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Old 01-02-2024, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jimjamuser View Post
Lots of weird situations happen in The Villages. For example why is it necessary to plant flowers on the roundabouts and then a couple times per year, tear out the old flowers and plant new ones. Drivers eyes are NOT supposed to be concentrated on flowers (as they wreck). Why NOT plant some permanent plants and leave them there?
That would not resolve a thing. Workers would be required to weed, fertilize, trim, remove sickly and replant with new on a regular basis. I am guessing the program they have implemented is cheaper in the long run.

Cities throughout Florida have always placed restrictions on watering during times of little rain or drought. After a rainy season, the restrictions get lifted. It has been this way for decades.

The Villages population is small compared to cities like Miami and Jacksonville. Restrictions are tougher in these larger cities when a drought persists.

Last edited by Randall55; 01-02-2024 at 02:25 PM.