As if ...
 

As if Any place won't have issues?
. Sinkholes
To much, to little traffic, dues, people, golf courses, shops etc .

It is much more than that and you know it. Most work a lifetime sell their home in another location, put everything into a new home here. A Home is much more than a car.

Agree! I taught my daughter to aspire to all she could be. Why demonize success?

Apples / Oranges
 

The analogy was not a Car to a Home, rather a Contract to a Contract.

Exactly.

And the great news is for those who didn't read the deed restrictions and don't like them, the resale market is red hot. Never a better time to find their way outta here.

100% True!!

If this were true, which it is not, your sale should have no problem going through.

Good luck in your next unhappy place.

For me, my husband and I moved here 12 years ago as a working couple. Two years later, he died. We loved it here, built all together in a Village with a strong bond. There was little traffic and easy access to all the amenities. Getting Tee times was a breeze. The CC was a neighborhood bar like Cheers. Life changed overnight. The one and only reason I stay here is because of my life as a single widow. Many of you should think about that, because there are more and more people that retired here married and find themselves alone. I belong to four single clubs. They keep me young, active and provide the socialization that we all need. Otherwise, I would be gone, basically because of all the negative impacts of rapid growth, mostly the Villages have not proportionately built amenities to support the growth. In addition, there are not enough commercial entities to support the growth. The surrounding communities do not provide an adequate employment pool for these businesses. I also read these forums and see all the division, underlying political views, foolish negativity about living here and the nasty sarcastic attitudes by some of these people towards others feelings or views. For now, I choose to stay, the friendships with my single family are stronger than the inconveniences caused by the greed of the developers.

You can answer that question yourself after you been here few years. Otherwise it’s just opinions.

Insert states instead of countries? Then I can agree with it. :)

I am a very happy Villager!
 

I've been here 14 years and have loved every minute of it! The developers have made it our "heaven on earth". Why do you think it keeps growing?

Well said!
 

Stated the facts short and sweet. Love the Villages, do not like some of the changes - apartments, low impact fees for builder causing residents to have to pay for their continuing development. Originally roads paid for by developers. Major change is cheaper golf cart paths etc that will deteriorate much faster and again have to be paid by residents.
Still happy with the lifestyle.

I have a friend who says as they get older they do not get better, they get worse.

They are everywhere. People who always have and always will criticize what others have done and are doing rather than doing anything or accomplish anything themselves.

I had nothing to do with it. I met a disabled elderly lady. Some neighbors complained that her wheelchair ramp was not properly painted. It went on for a while. Fines?
Other neighbors got together, threw a barbecue, repaired the ramp and painted it.

You chose which group you wish to belong. We, every place has/have both.

I love it!!

The complainers want the largest audience possible so they turn to social media. Makes it seem like they're in the majority which is often not the case. I for one am very impressed with the developers' amazing talent and commitment for TV to be a viable and active place to live.

I suspect you miss the buffalo.🥱

And that is the reason why we are looking forward to our move to TV-forward thinking business people- I don’t want to be in an environment that is stuck in the 80’s, 90’s or even 2000. Love all the new ideas the family has. And if that changes- we will move on.

What a hoot. You say Socialism? What about libraries, fire and police departments, parks, or your free Covid shot? Republicans love to attack “socialism,” but are total hypocrites in doing so.

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Within our large circle of Villages friends over the past few years two couples moved away (to other retirement communities in Florida) for what they perceived as “more desirable location”. Both have moved back to The Villages!

This is a false statement.

Decide for yourself after living here awhile
 

I agree that some do not like the fact that the current generation has not respected the wishes of their elders. That does not mean they do not like it here. The Villages is fabulous, but it is getting rather large. During the season, it gets. more and more difficult to get into restaurants, etc. I do not think this has anything to do with jealousy.

A FEW elders................most love the excitement and growth of TV.

Too big??...........your opinion. So you want a land development company to stop developing. :ohdear:

love it
 

I retired 3 years ago.. but googled the secret to happiness… It boils down to: low expectations. That’s right… be thankful and enjoy.

People that complain about the fees don’t see how litte you get elsewhere… People that complain about growth, dont realize how little it affects them… I’d love the complainers to either volunteer or vote with their moving vans….

Those two couples figured out what most of us already knew. Hands down, there is no better place to retire in Florida or anywhere else in the US. I knew it the first time I visited as a renter in 2017 and I know it now as an owner. Not perfect, mind you, just the best. I feel the same way about capitalism. It's the very worst form of government - except for all the rest.

I love it here. I don’t care what they may have promised regarding expanding. It’s a business and businesses are designed to make money. I’m delighted with everything Don’t see why people are complaining

We love living here. Most of the people that we know or have run across at the restaurants, golf courses, clubs , etc. seem to feel the same way. If you consider 120000 or more residents, notice how few are complaining. And if you boil it down many of the negatives are somewhat political in nature. In all very few individuals are actually complaining. My only opinion on the Developers is that they seem to give us quality and variety.

I'm with you Julie. I love it here as well. Tons of golf courses (and lots more coming) which was my main reason for moving here. I play a different golf course almost every day. Not like some of the other retirement communities with only one or two courses that you play over and over.
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My wife and I have been here since 2003 and are very happy.
People have a tendency to dislike, sight unseen, people who have money that they do not have. The village residents lean on the management to solve ALL OF THEIR PROBLEMS. THE developer is a house builder and seller, Not a Mayor. Most do not even know what town they live in.

The original developer was Harold Schwartz. He started TV with Orange Blossom Gardens in the mid 70's. His SON, Gary Morse came on board in 1983 and headed the company until his death in 2014. His son, Mark, Harold's grandson, took over in 2014 as President but had worked for the company before that and heads the company today. Both Harold and Gary were visionaries. Mark is no different. You roll with the times or you get rolled up. Keeping TV a viable place for retirees keeps our home values up. So, yeah, Mark Morse has been involved with TV for more than 20 years.

I get it and good move. Obviously you are not happy here and you chose the wise choice to move. Good luck with that. But please stop throwing shade as you leave.

Restaurants will come if the need is there. Patience, grasshopper.

The fact that YOU didn't hear it does not make it false. Come talk to the long time residents near the Hacienda area. A pledge/promise made by a organization does not become void just because the leadership changed. New leadership just chose to break it.

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LoriL is talking about the current generation of the family running the Developer corporation not respecting the generation that used to be in charge of it, but are now too busy being dead to reprimand them for going against their wishes.

Speculation by a few Village Whiners.
No facts.

So if they tear down the home behind yours, and put up a for-profit inpatient drug rehab center in its place you'll be okay with that. Afterall, it's a business, and businesses are designed to make money.

So many issues with this type of argument and is part of the reason there is not wide support for stopping advancements.

Nothing is being torn down in anyone's backyard........it's on the other side of a golf course.

Nothing is going from residential property to commercial property.

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Please respect the TOTV tradition and do not attempt to answer any posts with facts.

Please accept my apology. :ho: