This, again, raises a good point of law discussion. The Villages streets are public streets. Paid for by the taxpayers of Marion, Sumter and Lake counties. The Villages is not a gated community with private streets.
How could a "no solicitation" rule, enacted by The Villages, be enforced on public streets. The street in front of your house is no different than the street in downtown Orlando, or downtown Lady Lake.
The gates are only for show.
The Villages, it would seem, has no authority to enact any restrictions on public property. Private property? Yes, Public property? NO.
I'm not in favor of Ice Cream trucks zooking around with music tinking either, but I'm wondering when and if this no "solicitation rule" will be tested.
I'm thinking it will be tested the first time a candidate for public office knocks on your door.
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