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Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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#76
10-23-2010, 06:11 AM
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Challenger said:
We just bought in TV. A significant consideration in our decision was the existence of strong deed restrictictions and architectural control. We love the ambience and want to preserve it. I find the whining about the protective controls including speed limits for golf carts to be annoying. There are plenty of places to live in Florida if you desire to have neighbors with pickup trucks in the front yard and race tracks in the front street. I agree. In NY we have a neighbor from hell running a car business out of his garage. He has three junked cars in his driveway, car parts on the side of his house and works to late hours at night which keep me awake. We have a few other neighbors with the most hideous lawn decorations and others who do little (nothing) to keep up their lawn and property. And then we have Mr. Ed who plays his radio loud. In TV you wouldn't get away with that stuff.
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#77
10-23-2010, 07:16 AM
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We bought new south of 466... because we found the right house for us.
Our definites were 2 car plus golf cart garage, larger lanai than 9'deep, and we didn't want to be able to hear our neighbors talking quietly in their lanai... meaning not too close . Also, my husband wanted the Amarillo ranch. We have friends who simply love the cosy-ness of the historic area, and the trees etc of north of 466. We also have friends who say that their established neighborhood has not welcomed them ..... and friends in NEW neighborhoods who say the same thing. My theory is ... if your neighbor doesn't come to you... Introduce yourself .. and have a party . It 's good to know your neighbors so you can help them when needed ... or they can help you if you need them .. but your best friends quite likely will be someone you meet at an activity of your choosing. Just make yourself a list of what you like , choose your house/lot and get on down to enjoy this lifestyle ! God's blessings on your choice. |
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#78
10-23-2010, 04:09 PM
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we too bought because of the strict CCR's, challenger's post was right on, whiner's have a lot of other options within 25 miles....gn
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#80
10-23-2010, 07:57 PM
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http://www.districtgov.org/images/RecGuide.pdf Reference p.7 of the pdf. Bill |
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#81
10-23-2010, 08:49 PM
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The oven is under the stove
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#82
10-23-2010, 09:37 PM
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#83
10-23-2010, 11:49 PM
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Paradise Rec Center used to have a restaurant and bar before the Rec Center was remodeled.
Do any Rec Centers still have restaurants? .
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#84
10-24-2010, 01:31 AM
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Chuck, not that I know of, although some do have kitchens of some sort for catering, large functions, etc.
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#85
10-24-2010, 09:52 AM
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I think all the new ones have kitchen centers for catering. I know the new one in Buttonwood (Fish hawk?) has two kitchens that serve two large function rooms. |
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#86
10-24-2010, 11:54 AM
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#87
10-24-2010, 12:29 PM
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There are hot tubs at three country club pools ... Orange Blossom, Hacienda, and Glenview. But, you have to be priority golf or tennis or have the pool only membership to use them
The Southside pool, on the historic side is the only amenity supported pool with a hot tub/jacuzzi that is available to all residents and their guests.
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#88
03-14-2011, 11:08 AM
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Changes came actually in March of 2003, because my house in Tampa, had to be held up while they made design changes to conform and get them them through the County, here.
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03-14-2011, 11:45 AM
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03-14-2011, 01:19 PM
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