[Mishoga]

I recently posted here for first time and have been reading many threads to find as much info as possible. I am most likely coming down for a preview visit either this fall or in january, depending on when my schedule allows as I am a small business owner.
Anyway, I have a few questions/concerns that I hope some of you could answer for me.

#1. I saw snakes were mentioned. Are there a lot of snakes? (not that this would be a deal breaker. Just terrified of snakes)

#2. Landscaping-do you need to check with them prior or can you hire landscapers to design your property?

#3. Do you need permission or are there restrictions for decorating your house (outside) for holidays?

#4. Just how buggy is it there? If I was going to set up a shop space in my garage would I most definitely need to purchase netting/screening?

#5. Have there been any dog attacks in the dog parks that you know of?

#6 is there a noise restriction policy?

#7. My husband and I both enjoy entertaining and partying. Is that common amongst the Villagers?

#8. how common and dangerous are lightening storms?

I know I will have more questions.

I want to know how many of you downsized on your move and had a problem with losing square footage? I'm a little concerned as I presently live in a 10 room home. Don't have trouble losing a bedroom or formal dining room but am having a rough time with losing a formal living room and basement. I use my basement and part of my garage for storage and workspace for my business so need a certain amount of space. I'm hoping I can transform a 2 car garage into a workroom with a slop sink and cabinetry.
I know the taxes are much less than Long Island, NY taxes but as far as pricing and square footage, it seems like the homes down there are much smaller with less rooms. Do they include the garage space in square footage of the homes?

Is it more common to have a private IG pool or not? Is it only the premier homes that have the extra room, like offices, a den, a large outdoor lanai?

Thank you in advance.

Oh yeah, for my business I receive many larges cartons from UPS and Fedex. Do those come to my home or post office?

Thanks again