[Big O]

I have been lurking the TOV forums for some time and now that we have a LSV set for the July 4th week I guess I need to ask some help for a few things I haven't been able to figure out:
1. What are the "Historic" Villages?
2. Many homes for sale say that the Lanai is enclosed with acrylic or vinyl. Is this a way to enclose it and not pay taxes on an enclosed room (if it were glass)?
3. There seems to be some sort of stigma associated with Marion County vs. Sumter County. Is this just something that developed between the builder and the county government, or is it something else?

Sorry this is so long but I really do appreciate the knowledge of the TOV members.

[eweissenbach]

Originally Posted by Big O

I have been lurking the TOV forums for some time and now that we have a LSV set for the July 4th week I guess I need to ask some help for a feaw things I haven't been able to figure out:
1. What are the "Historic" Villages? The original villages of orange blossom gardens, silver lake, and country club hills. Originally were all manufactured homes, but some have been replaced with stick built homes. These villages are east of 441, and connected to the rest of TV by a golf cart bridge over 441
2. Many homes for sale say that the Lanai is enclosed with acrylic or vinyl. Is this a way to enclose it and not pay taxes on an enclosed room (if it were glass)? Many lanais have been enclosed with vinyl or acrylic which make them viable for all four seasons. Apparently they are not considered as part of the home for tax purposes if they do not have the hvac extended to the lanai. Acrylic is much preferable to vinyl in my opinion, as it looks more permenant and solid.
3. There seems to be some sort of stigma associated with Marion County vs. Sumter County. Is this just something that developed between the builder and the county government, or is it something else? Marion county is a bit removed from the rest of the villages, but is beautiful and offers some real bargains in the resale market. I know several people who live in MC and they love it there and get around all of the villages with no trouble. Every area in TV has its advantages and disadvantages, and no place is either the best or the worst, but simply a matter of choice.

Sorry this is so long but I really do appreciate the knowledge of the TOV members.

...

[Bill-n-Brillo]

What Ed said!

Big O, when you get to TV, take plenty of time to look around and the various parts of the entire area. Everyone is going to like something different in a neighborhood and in housing - nothing's better or worse than anything else as 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder' when it comes to these kinds of things. The construction gets more recent, in general, the further south you go in TV. So everybody buying new is buying in Sumter County.

(.....and don't forget to bring your checkbook when you come in July - you're liable to find a house you'll really like!)

Bill

[villager]

Marion County houses are a little older than ones south of 466, but the lots are bigger, thus more space between the houses and bigger back yards. Taxes are a little less and the bond is quite a bit less. It is also quieter. But, like previously mentioned, it may take an extra 10 minutes or so to get to Spanish Springs or Lake Sumter Landing on the golf cart. Sit back and enjoy the ride for the extra few minutes.

[JohnN]

We like the Sumter county side because we enjoy walking and there are sidewalks and interconnecting neighborhoods - not so north of 466.

All the rest is pretty much as stated above.
No matter where you might go , historic, Marion, Sumter, it's all great.