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Old 08-06-2014, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Cathy H View Post
where will the list of deficiencies in this place end?: bad siding installation, bad roof shingles, no sinkhole exploration, bad street intersection design, continued use of too-small traffic circles, crappy golf courses. what did I miss?
Siding installation issues have been pretty much resolved. Shingles is on the manufacturer, not TV. Exploring for sinkholes in Florida is kind of like looking for a needle in a haystack -- you'll find it when it pricks but rarely before. Intersections seem fine to me. There are a couple of spots where golf carts were not really considered but at least one of these has been resolved (Colony). How much bigger do you want the traffic circles -- Roman size, like the one around the Arc de Triomphe? They're fine as is. Folks just need to learn how to navigate them. As to the soil erosion, water and soil, whether dirt, sand or clay, really don't mix. 'Twas bound to occur and I'm sure will be rectified quickly.

For a community this size and one that has expanded this rapidly, the problems have been pretty minor and that's pretty amazing. I'm not a fan of the developer but I do believe in giving credit where credit is due.

Now, let's talk about the IRS issue, the fact that people had to sue to get rec centers, etc. renovated, the building of the wall. Those show a lack of caring for the residents and are, to me, a much bigger issue. Don't want the Morse family to be my parents and take care of everything. Do want them to treat us with respect, fairly and ethically.
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