[Djean1981]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

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?

Yes. We are in Hawkins and there is a large drain in every back yard. Also right before Irma, I read on a news site that none of the Villages in Sumter County we're built on a 100 year flood plane. But, the developer's office would be the official source.

[Hifred]

Originally Posted by D.Bolen

How does The Villages prevent alligators from wandering into DeLuna and other newer residential areas where the beauty of nature is a large part of the appeal? I live near LSL but have friends looking into DeLuna and other newer sections. They have heard comments by those fearful of alligators causing them to hesitate considering these areas.

I assume any needed measures are in place to ensure safety but would like to know (and be able to share) the particulars.

Alligators can be seen anywhere in The Villages. This past June there was a 6-7 ft very thick alligator across the street on my neighbor's walkway in Charlotte. I have a picture of him sitting under the window. They called TV and was told if he isn't bothering anyone leave him alone and he will go away. Later he moved to the lawn on the side of their home and within a couple of hours he was not to be seen. Charlotte is not a new Village. I wasn't too happy with TV's response because there are people who walk small dogs down our street. But the neighbor was ok with letting him sit there while they stayed inside their home. Two other neighbors in Charlotte have had alligators by their houses over the years. One was a block away under their truck and the other was a block away on their front stoop. I think being in Florida there is no getting away from them.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

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?

Yes and yes.

[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.

steve3860, haven't had a chance to follow up on the questions I asked you about your post in post #102. Not being accusatory but sounds like a story. What we need are facts, Jack. Thanks for your anticipated cooperation. Oh by the way, have you decided on the lawyer you are going to use for the class action suit? I would like to have a consultation with the lawyer.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Hifred

Alligators can be seen anywhere in The Villages. This past June there was a 6-7 ft very thick alligator across the street on my neighbor's walkway in Charlotte. I have a picture of him sitting under the window. They called TV and was told if he isn't bothering anyone leave him alone and he will go away. Later he moved to the lawn on the side of their home and within a couple of hours he was not to be seen. Charlotte is not a new Village. I wasn't too happy with TV's response because there are people who walk small dogs down our street. But the neighbor was ok with letting him sit there while they stayed inside their home. Two other neighbors in Charlotte have had alligators by their houses over the years. One was a block away under their truck and the other was a block away on their front stoop. I think being in Florida there is no getting away from them.

Reason TV wants to leave that alligator is if picked up, it’s dead within a few hours. They are not located. They lived here first, it’s their house.

“Your statement of being in Florida there is no getting away from them” sounds like you might be in the group of extermination. Guessing one should have read up on wildlife in Florida. Came from north, yet know gators, bears, bobcats, coyotes, along with snakes, are active and live in TV. Live across from a pond, so my cameras go off couple time a week walk by our house. Gators are very low on my list here, compared to bobcats, bears, and coyotes.

As far as walking dogs, just like where we lived up north, the bear, coyotes, fox are abundant probably more than in TV. One needs to be aware of surroundings

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

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?

Other than the pitch and putt, which appears to be on high ground, there are no golf courses between the Turnpike and 44 for The Villages to flood.

Unless The Villages confirms otherwise, the "prairies" will become lakes with no place to drain. Overflows will have no place to go but the streets and yards.

Parts of central Florida received over 16" off rain during Ian and are still flooded.

[Bikehike]

NO I think delunatics is another you might hear that is a funny name but I hear De Luna mostly.

[Garywt]

We were looking at some houses in I think Chitty Chatty. The prices were extremely high for what we were looking at. I asked the agent why it was so high and was told because of the water views. There were no water views, it was a swamp, a stinky, ugly swamp that you had to pay close to an extra $100,000 for.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Garywt

We were looking at some houses in I think Chitty Chatty. The prices were extremely high for what we were looking at. I asked the agent why it was so high and was told because of the water views. There were no water views, it was a swamp, a stinky, ugly swamp that you had to pay close to an extra $100,000 for.

Many people will pay an extra $100K for the privacy of a nature view to not look at a neighbors Lanai, block wall, golf course, Rec Center, etc.

[Dusty_Star]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Other than the pitch and putt, which appears to be on high ground, there are no golf courses between the Turnpike and 44 for The Villages to flood.

Southern Oaks? Ian?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Other than the pitch and putt, which appears to be on high ground, there are no golf courses between the Turnpike and 44 for The Villages to flood.

Unless The Villages confirms otherwise, the "prairies" will become lakes with no place to drain. Overflows will have no place to go but the streets and yards.

Parts of central Florida received over 16" off rain during Irma and are still flooded.

Irma?

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star

Southern Oaks? Ian?

Yes, Ian, corrected the post

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Garywt

We were looking at some houses in I think Chitty Chatty. The prices were extremely high for what we were looking at.

People pay extra to live in Chitty Chatty so they will have the thrill of pulling out to turn south on Morse Road.

[ohioshooter]

Originally Posted by VApeople

People pay extra to live in Chitty Chatty so they will have the thrill of pulling out to turn south or Morse Road.

This makes no sense.

[Dusty_Star]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Yes, Ian, corrected the post

& the Southern Oaks correction?