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Old 08-05-2015, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Mleeja View Post
I hate to rain on anyone's parade, but the person or persons responsible for the tree cutting may never be known. It has been well documented here and elsewhere that the district has offered "confidentiality" and "forgiveness" by not prosecuting if the district was reimbursed. It appears this has happened by the Friends of Lake Minoa. I'd be willing to bet as far as the district is concerned this is a closed matter.

Also, I seriously doubt if the postings on this website or the POA had any influence in the Friends of Lake Minoa making the payment. "Most" of the residents in The Villages probably do not even know about this site or if they do, do not log on. The POA had one article in the June news letter and two "letter to the editiors" in the July issue. This was it for 2015. I don't see this a "alot of pressure".

It was more likely the law enforcemnt end of the equation. They knew who was responsible and although may have not had enough evidence to file charges, they had enough to compel paymnet. It is call negotiations!

Someone mentioned if I do not like this topic, I should quit reading. I continue reading becasue I want to be informed on this topic and others posted on this site. I am just amazed how vindictive we are here in The Villages, especially if you do not agree.

I think I am glad that most of the wonderful residents do not read and post on this site. I would move if this was the case.... (ha! beat you to it!)
Dear Don't Rain On My Parade:

So you don't mind that a resident(s) took it upon his/her/them selves to cut a clearing in a protected area and then left fellow residents holding the bag. and that it took much pressure and publicity to shame/pressure said resident(S) into striking the best deal?

I have lived here for 9 years and I'll dare you to cut, trim remove any tree that The Villages planted and see who comes knocking at your door

Friend at Lake Minoa now only cut down a tree but more than one in a protected area no less just because of conceit.....i want a clearing.

My parents taught me not to damage other people's property i.e respect other people's property.

and so the Friends at.... rained on our parade.

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