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Sunday, May 19, 2024

District Office issues reminder to dog owners in The Villages

The District Office has issued the following reminder to dog owners in The Villages.

Dog are not allowed to be off leash on any athletic field or other public areas.

Do not allow your pets to play and walk on common area landscaping.

Be considerate of neighbors when walking your pet by not permitting your pet to go onto other’s property.

Pet owners are responsible for picking up after their pet. They should take all waste home for disposal. Do not use storm drains, postal or recreation facilities for disposing of solid waste and plastic bags.

Lake, Marion and Sumter Counties and Lady Lake have authority of animal services. Please follow all county ordinances regarding pets.

  • Lake County Animal Control – (352) 742-4640
  • Marion County Animal Control – (352) 671-8727
  • Sumter County Animal Control –  (352) 689-4400
  • Town of Lady Lake Animal Control – (352) 751-1530

Proper maintenance of infrastructure in The Villages ‘non-existent’

A resident describes a pipe problem that is occurring over and over again in his cul-de-sac. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Letter writer missed out on value of golf to The Villages

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Buttonwood resident criticizes a previous letter writer who may have missed the point about the value of golf in The Villages.

Eyesore project is becoming serious safety problem

A Village of Pennecamp resident is concerned about an eyesore project near a recreation center. In a Letter to the Editor, he contends it’s become a safety issue.

Must elderly return to work to afford to stay in The Villages?

A Village of Rio Grande resident asks if residents are supposed to go back to work at age 80 to afford to live in The Villages.

Cap the amenity rate and make the golfers pay more

A Village of DeSoto resident, in a Letter to the Editor, says it’s time to cap the amenity rate and make the golfers pay more for upkeep of the courses.