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Originally Posted by ijusluvit

Cannot stress enough what the others have said about solar orientation. ESE location of the lanai is ideal. A large open roof area (not the house front) facing South if you think you want a pool now or in the future. That roof area will be perfect for solar heating panels.

As far as locating next to a wide open area, it's not the bugs and critters you have to be concerned about. It's The Developer. Find out, if at all possible, what'd going to be built there - a wall? the back side of a shopping center? A number a Villagers have been disappointed by what ended up being built on an edge of their property.

Good luck!!!

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