Village of Sanibel

[pzjay]

I was wondering what everyone has experienced on days out to complete their house? Ours was 96 days after we signed. We had heard before 75 days. Anyone want to share information?

Hi J...Our close date is 12/19 for our Gardenia. Signed contract on 10/13. Design person said sometimes depends on summer kitchen, pool, etc. Frame for concrete was put up yesterday :a040::a040:. Neighbor to right has close date in Jan. Your lot is also empty. Another factor may be the builder rotation. We may have just hit the right timing. As with everything from selling home to this, we have been VERY VERY lucky and are very thankful!
Helen - you're right. They never give a close date that they can't meet!
Peg & Bob

[Judy n Ron]

We signed for our Lily to be built on 8/16 and will close on 11/11. That includes extending the back and having a pool built by T & D. Hope this info helps.

[Orps1]

What did you build?

We won't know until December!

We will be building a Begonia 2 foot stretch on lanai and garage. Our build time seems longer than average stated

[swimdawg]

I was wondering what everyone has experienced on days out to complete their house? Ours was 96 days after we signed. We had heard before 75 days. Anyone want to share information?

Signed paperwork on June 13th to order Iris with 4' addition to lanai and garage. The closing was on August 31.

I am not kidding.....TV Developers....they are a well-oiled machine! The best!

[Papa]

The newspaper labeled their Open Houses in Sanibel today as "Final Phase". Driving thru our neighborhood, you can really tell. Just 2 lots need a house on our road (Fisher Ave), and don't have a count for the others. One is adjacent to ours. Hopefully it will be built on soon. Movers are bringing our furnishings in 2 days :clap2:

[Zoomie1955]

We signed & faxed back the paperwork on 10/21 for our Begonia on Ravencroft Terrace. We are having a stretch lanai of 4.4" added. They told us the house will be done on 12/29!!!:a040:
Anybody building on Ravencroft?:pepper2:

[cquick]

I am hoping we can start building next week. That means end of January for sure, right?
Connie

[Orps1]

We also picked a Begonia but because of our lot we could only do a 2foot stretch on lanai and garage. We are on Alee I think You maybe behind us or we are behind you in the first section. We thought our 96 days was very long for tv, but that's ok I think that section will be complete before we get back there. Maybe everyone will leave muffins on my door step because they will be well settled before we can get back there.lol

[Zoomie1955]

How about a nut roll?????:a040:

[jfmajer]

Finish packing today! Picking up and loading the truck tomorrow! Here we come!!! Not much furniture - but we will have a golf cart when we arrive. :a040:

[Papa]

Finish packing today! Picking up and loading the truck tomorrow! Here we come!!! Not much furniture - but we will have a golf cart when we arrive. :a040:

Jim & Patti,

You are one step ahead of us. We still can't decide which Golf Cart to get.

Have a safe trip

Pete :welcome:

[Orps1]

Ok nut bread bread sounds good..lol

[Orps1]

Finish packing today! Picking up and loading the truck tomorrow! Here we come!!! Not much furniture - but we will have a golf cart when we arrive. :a040:
Good luck Jim an patti an have a safe ride let us know when you arrive

[HelenLCSW]

I am hoping we can start building next week. That means end of January for sure, right?
Connie

We are hoping to start building our Gardenia on Vanilla Leaf Place next week and were told that we would close mid-January. Looking forward to coffee and cake with everyone!

[HelenLCSW]

We just found out the closing date for our Miami townhouse will be January 13--Friday the 13th --hope that is not a bad omen --so we will be arriving at TV on or about that date! So excited!

[Hawkmom3]

Can anyone confirm for me that Sanibel has a 32163 area code?:024:

[Papa]

Can anyone confirm for me that Sanibel has a 32163 area code?:024:

Yes, it is 32163. Noticed one doc had 32162 at our closing and they adjusted it to 32163 right away.

[missypie]

Can anyone confirm for me that Sanibel has a 32163 area code?:024:

Yes 32163 was on my friends' documents as well.

[Zoomie1955]

Citizens First Bank gave me 32162. I will have to check with my agent.

[kathyzapp]

The zip code for Sanibel is 32163. Just check with the Post Office.

[Hawkmom3]

Yes, just found it on some documents--32163.

Thanks all!

[Zoomie1955]

Bank was wrong.....my agent and you all were correct. I will call the bank to have it changed to 32163.

Thanks!!!

[Zoomie1955]

Ok nut bread bread sounds good..lol It is nut roll...there is a difference!! You will have to wait and taste for yourself!!!
It's a Slovak thing!!!

[cquick]

oh, really! I'd better check on that! my goodness, I had no idea!:oops:

[HelenLCSW]

we sent our deposit in today -- will be closing in TV on January 11 and moving in on the 12th, the day BEFoRE closing on our present house in Miami -- hope everything goes all right with that!

Can't wait to meet everyone -- is anyone else on Vanilla Leaf Place?

[kathyzapp]

we sent our deposit in today -- will be closing in TV on January 11 and moving in on the 12th, the day BEFoRE closing on our present house in Miami -- hope everything goes all right with that!

Can't wait to meet everyone -- is anyone else on Vanilla Leaf Place?

Helen,

Hope everything goes smoothly with both closings. See you in Sanibel!

Kathy

[HelenLCSW]

Helen,

Hope everything goes smoothly with both closings. See you in Sanibel!

Kathy

Thanks so much--
Also, I love your philosophy regarding dessert --I totally agree!

[Zoomie1955]

We will have to do a taste testing with everyone's favorite dessert/food!!!!

A covered dish thing!!!! Everybody in????:p

[MONTE & CHER]

Cher and I are also going to build a begonia on Yarborough Way, but probaby won't start construction until january. Any info onthings to watch out for during construction would be gratefully accepted. thanks



Monte

[Papa]

Just got our Comcast service connected (2 hours ago) in our new home in the Village of Sanibel. After everything that is being said about Comcast, I felt compelled to post this entry.

It was probably the best experience that I ever had with a cable service group. The service tech, (Dave Austin), was very professional, knowledgeble, and efficient in getting us set up.

No problems whatsoever! Everything is working great, as promised.

Just felt that some positive words need to be said.

Pete

[HelenLCSW]

Just got our Comcast service connected (2 hours ago) in our new home in the Village of Sanibel. After everything that is being said about Comcast, I felt compelled to post this entry.

It was probably the best experience that I ever had with a cable service group. The service tech, (Dave Austin), was very professional, knowledgeble, and efficient in getting us set up.

No problems whatsoever! Everything is working great, as promised.

Just felt that some positive words need to be said.

Pete

Thanks for the encouraging info --we will be calling them soon

[HelenLCSW]

We will have to do a taste testing with everyone's favorite dessert/food!!!!

A covered dish thing!!!! Everybody in????:p

We are definitely IN!
Helen and Irv:p

[Zoomie1955]

We are definitely IN!
Helen and Irv:p

We will have to do it a few times a year with all the new neighbors moving in. I know they would all want to join the party! We will be in by the first of the year. What about you?:wave:

[HelenLCSW]

We will have to do it a few times a year with all the new neighbors moving in. I know they would all want to join the party! We will be in by the first of the year. What about you?:wave:

We are moving onto Vanilla Leaf Place on January 12 -- you?:wave:

[Zoomie1955]

We are moving onto Vanilla Leaf Place on January 12 -- you?:wave:

I guess we will be moving about the same time!!! I see that you are coming up from Miami. We are in North Port until the house is built. We will be up to see if they started on our dirt on Thurs. of this week.

[HelenLCSW]

I guess we will be moving about the same time!!! I see that you are coming up from Miami. We are in North Port until the house is built. We will be up to see if they started on our dirt on Thurs. of this week.

Where is North Port in relation to Miami? What street will you be on? We are planning to go up the first week in December to take care of stuff like the washer and dryer and maybe a grill. We are anxious to know whether they will start on our dirt this week!

[Zoomie1955]

Where is North Port in relation to Miami? What street will you be on? We are planning to go up the first week in December to take care of stuff like the washer and dryer and maybe a grill. We are anxious to know whether they will start on our dirt this week!

We are building on Raven Croft Terrace, close to the Captiva Rec Center. At the bottom on the street before you go into the cul-de-sac.
We will be up at The Villages on Thursday this week. Friends told us they have started on our dirt!!!!:a040:

[Zoomie1955]

Where is North Port in relation to Miami? What street will you be on? We are planning to go up the first week in December to take care of stuff like the washer and dryer and maybe a grill. We are anxious to know whether they will start on our dirt this week!

What is your new address? We will do a drive by and let you know how your dirt is doing!!!
North Port is south of Sarasota off 75. We are renting off of friends. Good price!!!

[HelenLCSW]

We are building on Raven Croft Terrace, close to the Captiva Rec Center. At the bottom on the street before you go into the cul-de-sac.
We will be up at The Villages on Thursday this week. Friends told us they have started on our dirt!!!!:a040:

How exciting is that?! Looks like a great lot and location!

[HelenLCSW]

What is your new address? We will do a drive by and let you know how your dirt is doing!!!
North Port is south of Sarasota off 75. We are renting off of friends. Good price!!!

964 Vanilla Leaf Place --that would be so nice --thanks! Sarasota is a nice part of Florida --we used to live in Tampa. Good luck and say hello to the villages for us on Thursday!

[HelenLCSW]

I think they are starting to push our dirt around TODAY! --see you on the 11th of January!

[Zoomie1955]

964 Vanilla Leaf Place --that would be so nice --thanks! Sarasota is a nice part of Florida --we used to live in TaHmpa. Good luck and say hello to the villages for us on Thursday!

Hi Helen,
Don't hate me but I forgot to check your posting before I left for The Villages today. I wrote down your address and the next time we are there (two weeks) I will check on your progress. Sorry:oops:

Donna

[HelenLCSW]

Hi Helen,
Don't hate me but I forgot to check your posting before I left for The Villages today. I wrote down your address and the next time we are there (two weeks) I will check on your progress. Sorry:oops:

Donna

Not a problem --I don't think anything much has been started. Have you met any other Sanibellians? Our house in Miami is starting to look like we are growing boxes for a hobby! I am busy at the office winding down my practice while Irv is home packing away!

[Rosie53]

My husband and I just sent in our deposit for a lot in Sanibel. We will build in a year. We plan to retire in 3 years but will put our house on the market this spring and rent here (Cornwall-on-Hudson) NY till we can be Villagers full time. Excited about building and living in Sanibel. Hope we made the right choice

[angiefox10]

My husband and I just sent in our deposit for a lot in Sanibel. We will build in a year. We plan to retire in 3 years but will put our house on the market this spring and rent here (Cornwall-on-Hudson) NY till we can be Villagers full time. Excited about building and living in Sanibel. Hope we made the right choice

Of course you have! Welcome to the village of Sanibel! :wave:

[Rosie53]

Thanks Angie. My maiden name is Fox

[Sunshine Mary]

congratulations!! Rosie .
You made the right choice
we just put a deposit on a lot on Evesborough Path
WE well start bulding when our house up North is sold .
What street is your lot on?

[Rosie53]

Fenwick loop. We are using the year to build. We will put our house on the market in the spring and rent up here till we retire Jan 2015. Seems like a long way away but we do not want to wait for prices to go up. We will come down every chance we get.

[SgtJohn]

Hello Rosie,
Our home is currently being built on Fenwick Loop. It is lot 83, 811 Fenwick Loop. I guess we will be neighbors. We close on Jan 10th, but our final move won't come until we sell our home in New Freedom Pennsylvania. We hope it will go quickly.

[cquick]

congratulations!! Rosie .
You made the right choice
we just put a deposit on a lot on Evesborough Path
WE well start bulding when our house up North is sold .
What street is your lot on?

Hi, Sunshine Mary, we are also building on Evesborough Path. Near the cul de sac.....at the end of the road, as they say!

[cquick]

Just got our Comcast service connected (2 hours ago) in our new home in the Village of Sanibel. After everything that is being said about Comcast, I felt compelled to post this entry.

It was probably the best experience that I ever had with a cable service group. The service tech, (Dave Austin), was very professional, knowledgeble, and efficient in getting us set up.

No problems whatsoever! Everything is working great, as promised.

Just felt that some positive words need to be said.

Pete

I am still hoping to get
Brighthouse, since we are from Orlando I miss channel 13!
:girlneener:

[Sunshine Mary]

Hi Neighbor, We go pass your house every day .
Looking nice well not be long and you well be in your house .
We are lot 78 ..

[Zoomie1955]

Not a problem --I don't think anything much has been started. Have you met any other Sanibellians? Our house in Miami is starting to look like we are growing boxes for a hobby! I am busy at the office winding down my practice while Irv is home packing away!

Seen a lot of them on TOTV. We will all get together soon...at the pool or mailboxes. We are leaving tomorrow for Cancun. This trip was planned long before we sold our house in Pa. We are meeting up with friends there. Well needed vacation!!! Instead of flying out of Pittsburgh, we are going out of Tampa.
All our stuff is in storage in Pittsburgh until our house is completed. Then the fun will start again.:loco:

[HelenLCSW]

Seen a lot of them on TOTV. We will all get together soon...at the pool or mailboxes. We are leaving tomorrow for Cancun. This trip was planned long before we sold our house in Pa. We are meeting up with friends there. Well needed vacation!!! Instead of flying out of Pittsburgh, we are going out of Tampa.
All our stuff is in storage in Pittsburgh until our house is completed. Then the fun will start again.:loco:

Have a great time!:wave:

[Sunshine Mary]

Seen a lot of them on TOTV. We will all get together soon...at the pool or mailboxes. We are leaving tomorrow for Cancun. This trip was planned long before we sold our house in Pa. We are meeting up with friends there. Well needed vacation!!! Instead of flying out of Pittsburgh, we are going out of Tampa.
All our stuff is in storage in Pittsburgh until our house is completed. Then the fun will start again.:loco:

Where in Pittsburgh do you live ? we are from Pittsburgh

[Zoomie1955]

Have a great time!:wave:

Thanks!!! Planning on it!!!!:wine::pepper2::a040:

[jackz]

Congrats Rosie and Hello to Sgt John:

We have lot 81, 799 Fenwick Loop, and will start construction Sept 2012 for a move in of Dec 2012.

Welcome to the neighborhood.

[Zoomie1955]

Where in Pittsburgh do you live ? we are from Pittsburgh

We are from Johnstown, 75 miles east of Pittsburgh. Practically neighbors!!!!
Are you building in TV?? They started our house on Raven Croft Terrace. We are at the end before you go into the cul-de-sac.:wave:

[Zoomie1955]

My husband and I just sent in our deposit for a lot in Sanibel. We will build in a year. We plan to retire in 3 years but will put our house on the market this spring and rent here (Cornwall-on-Hudson) NY till we can be Villagers full time. Excited about building and living in Sanibel. Hope we made the right choice

We had the same thoughts...right choice? Only you can determine that one!!! Well, we did it anyways!!!!! Can't take it with you!!!! Good luck!!!!
I be the one hanging out at the neighborhood pool!!:wave:

[Sunshine Mary]

We are from Johnstown, 75 miles east of Pittsburgh. Practically neighbors!!!!
Are you building in TV?? They started our house on Raven Croft Terrace. We are at the end before you go into the cul-de-sac.:wave:

Hi Zoomie,
we bought our lot two week ago.
Village Sanibel on Evesborough Path.next to the fence golf course view
Love our lot.
WE well be building our house as soon as we sell our house in Pittsburgh we just put it up for sell and a lot of people are looking at the house.I think it going to sell fast .So we well be building soon .We are here renting now for three months then going to rent in Solvita for three months so not far we can come check on the house ...
I well also be at the pool a lot ....I am sure we well be talking at the pool

[HelenLCSW]

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Grading our lot on Vanilla Leaf Place

[Papa]

Just updated the list with your info and placed a new map on the web:
http://home.comcast.net/~jbenin29/Sanibel_Neighbors.pdf

Pete

Just updated the list of neighbors in Sanibel - Unit 175 (The first section of Sanibel):
http://home.comcast.net/~jbenin29/Sanibel_Neighbors.pdf

[LAshby50]

Just bought a lot on Fenwick Loop in Sanibel. Not sure when will start construction. House up north not for sale yet. We are getting it ready.

[mbikowski]

Vera and I hope to be in our house early Feb 2012. Our closing in Virginia is Nov 18th and then we start on Silk Tree Terrace Lot 80. We are excited to meet new neighbors and future friends.

see yoo all soon

Mike

[HelenLCSW]

Vera and I hope to be in our house early Feb 2012. Our closing in Virginia is Nov 18th and then we start on Silk Tree Terrace Lot 80. We are excited to meet new neighbors and future friends.

see yoo all soon

Mike
Congratulations, Mike! We had a great lot on Silk Tree Terrace and I loved the name of the street but had to move to Vanilla Leaf Place when we discovered that our Gardenia with a bay front would not fit on the lot. We will be just a couple of streets away from you. Looking forward to meeting you --
Helen and Irv

[mbikowski]

Thanks Helen & Irv

Looking forward to meeting you also. We decided on the Begonia with a Lanai stretch and Den stretch, golf cart garage and the lot turned out to be terrific for us.

[HelenLCSW]

Congratulations, Mike! We had a great lot on Silk Tree Terrace and I loved the name of the street but had to move to Vanilla Leaf Place when we discovered that our Gardenia with a bay front would not fit on the lot. We will be just a couple of streets away from you. Looking forward to meeting you --
Helen and Irv

Good luck with your closing. Where will you be living in the meantime?

[mbikowski]

We will be renting our own home through April 30. Vera will retire as a speech pathologist for the school system in June but I will take up our residence in TV
when Village home is ready. We won't have to move twice. Buyer final inspection on the 14th.

Mike

[HelenLCSW]

We will be renting our own home through April 30. Vera will retire as a speech pathologist for the school system in June but I will take up our residence in TV
when Village home is ready. We won't have to move twice. Buyer final inspection on the 14th.

Mike

Sounds as though you have everything worked out well. We wanted the same arrangement but buyers in Miami don't want the rental arrangement --ours agreed however to delay closing until the closing in TV which worked out even better for us as we lucked out in having no extra expenses. Where are you in Virginia?

[mbikowski]

Yorktown

Vera is a speech pathologist and would like to continue working in Florida for awhile after retiring from the school system here. Sounds like Sanibel is going to be a great place to live. I hope Brownwood gets completed soon.

[mbikowski]

By the way we are Lot 80 on Silk Tree Terrace

[HelenLCSW]

Yorktown

Vera is a speech pathologist and would like to continue working in Florida for awhile after retiring from the school system here. Sounds like Sanibel is going to be a great place to live. I hope Brownwood gets completed soon.
:wave:

[Happinow]

Hi everyone. I'm Kathy and my husband is Bill. We went to The Villages about 6 weeks ago and bought a lot on Fort Walton Golf Course in Sanibel. I believe our street is Adrianne Way. We love our lot but had to buy a "Premium" lot because we want to build a Gardenia Designer home with stretches to both the garage and lanai. We will also have a pool so we had to purchase a larger lot. I, too am baffled at how few larger lots there are. The lot we got was the only lot available, at the time, to accommodate our larger home. We will be down in March to speck out the home and start building in April with a target move date the second week of June. We really can't wait to make new friends. We are active and are looking forward to "retirement." As far as I know our home will be the last one built in our culdesac. We will see everyone there!!!:wave::2excited:

[Happinow]

Hi Pete. Thanks so much for the map of Sanibel! My husband and I have only been to that area once to see our lot and we first thought our lot was in Hemingway but just found out today that we are in Sanibel on Adrienne Way right on the cul de sac! The map was so helpful to us. Now we know where we are going to live...he he!!!

Can't wait to meet our neighbors but we won't start building until April 1, 2012 so we'll see everyone in June! We also don't know much about the setting up of a home in the south, as we live in the North, so any advice will be appreciated as far as moving, where to get furniture and getting the garage apoxied (i know i spelled it wrong) and planting palms in our yard, pest control....any advice step by step would be helpful....Thanks everyone!

Kathy:024:

[mbikowski]

Welcome Happinow

We are starting to build in December on Silk Tree Terrace and are also excited. Should be available to us in February. we are finally closing on our house in Virginia on Friday the 18th of Nov.

Mike and Vera

[Colorado60]

My wife are building a Lily in Sanibel with a closing date in January. Were probably on the younger side but have enjoyed visiting the Villages for over 15 years.

[mbikowski]

Good to hear from you Colorado60. Where in Sanibel did you build. My wife and I can't wait to get our house started.

[Zoomie1955]

My wife are building a Lily in Sanibel with a closing date in January. Were probably on the younger side but have enjoyed visiting the Villages for over 15 years.

I am 56 and my husband is 61. I was worried about being too young for TV. That is why we are building in a new village (Sanibel). We all worked so hard to get here!!!:pepper

See ya all at the pool!!!

Donna & Wayne

[Zoomie1955]

I see there is a lot of lots are sold on Raven Croft Terrace. I'm looking for my new neighbors? Any out there?:wave:

[jfmajer]

GROWING!!!! Wait until you see it. :wave:

[angiefox10]

I visited the hood last week.... When we picked out our lot there were only a couple of slabs! NOW!!!!! it's grown so much I hardly knew it!

I hung around for awhile but I don't think anyone is living on my street yet as I didn't see anyone!

[HelenLCSW]

GROWING!!!! Wait until you see it. :wave:

A friend keeps sending us pictures of our house on Vanilla Leaf Place growing --so exciting --moving in two months --
Helen and Irv:wave:

[cquick]

I, too am baffled at how few larger lots there are. The lot we got was the only lot available, at the time, to accommodate our larger home. :

Welcome to Sanibel! We bought a lot on Evesborough Way as soon as the area was open because we want a 2 car and golf car garage and room for a pool with screen behind the house.

Our realestate agent said there are not very many lots wide enough for a designer home and the golf car garage added on. I don't understand it either. I can't wait to build......the back of our lot faces a retention pond and Morse Avenue is beyond that. I went at sunset and it was very pretty.

[cquick]

Hi Zoomie,
we bought our lot two week ago.
Village Sanibel on Evesborough Path.next to the fence golf course view
Love our lot.


We will be neighbors just a couple doors down from you.....our lot faces the retention pond.

[Sunshine Mary]

We will be neighbors just a couple doors down from you.....our lot faces the retention pond.

Hi Neighbor!!! Did you start building your house?
Great to know one of my Neighbor...

[Zoomie1955]

We will be neighbors just a couple doors down from you.....our lot faces the retention pond.

We are on the left side of Raven Croft just before the cul-del-sac. The house is under way, roof is on. A villa wall is behind us.
We are building a Begonia with a stretch lanai.

Wayne & I will be up visiting this Tues. We are staying in North port, Fl. until the house is done. 12/29.

Can't wait to meet all the neighbors!!!:pepper2:

Donna & Wayne

[Happinow]

Hi SkyC6. My husband and I bought a lot about 7 weeks ago in Sanibel! We will start building in April for a move date of June. We are in on Hemingway on the golf course and are probably building a Gardenia. Still want to look at the homes once more to be sure that this model is the right one for us. We are very excited! We live in Upstate NY.

[mbikowski]

Hi SkyC6. My husband and I bought a lot about 7 weeks ago in Sanibel! We will start building in April for a move date of June. We are in on Hemingway on the golf course and are probably building a Gardenia. Still want to look at the homes once more to be sure that this model is the right one for us. We are very excited! We live in Upstate NY.
Happinow

We were originally from New York. Lived there for 30 years. My wife's family is from Binghamton. First week in December we start our build.

[skyc6]

Welcome to Sanibel, Happinow! Do you mean you are living in Hemingway now? Looking forward to meeting you when you come. We are on Bradford Loop.

Hey-mbikowski--Very close friends of ours are from NY. She is from Binghamton. Her last name was Kelly before she married. Small world!

[HelenLCSW]

Is anyone living/building on Vanilla Leaf Place?
Helen and Irv:wave:

[Zoomie1955]

Is anyone living/building on Vanilla Leaf Place?
Helen and Irv:wave:


Be patient Helen, not everyone is on TOTV. I keep calling out for my new neighbors on Raven Croft and no one answers.:icon_bored:

[HelenLCSW]

Be patient Helen, not everyone is on TOTV. I keep calling out for my new neighbors on Raven Croft and no one answers.:icon_bored:

Sad but true --lol:oops:

[BostonCelt]

Any Yarborough Way-ites on board yet?? Just bought 20% of Lot 48 (backs up to Evesborough Path cul de sac). Closing is set for Jan 27, 2012 so I guess I'll have to thaw out just one more time....

[Papa]

Here's a link to an updated Sanibel map that I use. Thought it might be useful to others. :wave:

http://home.comcast.net/~jbenin29/Sanibel_Map.jpg

[cquick]

Hi Neighbor!!! Did you start building your house?
Great to know one of my Neighbor...

no, we haven't started it yet....soon, I hope.

[Deniselmenna]

Be patient Helen, not everyone is on TOTV. I keep calling out for my new neighbors on Raven Croft and no one answers.:icon_bored:

I'm trying to figure this site out. I typed in a blurb seconds ago but don't know where it is. Lol. Be patient with me. Anyway my husband and I bought on raven croft terrace, lot 41. Our new home will back to a wall. We are returning to tv in dec 16 to pick everything out and close. How close are you to us?

[Deniselmenna]

We are on the left side of Raven Croft just before the cul-del-sac. The house is under way, roof is on. A villa wall is behind us.
We are building a Begonia with a stretch lanai.

Wayne & I will be up visiting this Tues. We are staying in North port, Fl. until the house is done. 12/29.

Can't wait to meet all the neighbors!!!:pepper2:

Donna & Wayne

We are real close. Our lot is on the same side as yours but either third or fourth in. What style house are you building? We are thinking iris at this point

[Deniselmenna]

Any Yarborough Way-ites on board yet?? Just bought 20% of Lot 48 (backs up to Evesborough Path cul de sac). Closing is set for Jan 27, 2012 so I guess I'll have to thaw out just one more time....

We will be there in dec to close on our property on raven croft. My husband will enjoy talking to you. He is a celtics fan!:wave:

[Deniselmenna]

Here's a link to an updated Sanibel map that I use. Thought it might be useful to others. :wave:

http://home.comcast.net/~jbenin29/Sanibel_Map.jpg

Thanks. It is helpful

[Sunshine Mary]

Does anyone know when the Sanibel Recreation Centers is going
to open ?
I heard before the end of Nov well guess not .
Does anyone know ?
Thanks
Mary

[eamesmanley@gmail.com]

We just started building last week. Looking forward to getting out of the cold. :wave:

[angiefox10]

We just started building last week. Looking forward to getting out of the cold. :wave:

Hi! Where did you start building? Many of us are in about the same time frame. What lot are you?

[SgtJohn]

My home is underway on Fenwick Loop. I will be there on January 10th.

[angiefox10]

My home is underway on Fenwick Loop. I will be there on January 10th.

You are south of us. We are coming down the week of January 10th and will be down to check out the hood! Can't wait to see our home being built!

[Happinow]

So excited for you! What model home did you build? Maybe you could take some pics to post...have fun!

[Zoomie1955]

We are real close. Our lot is on the same side as yours but either third or fourth in. What style house are you building? We are thinking iris at this point

We are building a Begonia with a stretch lanai. When will you be in again after 12/16? How long will you be there? We will be back up on the 20th of Dec. We try to come up every two weeks. When are they going to start your house? When they do, I will take pictures for you if you want.:wave:
When we were there on the 22th of Nov., TV started a house on the left of us.:
MOJE_whot:

[Happinow]

We are building a Begonia with a stretch lanai. When will you be in again after 12/16? How long will you be there? We will be back up on the 20th of Dec. We try to come up every two weeks. When are they going to start your house? When they do, I will take pictures for you if you want.:wave:
When we were there on the 22th of Nov., TV started a house on the left of us.:
MOJE_whot:

We won't be down until the end of March to speck out the house. We live in New York State so it's not easy to travel back and fourth while our house is being built. We will start building early April for a move date of first/second week of June. So far, our choice is the Gardenia because we will also have a pool and the sliding doors will open at very large 12 feet, bringing the outside in! We will re tour homes when we come down in March just to be sure we don't like another model better. We too will put all the stretches in. All of the homes around us are almost finished so we will be the last.

[Happinow]

Just wondered what home others have built and what attracted you to that home? If you have already moved in, what did you change once you were in? It's fun to see what everyone else likes and dislikes.

[eamesmanley@gmail.com]

We just started building last week. Looking forward to getting out of the cold. :wave:

We will be on Rain Lilly Loop.:wave:

[SgtJohn]

We're building a Lily, stretched everywhere we can, on Fenwick Loop. Construction has started and we settle on January 10th.

[Happinow]

We're building a Lily, stretched everywhere we can, on Fenwick Loop. Construction has started and we settle on January 10th.

Wouldn't it be nice if they offered these homes with the extra space where it counts (garage, lanai) without having to stretch them? I suppose they don't because they make more money by adding the stretches as extras....geez.

[SgtJohn]

I agree. If you have the space on the lot, you should be allowed to go as big as you would like, and afford.

[pjmcd]

Hey Happinow- We see you are from upstate NY! Just wondering where? We will be closing on our Lantana on Beville Place on Dec. 12th.- So excited that we are moving here from Saratoga,NY. We went back for a visit over Thanksgiving and it snowed once again-this is something we will NOT miss at all-Hope to meet you in the sunshine at the pool very soon!

[Happinow]

Hey Happinow- We see you are from upstate NY! Just wondering where? We will be closing on our Lantana on Beville Place on Dec. 12th.- So excited that we are moving here from Saratoga,NY. We went back for a visit over Thanksgiving and it snowed once again-this is something we will NOT miss at all-Hope to meet you in the sunshine at the pool very soon!

Hi. We are from queensbury, just north of you! We too are sick of snow and taxes, but will miss Saratoga and beautiful lake George. Family dill still be here so we will be coming back to visit periodically. We bought a lot in Sanibel. You will be moving just in time to miss all of the snow. We have one more winter. Hope to catch up with you in June!

[pzjay]

Just wondered what home others have built and what attracted you to that home? If you have already moved in, what did you change once you were in? It's fun to see what everyone else likes and dislikes.
Hi happi! Close on our Gardenia at wend of cul-de-sac - Alee Lane - first Sanibellians! It was back & forth between Lily & Gardenia for 3 yrs while we decided. Love the front BR in Lily but didn't like the sofa backing up to kitchen counter as that is how the furniture is usually placed. Like split floor plan on Gardenia and LOVE it now that it is pretty well done. We stretched all over the place. Lanai, garage, front BR, side of house....our lot allowed for pretty much anything. We're from cold CT so we can sympathize w/all you NY upstaters!
We LOVE it here! :a040::a040::a040::MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot :
Peg & Bob

[Happinow]

So glad you are happy with your gardenia and TV! We are not 100percent on the gardenia but certainly leaning towards it. We have decided not to use the dining room and make a sitting area with a fireplace instead. The bar area and breakfast area will be plenty for us! Good luck with everything.

[SgtJohn]

We also considered the Gardenia, but opted for the Lily.

[mbikowski]

Wife and I will be closing February 7 on our Begonia on Silk Tree Terrace. Don't have to tell you that last week was busy with picking everything. Made sure I purchased my golf cart for delivery on the 8th by Carts and Clubs. Did not want to leave on Saturday. Needless to say we are excited.

Mike

[KathyW]

Just wondering how long we should plan to work with the design center? We will be down in April to do our selections and are building on Rain Lily Loop. Is this process an all day type of thing, couple of hours, all week?
Also wondering what hotels are good to stay at? We have stayed at The Waterfront Inn, but wondering if there is somewhere else we should try?

[mbikowski]

Kathy
We allocated three days but actually spent two days with designer. We knew what we wanted in the house so it was just a matter of what we wanted to upgrade. We stretched the lanai 4 feet 4" the front den on the begonia 3 feet to accommodate the closet. The designer we had was wonderful and patient and really helps with the many choices. She made a daunting task seem pleasant

[Deniselmenna]

We are building a Begonia with a stretch lanai. When will you be in again after 12/16? How long will you be there? We will be back up on the 20th of Dec. We try to come up every two weeks. When are they going to start your house? When they do, I will take pictures for you if you want.:wave:
When we were there on the 22th of Nov., TV started a house on the left of us.:
MOJE_whot:

No plans yet after dec 16th. We will be there 16th thru 20th. I will let you know how all goes after we meet with designer. It's funny we met friends last fri nite at our local hangout and my husband was so excited the gang was making fun of him. They told me he was a walking advertisement for the villages. I,m pretty sure our salesman, bob knorr, told us we wouldn't be able to add on because of lot size. It seems everything I read tells me to add on to lanai. Again we will have two homes for a few years so we may have to keep things to a minimum. Oh well. Pics all be nice

[Deniselmenna]

We bought Sanibel Lot 40 in late June. Can't wait to get started building, but job obligations in Texas probably mean not until late spring of 2012. Will be a great neighborhood with great neighbors.

My name is Denise. My husband and i have a deposit on lot 41 on raven croft terrace. We will be meeting with designer on the 16th of dec to finalize things. My husband, though, still works and plans to do so for 19 more months so we will be part timers at first. Good luck with your new adventure! Looking forward to meeting you!

[Deniselmenna]

We've put a hold on Lot #116 in Unit 177 in Sanibel - We're so excited!!!! Now if that "one person" would just fall in love with our house in NC, we can move forward. Did I mention that we're so excited!!!!!:D

Know the feeling. We put a deposit down on land on raven croft terrace in Sanibel and are very excited with process. Good luck hope t see you soon!

[JC and John]

We also purchased in Section 177 (Lot #93 on Rain Lily Loop) -- same Section as mbikowski and billds567. This is the third Sanibel section (it opened July 15). We plan to wait the full year before we build!
We also purchased a property on Rain Lily Loop, Lot 180, left corner lot at the top of the loop. We have a buyer for our house here in VA and if all goes well will settle Jan. 31. We will be renting for a couple of months until our home, Lily, is constructed. Hubby and I are excited to have a new home, meet new folks and share a new lifestyle!

[mbikowski]

Welcome JCandJohn
Vera and I are from Yorktown Va and will be closing on Silk Tree Lane lot 80 on Feb 7..
Looks like it will be a great area for newbies like us

[Zoomie1955]

No plans yet after dec 16th. We will be there 16th thru 20th. I will let you know how all goes after we meet with designer. It's funny we met friends last fri nite at our local hangout and my husband was so excited the gang was making fun of him. They told me he was a walking advertisement for the villages. I,m pretty sure our salesman, bob knorr, told us we wouldn't be able to add on because of lot size. It seems everything I read tells me to add on to lanai. Again we will have two homes for a few years so we may have to keep things to a minimum. Oh well. Pics all be nice
Did you get my IM? I wanted to know if you were on your lot taking pictures on Nov. 22.? We were driving to visit our lot on Raven Croft and saw someone up at your end of the street. Wanted to know if it was you?


Donna

[Hawkmom3]

We close by mail tomorrow and will arrive on Sunday. Everything being delivered on Monday. On Pickett Road. Can't wait!:)

[angiefox10]

We close by mail tomorrow and will arrive on Sunday. Everything being delivered on Monday. We're on Pickett Road. Can't wait!:)


How wonderful!!!! :coolsmiley:

[Sunshine Mary]

When to Fernandina pool opening today .
Was told Sanibel IS SOLD OUT ..

And CAPTIVA RECREATION CENTER well be opening on Dec21

[Bigben007]

When to Fernandina pool opening today .
Was told Sanibel IS SOLD OUT ..

And CAPTIVA RECREATION CENTER well be opening on Dec21

How is Fernandina's pool, what do you think? We bought a lot on Killington Loop in Fernandina and hope to build April 2012. Do you mean the lots in Sanibel are sold out?

[Sunshine Mary]

How is Fernandina's pool, what do you think? We bought a lot on Killington Loop in Fernandina and hope to build April 2012. Do you mean the lots in Sanibel are sold out?

Bigben The pool is really nice .
Yes we was told by the woman who going to run Captiva Recreation Center that Sanibel is all sold out I guess Lots because you can still buy houses.I don't know that what she told us today

[Bigben007]

Bigben The pool is really nice .
Yes we was told by the woman who going to run Captiva Recreation Center that Sanibel is all sold out I guess Lots because you can still buy houses.I don't know that what she told us today

Sunshine Mary

Thanks

HOpe someday to see you at the pool.

Bigben

[Deniselmenna]

Did you get my IM? I wanted to know if you were on your lot taking pictures on Nov. 22.? We were driving to visit our lot on Raven Croft and saw someone up at your end of the street. Wanted to know if it was you?


Donna

I didn't get your Im. It could be on my husbands computer. I started this on his computer and then went onto my iPad to continue. Anyway that wasn't us. We were there on nov 10th through the 16 th. Our lot is the third down on rain croft. We will be back soon to plan design. I'm already concerned that we may have made a mistake. I'm almost sure the realtor told us that we cannot stretch anything as lot size is too small. After looking at this chat site I wonder if that might be a mistake. I already know I would prefer a larger lanai. I guess we,ll figure it all out after talking to the designers. My husband is still unclear as to our future so it's hard to figure out just what I should do. The one question you may be able to answer for me though is,"can you get recessed lighting throughout the house?". I noticed in the model homes that they were in the kitchens only. I would like them In The living areas too. Anyway looking forward to meeting you and Wayne sometime soon. When I saw your post I was happy to learn that you and your husband are the same ages (okay you,re a year younger than I am). Lol almost the same ages as me and Raymond. Denise

[Sunshine Mary]

Sunshine Mary

Thanks

HOpe someday to see you at the pool.

Bigben

Yes Bigben see you at the pool .

[SgtJohn]

I just talked to my Sales rep, Rene' Webster. I asked if Sanibel was sold out. Her reply was "Not quite, would you like to buy more :)". So, I don't believe that "ALL" of Sanibel is Sold Out.

[Sunshine Mary]

I just talked to my Sales rep, Rene' Webster. I asked if Sanibel was sold out. Her reply was "Not quite, would you like to buy more :)". So, I don't believe that "ALL" of Sanibel is Sold Out.

See you don't know who to beleave who told me was the girl who going to run the Captiva Recreation Center..So I don't know that what she told us today .Our Sales rep never calls us

[angiefox10]

I didn't get your Im. It could be on my husbands computer. I started this on his computer and then went onto my iPad to continue. Anyway that wasn't us. We were there on nov 10th through the 16 th. Our lot is the third down on rain croft. We will be back soon to plan design. I'm already concerned that we may have made a mistake. I'm almost sure the realtor told us that we cannot stretch anything as lot size is too small. After looking at this chat site I wonder if that might be a mistake. I already know I would prefer a larger lanai. I guess we,ll figure it all out after talking to the designers. My husband is still unclear as to our future so it's hard to figure out just what I should do. The one question you may be able to answer for me though is,"can you get recessed lighting throughout the house?". I noticed in the model homes that they were in the kitchens only. I would like them In The living areas too. Anyway looking forward to meeting you and Wayne sometime soon. When I saw your post I was happy to learn that you and your husband are the same ages (okay you,re a year younger than I am). Lol almost the same ages as me and Raymond. Denise

You are not locked into your lot. You can switch if you need more room.

[SgtJohn]

But if you switch lots, and were delaying your build on the original lot, you must start building right away on the new lot. That is what happened to me.

[Happinow]

You are not locked into your lot. You can switch if you need more room.

If you were touring with a sales agent and talked about what you might like to do with the home as far as stretches, garage and all that takes up more space, then he/she should have told you that you needed a bigger lot. Our sales guy did and proceeded to show us a "premium" lot to accommodate a larger home. Hope it all works out for you. I think the lots sell so fast that it shouldn't be a problem to switch. After all, it would be more money for them if you bought a bigger lot.

[Zoomie1955]

How is Fernandina's pool, what do you think? We bought a lot on Killington Loop in Fernandina and hope to build April 2012. Do you mean the lots in Sanibel are sold out?

Bigben007, Are ya from the "burgh"?

[Zoomie1955]

I didn't get your Im. It could be on my husbands computer. I started this on his computer and then went onto my iPad to continue. Anyway that wasn't us. We were there on nov 10th through the 16 th. Our lot is the third down on rain croft. We will be back soon to plan design. I'm already concerned that we may have made a mistake. I'm almost sure the realtor told us that we cannot stretch anything as lot size is too small. After looking at this chat site I wonder if that might be a mistake. I already know I would prefer a larger lanai. I guess we,ll figure it all out after talking to the designers. My husband is still unclear as to our future so it's hard to figure out just what I should do. The one question you may be able to answer for me though is,"can you get recessed lighting throughout the house?". I noticed in the model homes that they were in the kitchens only. I would like them In The living areas too. Anyway looking forward to meeting you and Wayne sometime soon. When I saw your post I was happy to learn that you and your husband are the same ages (okay you,re a year younger than I am). Lol almost the same ages as me and Raymond. Denise


I will IM you my cell # I will try to answer some questions you may have.


Donna

[Bigben007]

Bigben007, Are ya from the "burgh"?

Sure am. Watching Bigben right now! And things don't look good.

[Zoomie1955]

Sure am. Watching Bigben right now! And things don't look good.

We are staying in a rental in North Port, Fl. without cable. We forgot they were playing tonight or we could have gone to a sports bar to watch.
We are from Johnstown.

[BostonCelt]

Sure am. Watching Bigben right now! And things don't look good.

Where in the Burgh, folks? I have a daughter and two grandkids in Mt Lebo; a son and two more grankids in Ross Township. They won't let me wear my Brady shirt there! They won't even use the word "patriotic"....

I s'pose NFL Sunday in TV will vary a bit from NFL Sunday in Pgh, you think? We'll survive, I'm sure. I'll be closing in Sanibel just in time for the Packers-Patriots Super Bowl Game.....

[Sunshine Mary]

Where in the Burgh, folks? I have a daughter and two grandkids in Mt Lebo; a son and two more grankids in Ross Township. They won't let me wear my Brady shirt there! They won't even use the word "patriotic"....

I s'pose NFL Sunday in TV will vary a bit from NFL Sunday in Pgh, you think? We'll survive, I'm sure. I'll be closing in Sanibel just in time for the Packers-Patriots Super Bowl Game.....

Hay from Coraopolis here .
Oh so you think it going to be Packers and Steelers Super Bowl this year ?????

[BostonCelt]

Hay from Coraopolis here .
Oh so you think it going to be Packers and Steelers Super Bowl this year ?????

Well.....maybe you're half right....:)

[Zoomie1955]

Where in the Burgh, folks? I have a daughter and two grandkids in Mt Lebo; a son and two more grankids in Ross Township. They won't let me wear my Brady shirt there! They won't even use the word "patriotic"....

I s'pose NFL Sunday in TV will vary a bit from NFL Sunday in Pgh, you think? We'll survive, I'm sure. I'll be closing in Sanibel just in time for the Packers-Patriots Super Bowl Game.....

Johnstown is 70 ,iles est of Pgh. Steelers fans are everywhere!!!:pepper2:

[BostonCelt]

Johnstown is 70 ,iles est of Pgh. Steelers fans are everywhere!!!:pepper2:

Ah, Johnstown...former home of the Great Flood, the Jets (hockey), and the Johnnies! And the Zoomies?

Steelers... yup, and there will probably be plenty of black and gold in the streets of Sanibel before the last foundation gets poured. With lots of Midwest competition, apparently...:boxing2:

It'll all be good!

[rodie]

Go colts.

[jackz]

Thought this thread was about Sanibel?

[SgtJohn]

Thought this thread was about Sanibel?

Guess not, Jack. That said, I will be starting a Ravens Nest in TV. Have family in Pittsburgh, but they can keep Ben "Rape"lisberger, and the "Squeelers"


Come On...... It's just a joke. :laugh:

[BostonCelt]

Thought this thread was about Sanibel?

Guess not, Jack. That said, I will be starting a Ravens Nest in TV. Have family in Pittsburgh, but they can keep Ben "Rape"lisberger, and the "Squeelers"


Come On...... It's just a joke. :laugh:

Uh oh.....

Well, yes, it IS about Sanibel...the village and its people..... all getting to know a little about each other a little at a time maybe...

Didn't mean to make it an NFL/Geography/History class, and certainly not a battlefield. Back to bricks and mortar and stucco...

[Zoomie1955]

Guess not, Jack. That said, I will be starting a Ravens Nest in TV. Have family in Pittsburgh, but they can keep Ben "Rape"lisberger, and the "Squeelers"


Come On...... It's just a joke. :laugh:

Good one!!!! :1rotfl:A lot of us Steelers fans are not happy with Ben. But you have that stuff with all sport athletes.

Can't wait to watch the games at Beef O'Bradys at Colony. I think this will be the hang out for all sports fans who live in Sanibel!!! There will be a stream of golf carts going to and from the "games".
Do I see in the future, tailgate parties in the parking lot????:MOJE_whot:

[SgtJohn]

Just joking, as I stated above. Actually, I am long time Steelers fan. As I eluded to, I have family in Pittsburgh. My mother was from Pittsburgh. I have been to Heinz Field. I have autographed helmets from Franco Harris and Jack Hamm. I was saddened when they put the Steelers in the same division as the Ravens, because I couldn't root for both. Although I do my best to cheer the Steelers when they play other teams. Being a born and bred Balti-moron, I gotta do that whole Homer thing, and root for the Ravens. So don't hate me, I don't HATE the Steelers. So lets root for our respected teams, have some good natured ribbing. See ya the tailgate parties.

Go Ravens

PS; The Superbowl will be Packers Vs. Ravens.

[BostonCelt]

PS; The Superbowl will be Packers Vs. Ravens.[/QUOTE]

Chuckle, yuk, yuk.

Maybe if they all make bail at the same time (see "good natured ribbing" comment above).:)

That O'Brady tailgate thought sounds like a winner. Perhaps the next TV-Sanibel club??

BTW, does O'Brady's have a Guinness tap?? Inquiring minds NEED to know....:)

[Zoomie1955]

So we will not get into trouble, I started a new thread for Sanibellians who are NFL fans!!!

[cquick]

The house I REALLY want is still for sale in Virginia Trace, but we put a reserve on a lot in Sanibel. If we bought the house in Virginia Trace would they give us back the money we put down on a lot or resell the lot to someone else?

[cquick]

Just wondered what home others have built and what attracted you to that home? If you have already moved in, what did you change once you were in? It's fun to see what everyone else likes and dislikes.

We chose a Zinnia model because it has a big master bedroom and bath and also the front bedroom has it's own bath and walk in closet. The little bedroom in the middle can be an office. Also it has such a nice big lanai, almost the whole back of the house.

[jackz]

So we will not get into trouble, I started a new thread for Sanibellians who are NFL fans!!!

New thread is a great idea. I did not intend to offend anyone by trying to get this thread back to moving into Sanibel etc; Look forward to your new thread and meeting you as well as participating in future NFL tailgating.

Jack

[Papa]

Just updated the list of neighbors in Unit 175 of Sanibel...

http://home.comcast.net/~jbenin29/Sanibel_Neighbors.pdf

[Happinow]

Hi Pete. We will be in unit 176. Any new updates on that part of Sanibel? Thanks.

[Papa]

Hi Pete. We will be in unit 176. Any new updates on that part of Sanibel? Thanks.

Do you think that there would be much interest in maintaining a list of neighbors in Unit 176? Stopped maintaining that list about a month ago.

[Zoomie1955]

New thread is a great idea. I did not intend to offend anyone by trying to get this thread back to moving into Sanibel etc; Look forward to your new thread and meeting you as well as participating in future NFL tailgating.

Jack

You were right Jack. We need to start another thread. You didn't offend me.

Threads do have a life of their own and go off the subject line easily!!!:blahblahblah:

Donna

[SgtJohn]

Anyone with information on Unit 197 ? That is where my home is located, as well as Jack Z's

[Happinow]

Since I don't live there yet, I'm not sure what you mean by that? Are we 176'ers not as important as 175'ers?? Since I don't know the lay of the land I must be missing something. Just wondered who my neighbors were going to be.

:)

[SgtJohn]

Every section / neighborhood is assigned a number. That is for the real estate people mostly. When you purchase your lot/home, you will be given the number, but you will also be given the address. Mine is actually 811 Fenwick Loop. It's all apart of Sanibel.

[BillCongo]

Do you think that there would be much interest in maintaining a list of neighbors in Unit 176? Stopped maintaining that list about a month ago.
Yes, PeteDz, I'd appreciate the 176 list maintained if it's not too much trouble. We reserved our lot there in June and it was all sand. Came back at Thanksgiving and were Amazed at how fast things were building out. Our home in Houston is on the market since two weeks ago. When it sells we'll be heading that way!
Thanks,
Bill

[Papa]

Yes, PeteDz, I'd appreciate the 176 list maintained if it's not too much trouble. We reserved our lot there in June and it was all sand. Came back at Thanksgiving and were Amazed at how fast things were building out. Our home in Houston is on the market since two weeks ago. When it sells we'll be heading that way!
Thanks,
Bill

Maintaining a list of all neighbors take a bit of effort. I live in Sanibel Unit-175 and had a prejudice knowing everyone in my immediate neighborhood. I thought that someone from each unit would take up the challenge to put together a list for their unit. Unit-175 has 198 homes by itself. That's a lot of info to research and maintain.

Sanibel has 4 Designer units (175,176,177, and 178) and 1 Cottage/Designer unit (197) with 2 Villas (Megan Villas Unit-949, and Paige Villas Unit-950).

Each unit is integral in determining its bond assessment, i.e. (Infrastructure Cost)/(No. of Homes in Unit).

I will make an initial attempt to put together a list for each unit, but would like input from fellow TOTV members for corrections or ommisions.

Give me a day, or so.

[SgtJohn]

I'm in unit 197, at 811 Fenwick Loop. The home site backs up to the pond. What other info would you need ?

[Sanbo]

I am new to this, so bare with me...My husband and I purchased lot #131 in the 175 neighborhood of Sanibel on Bradford Loop in May of this year.
We are trying to sell our townhome, so we can start building an Iris. We are both so excited. Can't wait to make new friends in TV and learn to play golf better than I do right now!!!!

[HelenLCSW]

964 Vanilla Leaf Place
Helen Schuster and Irv Stein
Gardenia
Closing on January 11
From Baltimore, Potomac, Miami


Thanks for working on this daunting project!:bigbow:

[Zoomie1955]

964 Vanilla Leaf Place
Helen Schuster and Irv Stein
Gardenia
Closing on January 11
From Baltimore, Potomac, Miami


Thanks for working on this daunting project!:bigbow:

Only a month away for you and Irv!!!!! Meet you at the pool!!!!

[mbikowski]

Vera and I are in 177 lot 80 Silk Tree Terrace closing on February 7. It would be great to see a list.

[Papa]

By popular request, I took a try at filling in the info on the other units in Sanibel, beyond my unit (175).

I will try to maintain the list for all units, but would appreciate any input that anyone has that would make that task easier. All information contained in the list was obtained from publicly available records, or supplied by the homeowners themselves.

Checkout the composite list at:
http://home.comcast.net/~jbenin29/Sanibel_Neighbors.pdf

[Happinow]

Pete, I now understand the amount of work that would be involved in keeping track of all of the units. If I were you, I'd probably keep track of just my unit as well. We have to give you a break....don't worry about unit 176! Maybe someone else who lives there will take on the task. If I lived there already I'd take it on! Thanks for your help..:)

[mbikowski]

Pete I agree this is very daunting. when some of us get down there early next year we may be able to take on this task

Mike

[eamesmanley@gmail.com]

Pete

Just wanted to let you know we are moving to 2882 Rain Lilly Loop, expecting to close on January 31. Leaving the cold weather of Michigan. I just started to read your thread and appreciate all your work. Let me know if you need anything else from us.

Thanks,
Eileen & Forrest Manley
eamesmanley@gmail.com

[BillCongo]

By popular request, I took a try at filling in the info on the other units in Sanibel, beyond my unit (175).

I will try to maintain the list for all units, but would appreciate any input that anyone has that would make that task easier. All information contained in the list was obtained from publicly available records, or supplied by the homeowners themselves.

Checkout the composite list at:
http://home.comcast.net/~jbenin29/Sanibel_Neighbors.pdf

Dear Pete,
This is very helpful to all of us. But I know it takes time and effort, so if it gets to be too much to maintain units beyond yours, we'll all understand. Looking forward to disengaging from full time+ work here and relocating to TV in 2012.
Much appreciation,

[stuing]

Dear JFMajer, we live in Sanibel on Rain Lily Loop since Oct. My husband and I love it here
What street are you on? There are so many things happening around the village. There are at least a hundred houses under construction that we can see from our house.

[Penguin]

I too just purchased a home on Fenwick Loop. I close on Jan 20th. I'm unit 197 , lot 145. Cant wait.

[BeeGee]

Dear JFMajer, we live in Sanibel on Rain Lily Loop since Oct. My husband and I love it here
What street are you on? There are so many things happening around the village. There are at least a hundred houses under construction that we can see from our house.

:wave:Hi, my husband and I have a lot on French Oak Drive....just waiting for our house here to sell. Had a showing yesterday, the couple loved the house, but didn't think it was possible to build in the back...and we're scratching our heads wondering if they were looking at the same backyard as we've looked at for 11 years now. It's funny isn't it what other people see? Anyway, looking forward to meeting you, as we're only a street away...I'm sure the neighborhood looks a lot different from when we were there in August!!! What home did you build? We're hoping to build the Cedar; loved the floorplan immediately!:2excited:

[HelenLCSW]

Only a month away for you and Irv!!!!! Meet you at the pool!!!!

Hi, Zoomie --

Yes, but the last time I was in a bathing suit was eight years and ten pounds ago! :ohdear:

[SgtJohn]

I too just purchased a home on Fenwick Loop. I close on Jan 20th. I'm unit 197 , lot 145. Cant wait.


We're on Fenwick Loop. as well. What type of home did you build. Our Lily will be done in a few more weeks. We close on Jan. 10th. Our address will be 811 Fenwick Loop.

See ya there, Neighbor.

[Zoomie1955]

hi, zoomie --

yes, but the last time i was in a bathing suit was eight years and ten pounds ago! :ohdear:

soooooooooooooo????????

[Penguin]

We're on Fenwick Loop. as well. What type of home did you build. Our Lily will be done in a few more weeks. We close on Jan. 10th. Our address will be 811 Fenwick Loop.

See ya there, Neighbor.

Hey John, I built a Seabreeze, 2 car garage with golf car. My address is 880. Look forward to meeting you.

[graciegirl]

Hi, Zoomie --

Yes, but the last time I was in a bathing suit was eight years and ten pounds ago! :ohdear:

No one minds. That is why it is so wonderful here. Merry Christmas Helen!

[JC and John]

Hello Pete, Not sure my first message went through something about Spam(?) Oh well, thank you for all your hard work. I looked at your list and am impressed. Please add us to your list. We are very excited to move to TV!
Judy and John Padla
ages 60 & 62
Unit 177, Lot 180
2916 Rain Lily Loop
will be building a Lily as soon as we get down to TV in February.
Judy - Ohio; Maryland; Haymarket, VA
John - New Jersey; Virginia Beach, VA; Haymarket, VA

[Scott8147]

They opened section 198 in Fernandina the first week of Nov. Anyone out there who bought on this section? Why isn't this section listed on the Villages Homepage.

[Bigben007]

They opened section 198 in Fernandina the first week of Nov. Anyone out there who bought on this section? Why isn't this section listed on the Villages Homepage.

Our sales agent called and e=mailed us the layout of lots in the designer section of Fernandina the first week of Nov. We bought one on the first cul de sac on Killington Loop. I also wonder why these lots aren't showing up for sale. The premier lots are there but not the designer lots. We didn't really buy sight unseen. We were there in October looking around and back again after Thanksgiving to see what we bought.

[Scott8147]

We bought a lot on McArthur Ct. the first week of Nov. Just odd that all the other sections are on the website except this one. They even have section 196 on there and it only opened last week!

[Bigben007]

We bought a lot on McArthur Ct. the first week of Nov. Just odd that all the other sections are on the website except this one. They even have section 196 on there and it only opened last week!

I wonder if they are waiting for another Designer section in Fernandina to open before they put it on the website. When are you going to build?

[Scott8147]

As of now, we are planning to start building in April and probably move in July. Be here before you know it! Do you have building plans yet?

[Papa]

Just updated the list of Sanibel neighbors...

http://home.comcast.net/~jbenin29/Sanibel_Neighbors.pdf

[angiefox10]

Just updated the list of Sanibel neighbors...

http://home.comcast.net/~jbenin29/Sanibel_Neighbors.pdf (http://home.comcast.net/%7Ejbenin29/Sanibel_Neighbors.pdf)

Nice job! :coolsmiley:

[HelenLCSW]

Nice job! :coolsmiley:

DITTO:bigbow:

[Happinow]

Thanks Pete.

[mbikowski]

Thanks again Pete. Great job

[tommy steam]

How did you get this list? does this show all the propertys in Sabinel? Is this the entire village as it will be ? Just wondering as I am looking to buy this year. Thank you, Tom

[angiefox10]

How did you get this list? does this show all the propertys in Sabinel? Is this the entire village as it will be ? Just wondering as I am looking to buy this year. Thank you, Tom

Welcome to TOTV Tommy. If you go to thevillages.com and then to "new neighborhoods" you can see the neighborhoods as they come up for sale.

Hope this helps!

[BeeGee]

Pete....you've done such a good job on this sheet and I've meant to give you the updated info on us - Unit 177, lot 116: Rick & Bonnie Rouse, Kannapolis, NC; ages 58 & 59 - model Cedar - that's all the info as of yet. Thanks again for your hard work!!!

[BillCongo]

Just updated the list of Sanibel neighbors...

http://home.comcast.net/~jbenin29/Sanibel_Neighbors.pdf
Thanks !!
Bill & Willie (176/40)

[Papa]

My wife, and I, attended the "Upper" Sanibel Social at the Captiva Rec Center last night, and really enjoyed meeting everyone. Thanks Dave and Cheryl Baxter for putting it together. Nice Job.

[HelenLCSW]

My wife, and I, attended the "Upper" Sanibel Social at the Captiva Rec Center last night, and really enjoyed meeting everyone. Thanks Dave and Cheryl Baxter for putting it together. Nice Job.

Sorry we couldn't be there --looking forward to meeting everyone at February's First Friday
Helen and Irv

[Carmpat]

Hi Everyone,
We bought a lot on Raven Croft Terrace about a month ago. We hope to sell our house first in NJ and then begin to build in the fall of 2012. We are looking forward in meeting new people. We already met Bruce and Barbara on our Street. We are building an Iris. Pete Dz I like the list of homes you started. Patti and Carmen

[cquick]

First Friday? Is there a regular social on the first Friday of each month? We would like to meet our neighbors, we live in TV but we haven't started building on our lot yet. Could we come, or do we have to have our house finished?

Thanks, Connie and Chuck

[Hummingbird]

We bought an Iris on lot #173, 2922 Asher Path. We leave today to go back to NH to finish packing and close on our house on January 27th, then we close on our new home in Sanibel February 2nd.
Can't wait to get here and meet some new neighbors.

[Zoomie1955]

Hi Everyone,
We bought a lot on Raven Croft Terrace about a month ago. We hope to sell our house first in NJ and then begin to build in the fall of 2012. We are looking forward in meeting new people. We already met Bruce and Barbara on our Street. We are building an Iris. Pete Dz I like the list of homes you started. Patti and Carmen

Did we meet you also? Where you the couple who stopped to talk and we showed you our lanai? We are on Raven Croft before you go into the cul-da-sac. So, which lot did you buy? Welcome!!!!

[angiefox10]

Hi Everyone,
We bought a lot on Raven Croft Terrace about a month ago. We hope to sell our house first in NJ and then begin to build in the fall of 2012. We are looking forward in meeting new people. We already met Bruce and Barbara on our Street. We are building an Iris. Pete Dz I like the list of homes you started. Patti and Carmen

We bought an Iris on lot #173, 2922 Asher Path. We leave today to go back to NH to finish packing and close on our house on January 27th, then we close on our new home in Sanibel February 2nd.
Can't wait to get here and meet some new neighbors.

Hello to both of you! And welcome to Sanibel! You must be thrilled! I can't wait to meet you in the hood! I've already met so many people on TOTV that I feel like I already live there, but not until the first of March!

Let us know when you come down again and we will try to get a group together!

[birdawg]

Has anyone smelled anthing in the air in Sanibel wondering after reading other thread about Bad odor's in area Thanks

[kcflesner]

We are building on Lot 82, Evesburrough Path, on the south side of Pinellas. We lived in Heritage Lakes in Channahon, IL before moving back to Mt. Zion, IL. Our house in Sanibel will be completed in Feb. Having fun watching the build. Will be selling our villa in Pennycamp in the next couple of months. We are also CAT retirees.....

[angiefox10]

Has anyone smelled anthing in the air in Sanibel wondering after reading other thread about Bad odor's in area Thanks


I've been all over that place in the golf cart several times of the year and I haven't smelled anything!

[GaDawg]

Has anyone smelled anthing in the air in Sanibel wondering after reading other thread about Bad odor's in area Thanks

We've been living in our home here in Sanibel for almost 5 months now and not a whiff of odor around our house. We have smelled an unpleasant odor a few times around half way back while driving our cart from LSL home, but none I have detected in Sanibel.

[birdawg]

We've been living in our home here in Sanibel for almost 5 months now and not a whiff of odor around our house. We have smelled an unpleasant odor a few times around half way back while driving our cart from LSL home, but none I have detected in Sanibel.

Good to hear

[Scott8147]

has anyone heard about the new lots in Fernandina?

[Papa]

My wife, and I, attended the "Upper" Sanibel Social at the Captiva Rec Center last night, and really enjoyed meeting everyone. Thanks Dave and Cheryl Baxter for putting it together. Nice Job.

Did anyone hear whether, or not, the Sanibel Social is being held this Friday at the Captiva Rec Ctr? Last get together, It was indicated that it would take place on the first Friday of every month. Hmmm...

[kathyzapp]

Did anyone hear whether, or not, the Sanibel Social is being held this Friday at the Captiva Rec Ctr? Last get together, It was indicated that it would take place on the first Friday of every month. Hmmm...

Pete,

I haven't heard about the Sanibel Socials. But....on the last page of the Recreation News (Jan. 26) there is a calendar. It shows a Meet and Greet Potluck at Captiva on February 29, 6pm. It's $1 per person and dish to share.

[Papa]

Pete,

I haven't heard about the Sanibel Socials. But....on the last page of the Recreation News (Jan. 26) there is a calendar. It shows a Meet and Greet Potluck at Captiva on February 29, 6pm. It's $1 per person and dish to share.

Kathy,

That's a different event... But I did mark my calendar for that one also.

[angiefox10]

We will be there then! :a040:

[Deniselmenna]

Hi Everyone,
We bought a lot on Raven Croft Terrace about a month ago. We hope to sell our house first in NJ and then begin to build in the fall of 2012. We are looking forward in meeting new people. We already met Bruce and Barbara on our Street. We are building an Iris. Pete Dz I like the list of homes you started. Patti and Carmen.

We are in the process of building now. So far we have no complaints, everything is going so smoothly. We will close on the 28th of this month. We are also building an iris on 3109raven croft. I have been in touch with zommie and am really looking forward to meeting her in person. We also met Bruce and Barbara. I think it is going to be a good group on raven croft. Hope to meet you sometime soon! Denise and raymond

[Zoomie1955]

.

We are in the process of building now. So far we have no complaints, everything is going so smoothly. We will close on the 28th of this month. We are also building an iris on 3109raven croft. I have been in touch with zommie and am really looking forward to meeting her in person. We also met Bruce and Barbara. I think it is going to be a good group on raven croft. Hope to meet you sometime soon! Denise and raymond

I hope you checked out your Facebook page.......more pictures of your house!!!! Can't wait to meet you in person. Wayne and I are taking pickleball 101 on Sat. He got picked up for a softball team and I joined the MVP fitness club. We are going to Pot Luck Dinner at Captiva tomorrow to meet other new neighbors! Hurry down....you're missing all the fun!
Not enough hours in a day!!!:MOJE_whot:

[Zoomie1955]

Hi Everyone,
We bought a lot on Raven Croft Terrace about a month ago. We hope to sell our house first in NJ and then begin to build in the fall of 2012. We are looking forward in meeting new people. We already met Bruce and Barbara on our Street. We are building an Iris. Pete Dz I like the list of homes you started. Patti and Carmen

Where on Raven Croft Terrace did you buy? We are located right before the cul-de-sac on the same side as Bruce & Barb.

[jmm2760jmm]

We are from Milwaukee, WI and bought a lot in Sanibel on Silk Tree Terrace. We plan on coming down this summer and beginning the building process. We won't be retiring for about 2 years - but will use the house for vacations until we can permanantly move. We sold our home in WI last August and are renting a condo, so we will be ready to go as soon as the pension kicks in!

[TIGGER]

We just bought in Sanibel (196) -just started building on lot--Peter

[Carmpat]

We bought two houses away from Bruce and Barbara on the same side. I think the address is 3123 but I don't know the lot #. We have to sell our home first which is going up for sale in two weeks. We will probably be one of the last folks who will start building our home. My husband picked out the Iris. I am not really crazy about the Iris due to the bathroom set up. I like the Cedar better but the living room area is so tight and right on top of the kitchen. I also like the Begonia too. So as you can see I have not made up my mind on which model to get. I do like the location and the fact that I have the privacy wall behind us. They say location location is the way to go.

Patti & Carmen

[aljetmet]

Any lots left in Sanibel? We're coming in April to buy. Seems that TV does not update their neighborhood maps...

[Ray Menna]

I hope you checked out your Facebook page.......more pictures of your house!!!! Can't wait to meet you in person. Wayne and I are taking pickleball 101 on Sat. He got picked up for a softball team and I joined the MVP fitness club. We are going to Pot Luck Dinner at Captiva tomorrow to meet other new neighbors! Hurry down....you're missing all the fun!
Not enough hours in a day!!!:MOJE_whot:

donna, im dying to learn pickleball!!!!! you are going to be so far ahead of me by the time i learn. oh well ill probably see you at the fitness club. god knows i need it lol my husband just read your quote to me and he said she is right up your alley but truthfully i think you must have more energy than me and are a lot more fun. now my husband said to tell you i am full of ____. sounds like you're having a good time. smart move!!

[Ray Menna]

We bought two houses away from Bruce and Barbara on the same side. I think the address is 3123 but I don't know the lot #. We have to sell our home first which is going up for sale in two weeks. We will probably be one of the last folks who will start building our home. My husband picked out the Iris. I am not really crazy about the Iris due to the bathroom set up. I like the Cedar better but the living room area is so tight and right on top of the kitchen. I also like the Begonia too. So as you can see I have not made up my mind on which model to get. I do like the location and the fact that I have the privacy wall behind us. They say location location is the way to go.

Patti & Carmen
hi patti: we are on the same side as bruce and barbara, our house is the iris, the third house down. it will be a shade of green. just for the record i picked everything out with the designer and picked the style of home last. i looked at them all and couldn't make up my mind but in the end i chose the iris. we are keeping our home in rhode island for a couple more years so we had to be careful with price. i have a large home and lots of property here and my thought was to get something smaller, less housework and less to care for. i don't think i will regret our choice. i do agree that the room size of the living space is small. i wish the living area was wider and i wish my lanai was wider but all in all i think i will be happy with what we chose. everyone there tells me you spend very little time in the house. hard for me to believe because here i am home lots. (home because i like being home)
i hope your designer will be as good as ours was. diane helped us and the process was so easy. diane knew what she was doing and was extremely thorough. you are going to be surprised as to how easy and how fast the process is. anyway good luck with sale of your home. in these times you'll probably have more frustration with that then with building. good luck. denise

[Carmpat]

Hi Denise & Ray,

Since you guys are buying the Iris do you happen to know what the size of the windows are in your model in the master bedroom and living room? I am wondering if they are standard? I have lovely cellular honeycomb shades I would like to take with me to The Villages. The windows in my bedrooms all measure 36 X 43 1/2. I had gotten them from J.C. Penney last year custom made. Was Diane your real estate agent? We have Wesley as ours. Wesley told us we would be working with someone as the Design Center but then again I heard that from other folks it would be Wesley. I think that has changed along the way. We are from NJ and I have lived here all my life. The taxes are so high. Our friends just closed on their house in December and shortly after that we arrived. We are so excited and I pray this house sells quickly. A similar model down our street took 8 months to sell so I am hoping ours won't take that long. I have it priced according to the market.

As everyone has mentioned you won't be spending all your time living in the house but outside doing all types of activities.

Take care. Patti

[Carmpat]

I think there are allot of lots left over in Sannibel. You should check with your real estate agent. Good Luck

[Zoomie1955]

donna, im dying to learn pickleball!!!!! you are going to be so far ahead of me by the time i learn. oh well ill probably see you at the fitness club. god knows i need it lol my husband just read your quote to me and he said she is right up your alley but truthfully i think you must have more energy than me and are a lot more fun. now my husband said to tell you i am full of ____. sounds like you're having a good time. smart move!!

Wait until you get here!!!! Not enough hours in a day!!!! Tell Ray, you will fit in just fine!!!!! We only been here a month and love it!!!
I hope you are enjoying the pictures of your house!!!!
More to come, check out your FB page!!!

[Zoomie1955]

We bought two houses away from Bruce and Barbara on the same side. I think the address is 3123 but I don't know the lot #. We have to sell our home first which is going up for sale in two weeks. We will probably be one of the last folks who will start building our home. My husband picked out the Iris. I am not really crazy about the Iris due to the bathroom set up. I like the Cedar better but the living room area is so tight and right on top of the kitchen. I also like the Begonia too. So as you can see I have not made up my mind on which model to get. I do like the location and the fact that I have the privacy wall behind us. They say location location is the way to go.

Patti & Carmen

We are 3163 and Denise is 3109. We have a Begonia! We only had room to stretch the lanai or add a closet in the den. We chose the lanai. We couldn't do the sides. Oh well! Each model has it pros and cons.

[Sanbo]

Last May we put an option on a lot in unit#175 Sanibel. Our townhome in NC has not sold yet, but we are optimistic and anxious to get to sunny Fla. and meet all our new neighbors.

Sandie

[angiefox10]

Last May we put an option on a lot in unit#175 Sanibel. Our townhome in NC has not sold yet, but we are optimistic and anxious to get to sunny Fla. and meet all our new neighbors.

Sandie

Sandie,

What lot?

[Papa]

Just updated the Sanibel_Neighbors list with 42 more names. Enjoy :)

[Zoomie1955]

Just updated the Sanibel_Neighbors list with 42 more names. Enjoy :)

Where is the list??

[angiefox10]

Where is the list??


Here you go!

http://home.comcast.net/~jbenin29/Sanibel_Neighbors.pdf :)

[Zoomie1955]

Here you go!

http://home.comcast.net/~jbenin29/Sanibel_Neighbors.pdf :)

Thanks!!!!:mademyday:

[pqrstar]

Gee, I think this list contains a little too much personal info.

[angiefox10]

Gee, I think this list contains a little too much personal info.

So far as I can see, this is all public information.

[pqrstar]

I agree that this information can be found on the Internet if someone wanted to take the time to investigate the various resources and pull it all together.

HOWEVER

I would not want someone to publish my full name, address, age, age of my spouse, and price I paid for my home compiled in a neighborhood directory.

This is a posting of a "neighborhood directory" in a public place.

[Shel&Rich]

Not all the info on the list is accurate, but I don't mind the age mistake since it makes me appear younger....at least on paper.

[JC and John]

We left the snow blower and shovels behind for the buyer in VA 1/30/12. We are in TV renting a CYV in Hadley. They start building our home in Sanibel Unit 177, lot 180, Monday, 2/13. Yeah! and it is my birthday too! We close 4/11 just 3 days after hubby's birthday. Spooky. The design process was a dream. Can't wait for the Captiva Potluck on 2/29 to meet new neighbors. JC

[angiefox10]

We left the snow blower and shovels behind for the buyer in VA 1/30/12. We are in TV renting a CYV in Hadley. They start building our home in Sanibel Unit 177, lot 180, Monday, 2/13. Yeah! and it is my birthday too! We close 4/11 just 3 days after hubby's birthday. Spooky. The design process was a dream. Can't wait for the Captiva Potluck on 2/29 to meet new neighbors. JC

*grinning from ear to ear*


Enjoy the process!!!!

[applesoffh]

I like that...Sanabelians...but I believe I'm a Charlottian (better than a Charlottan, isn't it?)!

[graciegirl]

I like that...Sanabelians...but I believe I'm a Charlottian (better than a Charlottan, isn't it?)!

I won't soon forget that one. :clap2::1rotfl:

[Paul B]

Closing on March 2nd in Sanibel (Charlotte). We are also from Illinois and are being "forced" to lease home here. We are from Byron, where are you from?
Getting out of cold and corrupt Illinois:)

[jmm2760jmm]

We also bought a lot in Sanibel and plan to build this fall. We are from Wisconsin and have been visiting TV for a few years. Waiting to retire and be there permanantly in two years. We were lucky to sell our home here and are renting a condo till we can relocate to TV. I'm so excited and ready to move as soon as we can! Until retirement we will have to settle for just long vacations and weekend whenever we can get away.

[eamesmanley@gmail.com]

Welcome! We just closed on our home in Sanibel on Jan 31 and are settling in nicely. Everyone here is very nice and the neighborhood is shaping up. New home popping up everywhere. Good luck in your new venture.:wave:

[angiefox10]

Welcome! We just closed on our home in Sanibel on Jan 31 and are settling in nicely. Everyone here is very nice and the neighborhood is shaping up. New home popping up everywhere. Good luck in your new venture.:wave:

Hi!

Where do you live in Sanibel? and where do you come from?

We are on Evanston Court.. and we are from Illinois! (the "s" is silent)

[KathyW]

Hi Eileen -
It sounds like everything is going well for you guys! We are meeting with the design center on April 11. PM me when you get time.....did you buy a golf cart yet?
AngieFox10 -- They are on Rain Lily Loop!