[duffysmom]

The golf cart path along 466 running from Laurel Manor to the bridge at Sumter is looking very shabby. Weeds are taking over the shrubs and the grass is in poor condition especially in front of Bridgeport at Laurel Valley.
I've left a message with Janet Tutt; I hate to see our beautiful landscaping neglected.

[jimmy D]

Originally Posted by duffysmom

The golf cart path along 466 running from Laurel Manor to the bridge at Sumpter is looking very shabby. Weeds are taking over the shrubs and the grass is in poor condition especially in front of Bridgeport at Laurel Valley.
I've left a message with Janet Tutt; I hate to see our beautiful landscaping neglected.

No P in Sumter

[gomoho]

Interesting point - we have been here a year and noticed a decline in the overall appearance of TV. Everything was always perfect - never saw a week or shrub growing where it shouldn't be. Not so much lately. When we first arrived I commented I didn't think the are north of 466 was taken care of as well a south of 466. Now I am thinking the area south of 466 is not taken care of as well as the area south of 466A. Am I nuts or is this the reality???

[duffysmom]

Originally Posted by gomoho

Interesting point - we have been here a year and noticed a decline in the overall appearance of TV. Everything was always perfect - never saw a week or shrub growing where it shouldn't be. Not so much lately. When we first arrived I commented I didn't think the are north of 466 was taken care of as well a south of 466. Now I am thinking the area south of 466 is not taken care of as well as the area south of 466A. Am I nuts or is this the reality???

No I don't think you're nuts. The north area below 466 isn't as pristine as it once was. Immediately South of 466 the flower beds outside the gates of the various Villages are shrinking. What once was lush is now much smaller but still pretty. I rarely complain (not too much to complain about) but I love the landscaping in TV and want it to remain beautiful.

[graciegirl]

You all may be right and usually are....but weeds are growing right now...

well, like weeds. This is the wet, weed growin' time of year.

Plus bushes are sending out ungainly branches...practically overnight.

[gomoho]

You are right Gracie - it is that time of year. But I didn't notice it last year - could be cause it wasn't happening or I was still in awe of the beauty that surrounds me.

[jblum315]

I heard that the developer has changed the company that was doing the landscaping.

[DougB]

Originally Posted by jblum315

I heard that the developer has changed the company that was doing the landscaping.

I would have to think there is more than one landscaping company.

Mike's Maintenance is the only truck I ever see.

There's a bunch of weeds in the newer sidewalk on Colony going west just past the bank. I keep wanting to stop & pull them or bring my weed killer in my cart the next time. Maybe after a certain number of years we're supposed to start policing our own areas!

[TrudyM]

I would think the developer has a vested interest in the look of the newer areas adjacent to the new homes established areas not at all. Isn't there a fee structure that takes care of the finished areas ongoing after the village is built out? A budget that maintains the common areas by district?

[asianthree]

have been coming since 07 and this would be a first it is always so maintained

[gomoho]

I see Brinkman's around a lot doing maintenance.

[batman911]

Does the developer still pay for maintenance of the public areas in the districts that have been turned over?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by gomoho

Interesting point - we have been here a year and noticed a decline in the overall appearance of TV. Everything was always perfect - never saw a week or shrub growing where it shouldn't be. Not so much lately. When we first arrived I commented I didn't think the are north of 466 was taken care of as well a south of 466. Now I am thinking the area south of 466 is not taken care of as well as the area south of 466A. Am I nuts or is this the reality???

Originally Posted by duffysmom

The golf cart path along 466 running from Laurel Manor to the bridge at Sumter is looking very shabby. Weeds are taking over the shrubs and the grass is in poor condition especially in front of Bridgeport at Laurel Valley.
I've left a message with Janet Tutt; I hate to see our beautiful landscaping neglected.

This is the department to call..................
The District Property Management Department is responsible for upholding the aesthetic, physical and environmental assets of the District by maintaining the District’s physical assets and infrastructure.

Sam Wartinbee, Director
sam.wartinbee@districtgov.org

Dave Burgess, Assistant Director
dave.burgess@districtgov.org
Contact Us
Main Office
3231 Wedgewood Lane
The Villages, FL 32162

Phone: 352-753-4022
Fax: 352-753-4296

Key Largo Office
1135 Bonita Boulevard
The Villages, FL 32162

Phone: 352-751-6713
Fax: 352-750-8219

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by jblum315

I heard that the developer has changed the company that was doing the landscaping.

Could this be another "i heard" rumor?