Lake County, Marion County, Sumter County
 

I am curious what the advantages or disadvantages of the different counties that the various Villages occupy.

I don't have a clue.....But as a wannabe it's a great question.

I asked the same in another section of TotV, but it hasn't been answered yet. Specifically, I am wondering...

1. Is there a significant difference in the property tax rates among the three counties that TV is spread across?

2. Is there a significant difference in the annual fees related to the various CDDs?

3. How much more restrictive are the covenants (if that is the correct term) in the new areas compared to the pre-owned that are further north, but west of 27/441?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Mike

This has been discussed under a variety of topics. Here's my comment from last year. Still applies:

Other than the reply above, the primary advantage of living in Sumter rather than Marion is the influence one has with county gov't. In Marion, number of TV residents in relation to the county as a whole is minuscule. TV is no more important to Marion than any other mid-size housing development. In Sumter, TV is really the straw that stirs the drink. It is the major source of jobs, taxes, and votes in the county. In Sumter, you know your Commissioners personally, regularly seeing them on the Squares or at about any public gathering. Law enforcement and other county officials routinely speak at neighborhood and club meetings. You're just more a part of the county in Sumter. And your street name isn't 75 characters long.

Re covenants, yes they are more restrictive south of 466. Don't know if the rules in newer villages like Hadleyville or Hemingway are any different from the 2003-04 villages off Belvedere.