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Originally Posted by 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) No more than the state you are coming from, most folks been here a long time and not seen snakes.
#2. Landscaping-do you need to check with them prior or can you hire landscapers to design your property? You pick a landscaper and submit the design to Architectural review Comm.
#3. Do you need permission or are there restrictions for decorating your house (outside) for holidays? Deed restrictions allow holiday decorations and 30 days after.#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? There are bugs, however, spraying is done and one seldom sees mosquitos in the residential areas, they do show up on golf courses. #5. Have there been any dog attacks in the dog parks that you know of?

#6 is there a noise restriction policy? Yes, part of deed restrictions.
#7. My husband and I both enjoy entertaining and partying. Is that common amongst the Villagers? That is what we do best.
#8. how common and dangerous are lightening storms? Central Florida has been called the lightening capital, there is a lot of lightening.
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. What will you do with your vehicle(s)?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?
The deed restrictions do not allow for businesses to be run at a village home. That being said there are people that are doing just that.....but not having customers coming and going. I suggest you discuss this with your sales rep and get a good understanding of the restriction.
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?
There are a lot of IG pools. On your visit you will have the opportunity to see different style homes and floorplans.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? They deliver to our homes. Sounds like you have a rather active businessThanks again

From your description you are in for a major downsizing to go from a 10 room house to the size of most homes in TV.
Enjoy your visit.
Some sites for more information.
Village Community Development Districts
VCDD Community Standards
Sumter County Property Appraiser - Ronnie Hawkins, CFA - Bushnell, Florida - 352-569-6800 -
Golf The Villages
Property Owners, Association of Florida
The Villages Homeowners Association
http://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/a...es/recnews.pdf