[Ohiogirl]

If I could afford it, I'd have bought a pond view for the abundant wildlife on some. I'd say if you can afford it, go for it. My advice would be to buy a smaller home with a better view if you have to cut corners somewhere, at least if you are a person who loves to sit on the lanai.

But I have to say that I think some ponds are much prettier than others here. Don't know if they price the lot accordingly. Also, some ponds improve with age - the big one in Bonita on the west side of canal is much prettier now than 3 or 4 years ago.

Others do not seem to improve - there are a couple ponds in the older sections near Spanish Springs that I do not think are worth any additional $, but that's just me.