The Villages News Updated 1-17-2025 - Rising Amenity Fees Again - IN and AROUND The Villages Florida

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  • Опубліковано 22 січ 2025

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  • @a.e.7988
    @a.e.7988 5 днів тому +17

    Skip is the only person on Utube who doesn't sugarcoat. You get the facts..

    • @devangel3614
      @devangel3614 3 дні тому

      Hey, I live in SoCal. Yup despite our weirdness, the laws are the same. Take your keys out. Don't get a DUI on your bicycle, golf cart, scooter or whatever, it all goes on your driving record. I got a ticket for exceeding the speed limit on a non-motorized regular bicycle. It would have ended up on my record if the cop had showed up.

  • @HarleyJohn333
    @HarleyJohn333 5 днів тому +12

    Great show Skip. I look forward to it every week.

  • @joanklag2640
    @joanklag2640 5 днів тому +6

    Thanks Skip. I get a kick out of the news. That’s great news about the couple that were helped out with their problem.

  • @JusanTaiten
    @JusanTaiten 4 дні тому +1

    Great show! We appreciate your sense of humour! Very informative as well! Keep it up, we need more straight talkers!

  • @cathyplomb6693
    @cathyplomb6693 5 днів тому +3

    Always enjoy your Village news!
    Thank you for all that you do!!

  • @brianmadigan3052
    @brianmadigan3052 4 дні тому +1

    Thank you for sharing the news and of course sharing your thoughts.Skip never one to hold back!

  • @carolmadigan3250
    @carolmadigan3250 5 днів тому +4

    Thanks for the news Skip

  • @davidmara4149
    @davidmara4149 4 дні тому +1

    Skip keep up the great news shows. Someday I’ll be there but till then I love hearing the news events from the Village

  • @devangel3614
    @devangel3614 3 дні тому

    So happy to hear that the elderly couple received some needed assistance rather than fines. ❤

  • @devangel3614
    @devangel3614 3 дні тому

    Thanks for the generator talk. I was evacuated for the Palisades Fire and we lost power early. I have important medical devices that run on electricity and I had to evacuate earlier than expected due to cell phone but became very ill as some of the devices weigh over 40 lbs and I couldn't take them with me. I am going to have to get something for my apartment. Thanks ❤

  • @kathrynjacobson1702
    @kathrynjacobson1702 5 днів тому +2

    Thanks for the news. Always look forward to hearing it.

  • @MissyMoe28
    @MissyMoe28 5 днів тому +3

    Thanks Skip, always informative!!

  • @LivelyFL
    @LivelyFL 5 днів тому +2

    Thanks for your update. Great content here.

  • @flybirds2024
    @flybirds2024 4 дні тому +2

    Look I understand some people are on limited budgets, but it is unrealistic to cap the amenity fee as over time with inflation the costs increase and that would be the reason to increase an amenity fee just to keep pace!

  • @virginialegault4699
    @virginialegault4699 5 днів тому +5

    Company hiring people with no license are liable if they hurt somebody

  • @magicaldays7099
    @magicaldays7099 5 днів тому +2

    Great show!!!! Thank you!!!!

  • @mariannemay4760
    @mariannemay4760 5 днів тому +2

    Pickle ball court news at 26 minute. Thanks for the update Skip.

  • @williambyrnes7889
    @williambyrnes7889 5 днів тому +2

    Another great video brother!

  • @gracecook2656
    @gracecook2656 5 днів тому +1

    Thank you. Great video.

  • @bobart1790
    @bobart1790 4 дні тому +2

    Wow removing the cap on the amenity fees! I see $400 per month in the near future. We were planning a visit, think we will pass.

  • @Cathidee
    @Cathidee 5 днів тому +1

    They just opened up Chandler rd in Dabney after it was closed for a few weeks because of a sink hole. Seems like you’re hearing more about this. I forgot to mention this was not far from our home.

  • @kylereed980
    @kylereed980 5 днів тому +1

    Well skip, if you see it? I believe it!! Great video ship.. as always...😂

  • @josephschmidt2183
    @josephschmidt2183 5 днів тому +2

    Buy a Honda generator they’re very quiet and last forever however they have very small jets in the carburetor and they need to be ran regularly.

  • @MuddyMudskipper283
    @MuddyMudskipper283 3 дні тому

    Generac Whole House Generator run on propane too. Happy to hear Generators are allowed..

  • @sherrybarnes-stebbin1701
    @sherrybarnes-stebbin1701 4 дні тому

    Hey Skip thanks for the news. However, we have a whole house generator and it works great

  • @Muffin192213
    @Muffin192213 5 днів тому +1

    Inventory is up, price cuts on the for sale homes, so lets raise the A fee, seems like poor timing for it.

  • @jocalafarms4051
    @jocalafarms4051 5 днів тому +2

    I wonder now with keyless vehicle's how it works now for DUI's

  • @myd0gr3x
    @myd0gr3x 3 дні тому +1

    $7.5 million per month in fees? and they want more?

  • @debrabyrd1306
    @debrabyrd1306 5 днів тому

    Hello Skip, Thanks for all the news and updates because you tell us the truth. When are they going to raise the fines on these people or keep them in jail. After release from jail they need to go back to their own country if they are here illegally. Hope you and Sue will have a nice weekend!!!

    • @TheVillagesSkipSmith
      @TheVillagesSkipSmith  5 днів тому +1

      Well to be honest DeSantis started a new catch and hold for deportation plan this week.. My guess is after Trump takes office it will start. We will see !

  • @kristenschnese6980
    @kristenschnese6980 5 днів тому +1

    Geez that 74 year old is only 7 years older than I am but does look really old. I practice that drink test hard to do sober lol we have a whole house generator and a regular one he’s us run on natural gas but my cousin has one on Amelia island and his is run on propane generac makes them for both I think

  • @myk55501
    @myk55501 3 дні тому

    Hey, that area and in Ocala Clermont are notorious for sinkholes after Milton in the heavy rains once the underground water level starts dropping then you start getting all these sinkholes we've expected this you know the Floridians know this about certain areas and stuff in Pasco County it's around Beacon Woods in the clubhouse there and also up near Spring Hill there's an area then you go over to Lutz in Land O Lakes Osceola there's there's more over in that area too the sinkhole in Beacon Woods Clubhouse area that they've had divers go in there and come out in Spring Hill which is you know 18 MI under underground so I mean that's how long they travel

  • @devangel3614
    @devangel3614 3 дні тому

    Nutramigen is not regular baby formula. It's for babies allergic to milk and is pretty expensive about $40 a can. Sad if you can't afford it, but theft does factor into the cost. A lot of stores lock up baby formula.

  • @fft57d
    @fft57d 5 днів тому +5

    I think you can get arrested for DUI just sitting in your car.

    • @SkipandSueRVThing
      @SkipandSueRVThing 5 днів тому +1

      You are probably right

    • @dibari22
      @dibari22 5 днів тому +1

      100%
      If you have the keys in your possession and you're in the vehicle, you can get a DUI. you don't even need to be in the vehicle.

    • @badkarma1289
      @badkarma1289 5 днів тому

      So an SUI.

    • @DWilliam1
      @DWilliam1 2 дні тому

      In NY, that’s absolutely true even with the keys out of the ignition and you sleeping in the back seat…

  • @mariannemay4760
    @mariannemay4760 5 днів тому

    Skip, there is a lovely golf car bridge to cross 466 from Orange Blossom to Spanish Springs... But i also see golf cars driving straight across 466. That's not legal is it? I always pray they make it across. They do seem to "make haste" to not miss the green light time. But they really ahould make haste iver to the bridge and arrive alive.

  • @charlotteruse8718
    @charlotteruse8718 5 днів тому +1

    The pickleball club was in a financial pickle. Tennis anyone? 😆😅

  • @thereabethe920
    @thereabethe920 5 днів тому +2

    You do have the best news.
    However, reading the assault particulars is awful. Why not include a picture of the victim? How frightening for this woman; now after being assaulted she is coupled with this embarrassment of your report. If someone wants the police report then can ascertain it. Please, for the sake of this victim delete your description of this crime.
    Thanks

  • @susanc6367
    @susanc6367 5 днів тому +3

    So many dui’s. How easy is to get an Uber or Lyft?

    • @sailordude2094
      @sailordude2094 5 днів тому

      I don't think they know about these companies and have never tried them? Probably.

    • @SkipandSueRVThing
      @SkipandSueRVThing 5 днів тому

      I see them here, people that come here thinks rules don't apply

  • @barbaraebner5889
    @barbaraebner5889 5 днів тому

    Skip have you and Sue been at your home now 10years? Or 10 years total between Caroline and Hillsborough.

    • @TheVillagesSkipSmith
      @TheVillagesSkipSmith  5 днів тому

      5 years owning the patio villa and 10 years in this one since we became full timers

  • @sharonmenzel7791
    @sharonmenzel7791 5 днів тому +1

    There goes your ssi raise

    • @TheVillagesSkipSmith
      @TheVillagesSkipSmith  5 днів тому +1

      Ain't that the way... get a raise then they raise the cost of something else...Reminds me of working at UPS after a raise

  • @virginialegault4699
    @virginialegault4699 5 днів тому +4

    Jan 20

    • @SkipandSueRVThing
      @SkipandSueRVThing 5 днів тому

      ???

    • @rmkofmd1398
      @rmkofmd1398 5 днів тому

      @@SkipandSueRVThing I think that person means we'll have a nwe sherriff in town beginning Jan 20th in reference to ICE.

    • @SkipandSueRVThing
      @SkipandSueRVThing 5 днів тому

      @@rmkofmd1398 oh OK. Well in Florida DeSantis has already started

  • @jocalafarms4051
    @jocalafarms4051 5 днів тому +1

    Skip, you're a little long in tooth regarding the theater. 2 minute advertisement

  • @kerilotta5421
    @kerilotta5421 5 днів тому

    Outsiders should not be able to use the ponds

  • @falconinflight6235
    @falconinflight6235 День тому

    Retire in place. Period

  • @bigred8752
    @bigred8752 День тому

    Romanians coming back like birds migrating…weird

  • @barbaraebner5889
    @barbaraebner5889 5 днів тому +1

    Wow Skip a smorgasbord of all kinds of “ stuff” going on. Up here baby formula is locked up.

  • @myk55501
    @myk55501 3 дні тому

    Hey, that always cracks me up about the roundabouts traffic engineer told me they're put there to actually control drunk driving some people tell you that it's too slow traffic down but now it's there to stop drunk driving it was first started in Europe to stop the drunk driving over there and we brought it over here decades later

  • @mmig2116
    @mmig2116 4 дні тому

    Should be pay for what you use period!