The fact that TV is in portions of three counties (Lake, Marion and Sumter) and one town (Lady Lake), with another town (Wildwood) soon to be added, is a godsend for the "bad" guys. They use political boundaries to hide and avoid retribution. For the rest of us (the "good" folks") these boundaries can be, at best, confusing. I will say that the local paper (The Daily Sun) does a pretty good job of reporting on meetings of various government agencies, community development districts, boards, etc. I have also found a visit to the local government offices usually fairly informative when I've had a question. I would recommend you look into these bond and fee issues personally when you are down here looking for a home. The answers can be different from street to street, depending on which county or town that street is in.
It was not a consideration to me but it has been to others as to which county they live in. Property tax rates are different in all (not by a lot but different). It appears (to me) that 70-75% of TV is in Sumter County and they seem to have more of a "presence" government-wise in TV. There is the Sumter County Government Annex at 466 and Morse. Lake County also has a government annex, I think near The Greens off of Avenida Central near the Fiesta Bowling Lanes. I think Marion County has the least government presence in TV such that you have to go to Belleview just to get license tags or pay (in person) property taxes or register to vote.
You're coming here. You will have a month (I think you said) to look around, research, etc. Go for it. Just don't let all that research interfer with having a great time.
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