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Pugchief 04-27-2025 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Danube (Post 2427368)
Some say the best part of the historic side is that they can smoke (even cigars) poolside at Paradise Rec Center family pool. "Rules" say otherwise but in reality they can. And they do.

You consider that a plus??? SMH

Nana2Teddy 04-27-2025 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Danube (Post 2427368)
Some say the best part of the historic side is that they can smoke (even cigars) poolside at Paradise Rec Center family pool. "Rules" say otherwise but in reality they can. And they do.

Yuck! Now I know which pool to stay far away from.

RICH1 04-28-2025 04:23 AM

The cart tunnels have more clearance in the South, because the people are taller...

AMB444 04-28-2025 03:29 PM

I love living here in TV!

There are SO many nice things about each area its overwhelming trying to figure out which neighborhood to buy a home.

Thanks everyone for your input for those of us still doing our research.

asianthree 04-28-2025 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AMB444 (Post 2427950)
I love living here in TV!

There are SO many nice things about each area its overwhelming trying to figure out which neighborhood to buy a home.

Thanks everyone for your input for those of us still doing our research.

If you’re already living here, why are you overwhelmed trying to figure where to buy a home. Are your current experiences of village life causing issues?

Tom M 04-28-2025 07:16 PM

I like the styles, walk in showers, storage space, and pantries in the newer homes south. But I dislike the narrow roads and the houses so close to the road making it seem claustrophobic. I like the walking paths and style of the rec center pools. But not thrilled with the extra taxes and utility rates that you get from Wildwood and Leesburg either. Established trees and lower bonds north, younger folks south. Neither area is perfect but they're both far better than many other places to live.

Ruger2506 04-28-2025 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dabatts (Post 2426977)
, no trees,

The aren't wrong. The developer leveled every bit of nature they could find in the new areas.

AMB444 04-29-2025 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2428008)
If you’re already living here, why are you overwhelmed trying to figure where to buy a home. Are your current experiences of village life causing issues?

Thanks for you response!

Not sure exactly what you are asking me. Nothing is "causing issues" so help me understand your response.

Like I said, so many of TV neighborhoods have so much to offer and overwhelmed by the amount of things and amenities offered.

Marathon Man 04-29-2025 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruger2506 (Post 2428017)
The aren't wrong. The developer leveled every bit of nature they could find in the new areas.

You've obviously never taken a trip down here.

Bill14564 04-29-2025 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2428092)
You've obviously never taken a trip down here.

"Every bit" was a slight exaggeration but I didn't see much left standing in the new areas near Middleton and Eastport on the three trips I made down there this year.

To be fair, I don't recall if that was wooded area two years ago or mostly open field. There might not have been much to leave standing anyway.

Nell57 04-29-2025 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy (Post 2427282)
I always see, "What Village do you live in?" as a way to judge what you paid for your house, and your social standing. If the answer is Bridgeport, you have substantial wealth, if you say, Orange Blossom not so much.

It doesn’t matter if you live in Bridgeport, Orange Blossom, Fenny or Well Point. All Village golf courses, country clubs and amenities are open to all residents.
Compare it to other Florida communities….we have an outstanding quality of life here for very reasonable amenity fees.

Altavia 04-29-2025 07:51 AM

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To be fair, I don't recall if that was wooded area two years ago or mostly open field. There might not have been much to leave standing anyway.

It was 90% pastureland, sod farming before.

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Danube 04-29-2025 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Pugchief (Post 2427603)
You consider that a plus??? SMH

I wrote:
Some say the best part of the historic side is that they can smoke (even cigars) poolside at Paradise Rec Center family pool. "Rules" say otherwise but in reality they can. And they do.

Some say. Not me.

Bay Kid 04-29-2025 07:56 AM

I couldn't make up my mine which direction to go so I stayed in the middle.

coffeebean 04-29-2025 08:10 AM

Just wondering........is the Lake Sumter Landing area considered the "north"?


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