Village of Sanibel

[skyc6]

We have just purchased a lot in Sanibel. Any other new Sanibel folks out there? We still have a home to sell here in Illinois, but hope to be full time residents as soon as we can. We would love to connect with potential neighbors out there!:wave:

[ajbrown]

Congratulations! You are out in the frontier lands of The Villages. The buidling is really getting going in that area. It is so new I cannot even get my golf cart in there quite yet.....

[skyc6]

I know! We drove down there in March when we were there, and may not have been supposed to, but no one stopped us! We bought our lot long distance, and are looking forward to seeing it in June!

[GaDawg]

as soon as our house sells. We bought on Baker Ln a couple of weeks ago and can hardly wait until the building begins. Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the neighborhood of The Villages! See you in Sanibel!

[skyc6]

Nice to meet you GADawg! Our lot is on Bradford Loop, and we are definitely looking to calling the Village of Sanibel home! We will be waiting a bit to start building in the hopes that our home here sells.

[pzjay]

:wave: Just left you message, skyc6. We are also excited to see that the neighbors are starting to post. I just love being a newbie in a new Village! So many new people to meet and we're all in the same boat!
:wave::wave:

[skyc6]

Pzjay,
Thanks for the reply! It is fun to chat with future neighbors on here! I sent you the message before I figured out how to start a new thread, and I also have realized I have not put it on the right forum! I am clearly a newbie here!:o
I can see you lot on the map-you are in the cul-de-sac, and we are in the north cul-de-sac on Bradford loop. Actually, our lots are similarly shaped! We are getting anxious to get there. Good luck on your house selling; sounds like you may have a possibility. Not so here, but it will sell when it is meant to be. Patience! We look forward to meeting you when we both arrive. Are you golfers? My husband is, but I am not; at least not at this point. I am looking forward to all kinds of new activities soon!:wave:

[Pturner]

Welcome to all the soon-to-be Sanibelians! How exciting that you will be pioneers of the third town center area. I'm thrilled for all of you.

Um, AJ... We have pictures remember. :girlneener: Love to Caly.

[skyc6]

Thanks, PTurner! We are excited to start this next Villages section. Looking forward to the whole adventure.
Love your new haircut, too!

[jfmajer]

We are new to the forum. Just purchase a lot in the Village of Sanibel and will be heading down the week of July 17th to spec. out our new home. So excited.

[skip0358]

Several of the new homes that people ordered are in progress. Area is starting to look great. The country club is looking good as is the golf course.Model home center is to open later this month. Your Wilderness is blooming. Welcome to paradise.

[FMF Doc]

We are new to the forum. Just purchase a lot in the Village of Sanibel and will be heading down the week of July 17th to spec. out our new home. So excited.

Welcome and good luck in your building process.

[pzjay]

We are new to the forum. Just purchase a lot in the Village of Sanibel and will be heading down the week of July 17th to spec. out our new home. So excited.

Welcome to Sanibel. We're on Alee Lane and look forward to meeting everyone later this year! :wave::wave:

[champion6]

Congrats... the best is yet to come!

[pjmcd]

We have just purchased a lot in Sanibel. Any other new Sanibel folks out there? We still have a home to sell here in Illinois, but hope to be full time residents as soon as we can. We would love to connect with potential neighbors out there!:wave:

We will also be building in Sanibel just as soon as another buyer comes our way. We thought we were all set but as of yesterday the deal fell through at the last minute and so we begin again. We just keep thinking of the future and all the wonderful people that will be helping to form our new "village". It will happen! Jim and Pat:wave:

[skyc6]

It is so nice to hear from future neighbors in Sanibel! I will say prayers on my end if you will say some on yours!! I am working hard to be patient and wait for that 1 buyer who says yes! To pjmcd and jfmajer, welcome to our future "neighborhood!" We have a lot on Bradford Loop. Right now we are in Rockford, Illinois. Hope to be fulltimers at TV as soon as we can, but that may be a while! We will be there for a few days in late June, so we will finally be able to check Sanibel out! :wave:

[GaDawg]

Hey Sky, The GaPeach and I have been down here this week getting our house plan complete and money down to build before the price increase, and it is amazing to look at all the building going on. We counted 20 or so houses at some stage of building in Sanibel. Two additional homes have been started this week while we were here. I have pictures to post when we get home. The Pool and mail area is done and should be ready for use when the first resident moves in. We were able to drive throught the model center today and it looks like it has been there for years. It opens tomorrow. The closing for our house is August 26, 70 days to build our Iris. Just a great time for us, and we have our prayers going out to everyone who may be waiting for this day as well.

[zummy]

We will be back in the VIllages to late to avoid the price increase.We bought lot 13 . Did you have a choice on the builder or are they just assigned?
How long did the design process take?

Any suggestions to us on the process? Thanks

[skyc6]

Zummy,
I cannot answer any of your questions about the building process, but I can tell you that we are Lot 16, just 3 houses down! Tom and I will look forward to meeting you when we cross paths in Sanibel. We are going to be there from 6/26-6/30 and then again 7/5-7/10.
We are hoping our home sells in the not too distant future, so we can migrate south!
Till we meet in TV,
Mary :wave:

[skyc6]

Hey Sky, The GaPeach and I have been down here this week getting our house plan complete and money down to build before the price increase, and it is amazing to look at all the building going on. We counted 20 or so houses at some stage of building in Sanibel. Two additional homes have been started this week while we were here. I have pictures to post when we get home. The Pool and mail area is done and should be ready for use when the first resident moves in. We were able to drive throught the model center today and it looks like it has been there for years. It opens tomorrow. The closing for our house is August 26, 70 days to build our Iris. Just a great time for us, and we have our prayers going out to everyone who may be waiting for this day as well.

GaDawg,
I am so happy for you and your Peach! Sounds like things are starting to pop in Sanibel! I would love to see your pictures when you post them. We are going to be there soon, but it is so good to hear the building has started!
Continued thoughts and prayers for all needing a home buyer!! :wave:

[jackz]

Just notified by our salesperson that the New Models will be opening tomorrow and most likely another section of homes as well.

[jfmajer]

Just noticed that the second section of the Village of Sanibel just opened today. Can't wait until July 17th to come down and order our house.:pepper2:

[sands]

Hey, fellow Clevelander! (East side or west?) Welcome to TOTV AND to The Villages. Congratulations!

[Pturner]

Just noticed that the second section of the Village of Sanibel just opened today. Can't wait until July 17th to come down and order our house.:pepper2:

That was fast!

[Oren L Miller]

We are from IL also and picked out our lot in Sanibel last week. We are coming down in December to start the house process and hope to have a closing in early March. We plan on becoming frogs. My wife can retire in two months and I will retire in 8 months. Can't wait to join all the cool people in Sanibel.

[jfmajer]

Moving from the eastside of Cleveland (Richmond Hts.) to the Village of Sanibel hopefully in November. Will be down the week of July 17th.

[angiefox10]

Hi everyone!!! I just added all the newbies to my "friend" list so we can keep in touch! Can't wait to get down there. Coming down in the spring of 2012 with Oren Miller!!! That would be my hubbie! :2excited:

[skyc6]

Hi, Angie! You have figured out the posting business very well! We are leaving for TV tomorrow, and can't wait to see what we bought! What lot did you buy or what street is it on? We can pretty much go when our home here sells, so we are just keeping our fingers crossed, but retirement is looking very good from here! :2excited:

[angiefox10]

*waving* Hi!!! We are on lot 26 on Evinston Court. Bradford Loop is a BIG street!!!! BTW... We live in Channahon, IL and the houses in this part of Illinois are starting to sell again!!!

[GaDawg]

*waving* Hi!!! We are on lot 26 on Evinston Court. Bradford Loop is a BIG street!!!! BTW... We live in Channahon, IL and the houses in this part of Illinois are starting to sell again!!!

Welcome to Sanibel and to TOTV! We sure are getting several Sanibelians on this site. Looking forward to meeting you in the future. My GaPeaach and I have been on a two year venture to get to TV for good, and will close on our new Iris on Baker Ln. on August 26. I just love it when a plan comes together and we hope yours will as well. As we say in Georgia, Y'all come visit, ya heah!

[villadrive]

We have just purchased a lot in Sanibel. Any other new Sanibel folks out there? We still have a home to sell here in Illinois, but hope to be full time residents as soon as we can. We would love to connect with potential neighbors out there!:wave:


hi there the person we were working with wanted us to purchase a lot in Sanibel, but we were NOT ready: husband and myself were down there
and absolutely loved it, going back in October, rented a home for a month,
want to make sure we REALLY love it at the villages. Are u going there to rent before u 'r house is sold.

been reading and research with reference to the villages. I understand there are hidden fees, so i am concerned with that. What model are u having built.

[angiefox10]

Thanks!!! We'll take you up on that!

[Schaumburger]

*waving* Hi!!! We are on lot 26 on Evinston Court. Bradford Loop is a BIG street!!!! BTW... We live in Channahon, IL and the houses in this part of Illinois are starting to sell again!!!

:wave: Hello AngieFox from a TV wannabee in the N.W. suburbs about 12 miles west of O'Hare. Is Channahon near Joliet? Congratulations on your purchase in Sanibel - you and your husband are lucky!

[angiefox10]

Yes... Yes it is... 12 miles south of Joliet.

We won't get there until Spring of next year.

We spent many years traveling Florida to find the perfect place to retire. While we were told about The Villages, we thought we wanted to be on a beach and didn't get the concept of The Villages. One year while we were in Orlando looking in the middle of the state, we decided to check it out and see what all the fuss was about. All we had to do was drive into Spanish Springs. See the people walking around hand in hand, eating at the sidewalk cafes window shopping to KNOW this was THE PLACE!!!

I refused to go back until we were ready to buy as I was afraid I would end up with two homes to maintain. Well.... We are ready now!!! We won't be able to pull the plug and start this thing until December... BUT... Watch out when we are!!!

Can't wait!!!:pepper2:

[pzjay]

hi there the person we were working with wanted us to purchase a lot in Sanibel, but we were NOT ready: husband and myself were down there
and absolutely loved it, going back in October, rented a home for a month,
want to make sure we REALLY love it at the villages. Are u going there to rent before u 'r house is sold.

been reading and research with reference to the villages. I understand there are hidden fees, so i am concerned with that. What model are u having built.
Hi villadrive, We came two times for short visits and wanted to truly experience the lifestyle so rented for March, 2011. Bought a lot in Sanibel via telephone on May 3rd, house on the market May 11th, sold June 3rd and we will be there to watch construction of our home (a Gardenia - most likely) begin in Oct! Needless to say, we loved the lifestyle! Not sure about "hidden fees". Are you referring to the bond and CDD payment? The homes are pretty straight forward - no negotiating on new builds. We are happy, happy campers and can't wait for Oct!:pepper2:

[skyc6]

Hi, All!
Angie--your lot 26 on Evinston is pretty close to ours. We are lot 16 on Bradford Loop, so it looks like 1 yard inbetween. We are leaving in the morning, and I am anxious to get there!
Schaumburger--seems there are a lot of Illinois people moving to Sanibel! We are in Rockford now trying to sell here.
Villadrive--No, we already own a home at the villages and will sell that one to move to Sanibel. We just wanted a little more room when we are permanently there.
It will be fun to meet everyone soon. Until then, I guess we will be online buddies! :laugh:

[skip0358]

If your this friendly online just wait until you get here. Welcome to paradise and get ready for the time of your life. Things are reay looking up over there.
Maybe Sanibel will become the new party town!!
:pepper2::BigApplause:

[angiefox10]

Hi, All!
Angie--your lot 26 on Evinston is pretty close to ours. We are lot 16 on Bradford Loop, so it looks like 1 yard inbetween. We are leaving in the morning, and I am anxious to get there!
Schaumburger--seems there are a lot of Illinois people moving to Sanibel! We are in Rockford now trying to sell here.
Villadrive--No, we already own a home at the villages and will sell that one to move to Sanibel. We just wanted a little more room when we are permanently there.
It will be fun to meet everyone soon. Until then, I guess we will be online buddies! :laugh:

No kidding!!! We are close!!! Lucky you!!! We will be there as soon as we can get there!!!

[Schaumburger]

Hi, All!
Angie--your lot 26 on Evinston is pretty close to ours. We are lot 16 on Bradford Loop, so it looks like 1 yard inbetween. We are leaving in the morning, and I am anxious to get there!
Schaumburger--seems there are a lot of Illinois people moving to Sanibel! We are in Rockford now trying to sell here.
Villadrive--No, we already own a home at the villages and will sell that one to move to Sanibel. We just wanted a little more room when we are permanently there.
It will be fun to meet everyone soon. Until then, I guess we will be online buddies! :laugh:

Skyc6, Rockford is a hop, skip and jump from Schaumburg on 90 going west. I drive past Rockford on the "way to my dad's home in Iowa.

Angie and Skyc6, someday I know you will miss your snow shovels and ice scrapers - not. It will be a few years until I can buy in TV, so you will have to break it in for me. Don't use all of the Florida sunshine before I can move to TV.

[angiefox10]

Skyc6, Rockford is a hop, skip and jump from Schaumburg on 90 going west. I drive past Rockford on the "way to my dad's home in Iowa.

Angie and Skyc6, someday I know you will miss your snow shovels and ice scrapers - not. It will be a few years until I can buy in TV, so you will have to break it in for me. Don't use all of the Florida sunshine before I can move to TV.

AND... I used to go to Schaumburg to work events when I was in marketing for my company!!! I stayed at the Marriott and would have my breakfast at the Panera! I LOVE Schaumburg. As to the snow.... It's killing me that I have to go through another winter here as it is!!!

I LOVE it here in the summertime.... it's the winters that kill me!

When will you be in The Villages?

[Russ_Boston]

Just FYI: There are no 'hidden' fees. All your obligations are fully explained, just read your documents before signing.

[Oren L Miller]

We drove up to Schaumburg many times just to go the Sweet Tomatoes. I'm Angie's hubby. Looking forward to meeting all the folks in Sanibel but it sounds like we need to start a Sanibel IL club. I say we meet the first Wednesday of every month and take turns picking a place to eat. We will be there for the April 2012 outing. :pepper2::icon_hungry::2excited:

[skyc6]

Oren, I agree that an Sanibel/Illinois club is in order! I sent Angie a FB message. Looking forward to meeting!:2excited:

[champion6]

angiefox10, I drove by Channahon Saturday evening on I-55, going from Champaign to Al's Steak House in Joliet... 45 year reunion for Seneca High School class of '66.

We're building in Tamarind Grove.

[Schaumburger]

AND... I used to go to Schaumburg to work events when I was in marketing for my company!!! I stayed at the Marriott and would have my breakfast at the Panera! I LOVE Schaumburg. As to the snow.... It's killing me that I have to go through another winter here as it is!!!

I LOVE it here in the summertime.... it's the winters that kill me!

When will you be in The Villages?

The Marriott and the Panera near Woodfield Mall? Been to both, the Panera Bread many times. I will be renting in TV next month for 8 days. When will I be there for good...I'm a younger TV wannabee, so TV will likely be close to build out before I can relocate from IL. :( Unless I win the lottery that is. I will have to be content with visiting TV a couple of times a year for now. Keeping my fingers crossed I can visit again in October.

[Schaumburger]

We drove up to Schaumburg many times just to go the Sweet Tomatoes. I'm Angie's hubby. Looking forward to meeting all the folks in Sanibel but it sounds like we need to start a Sanibel IL club. I say we meet the first Wednesday of every month and take turns picking a place to eat. We will be there for the April 2012 outing. :pepper2::icon_hungry::2excited:

Wow you and Angie must like Sweet Tomatoes a lot to drive from Channanon to Schaumburg! It is good though. I understand a Sweet Tomatoes has opened near TV in the last couple of months on 27/441. I don't know if you can get there in a golf cart or not, but at least you will still be able to get your Sweet Tomatoes fix in TV. :icon_hungry:

[Russ_Boston]

Wow you and Angie must like Sweet Tomatoes a lot to drive from Channanon to Schaumburg! It is good though. I understand a Sweet Tomatoes has opened near TV in the last couple of months on 27/441. I don't know if you can get there in a golf cart or not, but at least you will still be able to get your Sweet Tomatoes fix in TV. :icon_hungry:

Just outside golf cart territory. But I guess you could golf cart into Target parking lot and just cross the street. Not much of a walk.

[Orps1]

We have just purchased a lot in Sanibel. Any other new Sanibel folks out there? We still have a home to sell here in Illinois, but hope to be full time residents as soon as we can. We would love to connect with potential neighbors out there!:wave:

We bought in sanibel....on Alee Lane...:BigApplause:

[ssmith]

We used to live in Wheaton and would drive to your mall! Now, mind you, that was about 30 years ago. Have been back a couple of times. Like you, we are too young to make it to the TV soon and have to be content to visit often. Also have to hope and pray that retirement will still be do-able at 62! Wish there was a way for young retiree's to pool together and buy an affordable health plan....then we would be there sooner!

[Oren L Miller]

We have a date with our sales agent to lock and load and start the house December 13th. Best Christmas present ever. The plan is to move in around April 1st. We can't wait. I appreciate all the good news and tips on TOTV. I'm already putting a list of companies to do and not to do business with. :highfive: :BigApplause:

[Schaumburger]

We used to live in Wheaton and would drive to your mall! Now, mind you, that was about 30 years ago. Have been back a couple of times. Like you, we are too young to make it to the TV soon and have to be content to visit often. Also have to hope and pray that retirement will still be do-able at 62! Wish there was a way for young retiree's to pool together and buy an affordable health plan....then we would be there sooner!

Hi ssmith, Actually for as close as I live to Woodfield Mall - about 5 miles - I probably don't go there more than 4 times a year and never during the month of December. If I don't step into Woodfield unless I absolutely have to, I'm not tempted to buy something I really don't need. Sales tax in suburban Cook (also known as Crook) County is 9.5% now, but it is supposed to be lowered to 9.25% sometime in 2012. Yes, that health insurance is a biggie for me. I'm hoping to survive my job for another 8-9 yrs., but I would still need to work at some job after 59 to get health insurance coverage. I will be in TV renting for 8 days starting July 6, and I hope to return to TV to rent in October. I'm fortunate that with my years of service with my employer, I receive a lot of vacation. If I only received 2 wks. of vacation per yr. getting down to TV would be a lot harder. Happy 4th of July to you!

[Judy n Ron]

We bought Lot # 1 on Bradford Loop. Just sold our house here in Orlando. Closing is August 15 and we will begin constructing the "perfect Lily" that afternoon! Very excited to meet all our new friends.

[Judy n Ron]

We purchased Lot # 1 on Bradford Loop. We just sold our house here in Orlando and will close on it the morning of August 15. Driving over right after that to start our construction of "The Perfect Lily" and hope to be moved in by November 15! Can't wait to meet all our new friends and neighbors.

[champion6]

Congrats, Judy n Ron! The best is yet to come.

[angiefox10]

*waving* Hi Judy and Ron!!! Can't wait to meet you!!!
:smiley:

[GaDawg]

We bought Lot # 1 on Bradford Loop. Just sold our house here in Orlando. Closing is August 15 and we will begin constructing the "perfect Lily" that afternoon! Very excited to meet all our new friends.

Hey Judy n Ron, we just moved into a rental in Duval for a month until our house is completed on Baker Lane. Glad to find some new Sanibellians posting. Welcome, and as we say in Georgia, Y'all come visit, ya heah!

[Schaumburger]

We purchased Lot # 1 on Bradford Loop. We just sold our house here in Orlando and will close on it the morning of August 15. Driving over right after that to start our construction of "The Perfect Lily" and hope to be moved in by November 15! Can't wait to meet all our new friends and neighbors.

Judy n Ron, Congrats you lucky people! Welcome to TOTV. :welcome:

[jfmajer]

Came down to TV last week. Patti and I really fell in love with the location of the Village of Sanibel. It's close to the shopping center, rec. center and not that far (even in a golf cart) to Lake Sumter Landing. We ordered our house which will be on Alwick Way and will be closing on 9/29. I never thought that picking out what you want in your home would be so easy and fun. I'm really impressed with the construction of the homes. We also had the pleasure of meeting two of our new neighbors and I got a couple of quotes on a new golf cart...which is a must!!! Looking forward to meeting everyone in the neighborhood. Jim and Patti

[Leafpoker]

We were riding around in sanbiel today and seen some barb wire fence in the interior lots along the roads. Anyone have any idea are there animals out there roaming around that they are wanting to stop?

[Schaumburger]

Came down to TV last week. Patti and I really fell in love with the location of the Village of Sanibel. It's close to the shopping center, rec. center and not that far (even in a golf cart) to Lake Sumter Landing. We ordered our house which will be on Alwick Way and will be closing on 9/29. I never thought that picking out what you want in your home would be so easy and fun. I'm really impressed with the construction of the homes. We also had the pleasure of meeting two of our new neighbors and I got a couple of quotes on a new golf cart...which is a must!!! Looking forward to meeting everyone in the neighborhood. Jim and Patti

Jim and Patti, :wave: Congrats and enjoy your new life in TV!

[Bettiboop]

Came down to TV last week. Patti and I really fell in love with the location of the Village of Sanibel. It's close to the shopping center, rec. center and not that far (even in a golf cart) to Lake Sumter Landing. We ordered our house which will be on Alwick Way and will be closing on 9/29. I never thought that picking out what you want in your home would be so easy and fun. I'm really impressed with the construction of the homes. We also had the pleasure of meeting two of our new neighbors and I got a couple of quotes on a new golf cart...which is a must!!! Looking forward to meeting everyone in the neighborhood. Jim and Patti

Sounds exciting, Jim and Patti! Congrats!! :MOJE_whot:We are trying to find time to come down and check out the Sanibel area. From all I have heard it is a very nice area.

[Yorio]

I think you have one of the most lively posts even before you started living there. Looks like you'll have a very happy village there. Many are from Illinois. Will this be Illinois South? Are there University of Illinois graduates? '61? We just bought a place in Pennecamp this January and we have a great group too and have a Fishbowl Party once every month. It's called that because we live on streets with fish names. Perhaps one of these months we can have a joint social with our group. We were a new Village only a year ago. Now your Village is new. Welcome :BigApplause:

[skyc6]

Yorio--great idea about a combined party! We actually have a home in Pennecamp, but will be selling it when we build in Sanibel next Spring or early summer, unless our home in Illinois sells sooner. Both of these Villages are great! Lots of Illinois folks! 2 of 3 of our daughters are U of I grads! I can't wait to move and meet all the friendly people there! :kiss:

[Turtlediver]

Several of the new homes that people ordered are in progress. Area is starting to look great. The country club is looking good as is the golf course.Model home center is to open later this month. Your Wilderness is blooming. Welcome to paradise.

Skip you live in Patchogue, I live in Hauppauge....glad to see other Long Ilanders posting....We have a house on Odessa Circle, Tamarind Grove...will be down to stay as soon as we sell our home. :highfive:

[Judy n Ron]

Hi everyone. We just sold our house here in Orlando and hope to close the morning of Aug. 15. Then it's over to TV to put our deposit down on the new model "The Perfect Lily". Hope to be finished and moved in by Nov. 15. Our rep, Kathy Collins, has been great and we've got most of the preliminary choices made. We're getting 3 pool estimates before we decide who to go with. We met with All Seasons Pools in Lady Lake last week and we're very happy with the design that Stephen came up with. We're going to check out Backyard Aqautics in Mt. Dora next and then finish with T & D the following week. We'll let you know who we decide to go with & why. For any of you sushi lovers. we had lunch at Sakura in the Colony Plaza by Publix and it was great and inexpensive. See you soon.

[Yorio]

skyc6. We can assign you as ambassador from Pennecamp and when you move from here to Sanibel, you can become their ambassador. And one of these days, there can be a joint get together. Cheers!

[skyc6]

Sounds great, Yorio! We can work on that together!

[Jim Straz]

Hi everyone. We just sold our house here in Orlando and hope to close the morning of Aug. 15. Then it's over to TV to put our deposit down on the new model "The Perfect Lily". Hope to be finished and moved in by Nov. 15. Our rep, Kathy Collins, has been great and we've got most of the preliminary choices made. We're getting 3 pool estimates before we decide who to go with. We met with All Seasons Pools in Lady Lake last week and we're very happy with the design that Stephen came up with. We're going to check out Backyard Aqautics in Mt. Dora next and then finish with T & D the following week. We'll let you know who we decide to go with & why. For any of you sushi lovers. we had lunch at Sakura in the Colony Plaza by Publix and it was great and inexpensive. See you soon.
You should also try The VKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE located at Lake Sumter. It has a lunch special for $10 that can't be beat. Sushi, rice rolls, soup, and salad.

[graciegirl]

We were riding around in sanbiel today and seen some barb wire fence in the interior lots along the roads. Anyone have any idea are there animals out there roaming around that they are wanting to stop?

I heard from a very unreliable source it was the Morse family trying to keep liberals out. I am not sure if they like me either, I'm a moderate.

but you can't take gossip too seriously.....:D

(Where is the wink smiley???)

[jblum315]

Oh Gracie you kill me!:laugh::laugh::a20:

[angiefox10]

Bumping for new "sanibel" people!!!

Please introduce yourself... :smiley:

[skyc6]

Good idea, Angie!!:BigApplause:

[kathyzapp]

We purchased Lot 56 (second section) in Sanibel. Our lot backs up to Lot 11 on Bradford Loop. Our settlement date is Sept. 30. :2excited:

We arrived in TV on Sunday and are renting a patio villa in Buttonwood. Everyday I make a new list of things to do concerning the house. We haven't had a chance to enjoy TV lifestyle yet.

Kathy and Jack

[angiefox10]

I'm soooo happy for you!!!! You are already there!!! We aren't there yet and I can't wait! I'll have to look you up on the map!

[skyc6]

Kathy--Lot #11 is just 5 lots down from me(We are Lot #16 on Bradford Loop), so I can see that you are just a short walk down the street and through the back! We will be delaying the building , possibly until May, or sooner if our house here in Illinois sells. Looking forward to meeting you on one of our next trips down!

[Schaumburger]

We purchased Lot 56 (second section) in Sanibel. Our lot backs up to Lot 11 on Bradford Loop. Our settlement date is Sept. 30. :2excited:

We arrived in TV on Sunday and are renting a patio villa in Buttonwood. Everyday I make a new list of things to do concerning the house. We haven't had a chance to enjoy TV lifestyle yet.

Kathy and Jack

Congratulations Kathy and Jack -- less than 2 months to your closing (settlement) date. Whoo Hoo! :wave:

[BillCongo]

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.

[kathyzapp]

It looks like the Village of Sanibel is going to be full of great neighbors! Can't wait to meet everyone. :D

[jfmajer]

Received pictures a couple of days ago. The concrete floor has been poured. Can't wait to get pics next week. We are on lot 141 on Alwick Way. Will be closing on Sept. 29th. Can't wait to move and meet all the neighbors. Jim and Patti

[angiefox10]

No kidding about the neighbors!!! I can't wait!!!! :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[chuckcantrell]

We have just purchased a lot in Sanibel. Any other new Sanibel folks out there? We still have a home to sell here in Illinois, but hope to be full time residents as soon as we can. We would love to connect with potential neighbors out there!:wave:

Welcome you will love it. Hope to see you in your cart.

[skyc6]

Bill, Would that be Lot#40 on the corner of Wellesly and Keller? Not sure if you are in Sanibel or Sanibel 2? In any case-Welcome. We probably won't be there before Spring of 2012, either...but we will be there! :D

[mbikowski]

We are new to Sanibel also. We purchased a lot on Silk Tree terrace Lot number 80 in the culde sac, near the CC. We also have a home in Virginia that is up for sale before we start to build.

[billds567]

According to my map, #71 right across the street. We expect to be in by Jan. Bill

[mbikowski]

Bill
That is great for you. As soon as I sell my house we will build. We made the choice for the area for retirment and we are not looking back.

Mike

[BillCongo]

Bill, Would that be Lot#40 on the corner of Wellesly and Keller? Not sure if you are in Sanibel or Sanibel 2? In any case-Welcome. We probably won't be there before Spring of 2012, either...but we will be there! :D

Oh, I'm too new to know there was more than one. Our Sanibel is just below 466A. It's just into the cul-de-sac called Bernay Court.

Here's the link to the Villages site for it:
http://www.thevillages.com/newsletter/201107/home-model176.htm?src=newsletter-July11&code=VE1107&acct=3206460&auth=103230

At the top are three cul-de-sacs on the north side by the golf course. Ours is the center cul de sac.

Thanks for helping me realize there is more than one.

[GaDawg]

We are new to Sanibel also. We purchased a lot on Silk Tree terrace Lot number 80 in the culde sac, near the CC. We also have a home in Virginia that is up for sale before we start to build.

According to my map, #71 right across the street. We expect to be in by Jan. Bill

Oh, I'm too new to know there was more than one. Our Sanibel is just below 466A. It's just into the cul-de-sac called Bernay Court.

Here's the link to the Villages site for it:
http://www.thevillages.com/newsletter/201107/home-model176.htm?src=newsletter-July11&code=VE1107&acct=3206460&auth=103230

At the top are three cul-de-sacs on the north side by the golf course. Ours is the center cul de sac.

Thanks for helping me realize there is more than one.

Hey Bill and Mike, and welcome to TV! Me any my GaPeach have a house almost complete on Baker Ln in the first section. From what you describe you are building in the Second section of The Village of Sanibel. The first section opened in May and the second shortly after. It's all Sanibel and the best part is that it is all The Villages. Welcome and hope to see you around the neighborhood! Ernie and Joan

[skyc6]

Hello and Welcome to bill, Bill Congo, and Mike! I agree with GaDawg that you guys are in the 2nd section of Sanibel, but that's just a hop, skip and a jump down the road! We will be there just as soon as we can to join you all and look forward to meeting all of you!!
Bill Congo--Our lot is in the same location by Fort Walton golf course--you are just a few holes further down!
Mary & Tom

[mbikowski]

Skyc6

Thanks for the welcome. I guess we are in the 2nd section. All I know is that I am about 150 yards diagonally from the CC. (Section 177?) I will look at the Map of Lots tonight to get a better fix. Look forward to meeting all of you.

Mike and Vera

[skyc6]

I am just drawing a blank here! What is the CC? Captiva center, maybe??

[zummy]

country club?

Playing golf with Tom in am!

[mbikowski]

Sorry for the abbreviation SKyc6....CC is for the Country Club.

[skyc6]

Got it---CC is country Club!

Zummy---I hope golf was enjoyable for you and Tom. Also-I hope the rain held off and it was not too hot!

[BeeGee]

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

[skyc6]

"Now if that one person..." is a statement we have made quite a few times! Congrats on your lot, and good luck on your sale!
We are so excited too!
Zummy--heard golf got rained out and was substituted with lunch! Hope you had a good time!

[zummy]

Teresa and I enjoyed lunch with Tom. Let us know when your in town next for us to get together. Teresa was schooled to be a teacher but had a career in the insurance business as I did.

Our house is moving along quick this week. Roof on and some windows and all framing inside is done. Shingles, rest of windows and sheet rock should be next.

We should use a personal message instead of the forum for direct communication. Just use the private message system on the top right side in the future.

[KathyW]

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!

[mbikowski]

Kathy

Welcome. My wife,Vera, and I are looking for that one person also. The excitement level is very high in our house. As soon as we sell we will build.

[Hawkmom3]

We too have just purchased a lot in Sanibel--Pickett Road. We meet with the designers in Sept. to begin building. We're IL people also. For awhile will be snowbirds.

[mbikowski]

Sounds like we are going to have a great neighborhood.

[kathyzapp]

We checked out the neighborhood today. It's really unbelievable how fast the houses are going up. The drywall guys were working in our house and a few of them were wearing stilts.

[old moe]

We checked out the neighborhood today. It's really unbelievable how fast the houses are going up. The drywall guys were working in our house and a few of them were wearing stilts.

:BigApplause:Why, couldn't they find TALLER workers to do the job??

[Lynnelf]

Hello All. I've been stalking here for a long time but I think it's time for my first post. I hope I'm doing this right. We put our lot on reserve in Sanibel and now we're just waiting until our house here in Dallas, PA sells. Our lot is right next to the Bonifay Country Club (Lot 33) on Twisted Oak Way. We're so excited we can hardly wait to get there and meet you all.
Lynne

[pzjay]

Hello All. I've been stalking here for a long time but I think it's time for my first post. I hope I'm doing this right. We put our lot on reserve in Sanibel and now we're just waiting until our house here in Dallas, PA sells. Our lot is right next to the Bonifay Country Club (Lot 33) on Twisted Oak Way. We're so excited we can hardly wait to get there and meet you all.
Lynne

Hi Lynne...:welcome: to the neighborhood! From all the posts, it seems to be shaping up to be a good one! Hope to meet you when we move in Oct to rent and START building!!:BigApplause: Such an exciting time. We're on Alee Lane - Lot 58 - the first section of Sanibel

Peg & Bob

[mbikowski]

Hi Lynne Welcome aboard. Waiting to sell in Yorktown VA.

Reserved lot 80 near Bonifay.. Silk Tree Lane

[Hawkmom3]

Has anyone explored lawn care in Sanibel yet?:smiley::smiley:

[pjmcd]

Hi all- we are closing here in upstate NY on Sept 9th and heading to TV right away! We will be renting for a few months while we wait for a lot that is big enough to hold all the stretches we want and so far no luck. Anyone know when the next unit lots will be released? Soom very soon we hope!:smiley:

[HelenLCSW]

We just purchased a home in Sanibel on Silk Tree Road. We, too, have to sell our home in Miami --keeping our fingers crossed that it sells soon --so excited about getting up there and meeting everyone!

[Beatit]

We also just purchased in section 177 of Sanibel, lot 164, Silk Tree Terrace. My husband and I were born and raised in the burbs of Chicago, moved to Atlanta in the 80's and on to TV if we can sell our darn house. We are building an Aspen or an Elm, bought a corner lot with the hopes of putting in a pool. Can't wait to meet everyone!!!!

Sue and Dave Kysar

[GaDawg]

We also just purchased in section 177 of Sanibel, lot 164, Silk Tree Terrace. My husband and I were born and raised in the burbs of Chicago, moved to Atlanta in the 80's and on to TV if we can sell our darn house. We are building an Aspen or an Elm, bought a corner lot with the hopes of putting in a pool. Can't wait to meet everyone!!!!

Sue and Dave Kysar

Welcome Sue and Dave! Yep, that Atlanta market is something. We moved from Albany GA a month ago and will close in Sanibel on Friday. We'll keep the light on for ya in the neighborhood. Welcome to TOTV and glad to see all the new Sanibellians coming on board! You will be here before you know it! Soon, very very soon!
Ernie and Joan

[Lynnelf]

House has been on the market for 6 months now. Lots of positive comments but only one offer that wasn't even in the ballpark. House shows like a model home. Realtor says price is right, so all we can do is wait. We had another showing today. Keep your positive energy flowing this way. Maybe this will be the one and then we can head on over to Sanibel!

[Hummingbird]

House has been on the market for 6 months now. Lots of positive comments but only one offer that wasn't even in the ballpark. House shows like a model home. Realtor says price is right, so all we can do is wait. We had another showing today. Keep your positive energy flowing this way. Maybe this will be the one and then we can head on over to Sanibel!

I need to parrot this quote. Our realtor here up North said the same about our house. We are also waiting to get to Sanibel. We had a showing last week but the couple want to buy our house on a contingency basis :(

[Hummingbird]

Hi all- we are closing here in upstate NY on Sept 9th and heading to TV right away! We will be renting for a few months while we wait for a lot that is big enough to hold all the stretches we want and so far no luck. Anyone know when the next unit lots will be released? Soom very soon we hope!:smiley:

BUMP!!!! Would love an answer to this question? We are also waiting for a bigger lot to fit a stretched "Holly"

[HelenLCSW]

We just bought on Silk Tree Road in Sanibel. We have to sell our home in Miami and then we will be on our way to join all of you!

[HelenLCSW]

I think my post went onto the wrong page

[Pturner]

Hi all- we are closing here in upstate NY on Sept 9th and heading to TV right away! We will be renting for a few months while we wait for a lot that is big enough to hold all the stretches we want and so far no luck. Anyone know when the next unit lots will be released? Soom very soon we hope!:smiley:

BUMP!!!! Would love an answer to this question? We are also waiting for a bigger lot to fit a stretched "Holly"

Since no one has answered, the best bet on this is to ask your Villages sales rep. If he/she knows, post the answer here for others too!

[HelenLCSW]

We just bought on Silk Tree Road. We have to sell our home in Miami and then we will be joining all of you.

[Pturner]

We just bought on Silk Tree Road. We have to sell our home in Miami and then we will be joining all of you.

Hi HelenLCSW,
You posted this just fine. Welcome! Congrats on your new home!

[pjmcd]

Since no one has answered, the best bet on this is to ask your Villages sales rep. If he/she knows, post the answer here for others too!

Well - this is what we know so far- Our sales rep just says there is no definite news be he HOPES to know something soon. What we don't get is if there are so many of us who want to stretch houses and add golf cart garages -why are there so few reasonable lots that will accommodate the stretches? Just a little frustrating but we will hang in there because in the end it is not so much about the house but more about the people in TV! Soon very soon! Jim and Pat:)

[gcrisp]

I need to parrot this quote. Our realtor here up North said the same about our house. We are also waiting to get to Sanibel. We had a showing last week but the couple want to buy our house on a contingency basis :(

We sold our house with a contingency. She needed to sell her house first. Our house stayed on the market with the buyer having first-right-of-refusal. Which means that other offers could be made and the first buyer had to remove the contingency and buy the house or loose the house to another buyer. Kind of like having the best of both worlds.

Gary

[angiefox10]

We sold our house with a contingency. She needed to sell her house first. Our house stayed on the market with the buyer having first-right-of-refusal. Which means that other offers could be made and the first buyer had to remove the contingency and buy the house or loose the house to another buyer. Kind of like having the best of both worlds.

Gary

Great news!!!! :a040:

[teachnmo]

Could someone tell me what the bond amount is for Sanibel? Thanks!

[angiefox10]

Could someone tell me what the bond amount is for Sanibel? Thanks!

Designer home... about $22,000 or $23,000

[teachnmo]

We have been hearing some ridiculous prices and had a friend who is interested in looking there.

[HelenLCSW]

We bought on Silk Tree Road but have to sell our Miami home before we start construction. We are planning to visit the weekend of September 18 --anyone going to be there then? Would live to meet you!

[Russ_Boston]

We have been hearing some ridiculous prices and had a friend who is interested in looking there.

Perhaps the $ you heard was for a permier home? I think those bonds can run about double?

[graciegirl]

Perhaps the $ you heard was for a permier home? I think those bonds can run about double?

Yes. Premier bond in Pennecamp and in Laurel Valley is 50K.

[zummy]

ours is 21,500 in Sanibel

[Bosoxfan]

Yes. Premier bond in Pennecamp and in Laurel Valley is 50K.

50 k for a bond?? :bigbow:

[cquick]

We closed on our house in Hunters Creek on Friday and we are renting for a few months to make a decision. Sanibel looks lovely, does anyone know when the next village will start to sell lots?

What about more shopping along 466A? any news on that?

Connie

[cquick]

50 k for a bond?? :bigbow:

speaking of the bond....I have been "encouraging" my husband that we should buy a pre owned home with the bond at least partially paid! But I think he likes the new ones........:undecided:

[angiefox10]

speaking of the bond....I have been "encouraging" my husband that we should buy a pre owned home with the bond at least partially paid! But I think he likes the new ones........:undecided:

We wanted a new one... but there are pros and cons to both!

[HelenLCSW]

I hope this ends up on the right page --keeps going somewhere else -- we bought on Silk Tree Road but have to sell our home in Miami before we can start construction. We will be visiting again on the weekend of September 17. If anyone is going to be around we'd love to meet you.

[cquick]

Just put a reserve on a lot in Sanibel......now I'm really getting nervous. Someone said there were a lot of Illinois folks in Sanibel.....we are from Sterling, IL originally,but we've been living in Hunters Creek Orlando for 11 years.

Connie and Chuck

[angiefox10]

Just put a reserve on a lot in Sanibel......now I'm really getting nervous. Someone said there were a lot of Illinois folks in Sanibel.....we are from Sterling, IL originally,but we've been living in Hunters Creek Orlando for 11 years.

Connie and Chuck

:welcome:

Yep... There ARE a lot of Illinois people moving into Sanibel... that makes me nervous too!!! Oh wait... I'm from Channahon...

Welcome to Sanibel! We secured a lot in Sanibel and will be down in December to start the process of building!!! I'm nervous and excited. I've already gotten acquainted with many of my neighbors and they are AWESOME!!!!

[kathyzapp]

Picked up our mail at Sanibel this afternoon. Our neighborhood is growing so fast. :2excited:

[Orps1]

We will be down in late September for a week to start the process of building on Alee Lane. Looking forward to touring the streets to check things out.

We will be sending photos back to everyone.

On another matter.........did I read something about a Sanibel opening BBQ.

Anyone have info on that

[angiefox10]

We will be down in late September for a week to start the process of building on Alee Lane. Looking forward to touring the streets to check things out.

We will be sending photos back to everyone.

On another matter.........did I read something about a Sanibel opening BBQ.

Anyone have info on that


Are you talking about a BBQ restaurant? I think there's one in the shopping plaza next to Sanibel.

[Orps1]

I could be wrong.....but I got the impression it was some type of neighborhood get together... ......September 28 or 30

[angiefox10]

You are most likely right.... We won't make it..... :)

[jfmajer]

We are flying down on Sept. 28th and closing on our house on Alwick Way on Sept. 29th. That would be great to meet everyone.:)

[angiefox10]

*sigh* We won't know the old neighborhood when we get back....

[Schaumburger]

:welcome:

Yep... There ARE a lot of Illinois people moving into Sanibel... that makes me nervous too!!! Oh wait... I'm from Channahon...

Welcome to Sanibel! We secured a lot in Sanibel and will be down in December to start the process of building!!! I'm nervous and excited. I've already gotten acquainted with many of my neighbors and they are AWESOME!!!!

Illinois people in Sanibel...who let them in? :)

[kathyzapp]

We will be down in late September for a week to start the process of building on Alee Lane. Looking forward to touring the streets to check things out.

We will be sending photos back to everyone.

On another matter.........did I read something about a Sanibel opening BBQ.

Anyone have info on that

On Thursday, Sept. 29, the Sanibel Neighborhood will have a Grand Opening Cookout at the Recreation Center. It starts at 10am and is free.

Kathy

[jfmajer]

What timing!!!! We do our walk-thru and close on the morning of the 29th. We will be at the cookout as soon as we finish and get the keys to our new home. Can't wait to meet everyone. Jim and Patti

[kathyzapp]

What timing!!!! We do our walk-thru and close on the morning of the 29th. We will be at the cookout as so as we finish and get the keys to our new home. Can't wait to meet everyone. Jim and Patti

Jim and Patti, looking forward to meeting you. We close the morning of the 30th. We are in the second section of Sanibel.

Kathy and Jack

[DebbieMac]

We closed July 22nd on our home on Bradford Loop in Sanibel..also from IL

[angiefox10]

We closed July 22nd on our home on Bradford Loop in Sanibel..also from IL

:highfive:

[Zoomie1955]

We bought lot#33 on Raven Croft Terrace as soon the it was released to buy. We are planning to start building after our house closes in Pa.on Oct. 17.
No more snow!!!!!:pepper2:
The first thing that went out in the garbage was the snow shovel!!!
Can wait to meet all our new neighbors!!!

Donna & Wayne

[Oren L Miller]

We bought lot#33 on Raven Croft Terrace as soon the it was released to buy. We are planning to start building after our house closes in Pa.on Oct. 17.
No more snow!!!!!:pepper2:
The first thing that went out in the garbage was the snow shovel!!!
Can wait to meet all our new neighbors!!!

Donna & Wayne

We are going to leave a snow blower and snow shovel for whoever buys our house. We are coming down to be frogs in the Spring. I'll use them one more year but then take a pic of them so I have something to laugh at every winter. Congrats

[Zoomie1955]

I got an email from our agent in The Villages. The lots on both side of us sold!!!! We will be down in Oct. to pick out everything for the house that we can't do over the computer.We hope to be building soon.
Can't wait to meet all the neighors.
Anyone who bought on Raven Croft Terrace, give out a shout!!!!

Donna & Wayne:a040:

[jfmajer]

Donna and Wayne...Patti and I will be flying down on Tuesday to check out our house. I will let you know how your neighborhood is looking. Oh yea...I don't think we are actually to far from you - we are living in Jefferson Hills, PA right now until we move in October. Jim

[pjmcd]

Hi all- finally the next unit opened and we have a lot! We are on Beville Place lot # 99! Anyone else near us yet? We are in the process of moving today and tomorrow and wiil begin the drive to TV on Friday morning from upsate NY! Great to hear there will be a Welcoming Party on the 29th. Can wait to meet everyone! Pat and Jim :a040:

[pzjay]

On Thursday, Sept. 29, the Sanibel Neighborhood will have a Grand Opening Cookout at the Recretion Center. It starts at 10am and is free.

Kathy

Have been so busy w/moving sale & trying to pack for move that I haven't looked much at TOTV. Tonight I see we will JUST miss the BBQ! :ohdear:
Hope we can do it again soon! We start for TV on 10/3 w/first stop at Alee lane to be sure our lot is still there!:icon_wink: Welcome to all you new Sanibellians!

Peg & Bob

[Zoomie1955]

Donna and Wayne...Patti and I will be flying down on Tuesday to check out our house. I will let you know how your neighborhood is looking. Oh yea...I don't think we are actually to far from you - we are living in Jefferson Hills, PA right now until we move in October. Jim

Hi Patti & Jim,
Let us know what you find!!! We bought 178.33. (3163 Raven Croft Terrace.)
Hope to meet you at the pool or for a drink!

D&W

[Schaumburger]

Interesting...on TV web site under "pre-owned houses" there is a home in Sanibel for sale. Listed as "never lived in." Designer home -- don't know the
model name. Wish I could buy it!

[angiefox10]

Interesting...on TV web site under "pre-owned houses" there is a home in Sanibel for sale. Listed as "never lived in." Designer home -- don't know the
model name. Wish I could buy it!

Is it a "new" listing???

[angiefox10]

That house was just being built when we were down there... One of the first... wonder what happened???? Nice home!

[Schaumburger]

That house was just being built when we were down there... One of the first... wonder what happened???? Nice home!

It is listed under the "preowned" home category -- looks like a very nice home. Changed their mind? Sudden unexpected illness? Homesickness?

[BobKat1]

I'm glad that I saw these recent posts about the never lived in home in Sanibel. I was thinking of starting a new thread.

It looks like a nice house for the price. Am I correct in assuming that if a sale falls through for some reason a new home would go back into TV's new home inventory?

So a house like this was most likely sold to someone and for whatever reason(s) the buyers didn't move in?

[Schaumburger]

I'm glad that I saw these recent posts about the never lived in home in Sanibel. I was thinking of starting a new thread.

It looks like a nice house for the price. Am I correct in assuming that if a sale falls through for some reason a new home would go back into TV's new home inventory?

So a house like this was most likely sold to someone and for whatever reason(s) the buyers didn't move in?

I watch TV's web site almost daily for homes, and I have seen a few homes listed on TV's "pre-owned homes" section of their web site as "never lived in" -- I believe these homes were in Buttonwood and Pennecamp. Far from a home expert, but once you close on a house, isn't it your home regardless of whether you actually "live" in the house? I'm thinking of a former coworker who was laid off from his job about 3 days after closing on his first house -- he never even moved into the house. Luckily he was able to sell the house quickly.

[HelenLCSW]

we bought on Silk Tree Terrace but have to sell our home in Miami first. We will be visiting TV on the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th -- would love to meet our new neighbors

[HelenLCSW]

I keep trying to post on the Sanibel thread and the post keeps going to other places no matter what I do.
We bought in Sanibel on Silk Tree Terrace but have to sell our home in Miami first. We will be visiting TV on the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th of this month and would love to meet some of our new neighbors.

[angiefox10]

I keep trying to post on the Sanibel thread and the post keeps going to other places no matter what I do.
We bought in Sanibel on Silk Tree Terrace but have to sell our home in Miami first. We will be visiting TV on the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th of this month and would love to meet some of our new neighbors.

Hi Helen!!! I haven't seen recent pictures but I have the feeling many people have moved in already! We won't be down until December to start our building. Can't wait to meet everyone!

[mlmace]

we just purchased a lot in sanibel also our email is mlmace44@aol.com

[cquick]

On Thursday, Sept. 29, the Sanibel Neighborhood will have a Grand Opening Cookout at the Recretion Center. It starts at 10am and is free.

Kathy

WOW! there's a Sanibel neighborhood group already! We just put a reserve on lot 69 on Evesborough Way. We would love to come to the party, who is organizing it? is it only for people already moved in? Or can"just dirt" people come too?! :a040:

We have an appointment on Monday to do some planning.......hurray!


Chuck and Connie ( from Illinois)

[cquick]

On another matter.........did I read something about a Sanibel opening BBQ.

Anyone have info on that

Where did you read it?

[mrfixit]

Where did you read it?

.....ON ...THURSDAY ...September 29...Starting at...TEN (10) AM.....ALL Sanibel COOKOUT .......and it is FREE......SHOW UP ...HAVE FUN....MEET The Neighbors..... IF you bought a lot......come on in....even if you own just dirt... Held in the NEW REC CENTER.

[kathyzapp]

The Villages are responsible for the Cookout. I called to get any information about it, but all they could give me was the location.

Kathy

[skyc6]

Hi to Connie and Chuck!! We are also from illinois--Rockford, and have a lot waiting for us on Bradford Loop. Sterling is not too far from Rockford. Looking forward to meeting you when we all finally get there. Still looking for a buyer up here, and then things will begin to happen down there!
Mary & Tom

[cquick]

Hi to Connie and Chuck!! We are also from illinois--Rockford, and have a lot waiting for us on Bradford Loop. Sterling is not too far from Rockford. Looking forward to meeting you when we all finally get there. Still looking for a buyer up here, and then things will begin to happen down there!
Mary & Tom

We are HERE! We are renting a house in Liberty Park until the end of the year. We've been living in Orlando since 1998 and closed on our house in Hunters Creek a few weeks ago.

Yes, let us know when you come down to TV for a visit and we'll definately meets! There are so many nice people to get to know here.

Good luck selling your home in Rockford!

Connie and Chuck

[HelenLCSW]

Is anyone from Sanibel going to be around this weekend? We are going to be visiting from Saturday to Wednesday and would love to meet you.

[pjmcd]

We arrived in TV late Saturday night and will be meeting with our sales rep tomorrow to start making our selections! We are building on Beville place-lot #99! Just wondering if anyone else is near us yet!! Can't wait to meet everyone on the 29th-so glad it is open to "dirt" owners as well! Jim and Pat:a040:

[cquick]

We are renting here in TV, Liberty Park. We own just dirt right now in Sanibel, but hope to start building soon. We started making some decisions on a pool, screen room, decking around the pool. I think are going to do a separate above ground hot tub because we had the pool/spa combination in Hunters Creek, but we didn't have enough jets in the spa and it sometimes took a long time to heat up in the winter.


Just pm me if you want to meet somewhere for lunch. Of course, we ALMOST always go to Lake Sumter Landing for the music in the evenings.

Connie

[HelenLCSW]

Connie,

We will be arriving in TV on Saturday afternoon and will be with another couple. We don't know yet what our schedule will be. My cell is 786-797-6341. Maybe we can touch base then.

Helen

[English Ivy]

Can't wait to meet everyone on the 29th-so glad it is open to "dirt" owners as well!

The grand opening cookout is actually open to anyone in The Villages. It's not just for Sanibel residents. It's shown on the monthly activity calendar. http://www.districtgov.org/images/RecCalendar.pdf. They always have a big grand opening deal whenever they open a new recreation area.

Because there is free food involved I'd imagine it will be packed!

[cquick]

:shrug:The other day we were driving through Sanibel, and we saw Brighthouse Cable people doing underground cable work there. Does anyone know if we will have Brighthouse cable, phone and internet in Sanibel. I hope so. We had it in Hunters Creek and we liked it.

[cquick]

Connie,

We will be arriving in TV on Saturday afternoon and will be with another couple. We don't know yet what our schedule will be. My cell is 786-797-6341. Maybe we can touch base then.

Helen
Dear Helen, we didn't end up going to either of the squares tonight, because of the rain. How long are you going to be here?

Connie

[HelenLCSW]

Connie,
We are going to drive around the different neighborhoods this morning to get better acquainted with the Villages. We are with another couple. They are playing golf right now and we don't know what their schedule is. Where are you going to be today --maybe we can connect just to meet and say hello.

Helen

[angiefox10]

The area next to the rec center under the 1st development in the Village of Sanibel. There are two areas on the map to the right of the water that are empty. What is that? Are they putting something in there???

[kathyzapp]

Don't forget:

Thursday, Sept. 28, Sanibel Neighborhood Cookout, 10 a.m., Recreation Center.

[HelenLCSW]

We have a contract on our house -- if the inspection goes well tomorrow, we will be closing January 15. We could move sooner but Irv thinks it is not a good idea to move during the holidays (Christmas and New Year's) because movers, service people, etc. are busy partying and unreliable at that time. Any thoughts or feedback? I was hoping they would just be jollier --lol
Helen

[pzjay]

The area next to the rec center under the 1st development in the Village of Sanibel. There are two areas on the map to the right of the water that are empty. What is that? Are they putting something in there???

Hi Angie, I think it is going to be a new Village called Charlotte - not 100% but have heard that! Can't wait to start our trip next week and meet all our new neighbors!
Peg & Bob

[kathyzapp]

Hi Angie, I think it is going to be a new Village called Charlotte - not 100% but have heard that! Can't wait to start our trip next week and meet all our new neighbors!
Peg & Bob

According to map I saw recently, the Village of Charlotte is below Sanibel on Morse.

[pjmcd]

Hi All- they should be starting this week to level our lot on Beville Place!! Just wondering if anyone knows if there are any plans to put in a dog park in our area. The closest one is off Bonita we think. It sure would be great for all of us dog lovers to have something closer. Any thoughts? See you all Thursday AM- Pat & Jim:laugh:

[skyc6]

We have an offer on our house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Closing is expected to be Oct. 6th or 7th! I am just praying it all goes through. With luck from St. Joseph, who is planted outside, we will be heading to TV on Oct. 14-17th.
So looking forward to getting there and meeting new Sanibel peeps. We will be living in Pennecamp until spring or whenever we build. :a040: :a040:

[angiefox10]

We have an offer on our house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Closing is expected to be Oct. 6th or 7th! I am just praying it all goes through. With luck from St. Joseph, who is planted outside, we will be heading to TV on Oct. 14-17th.
So looking forward to getting there and meeting new Sanibel peeps. We will be living in Pennecamp until spring or whenever we build. :a040: :a040:

Congratulations!!! I can't wait to get down there and meet you! We will be there in December to start building!

[kathyzapp]

We have an offer on our house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Closing is expected to be Oct. 6th or 7th! I am just praying it all goes through. With luck from St. Joseph, who is planted outside, we will be heading to TV on Oct. 14-17th.
So looking forward to getting there and meeting new Sanibel peeps. We will be living in Pennecamp until spring or whenever we build. :a040: :a040:

Congrats on the offer! I'll say a prayer that everything goes smoothly with the sale.

[champion6]

Congrats, skyc6... the best is yet to come!

[quirky3]

That's a MAJOR milestone! Hope you love every minute of your new life!:coolsmiley:

[2BNTV]

We have an offer on our house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Closing is expected to be Oct. 6th or 7th! I am just praying it all goes through. With luck from St. Joseph, who is planted outside, we will be heading to TV on Oct. 14-17th.
So looking forward to getting there and meeting new Sanibel peeps. We will be living in Pennecamp until spring or whenever we build. :a040: :a040:

Congrats. I hope the closing goes smoothly.

Thoughts and prayers to you.

Joe - NOT the Saint. :)

[HelenLCSW]

We had our house inspection today so our sale is almost complete. We may actually be moving to Silk Tree Terrace in Sanibel in December instead of January! Can't wait to meet everyone!

[cquick]

hope to see lots of new neighbors and friends tomorrow!:)

[skyc6]

I hope you all have a great time tomorrow at the new meet and greet barbeque! We are anxious to get there ASAP, and meet and greet all of you then!
Thanks also for the well wishes and good luck wishes! Sending them right back to all of you!
Closing 6th or 7th of October!!! Sanibel==October 17th or so!:a040::a040::a040:

[HelenLCSW]

We just found out that the elevation we picked for our Gardenia will not fit onto the lot we selected so we will now be on Vanilla Leaf Way instead of Silk Tree Terrace --for an additional $7000!! We have a contract on our house in Miami and look forward to closing on or about January 15. Will we have any neighbors by then?

[EllenM]

:) Hi, we live in Sanibel and look forward to meeting when you arrive...after your home is built!!!!! Just send your name or whatever after you arrive and we'll walk over to say hello. My name is Ellen and we live on Bradford Loop...

[angiefox10]

Hi Ellen, I can't wait to meet you! We'll be there in the spring of 2012!

[HelenLCSW]

:) Hi, we live in Sanibel and look forward to meeting when you arrive...after your home is built!!!!! Just send your name or whatever after you arrive and we'll walk over to say hello. My name is Ellen and we live on Bradford Loop...

Ellen,
We are Helen and IRV --can't wait to meet you. We will probably be back in the villages in November to finalize some stuff. We are waiting for the contract on our home in Miami to be finalized and then we will start construction on our new home in Sanibel. I don't have our new address yet but the site is on Vanilla Leaf Way opposite the cul de sac.

[jackz]

We just bought our lot in the newest section of Sanibel, Unit 197, Lot 81, which is Fenwick Loop and the lot is for a designer (Lily) home. The lot is waterfront and looks great.

Continue to appreciate all the great info available on TOTV.

[HelenLCSW]

When will you be moving in, Jackz

[jackz]

When will you be moving in, Jackz

Helen, expect to move in circa Nov or Dec of 2012, will start the build in late Sept 2012. And you?

[HelenLCSW]

Helen, expect to move in circa Nov or Dec of 2012, will start the build in late Sept 2012. And you?

We are waiting for tge contract on our house to be finalized and then we will start to build --planning on moving mid-January.

I see you are in Rome. My daughter is a photographer and is in Rome right now shooting a wedding.

[SgtJohn]

Well Howdy Neighbor. We bought lot 83 on Fenwick Loop. They should be breaking ground any day now. The closing should be in January 2012. We will be moving from Pennsylvania.

[jackz]

Well Howdy Neighbor. We bought lot 83 on Fenwick Loop. They should be breaking ground any day now. The closing should be in January 2012. We will be moving from Pennsylvania.

Congrats from the owners of Lot 81....... Sent you a PM.

[Hawkmom3]

House being built on Pickett Rd. and closing Dec. 9--we will arrive the 12th. From IL also.

[Schaumburger]

House being built on Pickett Rd. and closing Dec. 9--we will arrive the 12th. From IL also.

Hawkmom 3,

Soon I will be the only one left in Illinois :). Congrats on your upcoming move to TV. Hope it goes smoothly.

[Papa]

We are closing on our new home in the Village of Sanibel (Fisher Ave, Unit 175.159) on Oct 18. Just 14 days after we signed our contract. It is a Begonia model with a stretch garage, and lanai. We are anxious to meet everyone. We will be staying in our rental in Duval until the end of the month. This will give us some time to get some things done before we move into our new home. Looking to get the garage floor epoxied, and plantation shutters installed first. We will address the landscaping after we move in. I tried to put together a list of everyone that bought in Sanibel but only came up with 31 names. I know there are a lot more. I'll update the spreadsheet as I meet other neighbors.
Pete & Val

[Hawkmom3]

Has anyone hired lawn maintenance in Sanibel? We will be snowbirds and will need someone.

[Hawkmom3]

We live close to you-- lake Zurich.

[Hawkmom3]

Mary,
When we get down in Dec. probably will want to talk you about your home watch services. Do you knowledge of good lawn maintenance in Sanibel?

[HelenLCSW]

We are closing on our new home in the Village of Sanibel (Fisher Ave, Unit 175.159) on Oct 18. Just 14 days after we signed our contract. It is a Begonia model with a stretch garage, and lanai. We are anxious to meet everyone. We will be staying in our rental in Duval until the end of the month. This will give us some time to get some things done before we move into our new home. Looking to get the garage floor epoxied, and plantation shutters installed first. We will address the landscaping after we move in. I tried to put together a list of everyone that bought in Sanibel but only came up with 31 names. I know there are a lot more. I'll update the spreadsheet as I meet other neighbors.
Pete & Val

How great! Please include us in your list --Helen Schuster and Irv Stein at 964 Vanilla Leaf Drive in Sanibel -- we will be closing either in the middle of December or mid-January.

[Papa]

How great! Please include us in your list --Helen Schuster and Irv Stein at 964 Vanilla Leaf Drive in Sanibel -- we will be closing either in the middle of December or mid-January.
Hi Helen and Irv, we just drove by Unit 175 of Sanibel, and now have 23 names identified in the 1st Sanibel unit.

[tomwc1]

Hi All, I'm Tom Christenson...my wife Ann Marie and I are closing on an Iris on December 5th. We're from, East Kingston, NH. Our house is on Kent Lane. Hope to meet you all when we get there! Good luck to all!!!

[Zoomie1955]

Wayne & Donna Mallory - proud owners of "dirt" at 3163 Raven Croft Terrace (178.33)
We are closing on our house here in Pa. on oct. 17. We will be jumping in the car and coming to The Villages ASAP!!!!:MOJE_whot:

We will be staying outside of The Villages until our Begonia is done!

[HelenLCSW]

Hi Helen and Irv, we just drove by Unit 175 of Sanibel, and now have 23 names identified in the 1st Sanibel unit.

Wow --everyone is invited to our house for a block party after the new year1
Helen and IRV

[Papa]

Wondering what everyone chose for TV/Phone/Internet... We close in 9 days and have not yet ordered Comcast thru ClearLink. We had Comcast for many years back in Massachusetts without any problems. Does Comcast reliably work in the new Sanibel area? This is really a question for those that have already moved in.

[Hawkmom3]

We think we are going to go with Century Link.

[Russ_Boston]

Wondering what everyone chose for TV/Phone/Internet... We close in 9 days and have not yet ordered Comcast thru ClearLink. We had Comcast for many years back in Massachusetts without any problems. Does Comcast reliably work in the new Sanibel area? This is really a question for those that have already moved in.

Comcast can also be ordered directly from their website.

[Papa]

903

[cquick]

903

this seems to be an invalid attachment

[cquick]

We are in the "new"section of Sanibel....or should I say we WILL be when the house is finished! It's on Evesborough at the end of the cul de sac. There are several houses going up near us.....I hope we'll have neighbors by the time we finish.
:welcome:

[HelenLCSW]

903
Sorry --seems you can't do an attachment here like you can on an email --can you cut and paste?

[Papa]

Sorry --seems you can't do an attachment here like you can on an email --can you cut and paste?

Seems like the attachment is visible and accessible for a while then vanishes. I have replaced it twice already. I will investigate how to make it more persistent.

[Papa]

Seems like the attachment is visible and accessible for a while then vanishes. I have replaced it twice already. I will investigate how to make it more persistent.

OK... Here's a web link that will be used to maintain a "list"

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

[angiefox10]

Great list!!!!:BigApplause:

[HelenLCSW]

OK... Here's a web link that will be used to maintain a "list"

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

Thank you so much! How great is that! Good job! Looking forward to meeting everyone -- looks like our closing date will be mid-January rather than December -- bummer.
Helen and Irv

[Judy n Ron]

Closing on 11/11 and moving in 11/15. Our house is almost done and looks great. See everyone soon.
Judy & Ron

[Love bunny]

We have just purchased a lot in Sanibel today !!!! YEA !!! We still have to sell our home in Pittsburgh,but hope to be full time residents as soon as we can.
Any one out there on the street of Evesborough Path ?

[Papa]

We are closing in a few days on a pre-built home in Sanibel (Unit 175), and we were wondering what are the first things most homeowners get done after you get the keys?

We have chosen to get the Garage floor epoxied, and attic stairs installed on the second day after closing. The whole process takes 3 days and 2 days of rest before we should put anything on it. Next, we have scheduled the delivery of a Washer/Dryer, and have made arrangements to have the Moving Van deliver our furnishings.

The blinds and shades have been ordered, but they take a couple of weeks, (they will provide paper shades in the interim).

The new Living Room furniture, and Dining room set was also ordered, and they take about 8 weeks. Showcase Direct will be providing a loaner Sofa until our set arrives, and will have it in-place the day before closing.

Now we think we need to get someone for the lawn, landscape, and pest control. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. We are northerners, and do not know much about the types of grass, bushes, trees, or the pests that thrive down here.

We are still waiting to hear from Comcast, since they need to do a "site survey" before we can even order their service.

What else am I missing?

[cquick]

OK... Here's a web link that will be used to maintain a "list"

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

THANKS! and I see you have added us already! I want to add: our ages:
60 and 59. Model Zinnia. Also our son, Patrick, 35, who has cerebral palsy will live with us.
Connie

[quirky3]

No rush, but when you have a chance, decide on an A/C company and decide if you want to sign up for their annual program that includes regular maintenance inspections and cleaning.

I picked mine by looking on the BBB web site and picking companies with A+ ratings and no complaints. It really makes a difference how good your company is, because if/when your system fails during the summer, you want someone who will respond quickly and effectively.

[Papa]

Thought others might like a map of Sanibel. (I put it together to show our friends where we have bought a home)

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

[angiefox10]

We are closing in a few days on a pre-built home in Sanibel (Unit 175), and we were wondering what are the first things most homeowners get done after you get the keys?

We have chosen to get the Garage floor epoxied, and attic stairs installed on the second day after closing. The whole process takes 3 days and 2 days of rest before we should put anything on it. Next, we have scheduled the delivery of a Washer/Dryer, and have made arrangements to have the Moving Van deliver our furnishings.

The blinds and shades have been ordered, but they take a couple of weeks, (they will provide paper shades in the interim).

The new Living Room furniture, and Dining room set was also ordered, and they take about 8 weeks. Showcase Direct will be providing a loaner Sofa until our set arrives, and will have it in-place the day before closing.

Now we think we need to get someone for the lawn, landscape, and pest control. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. We are northerners, and do not know much about the types of grass, bushes, trees, or the pests that thrive down here.

We are still waiting to hear from Comcast, since they need to do a "site survey" before we can even order their service.

What else am I missing?

These are some good questions. However, most of us on this thread are new as well and I'm not sure we would have the answers. Would you mind posting this on The Villages Discussion thread so everyone can look at it and answer? I think we could all learn from this.

Thanks!

[Papa]

These are some good questions. However, most of us on this thread are new as well and I'm not sure we would have the answers. Would you mind posting this on The Villages Discussion thread so everyone can look at it and answer? I think we could all learn from this.

Thanks!

Good idea... Just posted it in general discussion area as a new thread.

[cquick]

We have just purchased a lot in Sanibel. Any other new Sanibel folks out there? We still have a home to sell here in Illinois, but hope to be full time residents as soon as we can. We would love to connect with potential neighbors out there!:wave:

we are from Illinois and we have a lot in Sanibel too. HOpe your house sells quickly!

[HelenLCSW]

We will be moving to Sanibel mid-January -- to Vanilla Leaf Place -- anyone going to be close by?
Helen and Irv

[Hawkmom3]

Thought others might like a map of Sanibel. (I put it together to show our friends where we have bought a home)

http://home.comcast.net/~jbenin29/Sanibel_Map.pdf
Pete,
Can you send me the map as an attachment in a private message--can't seem to open the link.

Thanks.

[Hawkmom3]

Pete,
Please add us to your list of Sanibel neighbors.

Address: 849 Picket Road
Unit: 176
Lot: 148
Brian & Lora Knutson
From: Lake Zurich, IL
Closing: December 9
Ages: 62, 61
Model: Iris

[HelenLCSW]

Thought others might like a map of Sanibel. (I put it together to show our friends where we have bought a home)

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

Pete -- thank you so much for the map -- we seem to be on the western side of Sanibel -- opposite from you -- but I love looking at the map and picturing us there -- can't wait for more Vanilla Leaf Place neighbors to appear!
Helen

[Papa]

Pete,
Please add us to your list of Sanibel neighbors.

Address: 849 Picket Road
Unit: 176
Lot: 148
Brian & Lora Knutson
From: Lake Zurich, IL
Closing: December 9
Ages: 62, 61
Model: Iris

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

Pete

[Papa]

I am now an official Florida resident :) No more Massachusetts taxes!

I got my Florida drivers license, auto registration, and voter registration done this morning. It went so smoothly. They really have their act together down here.

[Judy n Ron]

We now have another choice for cable, internet (and soon,telephone).
We heard Brighthouse might be coming to TV and now it's true. Anyone interested should give Lysander a call at 352-414-6756. We've had Brighthouse here in Orlando for 10 years and overall have been very happy. Just thought I'd pass the info along. We're closing on 11/11 and moving in 11/15. Look for us at 747 Bradford Loop!
Judy & Ron

[missypie]

WQhat is Brighthouse/

[cquick]

I am now an official Florida resident :) No more Massachusetts taxes!

I got my Florida drivers license, auto registration, and voter registration done this morning. It went so smoothly. They really have their act together down here.

My husband said he got his drivers license renewed today and was so impressed, compared to Osceola County!

[cquick]

We now have another choice for cable, internet (and soon,telephone).
We heard Brighthouse might be coming to TV and now it's true. Anyone interested should give Lysander a call at 352-414-6756. We've had Brighthouse here in Orlando for 10 years and overall have been very happy. Just thought I'd pass the info along. We're closing on 11/11 and moving in 11/15. Look for us at 747 Bradford Loop!
Judy & Ron

Oh, I am SO excited! We had Brighthouse for 12 years in Orlando and have been so happy with their service! And their channels....We had the whole package....cable, DVR, HD, internet, telephone.......:coolsmiley:

[cquick]

we have just purchased a lot in sanibel today !!!! Yea !!! We still have to sell our home in pittsburgh,but hope to be full time residents as soon as we can.
Any one out there on the street of evesborough path ?

we are we are we are!!!! Lot #69!!!!

[missypie]

So can we order Brighthouse now or is that is up and coming?

[Orps1]

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?

[angiefox10]

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?


What did you build?

We won't know until December!

[HelenLCSW]

What did you build?

We won't know until December!

We were told it would be 70 days for our Gardenia and that they never run over --we haven't actually started to build yet so I don't know