Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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You have made some excellent points in your post. I don't think anyone would agree that a 20-year old leaking roof could be compared to a sinkhole that appears years later. I am not an engineer, but I don't believe sinkholes usually appear until years later due to a number of different circumstances. From the onset of that problem in Calumet Grove, I don't recall the developer addressing the situation as being helpful to the residents who were affected. Correct me if I am wrong. And yes -- Marion County and others are part of the equation, too. I am aware that the Morse bridge per se is not the problem, but the issue is the erosion. I guess I don't understand the structure of why only certain CDDs are responsible for paying for the repair. I would really have to be aware of and read and comprehend the agreement you have mentioned. And how would a potential buyer know about this agreement with the result being they would be held responsible for paying for this repair down the road (no pun intended)? With the millions of people traversing this bridge on a daily basis, the average person would think as I have . . . that if the developer owns the land and the county owns the roadway, they should be responsible for the repair. My thinking is only based on logic, not a written agreement with which I am not familiar. I vividly recall what has taken place in Lehigh Acres. I remember salespeople walking around in resort areas up north in the summertime, selling lots to the poor suckers who believed the propaganda that was told to them! Very sad. As far as An Evening with the Developer is concerned -- it is what it is and will never change, I'm sure. I agree with you that it is designed to be a "feel good" event for residents and I think it mostly does that. Personally, I would like to glean more "meaty" information but that is not their style or intent to give. Again -- thanks for your post. |
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The Evening with the Developer has been going on since I have been here and I don't think Gary Morse ever hosted it, and he has only been gone about five years now. The last one wasn't as interesting as previous ones were. The Morses do not relish attention and it is good business to keep plans to yourself especially when you are acquiring real estate. One of the things I like about The Villages is the lack of the "hard sell". I hate, Hate, HATE pushy realtors. I am not one tiny bit worried about the bridge, do not think there is a conspiracy and will be repaired well with as little cost as possible to us. WHY? Because there have been no reasons to think otherwise.
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Sinkholes are not necessarily predominant in west central Florida. Texas, Alabama, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. have had an abundance of them. What is this "The State of the Developer" that has been going on for years? How do you know the Morses don't "relish" attention? Who mentioned keeping real estate plans secretive? The huge sinkhole in Calumet Grove was in the street in front of two homes, NOT on private property. Who mentioned pushy real estate agents in this thread? Where did your "conspiracy" theory regarding the Morse Bridge come from? |
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Here are several maps of the predominance of sinkholes in FLORIDA. map of sinkholes in florida 2018 - Bing images The Morses do not seem to seek attention from Villagers, the press, or anyone. Allow me to correct my words. I meant "Evening with the Developer". I mentioned that it was wise to play close to the vest when attempting to acquire a lot of land. ME. I mentioned that. I also said I don't like PUSHY sellers of any kind. ESPECIALLY REALTORS. HATE hard sell. Now I need to drink my coffee.
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Was wondering what happened to my Porsche. |
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Was there any mention of the conditions of the golf courses ?
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The Championship courses and those south of SR44 belong to the developer and those would be the only ones they would have commented on, if that was the purpose of the event, but it wasn't.
The executive course north of SR44 belong to either SLCDD or VCCDD, neither of which were involved in the presentation, and again that wasn't the purpose of the event. I've played Sandhill and Roosevelt this week, both course have made a tremendous comeback, were in great shape, and were a please to play. The courses take a beating with full tee time schedules and less rain in the high season.
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Resident Academy The Resident Academy is an interactive program for residents who are interested in learning about their local government. Our ultimate goal for the Resident Academy is to alleviate the confusion, questions, or mis-information that exists throughout the community regarding the responsibilities and functions of the Community Development Districts. During this program, participants will receive an in-depth look at the various District Departments and how they work together to make this the best community to live, work and play. Department Directors will also be available to answer questions or make appointments for those seeking additional information. The following schedule gives a description of the departments that participants will have the opportunity to visit and interact with. If you are interested in becoming a part of this exciting program, please call the Customer Service Center at 753-4508 or stop by the office at 984 Old Mill Run. Introduction to District operations and structure: History of Special Districts Benefits of Special Districts 17 Special Districts Village Center Community Development District Sumter Landing Community Development District Brownwood Community Development District Districts 1-13 North Sumter Utility Dependent District Presentations from the following District departments: Human Resources Utilities Public Safety Landscaping District Clerk Budget Recreation Community Watch Customer Service Finance Executive Golf Property Management Community Standards Interactive Tours: North Sumter Utilities Fire Headquarters Register Now!
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Could set a nasty trend....imagine allowing facts to cloud your already made up mind. Frightning |
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Agree...lol. I also recommend attending the Resident Academy and add that you should every 2 - 3 years. I'm currently doing it every 2 and the new and evolving facts keep me current plus the manual they provide is a great reference book.
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Frightening indeed.
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