaining about south of 466A? being crowded. Maybe I'm wrong. Right now, the things I like to do and the schedule I keep seems to work out, so I'm happy. But I understand people concerned that the place is getting too crowded for the available amenities. Of course, I like the roundabouts, too.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by outlaw

I would rather someone else build there. Many amenities are already getting overcrowded according to many villagers. I still chuckle when I drive by the pools and see 20 plus people queuing up for water volleyball more than 30 minutes before start time. How about the 30 plus golf carts in line waiting to tee off at any of the executive courses? ...the lack of a sufficient number of neighborhood pools in the north part of the villages...congestion around the Colony area, the lack of grocery stores at 466A, and now the angst regarding the Fruitland expansion..!

I'm sure glad I don't live in The Villages...oh wait...I do. Hmmm.

Perception sure can be different for different people.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by outlaw

...How about the 30 plus golf carts in line waiting to tee off at any of the executive courses?...

Just one example of how looks can be deceiving...

You can almost always expect to tee off at or very near your tee time at executive courses. Are there people there chipping, putting, visiting, while they await their tee time? You bet. Perfectly normal...NOT a sign of anything lacking.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by outlaw

I would rather someone else build there. Many amenities are already getting overcrowded according to many villagers. I still chuckle when I drive by the pools and see 20 plus people queuing up for water volleyball more than 30 minutes before start time. How about the 30 plus golf carts in line waiting to tee off at any of the executive courses? I don't plan on spending my remaining time on this earth waiting in line. How about the many posts complaining about the lack of a sufficient number of neighborhood pools in the north part of the villages? Or the complaints of the congestion around the Colony area, the lack of grocery stores at 466A, and now the angst regarding the Fruitland expansion. I moved here knowing all those issues(much research), because I was interested in other activities and I stayed north of 466 where it "feels" less crowded. But I sympathize with those that are concerned with the continuing expansion without obvious infrastructure increases.
If someone else builds there, they won't be using the villages amenities...that's reason enough for me!

I need more information to understand this statement? Or better still, do you understand how the tee time system works?

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Just one example of how looks can be deceiving...

You can almost always expect to tee off at or very near your tee time at executive courses. Are there people there chipping, putting, visiting, while they await their tee time? You bet. Perfectly normal...NOT a sign of anything lacking.

And many of those carts belong to folks who are cart pooling and are already on the course.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by outlaw

The other day at Laurel Manor, I overheard a lady say that she lives down in the Colony area, but comes up to Laurel Manor to workout frequently because the Colony Recreation center is so crowded, especially during the snowbird season. I don't think it's too crowded north of 466, but I hear quite a bit of complaining about south of 466A? being crowded. Maybe I'm wrong. Right now, the things I like to do and the schedule I keep seems to work out, so I'm happy. But I understand people concerned that the place is getting too crowded for the available amenities. Of course, I like the roundabouts, too.

Isn't that one of the beauties of TV.............you can use any of the facilites, not just in your area?

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

I'm sure glad I don't live in The Villages...oh wait...I do. Hmmm.

Perception sure can be different for different people.

LOL. I actually enjoy it here. I remember awhile ago one commenter in another thread saying he/she used to tell all his friends how great TV was. Then, after it started getting really crowded, he said he quit telling anyone about it...

It does seem some people take any slight criticism of TV too personally. Live and let live.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by outlaw

LOL. I actually enjoy it here...
It does seem some people take any slight criticism of TV too personally. Live and let live.

Glad to hear it, outlaw!

And I didn't take your comments personally. I just don't perceive some things the same as you. That's all.

Live on!

[ricklowe]

Wildwood has and i'm sure will continue to work with the villages regarding the TV expansion in fact this was an issue during the planning stage of Oxford Oaks last year but as you can see it was resolved and it's currently under construction.

As for wildwood and development they've proved over and over their pro growth position. As we speak there are numerous developments within the city limits either in the planning stage or under construction.

A few examples are 440 homes on hwy 301 and 472 currently under construction and 301 and 468 there are 770 homes 660 apartments or villas and 200,000 sq. ft. retail space in the oxford crossings development stage . Wildwood will do fine without being held hostage to village demands but both will be better off compromising....