[Monika Greiner]

New DeLuna is large (over 1mile along Marsh Bend Trail). We live 100 yards from new DeLuna in old DeLuna. We can be at Magnolia Plaza, Brownwood in a car or golf cart in 10 minutes and on I 70 or the turnpike in about 5 or 6 minutes.

[EatthMama]

Originally Posted by NatureBoy

Found them. Thanks.

Now I can see which model they're building on which lot.

Be sure to notice how close those houses are to the turnpike - could be noisier than you want.

[Willie9075]

DeLuna looks to me to be a traveler's DeLight.

The Hogeye trail is a scenic shortcut around Marsh Bend, through the preserve to Everglades Recreation and Magnolia Plaza.

You can choose to travel the Marsh Bend Trail by cart or car. Along this route, one would pass the Waterlilly Rec Center, Ednas on the Green, Cattail Recreation Area, Lowlands, and Marsh View Golf Courses.

The Waterlilly Bridge, at the edge of DeLuna, provides an easy jump to the Villages both north and south of the Turnpike. It should also bridge nicely to the new Buena Vista commercial extension.

Should one want to leave The Villages, the Turnpike entrance is just a skip up 301.

So, "If you believe all that, I have some swampland in Florida I want to discuss."

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Willie9075

If you believe all that, I have some swampland in Florida I want to discuss.

I doubt there is any need to discuss swampland with any of the new residents of DeLuna. They have already bought their own swampland property.

If you doubt what I say, look at the google maps. Goldwing's video even shows a canal they built to hopefully drain the swampland.

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by VApeople

To stress how inconvenient it will be to go anywhere else in The Villages.

Of course, if your idea of a fun time is going to the Cherokee Trading Post and having a nice meal at O'Shucks Oyster Bar in downtown Wildwood, it might be your idea of heaven.

Don't knock O'shucks...
Sounds like you're not too happy living in TV. So much negativity.

[jarodrig]

Originally Posted by NatureBoy

It's not very far from Brownwood. And it will be pretty near the Lake Okahumpka area.


Compared to? Right now inventory is extremely low. There are very few Courtyard Villas or Verandas available. At some point, you buy what is available. We're hoping we can move fast enough on a new Veranda to actually buy one.


Richmond is a bit too far away (time wise) for us. I'd also be interested in out by Citrus Grove. Maybe we'll move down there once Eastport is up and running.

Thanks for the input.

Eastport is probably 2 yrs out……

[rjdfitzpatrick@aol.com]

We bought a new Indigo in Citrus Grove in January.Quality of the construction finish was deplorable.Will take many weeks of work with us being there working with many contractors to fix this.Going back now due to medical conditions.Very disappointed.Buy a preowned home that you can get inspected prior to purchase

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by DaleDivine

Don't knock O'shucks...

That's funny! I knew I would get someone who liked that dive. Now I'm looking for someone who loves the Cherokee Trading Post.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by VApeople

That's funny! I knew I would get someone who liked that dive. Now I'm looking for someone who loves the Cherokee Trading Post.

I don't eat oysters but I can tell you that O'shucks is packed with people every evening throughout the year. I went there once to try their fish fry which was excellent and saw no problems other than being crowded, I don't like crowds so never went back but I pass it at 6:00 5 days a week and the parking lot is always full with cars even parking in the woods behind it. Amazing business, they must be doing something right.

[easydog]

Every area has certain advantages... it's all good. Richmond looks attractive and probably DeLuna as well...

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by VApeople

I doubt there is any need to discuss swampland with any of the new residents of DeLuna. They have already bought their own swampland property.

If you doubt what I say, look at the google maps. Goldwing's video even shows a canal they built to hopefully drain the swampland.

There is an old saying if you are in a hole stop digging.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by VApeople

That's funny! I knew I would get someone who liked that dive. Now I'm looking for someone who loves the Cherokee Trading Post.

You've never been to any of "Dive Crab/Oyster Bars" in VA?

Food snob much?

[maistocars]

That section is right on top of the turnpike. Caveat emptor.

[NatureBoy]

Originally Posted by maistocars

That section is right on top of the turnpike. Caveat emptor.

There is a section up near the turnpike, but there are also a lot of houses south of the rec center that are further away - I’m hoping “far enough” away. But those houses are closer to the Spyder MX motocross track!

I also heard the area at the southeast end of Citrus Grove should be opening this summer. I may need to do some homework on that section.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by DaleDivine

Don't knock O'shucks...
Sounds like you're not too happy living in TV. So much negativity.

Have eaten at O shucks so can comment.

Sat outside. Turns out restaurant is next to a dump and lots of flying things around enjoying us for dinner. Waitress after we complained about getting bitten up, sprayed us with a bug spray.

Will say food was good but could not wait to get out of there.