[ldj1938]

What is The Villages' developer planning to put in place of the cow pie factory on 466? There is a lot of activity going on with site prep, etc. I'm glad to see them move their operation because it seems like it would pollute Lake Sumter. :dontknow:

[Hancle704]

Having lived here for more than 10 years, I would like to mention that the Black Gold facility, or Cow Pie Factory as you labeled it, was here long before Lake Sumter was created out of a couple of ponds or before any development started south of CR 466.

I think folks should be more concerned about pollution of the man-made Lake Sumter now that it is being fed with run off from the LSL Streets and surrounding Golf Course.

[villages07]

According to today's Sun, the developer does own that land and is dredging and restoring it to a natural habitat wetlands area. This would be good news for the folks in Caroline who back up to it.

[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by villages07

According to today's Sun, the developer does own that land and is dredging and restoring it to a natural habitat wetlands area. This would be good news for the folks in Caroline who back up to it.

Don't hold your breath for that one. A few years ago, we were told that the buffalo were a permanent fixture on El Cameo Real opposite Buenos Aires Blvd (behind Albertson's). It is now going to be Freedom Pointe. A seven story high-rise blocking a perfectly scenic view and adding unneeded traffic.

[beady]

FYI, I saw a segment on VNN last evening. The Cow Pie Factory is being "restored and returned to a wildlife sanctuary and wetland. :bigthumbsup: