67.1 F
The Villages
Wednesday, May 1, 2024

AAC ready to establish priorities after closing on church property

The Amenity Authority Committee is going to schedule a workshop to discuss priorities for upcoming projects.

After years of bargaining and negotiations, the AAC on Sept. 6 closed on the former home of the First Baptist Church on County Road 42. The $2 million purchase includes 18 acres of property.

The AAC will be seeking input from residents about what type of amenities they would like to see at the new facility.

The former home of the First Baptist Church.

AAC member Ann Forrester said she wanted to see the AAC hold a workshop to discuss the future.

“I don’t want to get to far into a project until we have a chance to prioritize all the needs we have north of 466,” Forrester said. “I don’t want to be diving in too deep, too fast.”

Other projects on the horizon include a rebuild of the Paradise Recreation Center on the Historic Side of The Villages.

Recreation District Director John Rohan said his department would be taking “a strategic approach” to gathering information as it has in the past.

“We have received a lot of information from the beginning and we have that all on file,” Rohan said. “It’s almost like Christmas. We’re getting excited.”

The date for the workshop has not yet been determined.

Golfers deserve six months credit for playing on substandard courses

A Village of Hadley resident contends that golfers deserve a six-month credit for being forced to play on substandard golf courses. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Former New Yorkers thrilled about Costco coming to The Villages

Former New Yorkers now living in The Villages thrilled Costco is coming to The Villages.

Golfers teeing off at course that is clearly closed

A Village of Mira Mesa resident, in a Letter to the Editor describes obnoxious behavior by golfers teeing off at a course that is clearly closed.

Be kind on courses and courts in The Villages

A Village of Newell resident, in a Letter to the Editor, is asking his fellow Villagers to be kind to each other on pickleball courts, golf courses and other areas of social activity.

Congressman Daniel Webster a waste of taxpayers’ money

A Village of Palo Alto resident contends that Congressman Daniel Webster is a waste of taxpayers’ money. Read his Letter to the Editor.