[Fltpkr]

Double “Thumbs Up” to Clouwho.

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by BostonRich

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.

Indeed, I had forgotten. However, I'm sure Disney is allowed to relocate them aggressively, to keep the park safe for visitors. The water preserves in TV? Not so much.

[steve3860]

I live in Deluna and it's nothing but a swamp. All of my neighbors' yards flood when it rains. It's hard to grow grass because it's so wet. Myself along with many of my neighbors have call the Villages about the issue and we all get the rubber stamp answer. Turn off your sprinklers. It's funny when I told them they've been off for over a month. I've been talking with all of them about a class action lawsuit and all of them are onboard. It's so bad that mold grows on the backs off our homes in just a month after cleaning them.

[jimbomaybe]

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".

You certainly would ,,, if you were selling land, or have already bought it

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by steve3860

I live in Deluna and it's nothing but a swamp. All of my neighbors' yards flood when it rains. It's hard to grow grass because it's so wet. Myself along with many of my neighbors have call the Villages about the issue and we all get the rubber stamp answer. Turn off your sprinklers. It's funny when I told them they've been off for over a month. I've been talking with all of them about a class action lawsuit and all of them are onboard. It's so bad that mold grows on the backs off our homes in just a month after cleaning them.

Wow! Makes me wonder about Richmond where we want to buy. From the aerial views it looks like there’s lots of swamp land there too.

[PoolBrews]

Yes, I have heard it called "The Swamp". I personally have no idea if the name is true or not, but if multiple folks have heard the area referred to as "The Swamp", then I would say the OP's statement is true. This does not mean it is a swamp, but does mean that folks have made enough comments that others have heard it.

I don't think it's jealousy, or any aversion to the southern end of The Villages, it's just something folks have heard, and then repeat. Judging by some of the comments I've read here from folks that live there, it sounds like the moniker may be appropriate.

[tvbound]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

In rural FL, the difference between a lot and a swamp is about three feet of dirt.

"In rural FL, the difference between a lot and a swamp is about three feet of dirt."

While technically true most everywhere, those in the bidness refer to it as "fill" or "fill material." Which sounds much better than just plain ol'... "dirt." LOL

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy

Wow! Makes me wonder about Richmond where we want to buy. From the aerial views it looks like there’s lots of swamp land there too.

That is a very good point.

On google maps, it shows what some of the Richmond area was like before The Villages began clearing the land. You can compare it to the land south of Monarch Grove where they will probably start building next year.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy

Wow! Makes me wonder about Richmond where we want to buy. From the aerial views it looks like there’s lots of swamp land there too.

Florida refers areas wetlands, as prairie, can be dry, hold water, or May be a shallow lake.
Many lots back up to what is prairie in Richmond.
Homes that have views are higher than the wetlands, some have 8 foot drop, some slope down to the wetlands, or ponds. After walking many of the view lots, none were wet, and view is great. Walking paths cut through some of the wetlands.

Our lot is 8 feet above where the prairie is dry, even with rain from hurricane. With the turnpike 4 streets over, we hear wildlife standing at the back of our property.

When you arrive in few weeks you will be amazed at how the developer has worked Richmond around the natural areas.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Florida refers areas wetlands, as prairie, can be dry, hold water, or May be a shallow lake.
Many lots back up to what is prairie in Richmond.
Homes that have views are higher than the wetlands, some have 8 foot drop, some slope down to the wetlands, or ponds. After walking many of the view lots, none were wet, and view is great. Walking paths cut through some of the wetlands.

Our lot is 8 feet above where the prairie is dry, even with rain from hurricane. With the turnpike 4 streets over, we hear wildlife standing at the back of our property.

When you arrive in few weeks you will be amazed at how the developer has worked Richmond around the natural areas.

The risk is there is no outflow from that area. That is why it is a swamp.

A rain like from the recent hurricane that is still flooding the St Johns river could turn parts of that area into a lake for months.

[Babubhat]

Likely Because there appears to be an endless supply of unsold homes

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by steve3860

I live in Deluna and it's nothing but a swamp. All of my neighbors' yards flood when it rains. It's hard to grow grass because it's so wet. Myself along with many of my neighbors have call the Villages about the issue and we all get the rubber stamp answer. Turn off your sprinklers. It's funny when I told them they've been off for over a month. I've been talking with all of them about a class action lawsuit and all of them are onboard. It's so bad that mold grows on the backs off our homes in just a month after cleaning them.

Thank's for the information. Who exactly did you call in The Villages? I would love to speak with them. You may have just saved the day. Also, which street in DeLuna has streets that have yards that flood? Really appreciate your quick response as I have a deposit on a house down there. Thanks for being a good neighbor. Mold growing in a month sounds very severe.

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Florida refers areas wetlands, as prairie, can be dry, hold water, or May be a shallow lake.
Many lots back up to what is prairie in Richmond.
Homes that have views are higher than the wetlands, some have 8 foot drop, some slope down to the wetlands, or ponds. After walking many of the view lots, none were wet, and view is great. Walking paths cut through some of the wetlands.

Our lot is 8 feet above where the prairie is dry, even with rain from hurricane. With the turnpike 4 streets over, we hear wildlife standing at the back of our property.

When you arrive in few weeks you will be amazed at how the developer has worked Richmond around the natural areas.

Good to hear! Thanks! What location are you relative to the 2 sections of Veranda homes? We are hoping for a veranda with a view lot in the 2nd phase, but haven’t heard how the turnpike noise will be there. That’s the only unknown for us. Otherwise we like how it’s shaping up. I just hope we can get there before they start releasing them so we can check them out in person before trying for one. We would consider a designer spec home on a view lot too in certain locations. Wish we were getting there sooner!

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy

Good to hear! Thanks! What location are you relative to the 2 sections of Veranda homes? We are hoping for a veranda with a view lot in the 2nd phase, but haven’t heard how the turnpike noise will be there. That’s the only unknown for us. Otherwise we like how it’s shaping up. I just hope we can get there before they start releasing them so we can check them out in person before trying for one. We would consider a designer spec home on a view lot too in certain locations. Wish we were getting there sooner!

We are a 5 minute walk from neighborhood pool along Burgess. If you go to TV home finder, pick a home shrink down map you can see where they are selling. Most homes north from the gated entrance (not by pitch and put) are in various stages of build. We haven’t driven that way yet…construction is 7 days a week until dark on some days. Any blank area above Richmond is not villages owned.

Saying holds true since we have been coming to TV since “07”. If you buy a house that backs up up to open property (pretty open pasture with cows) you may end up with a different developer, could be different homes, storage facilities, or shopping area, like a Lowes. But the wetlands are there forever, that view only change is different wildlife.

Thursday our floor foundation was poured and plastic wrapped, at 6pm our area still looked like a crime scene with 12 workers on many lots scurrying around, digging, adding plumbing, putting up walls, list goes on. It’s amazing how many people are working on each house.

Spec home Next door to us guy was painting interior, that house foundation was started 9/20.

You will be amazed when you arrive in few weeks. Send a PM when you are arriving, nice to get lay of the land from newly arriving, and those with 5, 10, 15 years of living in TV. Everyday I am amazed at learning the “something new in TV”.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Altavia

The risk is there is no outflow from that area. That is why it is a swamp.

A rain like from the recent hurricane that is still flooding the St Johns river could turn parts of that area into a lake for months.

Doesn't The Villages build infrastructure to flood the golf courses rather than the residential areas during a heavy rain such as a hurricane? Aren't the new areas south getting that type of rain storm management system like there is north of 44?