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Originally Posted by Bonanza

Interesting question . . .

All of the things you mention are things that a buyer is unaware of. No, I am not bitter and I find your comment "sooo" uncalled for. All is not roses and rainbows here in the Villages, while there are many great things about the community. However, to the unknowing potential buyer, I don't think things should be swept under a carpet, as is done here. They should be aware and subsequently make their own decision as to what is important to them and what is not.

The simple facts are:

Drainage is a problem. The lots are not properly filled enough to prevent walking and squishing in grass for two days until the water either drains or evaporates.

The roads are not private. It costs residents over $1,000,000 a year to have a "guard" at the gate who has to let everyone through, regardless of who they are. That's not even mentioning gates that are frequently in disrepair.

While the circles are beautiful now, they are a traffic hazard. Everyone seems to have a different idea of how to navigate them, most of which don't seem to work. You'd better pray each time you go around one because you never know what the other guy is going to do. They are also tremendous gas guzzlers.

And the developer . . . He has done incredible things here. He's brilliant, a visionary, and deserves many accolades. However, it's all about the almighty buck and there ain't no free lunch here as indicated in the way the CDD runs and the funds from residents only (and none from him)) that are being used to pay his attorney regarding the lawsuit with the IRS concerning the bond. We, the residents, will also be the one to pay the fine when the IRS levies their "bill." This IRS thing has been going on for years and Mr. Morse keeps delaying the outcome. The IRS wouldn't be questionning his bond issue if there was no question that it was legal and above board. There are hundreds of bonds in Florida communities that do not present any problems.

So what is your problem with the things you have mentioned that I've said??? They are all true and have nothing to do with lies or misinformation. Perhape you are unhappy that these things are pointed out because you simply don't want to think about them or don't care.

"Just saying . . ."

WOW!!! My question was, "Why did you buy here"?