[Worldseries27]

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

it's a beautiful area ! At least 28/31 days gorgeous weather

[BostonRich]

Originally Posted by Laker14

Thank you, again, Don for your informative post. It is very refreshing to get some information from someone who actually knows something about the way TV is organized, and how the community operates. I always enjoy reading your posts, and I always learn something new.



What makes you think The Villages does anything to prevent alligators from wandering into DeLuna? Don would of course have real knowledge of how this works, but my guess (and it's a guess) is that TV is prevented, just like the neighbors of the wetlands are prevented, from going in there and harvesting any wildlife.

I would not "assume any measures are in place to ensure safety". I'd be careful about wandering too close to the edges where I can't see what lurks beneath, and I'd be careful about walking around in the dark. I have friends who walk every day before sunrise in the winter months and they always carry flashlights so they can see where they are going. They have seen alligators walking around in neighborhoods not particularly close to water features. It's what gators do.

This isn't Disney Land. It's a community built with a lot of gator habitat in it, so safety measures are largely your responsibility.

I don't fret about gators, but I keep my eyes open. They can keep my golf balls.

Don't you remember a child was killed by a gator in Disney World? Also one was actually swimming around in Splash Mountain recently while the ride was open! There's a video on YouTube.

So I guess Florida is a gator habitat period and Disney isn't immune.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Regorp

Just moved into DeLuna in August, so definitely not a swamp, a construction zone-yes, but not a swamp. Although the Villages required flood insurance,maybe because of the constant rain storms. Glad we chose this area and easy access to so much via 301. Peace!!

It's because it's considered a flood plain...

Certain villages have that designation for insurance purposes. They are more likely to flood in the event of a major storm...

We were told that when we were initially looking in Chitty Chatty...

[sallyg]

One advantage to a previously owned home is that the original owners may have already taken care of several upgrades or necessities, such as gutters, water filtration, cabinet pullouts, granite counters, tiled or painted lanai floors, window treatments, crown moldings, added insulation, attic stairs, etc. etc. Most homes south of 44 are only a couple of years old but, imho I think better than new. Have fun house hunting. So many to choose from.

[ohioshooter]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

Their making good money on their Youtube Channel.

I personally don’t care how much money they make. I enjoy all their videos. Linda is a hoot.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by sallyg

One advantage to a previously owned home is that the original owners may have already taken care of several upgrades or necessities, such as gutters, water filtration, cabinet pullouts, granite counters, tiled or painted lanai floors, window treatments, crown moldings, added insulation, attic stairs, etc. etc. Most homes south of 44 are only a couple of years old but, imho I think better than new. Have fun house hunting. So many to choose from.

True. The house we finally settled on was only 4 years old.

But it had crown molding, upgraded luxury vinyl plank and plantation shutters throughout, a forward stretched garage with an epoxied floor, built in garage cabinets, a painted lanai floor and driveway, a water filtration/softener system, additional attic insulation and stairs, cabinet drawers, custom closets...

All we did was paint and replace some light fixtures to match our taste...

The downside?

We would have liked to stretched the extra bedrooms and have a full size golf cart garage door instead of the smaller one... And my wife hates the split kitchen sink... We're looking into changing that out...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

Their making good money on their Youtube Channel.

So? They found a niche and filled it...

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

Is The Swamp a well known nick-name for DeLuna? and if so- why?

Because DeLuna is being built on swamp land.

Wildwood has been a city for well over 100 years and prospered in the late 1800's when they were mining for phosphates. Naturally, the people built their nearby settlements like Coleman and Adamsville (just south of DeLuna) on land that was not swamp land.

On Google maps, it shows the planned new roads in DeLuna but the aerial view shows the land before it was developed. You can judge for yourself whether it looks like swamp land or not.

[rustyp]

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

Not sure what DeLuna AKA is but I have seen mosquitoes so large down there they were using fence pickets for toothpicks.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy

We are hoping to buy in Richmond. We’ve been watching it for many months. We’re open to a courtyard villa, veranda, or designer home. We just have to get our home here in Calif sold so that we can get there and be ready when homes are released. We do want to be closer to Meggison than the turnpike though, so our location choices will be limited. Our agent keeps us updated, and told us recently that when she and her husband were in Richmond recently at night the frogs and other critters were so loud they completely drowned out the turnpike noise. We love nature sounds. 😊

We had the sounds of bull frogs at night when we lived in south Florida. We lived on a lake. Between them and the sounds of crickets, I could not stand the noise. I guess I'm just not that into nature as you are.

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

No it's not.

J&L are just selling video's.

Come & enjoy.

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?

J & L nowhere did they say it was "Swamp Land". That was a question that someone had asked them. They just try to answer questions that people ask them and they mention that no one should accept their findings as fact and people should do the research for themselves to get a definite answer...

[visiting_the_parents]

Originally Posted by TraceJustice

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.

If you're looking for a Designer 3/3/2+golf cart in deluna, LMK. Oversized lot w plenty of room for a pool. :-)

[TraceJustice]

Originally Posted by visiting_the_parents

If you're looking for a Designer 3/3/2+golf cart in deluna, LMK. Oversized lot w plenty of room for a pool. :-)

Thanks. It will be a little while. Still have to sell our home on the beach in the panhandle. Thanks

[Jean G]

I live in Monarch Grove nearby for 2 years now. No alligator issues. They can be seen at times but not dangerous

[bsloan1960]

Originally Posted by DaleDivine

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?

J & L nowhere did they say it was "Swamp Land". That was a question that someone had asked them. They just try to answer questions that people ask them and they mention that no one should accept their findings as fact and people should do the research for themselves to get a definite answer...

DaleDivine I didn't say J and L said it was a swamp- I specifically said a person wrote to them and called it that. When they answered the viewer's question they didn't spend much time discussing the nick name, other than to say, It's a nice village. That is why I asked for additional information. Hope this clears things up