77.8 F
The Villages
Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Homeowners planning improvements need to check with Architectural Review Committee

Homeowners in The Villages who are doing any work on the exterior of their home will need an Architectural Application Form.

For any modification that changes the original footprint of the home, including but not limited to, landscaping, birdcages, room extensions, driveway improvements, etc. a site plan indicating the location of the modification, dimensions of the project and dimensions to the property lines need to be identified. For room additions, elevation drawings are required.

The Architectural Review Committee meetings are held every Wednesday at 8 a.m., District Administration, 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, Florida. The meetings are open to the public and the ARC reviews approximately 100 applications each week for the Lady Lake / Lake County portion of The Villages (north of CR 466) and Districts 1 through 10. If you need assistance with your Architectural Application Form, contact Community Standards  751-3912 for assistance.

DeSantis’ extreme agenda pushing medical providers out of Florida

A Village of Santo Domingo resident, in a Letter to the Editor, warns that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ extreme agenda is pushing medical providers out of Florida.

Traffic congestion makes it a long haul to Villages High School at Middleton

A parent of a student at The Villages High School at Middleton says it’s a long haul through heavy traffic to get back and forth to the new campus.

George Washington tried to warn us

A reader from Stonecrest, in a Letter to the Editor, reminds us of words of warning from George Washington.

Bring back the pool attendants so IDs can be checked

In a Letter to the Editor, a Villager remembers that when she moved here there were attendants checking IDs at the pools. She contends it’s time to bring back the pool attendants.

Someone is going to get killed at Morse Gate

A Village of Mira Mesa resident is afraid someone is going to get killed if a problem is not addressed.