I was at the Lady Lake Building Commission office at 9:15, The Building Commissioner had already been to the site. There is a problem as to exactly where the wall is built, it could be right on the county line. He told me there was no permit issued by his office and he is going to contact his counterpart in Sumter County. They are not happy about this.

It really bothers me the WAY the action of erecting this wall was done. It shows me alot of the heart/motives of the one that made that decision that created such a hardship to so many senior citizens. This could have been avoided if there was a posting on the wall of a notice to those approaching the wall and that have been using the path for years. An explanation of the reasons WHY, any plan B in the works for the residents, with a contact number and signature of the poster.

let's just say no one is in a hurry to open it.

thank you jeffavews!

Thats different than "losing it". Want to know since I visit that restaurant too.

I'll bet the permit was issued when the original wall was built.

I agree. When we looked at homes we looked at Stonecrest and ended up buying in the Villages (for multiple reasons) and because I thought that some day that might just put that gate up and we would be locked out. I NEVER thought they would put up a wall and block access so the villagers could not use an already constructed entry.

Many on this forum may not understand because it does not directly affect them. If they were to think about a place they currently go to by cart, and then think about if they were no longer allowed to go there (ie - stores by Southern trace, one of the squares) how they would feel. (and yes, I know those are on Villages property so it would never happen)...but what if it did? Put yourself in their shoes and try to understand their point.

Media
 

Media works this way, local (The Villages), regional (the county you live in) state (the state you live in), national (USA)

Here is a suggestion, I know many of you are technology oriented, make a VLOG or a video of what you feel is happening to your community. I see wonderful points here from all perspectives. Write it out first, pro/con, make it into your own 2 minute (try to keep it 90 second) video. We are now in a graphic society, people respond not to print any more but pictures and videos. Make a YouTube (start with a Google gmail first) page and post it. Make sure your slant is the aging community, those who were here in The Villages first, believed, are used to 20 years of utilizing, do not object to change but need to be notified in an appropriate manner.

Here is an example. Two years ago a physician took a 10 minute personal phone call while removing a growth from my skull from his car repairman. He let me leave the hospital and walk through the lobby with blood dripping down the side of my face. I did exactly as I stated above, posted it to YouTube, sent the link to local and national news and the med board in MA. I didn't condemn, I simply asked 10 why/how questions, those that cannot be answered with a factual response. I understand he is now a surgeon in an undisclosed location no longer on Cape Cod. The vlog got 500,000 views before I took it down.

Try it, you will get more response if you think it out first and present the issues.

That be a good idea however Sumter Co sheriff is handing out $250 tickets if your caught doing that. Unreal!

What is the charge?

"There is only one thing worse than over reaction, and that is no reaction"

With apologies to Oscar Wilde

great idea....youtube!

Good for you, Jeff. It's doubtful the developer wants another investigation.

Aren't any of the people contacted this am, ie Janet Tutt etc, who know nothing about the wall, a little bit concerned that some unauthorized person has erected this wall on private property? Shouldn't they be calling the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to investigate, since they know nothing about this being authorized?

without an expiration date?

Jann, excellent ideas! What you've stated is very true in regards to our society now in terms of being visually influenced. That was a horrendous act on the part of the doctor you went to, I'm glad the Ma.Board discliplined him.