[cj1040]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

If you mean me when you write "Troll"- for asking the question- simply watch the latest video from Jerry and Linda. A viewer wrote with a question and called her neighborhood The Swamp. I live 2,000 miles away and won't move in for a year.

When people make remarks or observations about TV I have no way to get follow up information other than to ask questions.

I think you know all this but some venom inside you is fed only when you are trying to make other people feel bad. I assume you'll be spitting more venom at me in the future.

Sadly you will read snippy remarks very often on this site regardless of the topic. Some people just have no filter when it comes to written remarks and just enjoy spouting off for attention. Ignore them.

[sallyg]

Haven't heard that. Could be just a "cute" nickname. Remember MASH?

[NoMo50]

To the OP, bsloan1960:

Keep in mind that 50 years ago, much of what is now The Villages would have been called a swamp by locals of that era. What the developer has done with the land over time is nothing short of amazing. Yes, there are many areas that have been preserved in a natural state, which I feel adds to the beauty and character of our community.

That said, if you spend any time at all perusing this forum, you will find there are a relative few (about a dozen or so) who do nothing more than throw shade and complain about virtually everything. I can't help but think these are not happy people, and they attempt to make themselves feel better by trying to drag other folks down to their level. While I have never personally met any of these naysayers, I'm sure we wouldn't get along. Rather than spend my day in a darkened corner of the house on my computer, we much prefer getting out and enjoying all The Villages has to offer.

Bottom line...ignore the Keyboard Kommandos and enjoy your new home & village. Every person we have met here thinks their village is the best. That is exactly how it should be! FWIW, the DeLuna area is gorgeous, and you're going to enjoy being there. Welcome.

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

I've spent a lot of time in DeLuna photographing homes and shooting videos and talking to both residents and the workers building this village. This is the first I've heard such a disparaging remark about this village. I've had two conversations that were not positive and more neutral about DeLuna, one was concerning the power lines and the other was about the Turnpike noise, both conversations ended on a positive note focused on the fact that the home prices directly affected by these items reflected a savings that couldn't be passed up.

The wetlands within and around DeLuna not only help temper the din of the turnpike noise but also bring with them an abundance of wildlife that will rise quickly after the construction in the area is completed (ask the folks of St Catherine about their many visitors these days). Don't be fooled to think that the view you have today of the wetlands will be the same in years to come, these areas are active and growing areas, and the vegetation will grow quickly higher than what you see today. Per your deed restrictions, you may NOT enter these areas or perform ANY maintenance on the vegetation without specific permission (which you won't get) from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). The district office has had many dealings with SWFWMD over the years due to residents entering these areas and damaging or clearing the growth; to date SWFWMD has been cooperative and worked with the district staff on mitigation and restoration of these violations, but the tolerance for these violations has been lowering quickly. It won't be surprising if heavy fines are levied by SWFWMD on future violations, fines that will be the responsibility of the homeowners.

As several have stated, there are many colocalizes used here in Florida to describe our wetland: prairie, marsh, everglades, estuaries, natural habitats, preserves, and many more. All of these have three things in common: water, vegetation, and wildlife in a subtropical climate. The must abundant of the wildlife will be the bugs, and these pests will ultimately lead to the occasional utterance of the less flattering nomenclature of these areas, S...p.

Don't be discouraged by the naysayers among us, while many times they are very vocal, they are actually few in numbers and you'll rarely run into them in the real world as they tend to congregate in their on-line world at a few websites.

Well stated, Don!

[Tom&JenC]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

Was watching Jerry and Linda's latest show. Someone wrote them, "I live in DeLuna- The Swamp"... The hosts simply said Deluna is a nice place and didn't address the nick-name. We just bought a house in DeLuna and will move to TV in about a year. Is The Swamp a well known nick-name for DeLuna? and if so- why?

Thanks

I live in DeLuna and I live near a swamp and the swamp noise cancels out the turnpike and 301 noise. The bugs aren't even that bad. So I like the swamp and have no problem owning "The Swamp" slur,
Swamp Rats Social Club anyone? Think of the cool T-shirts we could have!

[clouwho]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

I saw the guy pictured below last March on my way home from swimming laps at Laurel Manor, just before reaching Morse Blvd., going east on the MMP that parallels 466 on the north and Laurel and Riley (Palmer) on the south. It was just about dark so the picture doesn’t do the gator justice. It was where all the S turns are in the path, when I came around a turn I saw something very large in the middle of the path. Thinking what I saw was a large palm frond, I continued driving, swerving to go around it. Once I was right on top of it, I realized it was the largest gator I have seen, probably 12 - 14 feet long and very large, kind of fat. As I drove around him, he swung around and snapped at my golf cart, his jaw bounced off my rear passenger side tire. It was a very cool experience, my heart was racing. Once safely past him, I pulled over and grabbed my phone hoping to get a picture. He went under the fence and was heading toward Lake Sumter when I got the photo.

Not only would this NOT scare my husband and I, this would make us more GRATEFUL that while we live in a congested place, the developer also leaves space for NATURE in all her glory to flourish and coexist with us. It is literally the main reason these two native Lousianans moved here. It upsets us greatly when people from other regions come here wanting to kill or remove everything that makes this place so beautiful.

Every yes is a thousand nos. YES to The Villages is NO to a sterile, clear cut, lifeless, paved community. If you say YES to Florida, with her bugs, reptiles, and wildlife that may not be YOUR cup of sweet tea; her snowbirds and her hot, muggy weather six months of the year— you also get to say YES to keeping more of your retirement income, YES to her six months of glorious weather, ABUNDANT natural springs, rivers, lakes and TWO oceans; over 800 miles of beaches, FOUR cruise ports, countless amusement parks, museums, and attractions; hundreds of terrific state and national parks and monuments; the kind of show-stopping natural beauty everyone wants (Sandhills and eagles, anhingas and ospreys, herons and hawks, tortoises and turtles, beautiful butterflies and fabulous frogs); and so much more!

And if you say YES to The Villages, with the inherent challenges of a fast-growing BIG city, regardless of which village or region you buy into, you are saying YES to what is most assuredly the MOST convenient, safe, abundant retirement lifestyle bang for the buck you will get anywhere in this country.

No person, community, city, state, or country is perfect; but we have SO much collective awesomeness here I can hardly believe it six years after moving here!

We are happy just being in our own home on our LOVELY little street with our amazing neighbors. We are happy when we leave our little street and walk over to one of three rec centers within a 5 minute walk. We are happy when we walk to the two golf courses adjacent to our street. We are happy when we hop on the cart and enjoy the squares, restaurants, entertainment venues, and our hobbies and activities. We are happy when we get in the car and venture to new areas in TV and explore the ever-evolving amenities and offerings. We are happy when we explore the neighboring small towns and communities and enjoy their dining and entertainment offerings. We are happy when we spontaneously grab our paddle boards and fishing gear and head for the springs or a beach. We are happy when we take short getaways to explore a bit further afield and discover wonderful state and national parks. We are happy when we score a killer deal on a last minute cruise and take off on strange tides for new destinations at bargain prices. We are happy we get to see rocket launches from the golf course by us, or just drive a couple of hours and see history live and in person at Canaveral.

It was really good to write this even if no one reads it or agrees. With all the negativity in our country and the negativity that has arrived in The Villages in the past few years it was REALLY good to say out loud and commit to print that while the negativity brings me down and weighs on my heart, it does NOT stop me from having a good life. My hope is that all of us work hard to not just remember the sad and the bad, but to also celebrate the glad! (Does anyone other than me remember Pollyanna and the glad game? It might be time for Disney to re-release that movie. The book series was most excellent as well).

My daily journalling is done, and I thank you for your tolerance. Have a great day!

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by clouwho

Not only would this NOT scare my husband and I, this would make us more GRATEFUL that while we live in a congested place, the developer also leaves space for NATURE in all her glory to flourish and coexist with us. It is literally the main reason these two native Lousianans moved here. It upsets us greatly when people from other regions come here wanting to kill or remove everything that makes this place so beautiful.

Every yes is a thousand nos. YES to The Villages is NO to a sterile, clear cut, lifeless, paved community. If you say YES to Florida, with her bugs, reptiles, and wildlife that may not be YOUR cup of sweet tea; her snowbirds and her hot, muggy weather six months of the year— you also get to say YES to keeping more of your retirement income, YES to her six months of glorious weather, ABUNDANT natural springs, rivers, lakes and TWO oceans; over 800 miles of beaches, FOUR cruise ports, countless amusement parks, museums, and attractions; hundreds of terrific state and national parks and monuments; the kind of show-stopping natural beauty everyone wants (Sandhills and eagles, anhingas and ospreys, herons and hawks, tortoises and turtles, beautiful butterflies and fabulous frogs); and so much more!

And if you say YES to The Villages, with the inherent challenges of a fast-growing BIG city, regardless of which village or region you buy into, you are saying YES to what is most assuredly the MOST convenient, safe, abundant retirement lifestyle bang for the buck you will get anywhere in this country.

No person, community, city, state, or country is perfect; but we have SO much collective awesomeness here I can hardly believe it six years after moving here!

We are happy just being in our own home on our LOVELY little street with our amazing neighbors. We are happy when we leave our little street and walk over to one of three rec centers within a 5 minute walk. We are happy when we walk to the two golf courses adjacent to our street. We are happy when we hop on the cart and enjoy the squares, restaurants, entertainment venues, and our hobbies and activities. We are happy when we get in the car and venture to new areas in TV and explore the ever-evolving amenities and offerings. We are happy when we explore the neighboring small towns and communities and enjoy their dining and entertainment offerings. We are happy when we spontaneously grab our paddle boards and fishing gear and head for the springs or a beach. We are happy when we take short getaways to explore a bit further afield and discover wonderful state and national parks. We are happy when we score a killer deal on a last minute cruise and take off on strange tides for new destinations at bargain prices. We are happy we get to see rocket launches from the golf course by us, or just drive a couple of hours and see history live and in person at Canaveral.

It was really good to write this even if no one reads it or agrees. With all the negativity in our country and the negativity that has arrived in The Villages in the past few years it was REALLY good to say out loud and commit to print that while the negativity brings me down and weighs on my heart, it does NOT stop me from having a good life. My hope is that all of us work hard to not just remember the sad and the bad, but to also celebrate the glad! (Does anyone other than me remember Pollyanna and the glad game? It might be time for Disney to re-release that movie. The book series was most excellent as well).

My daily journalling is done, and I thank you for your tolerance. Have a great day!

Nit many posts since you joined. This is your best!
You speak for many of us.

[Bogie Shooter]

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[MollyJo]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

I've spent a lot of time in DeLuna photographing homes and shooting videos and talking to both residents and the workers building this village. This is the first I've heard such a disparaging remark about this village. I've had two conversations that were not positive and more neutral about DeLuna, one was concerning the power lines and the other was about the Turnpike noise, both conversations ended on a positive note focused on the fact that the home prices directly affected by these items reflected a savings that couldn't be passed up.

The wetlands within and around DeLuna not only help temper the din of the turnpike noise but also bring with them an abundance of wildlife that will rise quickly after the construction in the area is completed (ask the folks of St Catherine about their many visitors these days). Don't be fooled to think that the view you have today of the wetlands will be the same in years to come, these areas are active and growing areas, and the vegetation will grow quickly higher than what you see today. Per your deed restrictions, you may NOT enter these areas or perform ANY maintenance on the vegetation without specific permission (which you won't get) from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). The district office has had many dealings with SWFWMD over the years due to residents entering these areas and damaging or clearing the growth; to date SWFWMD has been cooperative and worked with the district staff on mitigation and restoration of these violations, but the tolerance for these violations has been lowering quickly. It won't be surprising if heavy fines are levied by SWFWMD on future violations, fines that will be the responsibility of the homeowners.

As several have stated, there are many colloquialisms used here in Florida to describe our wetland: prairie, marsh, everglades, estuaries, natural habitats, preserves, and many more. All of these have three things in common: water, vegetation, and wildlife in a subtropical climate. The must abundant of the wildlife will be the bugs, and these pests will ultimately lead to the occasional utterance of the less flattering nomenclature of these areas, S...p.

Don't be discouraged by the naysayers among us, while many times they are very vocal, they are actually few in numbers and you'll rarely run into them in the real world as they tend to congregate in their on-line world at a few websites.

Bahahaha

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by MollyJo

Bahahaha

What do you mean?

[Gulfcoast]

My guess is that referring to Deluna as "The Swamp" is an affectionate nod towards the University of Florida's home turf. Probably a Gator fan making that comparison.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I never thought of a "prairie" as an area with water. I just looked up the definition of "prairie" and the definition is "a large area of grassland". So.........I would not call a "swamp" a "prairie".

Of course, there is Evans Prairie here in The Villages. A 27 hole championship golf course is built around Evans Prairie. It is common in Florida to call wetlands and conservation areas Prairie. Prairies can be various grasses and water here in Florida and The Villages.

[Babubhat]

People will forget about Deluna if they create a village of Coleman prison

[TraceJustice]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

Was watching Jerry and Linda's latest show. Someone wrote them, "I live in DeLuna- The Swamp"... The hosts simply said Deluna is a nice place and didn't address the nick-name. We just bought a house in DeLuna and will move to TV in about a year. Is The Swamp a well known nick-name for DeLuna? and if so- why?

Thanks

I wouldn't worry about what it is called. We just stayed there a few weeks back and the area is very very nice and convenient to Brownwood, etc. We will be buying in TV soon but unfortunately DeLuna will be sold out by then. It would be my first choice. Looks like we will have to buy in Richmond or Newell.

[Oldragbagger]

Originally Posted by TraceJustice

I wouldn't worry about what it is called. We just stayed there a few weeks back and the area is very very nice and convenient to Brownwood, etc. We will be buying in TV soon but unfortunately DeLuna will be sold out by then. It would be my first choice. Looks like we will have to buy in Richmond or Newell.

Richmond is coming along beautifully and the location is awesome. So close to Brownwood, and with the new Lake Okahumpka rec center across the way, and not very far from Sawgrass Grove either. The developer has left a lot of green space and trees which seems to create a really nice buffer from the turnpike.