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I looked it up and it is owned by The Villages of Lake Sumter. Under "Use Desc.", it says ACREAGE NOT CLASSED AS AG (09900)

Do you know what that means?

Hi Mariluu,

Exactly what is this group doing to the land? Is it being surveyed? Are trees being removed?

If the land hasn't been designated a preserve, and by the description you found, it doesn't seem to be, then with proper authorization, I'm sure the land can be used in many ways. Sorry about that.

It's beginning to sound like all those people that bought homes bordering the "owl perserve" back in 1999 and 2000 got duped, if what MaryLu says is true. There are no trees on this land, and it is nowhere near the golf course. Buyer Beware.

I suggest the OP begin making some phone calls to the county planning commission to find out what is going on. It is public record after all and residents have a right to know.

A road implies vehicles and vehicles imply activity. What type of activity?

Mariluu...not sure what that designation means. Can you provide some more specifics on the location? Bordering streets in The Villages?

It looks like there is a section of Santiago that borders the northern boundary of the private property off of 466 between BV and Morse where the Morse family and other connected folks live. Otherwise, I and others are just guessing about your question.


You might also try calling Janet Tutt's office... They might be able to give you an answer although their domain is CDD owned land.

Where is there an owl preserve in the village of Santiago?

Bogie, You're right. The owl preserve is not in the Village of Santiage. It's just the only preserve I could find close to that village. I don't think what the OP is looking at is a preserve.

I agree, try and pin point the location (village, streets, etc.) and we might be able to help.

Hey Bill here it comes..................


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I agree, try and pin point the location (village, streets, etc.) and we might be able to help.

Hey Bill here it comes..................two times


:popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

On TV map it's called the Harold S Schwartz Wildlife Preserve, but locals have called it the owl preserve forever. It's south of Azteca Loop and Caribe Drive, east of BVB, west of Arredondo, north of Carvello and Panchos Way.

I sent an email to Janet Tutt, District Manager regarding construction in the Village of Santiago. Here is her reply....


Good Evening,

I really appreciate your helping us to address rumors.

There is plan (subject to District 1 finalizing in the morning) to move forward with a one way path across District property (adjacent to wetland area) to the De La Vista postal facility to allow carts to access it without going out on to Morse.

Other than that, there are no other activities taking place.

Let me know if you need anything further.

Janet

So, That's it. A cart path. Alrighty then.

I kinda think I would like to vote for Bogie Shooter for president.

Sounds good. I'll 2nd the emotion.

Nope the activity Janet talked about is no where near the Village of Santiago.
The mystery deepens..........I need some of that popcorn.
Suzanne