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Old 07-26-2012, 02:15 PM
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I live in Pennecamp in an area known as Jacaranda Island and received a visit this morning from a member of the Code Enforcement Police, who almost sheepishly apologized for bothering me with such a trivial request, but requested that I remove the two attractive metal artifical birds which we had in our bushes in front of our home. These birds cost approximately $100 which I only mention to emphasize that they were not cheap nor gaudy ornaments but rather subtle and in good taste. He told me that someone had driven around and noted the addresses of every single house on our street and in homes this area if they had any lawn ornaments whatsoever, and reported them to Code Enforcement. He assumes that the person reporting everyone had been turned in themselves and were seeking some sort of revenge or retribution. It sure is frustrating when your neighbors decorate tastefully and enjoy each others decor but someone from outside your area can ruin it for everyone. I understand the rules and the reason why such rules exist, but people who seek vengenge in mass only perpetuate bitter feelings in an otherwise enjoyable lifestyle here in The Villages. Very disappointing.
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