[SeaCros]

Welcome.... My wife and I too will be new homeowners in TV next month. I have been out here on the forums to gather info for months leading up to looking and buying a home. There are plenty of folks out here to help.

[J1ceasar]

Actually we did, when we sold our house up North, we packed our bags shipped my mother's dining room set, my wife's piano, and one furniture piece, and left everything else for the new homeowners up north. It's very liberating. And it was a lot of fun and I have to do all that work of deciding what to take and to pack all the crap we've had over the years

[Kimbrwn@me.com]

Welcome. Rob and I moved locally here 2 weeks ago. We are 53 and 55 and are still working full time our same jobs. Downsizing has been really hard. We have decided to rent a small 5x5 storage unit, to hold our Christmas stuff because we just don’t have enough closet space. We bought from the Villages so we didn’t have the frustrating experience you have had. Although, I have quickly realized that everything seems to be setup with the thought that you are retired so we are going to have to be creative to get fully acclimated into weekend activities.

[starbaby]

Welcome, most of these comments were spot on as far as being helpful. Just ignore the nay sayers as they disagree with everyone...everyday.

[Rzepecki]

Go to Districtgov.org. This website will give you the facts about TV and email and phone numbers for the different departments. While there, sign up for the weekly newsletter to keep yourself up to date.

Another very helpful website is the vha.net. New Residents Night, Golf Cart Safety, Helping Hands, etc.

[Tunesmith]

Originally Posted by Rzepecki

Another very helpful website is the vha.net. New Residents Night, Golf Cart Safety, Helping Hands, etc.

Clarification: The website is thevha.net.

[stebooo]

I thought you have to be at least 5 to live in tv?

[LuvtheVillages]

Originally Posted by stebooo

I thought you have to be at least 5 to live in tv?

You mean 55? No, you don't.

Among the 135,000 people who live in TV, at least 80% of the households must have at least one person over 55.

The other person (or people) in the house can be younger.
And the other 20% of households can be younger.

The Villages monitors this through the ID card system. This is defined by federal housing regulations.

And, importantly, everyone must be 19 or older.

[richdell]

Welcome to the Villages.

[Spalumbos62]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Welcome to TV.
You do not have to justify anything to anyone here on TOTV.
You had a not so satisfactory experience at TV sales office. Period
The rose tinted glasses brigade, just love turning any percieved slight, into an online kicking for the shear audacity of saying anything detrimental about The Villages.

THANK YOU for what you just said. I feel the same way. Certain posters act like this is their forum and everything about the place is perfect...well its not, there are many things I am confused about, don't agree with or just wish they would stop. Here's a minor complaint...why do "a few" of the ladies at the square feel they are the captain of line dancing??...its sooo obnoxious....pointing their fingers as to which way to go and they dont smile!! Or the one at SS that gets up acting like she's giving the announcers directions...at first I thought it was funny...I thought wow...she's really drunk...but its just another person(lifer) controlling things, as it is done on this forum.
I really don't mean to complain, but we all pay our fee to be an equal part....how about they step down and let us.

[nancyre]

Welcome to the Neighborhood (Fruitland Park section) Just some info to helpful info
Nancy Re – your AVON lady Access Denied If you are in a different section - different vendors would apply


To protect from lightning
Leesburg Electric for Pine Ridge or your electric company – Arrestor mounts behind the meter or your Electric Company
Whole house surge protector – Private Electricians – local Grace Electric (239) 248-0000
Lightning Rods are also an option

WESH NEWS 2 App – will advise you as it gets close to your location

Natural Disasters and emergency notification systems – since we are close to the county line you might want to register for both counties. Florida counties do not have the weather sirens but do have the National Weather Service weather radios and the county phone alert system. The subscribed phone alert system is to notify residents of an immediate emergency such as severe weather, i.e., tornado warnings, damaging winds, and heavy rain that could lead to flooding. AlertLake - Emergency Notification System - AlertLake [Lake County] https://member.everbridge.net/453003085614874/login [Sumter County]


Pine Ridge neighborhood social club
Pine Ridge Social Club | Community in The Villages, FL
Pine Ridge Public Group | Facebook

Nextdoor is a great way to see what is happening.

We are actually in the City of Fruitland Park (zip code 34731) if you are looking for what is closest use this zip code rather than ours which maps north of us.
https://www.fruitlandpark.org/

FL Department of Motor Vehicles – Lake County & Lake County Tax office
1720 N. Citrus Blvd. Leesburg, FL 34748 352-343-9602
Visit www.laketax.com for services provided and appointment requirements.

Fruitland Park Police – handle our neighborhood
If you need non-emergency assistance from a Fruitland Park Officer please call our dispatch at: (352) 343-2101 8 am - 5 pm Select Option #4 After 5 pm Select Option #3 Administration Office Hours are: Monday – Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm
(352) 360-6655

Lake County Mosquito does drive through fogging based on capture rates, from 8:00 pm - 12:00 am, weather permitting, for a scheduled ULV adulticide spray mission April -December. To view our interactive spray map and for more mosquito information visit www.lakecountyfl.gov/mosquito.

You will find your watering & garbage schedule in your electrical or sprinkler box


Information from the Villages district offices - you might want to sign up for them https://www.districtgov.org/PDFView/...20200813001301 This was sent today - lots of information

2 organizations for owners The VHA is more connected with the Villages Mgmt www. thevha.net The other one is the POA - more independent from my understanding https://poa4us.org/ You might want to say you do not want it dropped in the driveway

Water – The hose bib faucets outside are actually part of the house water not the irrigation system. To confirm this is your house. Turn on the faucet and then turn off the house water. If the water stops flowing then it is house water.

Fruitland Park – Pine Ridge area
https://districtgov.org/yourdistrict...px?district=11

[nancyre]

Welcome to the Neighborhood (Fruitland Park section) Just some info to helpful info
Nancy Re – your AVON lady www.youravon.com/nre If you are in a different section - different vendors would apply


To protect from lightning
Leesburg Electric for Pine Ridge or your electric company – Arrestor mounts behind the meter or your Electric Company
Whole house surge protector – Private Electricians – local Grace Electric (239) 248-0000
Lightning Rods are also an option

WESH NEWS 2 App – will advise you as it gets close to your location

Natural Disasters and emergency notification systems – since we are close to the county line you might want to register for both counties. Florida counties do not have the weather sirens but do have the National Weather Service weather radios and the county phone alert system. The subscribed phone alert system is to notify residents of an immediate emergency such as severe weather, i.e., tornado warnings, damaging winds, and heavy rain that could lead to flooding. AlertLake - Emergency Notification System - AlertLake [Lake County] https://member.everbridge.net/453003085614874/login [Sumter County]


Pine Ridge neighborhood social club
Pine Ridge Social Club | Community in The Villages, FL
Pine Ridge Public Group | Facebook

Nextdoor is a great way to see what is happening.

We are actually in the City of Fruitland Park (zip code 34731) if you are looking for what is closest use this zip code rather than ours which maps north of us.
https://www.fruitlandpark.org/

FL Department of Motor Vehicles – Lake County & Lake County Tax office
1720 N. Citrus Blvd. Leesburg, FL 34748 352-343-9602
Visit www.laketax.com for services provided and appointment requirements.

Fruitland Park Police – handle our neighborhood
If you need non-emergency assistance from a Fruitland Park Officer please call our dispatch at: (352) 343-2101 8 am - 5 pm Select Option #4 After 5 pm Select Option #3 Administration Office Hours are: Monday – Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm
(352) 360-6655

Lake County Mosquito does drive through fogging based on capture rates, from 8:00 pm - 12:00 am, weather permitting, for a scheduled ULV adulticide spray mission April -December. To view our interactive spray map and for more mosquito information visit www.lakecountyfl.gov/mosquito.

You will find your watering & garbage schedule in your electrical or sprinkler box


Information from the Villages district offices - you might want to sign up for them https://www.districtgov.org/PDFView/...20200813001301 This was sent today - lots of information

2 organizations for owners The VHA is more connected with the Villages Mgmt www. thevha.net The other one is the POA - more independent from my understanding https://poa4us.org/ You might want to say you do not want it dropped in the driveway

Water – The hose bib faucets outside are actually part of the house water not the irrigation system. To confirm this is your house. Turn on the faucet and then turn off the house water. If the water stops flowing then it is house water.

Fruitland Park – Pine Ridge area
https://districtgov.org/yourdistrict...px?district=11

[jimkerr]

Welcome! We just moved in and are in our early 50’s. We too have noticed there is a lot to learn!

[Inexes@aol.com]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Welcome to TV.
You do not have to justify anything to anyone here on TOTV.
You had a not so satisfactory experience at TV sales office. Period
The rose tinted glasses brigade, just love turning any percieved slight, into an online kicking for the shear audacity of saying anything detrimental about The Villages.

Amen...... don't ya' just love it.......

[Marty94]

Originally Posted by Spalumbos62

THANK YOU for what you just said. I feel the same way. Certain posters act like this is their forum and everything about the place is perfect...well its not, there are many things I am confused about, don't agree with or just wish they would stop. Here's a minor complaint...why do "a few" of the ladies at the square feel they are the captain of line dancing??...its sooo obnoxious....pointing their fingers as to which way to go and they dont smile!! Or the one at SS that gets up acting like she's giving the announcers directions...at first I thought it was funny...I thought wow...she's really drunk...but its just another person(lifer) controlling things, as it is done on this forum.
I really don't mean to complain, but we all pay our fee to be an equal part....how about they step down and let us.

Some of the instructors meet their classes at the Squares. If you attend one of the intro to line dancing classes, the instructors tell you when and where they will be so you can practice what you’ve learned. Most likely, you have witnessed these ladies guiding their students. And yes, some of them seem to be directing in the Squares. I’ve taken a few classes and recognize the lady instructors. I’ve even been a little intimidated by them as you are right, they can seem aggressive. They are actually just trying to be helpful. I’m sure herding cats is a challenge.