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It's a delicate situation. The police can't really "patrol" the area because it's all private property. It's not public; it's owned by "The Villages". The police must be asked to come into Lake Sumter Landing. Everything inside Lakeshore Dr. and Old Camp Rd. is private property. Same goes for Spanish Springs inside Avenida Central. It's all private - streets, sidewalks, parking lots, etc. (The buildings, however, belong to "the developer".) That's how you can walk around the squares with a drink in your hand. The "open container law" only applies on public thoroughfares.

Only "The Villages" can call police to have those kids removed. If severe damage was to occur, my bet would be - just like in shoplifting - The Villages would make you sign an agreement that states you would never come back again - if you did, you would be prosecuted for "trespassing".

By the way, when that holy tree needs to be replaced next year, guess who pays for it? You guessed it!

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