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Originally Posted by D.Bolen
How does The Villages prevent alligators from wandering into DeLuna and other newer residential areas where the beauty of nature is a large part of the appeal? I live near LSL but have friends looking into DeLuna and other newer sections. They have heard comments by those fearful of alligators causing them to hesitate considering these areas.
I assume any needed measures are in place to ensure safety but would like to know (and be able to share) the particulars.
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Alligators can be seen anywhere in The Villages. This past June there was a 6-7 ft very thick alligator across the street on my neighbor's walkway in Charlotte. I have a picture of him sitting under the window. They called TV and was told if he isn't bothering anyone leave him alone and he will go away. Later he moved to the lawn on the side of their home and within a couple of hours he was not to be seen. Charlotte is not a new Village. I wasn't too happy with TV's response because there are people who walk small dogs down our street. But the neighbor was ok with letting him sit there while they stayed inside their home. Two other neighbors in Charlotte have had alligators by their houses over the years. One was a block away under their truck and the other was a block away on their front stoop. I think being in Florida there is no getting away from them.