Sumter Landing updates

[frayedends]

The Villages just posted a new video explaining plans to update Sumter Landing boardwalk/water access. They talked about kayaking and dragon boats. Now, I am new to the Villages and don’t know much about Sumter Landing. But I was under the impression that boats (other than that $2 tour) were not allowed and I also thought fishing wasn’t allowed. Yet the video showed a pontoon boat with people fishing.

Are these things currently allowed in that water?

[Bogie Shooter]

The Villages just posted a new video explaining plans to update Sumter Landing boardwalk/water access. They talked about kayaking and dragon boats. Now, I am new to the Villages and don’t know much about Sumter Landing. But I was under the impression that boats (other than that $2 tour) were not allowed and I also thought fishing wasn’t allowed. Yet the video showed a pontoon boat with people fishing.

Are these things currently allowed in that water?

Outdoor Excursions (https://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/OutdoorExcursions.aspx)

GUIDED KAYAKING EXPERIENCE – Rent a kayak and enjoy a guided tour full of tranquility, exercise and wildlife observation on Lake Sumter. Join us as a single rider or bring a buddy to share a tandem Kayak. Bring a group of up to 8 people for up to a 2 hour session.

NATURE PONTOON TOUR – Grab your binoculars and bring your camera, as we cruise Lake Sumter on a pontoon boat! Your guide will share their knowledge of the environment and ecosystem while you get the chance to admire the wildlife and beautiful scenery from the comfort of the boat! This 2 hour tour will accommodate up to 4 guests.

GUIDED FISHING TOUR – Guided catch and release excursions on Lake Sumter cater to all experience levels…whether you are a seasoned sports or amateur angler, you will enjoy going after the trophy fish. This 2 hour tour will accommodate up to 4 anglers.

[Stu from NYC]

Thats ok there are gators in this lake, I will pass

[Kelevision]

Thats ok there are gators in this lake, I will pass

I was raised living and swimming/skiing on Lake Harris in Leesburg. Fun fact. The entire world of water skiiers used to live and train in Leesburg on that lake full of gators. I’ve never known of a person who’s even come close to being attacked by one. They’re scared of everything. They’re ambush predators. They lie under cover of the water or in reeds, and wait. When something is in ambush distance, splashing in the water, they look at the basic size and either their brain goes “Nope, too small, not worth it,” “Nope, too big, might fight me off, not worth it,” or “Yep! Just right!” And if the answer is number three, they literally erupt out of the water and attack. They drag their prey to the bottom to drown it first. If you see one hanging out, they don’t care about you… just keep on walking….if you jumped at it or poked it with a stick it would snap at you but that’s about it.

[frayedends]

Outdoor Excursions (https://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/OutdoorExcursions.aspx)

GUIDED KAYAKING EXPERIENCE – Rent a kayak and enjoy a guided tour full of tranquility, exercise and wildlife observation on Lake Sumter. Join us as a single rider or bring a buddy to share a tandem Kayak. Bring a group of up to 8 people for up to a 2 hour session.

NATURE PONTOON TOUR – Grab your binoculars and bring your camera, as we cruise Lake Sumter on a pontoon boat! Your guide will share their knowledge of the environment and ecosystem while you get the chance to admire the wildlife and beautiful scenery from the comfort of the boat! This 2 hour tour will accommodate up to 4 guests.

GUIDED FISHING TOUR – Guided catch and release excursions on Lake Sumter cater to all experience levels…whether you are a seasoned sports or amateur angler, you will enjoy going after the trophy fish. This 2 hour tour will accommodate up to 4 anglers.

Thanks. I had not seen that.

[dougjb]

OH....I thought it was called Sumter Swamp!

Grin....obviously, the real estate people don't like me!

[Stu from NYC]

I was raised living and swimming/skiing on Lake Harris in Leesburg. Fun fact. The entire world of water skiiers used to live and train in Leesburg on that lake full of gators. I’ve never known of a person who’s even come close to being attacked by one. They’re scared of everything. They’re ambush predators. They lie under cover of the water or in reeds, and wait. When something is in ambush distance, splashing in the water, they look at the basic size and either their brain goes “Nope, too small, not worth it,” “Nope, too big, might fight me off, not worth it,” or “Yep! Just right!” And if the answer is number three, they literally erupt out of the water and attack. They drag their prey to the bottom to drown it first. If you see one hanging out, they don’t care about you… just keep on walking….if you jumped at it or poked it with a stick it would snap at you but that’s about it.

Interesting and thanks.

Once upon a time had a few alligator bites and always worried the rest of the gators would find out and take revenge.:bigbow:

[xkeowner]

Dragon boaters currently park at/near The Waterfront Inn. Moving the launch point to the area behind the radio station will likely result in most of those folks parking on or near the square. My guesstimate is 50+ vehicles just for dragon boating during peak time. Add in the kayaking numbers plus those fishing and it would appear to have an impact on prime parking at the square. Granted much of the dragon boat parking will be in the morning. Also, what impact is there when a significant number of parking places are blocked off for market night or other events?

The recreation concept is a positive, I just question the location.

[village dreamer]

and only cost us 3 millon$$$

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

Outdoor Excursions (https://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/OutdoorExcursions.aspx)

GUIDED KAYAKING EXPERIENCE – Rent a kayak and enjoy a guided tour full of tranquility, exercise and wildlife observation on Lake Sumter. Join us as a single rider or bring a buddy to share a tandem Kayak. Bring a group of up to 8 people for up to a 2 hour session.

NATURE PONTOON TOUR – Grab your binoculars and bring your camera, as we cruise Lake Sumter on a pontoon boat! Your guide will share their knowledge of the environment and ecosystem while you get the chance to admire the wildlife and beautiful scenery from the comfort of the boat! This 2 hour tour will accommodate up to 4 guests.

GUIDED FISHING TOUR – Guided catch and release excursions on Lake Sumter cater to all experience levels…whether you are a seasoned sports or amateur angler, you will enjoy going after the trophy fish. This 2 hour tour will accommodate up to 4 anglers.
My husband has his own kayak - can he use it or does he have to rent one?

[Bogie Shooter]

My husband has his own kayak - can he use it or does he have to rent one?

Check the link or call……………

[Marathon Man]

Dragon boaters currently park at/near The Waterfront Inn. Moving the launch point to the area behind the radio station will likely result in most of those folks parking on or near the square. My guesstimate is 50+ vehicles just for dragon boating during peak time. Add in the kayaking numbers plus those fishing and it would appear to have an impact on prime parking at the square. Granted much of the dragon boat parking will be in the morning. Also, what impact is there when a significant number of parking places are blocked off for market night or other events?

The recreation concept is a positive, I just question the location.

What is you guess based on?

[patfla06]

Thats ok there are gators in this lake, I will pass

I would have to agree with you!!

[TeresaE]

I was raised living and swimming/skiing on Lake Harris in Leesburg. Fun fact. The entire world of water skiiers used to live and train in Leesburg on that lake full of gators. I’ve never known of a person who’s even come close to being attacked by one. They’re scared of everything. They’re ambush predators. They lie under cover of the water or in reeds, and wait. When something is in ambush distance, splashing in the water, they look at the basic size and either their brain goes “Nope, too small, not worth it,” “Nope, too big, might fight me off, not worth it,” or “Yep! Just right!” And if the answer is number three, they literally erupt out of the water and attack. They drag their prey to the bottom to drown it first. If you see one hanging out, they don’t care about you… just keep on walking….if you jumped at it or poked it with a stick it would snap at you but that’s about it.

And, correct me if I’m wrong, but don’t dogs attract them also? Another native told me they will tip a kayak or a canoe to get to the dog.

[ddeacon1]

My husband has his own kayak - can he use it or does he have to rent one?

If they act the same as Lake Okahumpka Rec center, the answer is no.

[MandoMan]

Dragon boaters currently park at/near The Waterfront Inn. Moving the launch point to the area behind the radio station will likely result in most of those folks parking on or near the square. My guesstimate is 50+ vehicles just for dragon boating during peak time. Add in the kayaking numbers plus those fishing and it would appear to have an impact on prime parking at the square. Granted much of the dragon boat parking will be in the morning. Also, what impact is there when a significant number of parking places are blocked off for market night or other events?

The recreation concept is a positive, I just question the location.

Many of us park in the parking lots and walk to the squares. Blocking off parking places for events that draw lots of people like craft shows, car shows, and markets is only a problem for those who insist on parking a few feet from the square. The square general vicinity is the best place for these things.

[Villager24]

I for one welcome the changes and upgrades and am pleased The Villages developers continue to thoughtfully upgrade and revision the amenities. My observation is they always do things first class. Excited to see the changes.

[DrHitch]

My husband has his own kayak - can he use it or does he have to rent one?

The current boat launch ramp is behind (west) of the hotel. Even with docks at the "new" landing, I would think that the current launch ramp will remain there.

Can you use your own kayak? Don't know rules as to why not?

[FredMitchell]

There are public boat launches at a number of area lakes - Miona, Panasofkee, Okahumpka, etc. You can find them on Google.

Sumter does not seem to have a public boat launch. I would not expect a private facility to allow you to launch your water craft.

Now what about all of the retention ponds. They are surrounded by buffers owned and maintained by TV. I have not seen any type of boat on one.

[Altavia]

Most are probably aware the lake at Eastport is designed for Dragon boat racing.

Middleton also has a dock on one of the large lakes.

[xkeowner]

What is you guess based on?

Three dragon boats per period with up to 22 persons per boat would be 66 vehicles if each drove alone. I allowed for some pairing up in vehicles. Just a guesstimate.

[village dreamer]

I for one welcome the changes and upgrades and am pleased The Villages developers continue to thoughtfully upgrade and revision the amenities. My observation is they always do things first class. Excited to see the changes.
i just wish ,they would use the best materials to build everything . dont use metal piping in the ponds, should have used metal on the wind mill in brownwood, sumter landing use plastic wood for the boardwalk. walking trails make out of cement , one and done. not rebuild every few years. do it right from the start.

[Stu from NYC]

I for one welcome the changes and upgrades and am pleased The Villages developers continue to thoughtfully upgrade and revision the amenities. My observation is they always do things first class. Excited to see the changes.

I do not think the developers are behind this.

[JoMar]

I do not think the developers are behind this.

Don't you know the Developer is behind everything :1rotfl:

[Marathon Man]

Three dragon boats per period with up to 22 persons per boat would be 66 vehicles if each drove alone. I allowed for some pairing up in vehicles. Just a guesstimate.

It's a very high guestimate. Take half.

[Michael G.]

I was raised living and swimming/skiing on Lake Harris in Leesburg. Fun fact. The entire world of water skiiers used to live and train in Leesburg on that lake full of gators. I’ve never known of a person who’s even come close to being attacked by one. They’re scared of everything. They’re ambush predators. They lie under cover of the water or in reeds, and wait. When something is in ambush distance, splashing in the water, they look at the basic size and either their brain goes “Nope, too small, not worth it,” “Nope, too big, might fight me off, not worth it,” or “Yep! Just right!” And if the answer is number three, they literally erupt out of the water and attack. They drag their prey to the bottom to drown it first. If you see one hanging out, they don’t care about you… just keep on walking….if you jumped at it or poked it with a stick it would snap at you but that’s about it.

This doesn't make sense to me. :shrug:

It's the “Yep! Just right!” tells me anyone to stay out of the water, Period.

"I’ve never known of a person who’s even come close to being attacked by one."
Can you guarantee That???

[Maker]

This doesn't make sense to me. :shrug:

It's the “Yep! Just right!” tells me anyone to stay out of the water, Period.

"I’ve never known of a person who’s even come close to being attacked by one."
Can you guarantee That???

I know of an alligator attack. A woman was walking two dogs on a villages built walking path that goes near a pond. It was in the afternoon daylight. Alligator pounced on the dogs without any warning. She tried to save them, but could not. She suffered bites and cuts. One dog badly hurt, other dog taken by alligator.
This was about a year ago.

This info was given in person by the woman who was attacked. She is traumatized and will never walk near a pond ever again.

Bee Ess about the "it never happens here"

[JMintzer]

I know of an alligator attack. A woman was walking two dogs on a villages built walking path that goes near a pond. It was in the afternoon daylight. Alligator pounced on the dogs without any warning. She tried to save them, but could not. She suffered bites and cuts. One dog badly hurt, other dog taken by alligator.
This was about a year ago.

This info was given in person by the woman who was attacked. She is traumatized and will never walk near a pond ever again.

Bee Ess about the "it never happens here"

I don't remember reading a single word about this...

Are you sure it happened in TV?

[ChrisTee]

We frequently kayak in throughout central FL where alligators are common. I know the risk and I'm fine with it, as it's well within my comfort zone. (read: From my point of view the risk is mighty low ... and kayaking in the amazing waters/springs here is simply amazing!!!). Those who are put off by the idea should skip it. Enough said. If you're afraid stay out of the water.

[Stu from NYC]

I don't remember reading a single word about this...

Are you sure it happened in TV?

About 6 months or so ago south of here a gator attacked a dog and the owner got involved and was killed by a gator.

[frayedends]

I don't remember reading a single word about this...

Are you sure it happened in TV?

The one near the Villages in Leesburg, woman lost arm. Not killed.

Woman, 84, loses arm in alligator attack in Leesburg (https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2012/09/27/woman-84-loses-arm-in-alligator-attack-in-leesburg/)

The incident with the dog and the woman killed was in St. Lucie.

Your browser is not supported | usatoday.com (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/02/20/florida-woman-dies-alligator-attack-dog/11308965002/)

[JMintzer]

About 6 months or so ago south of here a gator attacked a dog and the owner got involved and was killed by a gator.

Well that's certainly not what the person I was responding to was talking about...

[JMintzer]

The one near the Villages in Leesburg, woman lost arm. Not killed.

Woman, 84, loses arm in alligator attack in Leesburg (https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2012/09/27/woman-84-loses-arm-in-alligator-attack-in-leesburg/)

The incident with the dog and the woman killed was in St. Lucie.

Your browser is not supported | usatoday.com (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/02/20/florida-woman-dies-alligator-attack-dog/11308965002/)

So neither of them happened in TV...

Just making sure I wasn't going crazy... (That was a RHETORICAL statement! :1rotfl:)

[asianthree]

I don't remember reading a single word about this...

Are you sure it happened in TV?

Yes one event there was a person walking pitbull mix close to the pond on canal st. Gator came out of the water took the dog into the pond. Day or so later the carcass was floating in the middle of the pond. Took a few days before it was removed. We lived around the corner from the pond, and one could easily see the floater. Those who back up to the pond were upset it took so long to remove the remains.

Maybe prior to you coming here, but definitely a gator kill.

Second event in the large pond in Duval off Odell Circle, small gator tried to snatch a toy poodle. Owner hit the gator in the face, dog was injured but not severely. We knew the dog owners personally, we felt bad for them, but in the same breath “what were you thinking walking along the large pond at dusk”

[Topspinmo]

The Villages just posted a new video explaining plans to update Sumter Landing boardwalk/water access. They talked about kayaking and dragon boats. Now, I am new to the Villages and don’t know much about Sumter Landing. But I was under the impression that boats (other than that $2 tour) were not allowed and I also thought fishing wasn’t allowed. Yet the video showed a pontoon boat with people fishing.

Are these things currently allowed in that water?

You have to pay to fish. There also law suit frivolous? probably why updating boardwalk.

[Rainger99]

I was raised living and swimming/skiing on Lake Harris in Leesburg. Fun fact. The entire world of water skiiers used to live and train in Leesburg on that lake full of gators. I’ve never known of a person who’s even come close to being attacked by one. They’re scared of everything. They’re ambush predators. They lie under cover of the water or in reeds, and wait. When something is in ambush distance, splashing in the water, they look at the basic size and either their brain goes “Nope, too small, not worth it,” “Nope, too big, might fight me off, not worth it,” or “Yep! Just right!” And if the answer is number three, they literally erupt out of the water and attack. They drag their prey to the bottom to drown it first. If you see one hanging out, they don’t care about you… just keep on walking….if you jumped at it or poked it with a stick it would snap at you but that’s about it.

I don’t think too many people from up north share your views that alligators aren’t dangerous. If I see one on the golf course or near a trail, I keep far away from it!

[Stu from NYC]

Don't you know the Developer is behind everything :1rotfl:

Very true but very often he has figured out a way to make the rest of us pay for stuff

[Stu from NYC]

Well that's certainly not what the person I was responding to was talking about...

I know just an example of how dangerous gators can be. No way am I going into water frequented by gators

[Troopie]

The boat tours on Lake Sumter are now $3 (just found this out a few weeks ago when i had a friend visiting). It's still a nice way to spend some time on a sunny afternoon....well worth it.

[Stu from NYC]

The boat tours on Lake Sumter are now $3 (just found this out a few weeks ago when i had a friend visiting). It's still a nice way to spend some time on a sunny afternoon....well worth it.

It is a very nice 20 minutes on the lake

[JMintzer]

Yes one event there was a person walking pitbull mix close to the pond on canal st. Gator came out of the water took the dog into the pond. Day or so later the carcass was floating in the middle of the pond. Took a few days before it was removed. We lived around the corner from the pond, and one could easily see the floater. Those who back up to the pond were upset it took so long to remove the remains.

Maybe prior to you coming here, but definitely a gator kill.

Second event in the large pond in Duval off Odell Circle, small gator tried to snatch a toy poodle. Owner hit the gator in the face, dog was injured but not severely. We knew the dog owners personally, we felt bad for them, but in the same breath “what were you thinking walking along the large pond at dusk”

I was SPECIFICALLY responding to the poster who stated that "A LADY", who was walking her dog was killed. Not that a dog was killed (and yes, I'm familiar with the story you're talking about...

Nor was I responding to your 2nd story, which has nothing to do with a lady getting killed by a gator...

[Glowing Horizon]

I was raised living and swimming/skiing on Lake Harris in Leesburg. Fun fact. The entire world of water skiiers used to live and train in Leesburg on that lake full of gators. I’ve never known of a person who’s even come close to being attacked by one. They’re scared of everything. They’re ambush predators. They lie under cover of the water or in reeds, and wait. When something is in ambush distance, splashing in the water, they look at the basic size and either their brain goes “Nope, too small, not worth it,” “Nope, too big, might fight me off, not worth it,” or “Yep! Just right!” And if the answer is number three, they literally erupt out of the water and attack. They drag their prey to the bottom to drown it first. If you see one hanging out, they don’t care about you… just keep on walking….if you jumped at it or poked it with a stick it would snap at you but that’s about it.

I imagine a gator coming toward me & my dog while I plead “No! She is way too small & I am way too big”

….no thanks!

[Bill14564]

I know of an alligator attack. A woman was walking two dogs on a villages built walking path that goes near a pond. It was in the afternoon daylight. Alligator pounced on the dogs without any warning. She tried to save them, but could not. She suffered bites and cuts. One dog badly hurt, other dog taken by alligator.
This was about a year ago.

This info was given in person by the woman who was attacked. She is traumatized and will never walk near a pond ever again.

Bee Ess about the "it never happens here"

I don't remember reading a single word about this...

Are you sure it happened in TV?

Since we talked at a village pool, and she lived close to the pool, I would say it happened in the villages.

Sorry about your memory. Perhaps that explains reason for all the passive aggressive posts

Was that the incident near Canal street in May 2022, the two dogs that were off leash near the pond? The article I found does not mention the owner becoming involved or getting injured. Possibly not the same incident though since the article says it was a "visitor" walking the dogs and that the second dog was unhurt.

Not only do I also not remember those details, I cannot find any articles with details that match the description above.

in any case, it sounds more like the woman attacked the alligator and not the other way around and it is no surprise that the alligator reacted to being attacked.

[Two Bills]

Don't you know the Developer is behind everything :1rotfl:

Reading TOTV, I was given the impression that George Soros or Bill Gates were behind everything.

[Maker]

Was that the incident near Canal street in May 2022, the two dogs that were off leash near the pond? The article I found does not mention the owner becoming involved or getting injured. Possibly not the same incident though since the article says it was a "visitor" walking the dogs and that the second dog was unhurt.

Not only do I also not remember those details, I cannot find any articles with details that match the description above.

in any case, it sounds more like the woman attacked the alligator and not the other way around and it is no surprise that the alligator reacted to being attacked.

Alligator attacked first, not the other way around. Unprovoked. There is no Canal street near here.

Woman said she was walking her two dogs on leash. She was on a paved walking path near a pond. Exactly what many people do every day.
Alligator came rushing towards her and her dogs from pond. She was not sure if was in the water or hiding in the grass brush at the edge. She said she never saw that alligator before it began charging towards her and attacked the dogs. She attempted to save her dogs from the attack, but did not succeed.

I had heard of that attack a while before talking with her. Wasn't sure it was real or just a rumor. Her scars were real. Never did see anything in the Sun about it. That's not surprising. I was very sad to hear her describe what happened. Her emotion certainly appeared real and genuine.

[JMintzer]

Move this will settle it?

List of fatal alligator attacks in the United States - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_alligator_attacks_in_the_United_Stat es)

Look at all of those deaths by gator in TV... Wait what? There aren't any?

[JMintzer]

Was that the incident near Canal street in May 2022, the two dogs that were off leash near the pond? The article I found does not mention the owner becoming involved or getting injured. Possibly not the same incident though since the article says it was a "visitor" walking the dogs and that the second dog was unhurt.

Not only do I also not remember those details, I cannot find any articles with details that match the description above.

in any case, it sounds more like the woman attacked the alligator and not the other way around and it is no surprise that the alligator reacted to being attacked.

Stop being "passive aggressive"! :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Bill14564]

Alligator attacked first, not the other way around. Unprovoked. There is no Canal street near here.

...

Alligator attacked the dogs, woman then attacked the alligator. Defending her dogs, sure, but taking on alligator like that has consequences.

As I wrote, it sounds similar to the attack that was reported but not exactly the same. I would have thought that injuries to the owner would have been reported. Similarly, I also would have thought an attack like this would have made the paper - there aren't that many and it makes good news.

[4$ALE]

Alligator attacked first, not the other way around. Unprovoked. There is no Canal street near here.

Woman said she was walking her two dogs on leash. She was on a paved walking path near a pond. Exactly what many people do every day.
Alligator came rushing towards her and her dogs from pond. She was not sure if was in the water or hiding in the grass brush at the edge. She said she never saw that alligator before it began charging towards her and attacked the dogs. She attempted to save her dogs from the attack, but did not succeed.

I had heard of that attack a while before talking with her. Wasn't sure it was real or just a rumor. Her scars were real. Never did see anything in the Sun about it. That's not surprising. I was very sad to hear her describe what happened. Her emotion certainly appeared real and genuine.

:confused: What is the name of the street between BV and Morse that runs south from LSL to 466A? :oops:

[Two Bills]

:confused: What is the name of the street between BV and Morse that runs south from LSL to 466A? :oops:

If my memory is correct, think it's Canal Street.

[Stu from NYC]

If my memory is correct, think it's Canal Street.

Yes, we live nearby and still looking for the canal.

[VApeople]

If my memory is correct, think it's Canal Street.

Long before TV, they were mining for phosphates in Sumter County. There was a railroad that came down to Cherry Lake (i.e. Lake Sumter) and they may have had a canal going from Lake Miona to Cherry Lake.

The phosphates mined west of Lake Miona may have been put on a boat and transported thru the canal to the railroad on Cherry Lake.

Maybe that is where the 'canal' name came from.

[Bogie Shooter]

Long before TV, they were mining for phosphates in Sumter County. There was a railroad that came down to Cherry Lake (i.e. Lake Sumter) and they may have had a canal going from Lake Miona to Cherry Lake.

The phosphates mined west of Lake Miona may have been put on a boat and transported thru the canal to the railroad on Cherry Lake.

Maybe that is where the 'canal' name came from.

Or someone threw a dart to the wall listing street names.:1rotfl::duck:

[Stu from NYC]

Or someone threw a dart to the wall listing street names.:1rotfl::duck:

I think you are on to something

[VApeople]

Maybe that is where the 'canal' name came from.

Maybe the small body of water behind The Chop House is a remnant of the old canal from Lake Miona to Cherry Lake.

Maybe there was a water mill there and that gave rise to the street name Old Mill Run.

[Two Bills]

Yes, we live nearby and still looking for the canal.

It was originally called Carnal Street, but PC protesters objected.:icon_wink:

[Bilyclub]

Back to the topic...

It's my understanding that at the Lake Okahumpka Rec Center you have to pay to take their kayak out for a guided tour. There is no provision for using the facility to take out your own kayak. If this is true that's probably how things are going to work at LSL.

[Maker]

:confused: What is the name of the street between BV and Morse that runs south from LSL to 466A? :oops:

Sorry. There is no canal street anywhere near WHERE THEY LADY WAS ATTACKED

[VApeople]

It's my understanding that at the Lake Okahumpka Rec Center you have to pay to take their kayak out for a guided tour. There is no provision for using the facility to take out your own kayak.

If you go to beautiful Okahumpka Park on Route 44, there is a place to launch your own kayak.

[asianthree]

I was SPECIFICALLY responding to the poster who stated that "A LADY", who was walking her dog was killed. Not that a dog was killed (and yes, I'm familiar with the story you're talking about...

Nor was I responding to your 2nd story, which has nothing to do with a lady getting killed by a gator...

Was actually agreeing with you that there has not been a death of a person.

Just relayed 2 accounts of gator attacks in TV, injuries and death of a dog. Human was unharmed.
Will definitely add to the ignored list.