Will this classic location just outside the Villages ever change?
 

For the past 10 years of our living in the Villages, this classic structure just outside the Villages on the corner of Powell Road and 44A has not changed. Depending on direction of travel, it reminds us that we are leaving or entering the Villages. In some ways, I will miss it when this iconic location is replaced. :icon_wink:

see this is why so many people complain about not being able to put up a fence in the villages

What antiseptic structure is going to replace it?

I was sure over the years I had seen for sale and sold signs, but you are right, no activity.

The highest bidder has not shown up yet!

Or in probate/family squabbles?

If I remember correctly this is going to be another housing project, I believe assisted living or senior housing, not part of TV. There is also a ton of old buildings on Warm Springs that have been sold but cannot be built on yet as water has not been provided to the business owners that bought the property.

The Jeepers Creepers house
 

Great movie!!! did you know parts of it were filmed here? the credits thank the Morses' for use of the land

I didn’t know the Undertaker lived on Powell

The locations are now Parking Lots lol

Looks like it'd be an incredible restoration opportunity. If I won powerball I could maybe have it turned into a museum or "historic reproduction compound" like Sturbridge Village is but on a smaller scale. Turn the barn into the display area, have a penny candy and Central Florida gift shop in the main house, during nice weather have actors in period costume teaching how to churn butter or something like that.

It really is one of the few vestiges left of this community. Historical preservation doesn’t appear to be a top priority in this area. In the interim, I’d love to see a huge American flag drape the side of this structure. Could be a reminder of anywhere rural USA to a passing motorist

You must avoid driving on the side roads - I’ve come across many similar properties pretty close to TV. Except people are still living at them. Probably wouldn’t appreciate being looked at as “historical preservation”.

classic location ownership
 

Yes, we love this site also! It means we’re nearly home after venturing outside the bubble. It was repainted a few yrs ago; we were surprised & wondered if someone lives there. Would hate to see it leave that spot.

Per the Sumter County appraisal site, someone bought it in 2013.

In early 2014 it was voluntarily annexed into the City of Wildwood. It’s a bit under .4 acres in size.

In April, 2016 it was rezoned along with some other properties from “C-2 General Commercial – Neighborhood” to “City of Wildwood, C-1, General Commercial – Downtown.” (Whatever that means.)

And lastly, in July 2016, this property was transferred into a married individual’s trust.

All of this is public info.
Just a moment...

You beat me to it!

Not talking about ‘side roads’. The general motoring public, in this context....is Powell and 44A. The structure is iconic to many that have posted on this topic....thus....again, my historical preservation comment.

Found owner
 

The owner on tax records is listed as HOANG BRYAN TTEE
1078 LAKE SUMTER LANDING
THE VILLAGES, FL 32162

This address is for a nail salon in Sumter Landing.

We never have enough wind mills

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Did the owner do something wrong? Wondering why it's necessary to put him....and his business on blast! Smh

You're right, not necessary. Public records however. Still, edited...

All things change ----- eventually.