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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

GOLF COURSE - TOWN HALL MEETING

THERE IS NO COST FOR A TICKET, THE TICKETS ARE BEING ISSUED ONLY TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR OVERWHELMING CROWDS.

Dave Israel

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  1. elainebOctober 6, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Golf Curses! Be glad we do not, and will not, have a golf course.

    Posted by Jan Bergemann 9/30/09 http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/condoadvocacy/
    Some people might still spell it golf course. But for many communities, owning golf courses has backfired and turned into a curse that creates even more havoc – considering the recent headlines in the media – nationwide. Golf courses are dragging down property values.

    Latest after our economy failed, every homeowner living in a mandatory association with many amenities has realized that every amenity is an additional financial liability. Homes and units are collateral for debts incurred paying for these amenities. While many communities with barely any amenities seem to be able to survive even if many of the homes and units don’t pay their maintenance dues, communities with many amenities go flat broke, caused by the extra financial burden of clubhouse, pool, tennis court, marina etc. – and especially a golf course!

    Don’t forget:

    Florida has too many golf courses already.
    The cost of maintaining an 18-hole golf course has nearly doubled in the last 7 (seven) years.
    The number of golf players in Florida is decreasing – according to the PGA.
    The new wave of retirees – who may or may not ever come back to Florida – is not as eager to play golf as the former generation.

    The former sales incentive that caused buyers to pay extra has turned into a curse! And any board members and golf fanatics who are still gung-ho trying to buy a golf course for the community, offered by a near bankrupt developer, have either not learned one little thing or they want the neighbors to pay for their entertainment.

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  2. elainebOctober 7, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    I think Mr Waldman knows the following:

    Still not convinced that a golf course is more a curse than a smart investment?
    Read these two articles that were published last week in the media;
    Teed-Off Residents Drive Developer to Brink of Ruin
    [http://www.ccfj.net/HOAFLBBCgolfcourse2.html]
    (Don’t forget to read the attached lawsuit that was filed!)
    Golf community teed off over fees
    [http://www.ccfj.net/HOAFLTBGCCgolfcourse.html]
    Owning a golf course decreases the value of property within the community – not increases value! Homes and condos that come with golf-club memberships are not attracting buyers – the word of the GOLF CURSE is spreading real fast!

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  3. GraceOctober 7, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    I do hope that no one in their right mind is considering that we buy a bankrupt golf course. We can`t afford it and there aren`t enough people who want to play. I hate the thought of more homes on Haverhill. There is enough traffic on Haverhill in the winter now. Eventually something will be done with the golf course.

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  4. MagOctober 8, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    curious - why is this a ticketed event?

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  5. UCO PresidentOctober 8, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Hi Mag,
    October 8, 2009 12:05 PM,

    All previous meetings on this subject were oversubscribed. There is very high interest. So in order to avoid a hugh crowd, there will be tickets used to limit the number to something on the order of the capacity of the theater; circa 1200.

    There will be multiple presentations over time.

    Dave Israel

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