A coyote will not come near a person. You may see one at dawn or dusk but they are not going to attack a person.
If your small dog or cat is outside by itself (leashed to a stake or out wandering) they are fair game for a coyote. Garbage bags are also a food source for the coyote.
There are plenty of living areas for a coyote in The Villages with all the preserve areas. It is called an eco-system for a good reason.
Enjoy the wildlife here and do not be scared of a coyote. I personally would be more frightened of the occasional Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes that reach about 6 feet in length.
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