[Normal]

Originally Posted by Pixelpups

Sumter County is closing the Sheriff’s Annex on 466 (near Morse Blvd). The Visual Arts Association has a 3 month artwork display there; we were told to pick up our artwork, because the county is closing the Annex permanently.

I’m thinking the artwork would do better at a recreation center anyway? More people would enjoy it. There are of course three other posts if using the Sheriff’s department for artwork is your kinda thing.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Normal

I’m thinking the artwork would do better at a recreation center anyway? More people would enjoy it. There are of course three other posts if using the Sheriff’s department for artwork is your kinda thing.

Both Wildwood and Sumter County are bigger than the Villages.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Both Wildwood and Sumter County are bigger than the Villages.

Exactly. There are all kinds of places to display artwork in the county. Hotel lobby’s, stores, libraries, city halls, hospitals, and recreational centers are the tip of the iceberg. I would think placing artwork in the same building as wanted posters wasn’t ideal anyway.

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Exactly my point. If you don’t pay your property taxes you have to deal with a lien and possible sale. Though you will pocket the profit after taxes. Because of this you say you “don’t own your home.” If you don’t pay your income taxes you have to deal with prison and a loss of personal freedom. By the same logic this says you don’t really have freedom in the US.

Freedom is relative. Yes, you have freedom as long as you don't violate any laws, and pay required taxes of all types.

No property taxes in much (all?) of Europe, but I'd still rather live in the US because it's more free.

[Goldwingnut]

Never mind, not worth wasting my time.

[Rzepecki]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

The counties have lost enough home rule already, we shouldn’t be happy to give up even more.

“Free” State of Florida. Ha!

[defrey12]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

We will see what impact this has locally

Meanwhile, we now have a huge problem on a larger scale.

Agreed...

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Some are needy as long on someone else’s dime……

Many among us think the governments job is to redistribute wealth. Their method is through collecting (raising) taxes to fund entitlements, pet projects in depressed or poor areas, special projects, community services, public health etc.

Obviously there are those among us that need the help and we've got to step up and help them or we're no better than savages. Others here crave the help because they didn't work hard and prosper, by their accounts they aren't or weren't capable of providing for themselves.

Some services and projects make perfect sense, others not so much.

The days of self-reliance and self-support are over. Work hard and you get penalized, loaf and you will get rewarded with a free ride.

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Many who voted for A-3 won’t be affected, so bonus.
Sadly veterans who counted on help filing paperwork, getting helpful information, and rides to appointments, may be affected. Our past villages had , 3 WW guys already panicking if rides disappear or help fixing issues, what will they do..Hopefully neighbors will step up to help with paperwork and other issues.

After all does it really matter the trickle down effects….as long as not my house, don’t care who is effected? I know lowering taxes never has a negative impact….

If you're aware of a veteran that needs assistance please post it here. I'm happy to help in any way needed.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by LeRoySmith

If you're aware of a veteran that needs assistance please post it here. I'm happy to help in any way needed.

The federal government is building another VA clinic on a 30 acre site in Wildwood. When it opens it will be a great asset for helping veterans in the area.

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by Normal

The federal government is building another VA clinic on a 30 acre site in Wildwood. When it opens it will be a great asset for helping veterans in the area.

That's great news and in my opinion a good spend of tax dollars.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Normal

The federal government is building another VA clinic on a 30 acre site in Wildwood. When it opens it will be a great asset for helping veterans in the area.

Once new VA is built Mulberry will not be renewed, will be closed as a VA clinic.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

DeSantis is making promises he won’t be around to keep.

No one should be happy about the state offering to hold the purse strings. The counties have lost enough home rule already, we shouldn’t be happy to give up even more.

The operative word in the statement you quoted was "can." The state "can" fund counties that need help. But the state isn't obligated to do so. The state "can" also refuse to fund counties that need help. The state "can" pick and choose which counties to help. If a county doesn't obey a particular governor's current demands, the state "can" say "no soup for you!" and there's nothing the county can do about it - because the newly passed Amendment doesn't allow for obligations of the state to the county for funding.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Once new VA is built Mulberry will not be renewed, will be closed as a VA clinic.

That is incorrect. Currently the VA is seeking to open 3 new clinics in Florida. There have been no announcements about closing any of its existing clinics. The need for the second clinic is the capacity at Mulberry.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Pixelpups

Sumter County is closing the Sheriff’s Annex on 466 (near Morse Blvd). The Visual Arts Association has a 3 month artwork display there; we were told to pick up our artwork, because the county is closing the Annex permanently.

Originally Posted by Normal

I’m thinking the artwork would do better at a recreation center anyway? More people would enjoy it. There are of course three other posts if using the Sheriff’s department for artwork is your kinda thing.

Point completely missed.

Pixelpup's point: The County is eliminating an entire Sheriff's Annex that serves a significant portion of the community and nearby communities.

Pixelpup's source for this information: he is the source, as he is one of the people who were officially notified, so that they could remove their personal property from the annex in preparation for the closure.