[wlou]

We own ( and rent our home out) south of 466 and love and prefer that area. One thing that mattered to us was to be somewhat "in the middle of TV" when the buildout finishes. We looked over the map and decided to be south of 466 ( we are in amelia), and not too close to LSL , which put us directly in the middle of TV when it is all finished. We wanted to be the same distance from SS than Brownwood so whichever restuarants , squares, shopping etc, would be not too far away. We would have preferred to be more in the direct middle ( near Duval, Buena Vista side) but didnt find what we liked there. I agree with most that you wont be sorry anywhere. As far as rentals, it stays rented. I think most new folks just visiting like the "new look"of the south side like the larger cart paths ,etc...On the other hand I know folks in the north side and they stay rented! Just wanted to throw some more info to make you even more confused! Good luck. you really cant go wrong as long as you...love the house and like the neighbors!

[ajbrown]

The only answer that matters is what you want. The trick it to develop a short list of things you like to do and play out how a particular location works.

One thing my wife and I enjoy is going to town square on a nice evening (this has not worn off in 3 years). We pack a beverage and drive down in the cart. There are nights that Town square is not so great, so we leave after 20 minutes.

We would not do that so often if the ride was a 25 minute commitment each way, since our ride is <10 ... so what, if we come right home....

We settled somewhere around the middle in Mallory. This was not by our grand plan or deep investigation, it was where the dirt was when we were buying. IMO this location has the advantage of all golf courses being available to us. We like to golf all the courses. From where we are a trip to Lopez or Amberwood will be no further than a trip to southern most one after it is done.

My Dad lives in Chatham (AND LOVES IT), but for him to play the future executive course south of 466A may require a trailer for his electric cart . A 60 minute ride to Brownwood, etc....

I like where we are for US, but it may not be the best location for you, As others have said, everywhere is nice in TV, you have to think about how you will spend your time and play that out on a map or better yet when you visit....

[jebartle]

We live in the Village of LaZamora, which is convenient to SS, easy access to 466, no bond, very mature village and the smallest, but any place in TV is heaven, plan on leaving this place in a "box", here to stay

[llaran]

the area around southern trace is where we are and feel it is ideal. We can get to either square in about 15/20 minutes. Get one of the offical $5 maps.
there are fewer pools north. Sumter county goes a little north of glenview golf course and east for a ways. The bonds north of Lake Sumter are lower than the newer areas and some are paid off. The new areas south of LSL are all electric, if that is an issue for you.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by llaran

The new areas south of LSL are all electric, if that is an issue for you.

That's not entirely accurate. Many villages south of LSL have gas: Largo, Virginia Trace, Poinciana, Mallory, parts of Amelia, Sabel Chase, Sunset Pointe. Probably a few other areas.

The point is that no NEW home areas have gas.

[l2ridehd]

I live South of 466 in Sunset Pointe and we do love it there. I can see advantages to living further North. Maybe Beleverde or Winifred or Tall Trees area. The only reason being easy access to all the business places along 466. I find it a little far by cart to get to those places and usually end up driving there. Small issue, but still real. I do like the 5 minute cart ride to the squares the wider cart paths, the quiet, and being in the middle of the total villages when completed. The mature landscaping in the North is nice, but that is just a time issue. Either place is great, buy the home for the home you want and the location (being private, street noise, power lines, trains) is what you want, and you will be happy.