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December 13, 2018

General Information

Save the Date

The Amenity Authority Committee (AAC) directed Staff to receive input from residents and Resident Lifestyle Volunteer Groups for both internal and external recreation center features, such as meeting space, storage, restrooms, facility enhancements, type of pool and other considerations for the property located at the First Baptist Church, 16985 SE 79th Clearview Ave., The Villages in Marion County. On January 7, 2019, the survey will be posted online at www.DistrictGov.org and will be available at all recreation centers. For additional information, please contact Recreation Administration at (352) 674-1800.

Save the Date Flyer

Fenney Springs Nature Trail & Boardwalk

New signage has been added to the Fenney Springs Nature Trail & Boardwalk to help educate visitors on the nature found along the trail. Drop by and take a look.

Fenney Springs Nature Trail Sign 5

Media Release

Participation in clubs, activities and events throughout The Villages may be photographed/recorded and by participation in the activity, participant irrevocably consents to be photographed/recorded and grants The Villages of Florida, Inc. and its successors, assigns and licenses the right in perpetuity to distribute the results of such photography/recording in all media throughout the world.

Fenney Putt & Play and Croquet & Lawn Bowling Facilities

In our efforts to keep the recreation facilities in optimal condition, the Fenney Putt & Play and Croquet & Lawn Bowling facilities will be closed periodically for maintenance. Please see the schedule below for a listing of closure dates. This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Fenney Recreation Center at 352-674-8460.

Closing Schedule

Recreation News

The Recreation & Parks department and staff appreciate the communication from our residents on the recent changes occurring with the Recreation News. This recent round of changes is a vetting process that our department has been working on over the last several years. Currently the process, is reviewing how to best manage information by showcasing the provided resident lifestyle contacts weekly club listings every 1st and 3rd week of the month.

All scheduled activities will continue to appear under the recreation center where it is being hosted, as well be being listed on our Districtgov.org website. At a minimum in the Recreation News it will be appearing weekly under the recreation center where it is scheduled and twice a month in the club listings for this vetting process.

Our team has also been researching how technology can play a positive role in providing recreation information from the convenience of your smart phone or computer. We are excited about what the future holds working on this project. Please allow us the opportunity to continue to vet through all the respective areas so the Recreation News can continue to be a staple of our community today and in the future.

Polo Fields

The polo player entrance gate off of Buena Vista Boulevard is locked. All clubs will need to enter through the electronic gate at the south end during off season. Walkers and approved Resident Lifestyle Groups will be allowed admittance from 7:00a.m. -12:00p.m. The timer is being set and the gate will automatically open as each car/golf cart hits the pad during these hours. For further information, please contact Saddlebrook Recreation Center at 352-259-5377.

Weather Policy

The Recreation Department has created consistent and uniform guidelines regarding inclement weather that may impact the public, health, safety and well-being of staff, volunteers, participants and facilities. Please click here for the complete guidelines!

Recreation Center Emergency Address Information

Our dedicated staff is here to help you get the most out of your unique Villages lifestyle. When enjoying your choice of activities, we ask that you remember participating in recreational activities always involves some degree of risk. Participants assume full responsibility for and risk of bodily injury arising out of or in any way connected with participation or involvement in or presence at the activity or program. To assist you with emergency situations, the recreation department has provided all outside recreation areas with a bulletin board that has important 911 information including the address/county/phone number you are calling from. Emergency 911 phones are located at all equipment buildings and pools with pertinent emergency information. We encourage all residents to become familiar with their recreation centers and 911 information. Please when visiting any recreation center or swimming pool take a moment to locate these helpful areas.

Announcement from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Effective July 1, 2013, The Florida Legislature amended FS 319.14 to allow the conversion of a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) to a golf cart. For additional information on the process of converting a LSV to a golf cart, please click here.

Village Center & Sumter Landing Community Development District

No updates at this time.

Paradise Dog Park Closure

In our efforts to keep the recreation facilities in optimal condition, the Paradise Dog Park will be temporarily closed for quarterly maintenance December 4, 2018 through December 22, 2018. This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Paradise Recreation Center at 352-753-0637.

No updates at this time.

Savannah Regional Recreation Center

In our efforts to keep the recreation facilities in optimal condition, the Savannah Regional Recreation Center will be closed for quarterly cleaning on Saturday, December 29, 2018. All outdoor areas including the sports pool, bocce and shuffleboard courts will remain open per normal operating hours. This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Savannah Regional Recreation Center at 352-750-6084.

No updates at this time.

Road Maintenance

District Property Management would like to inform all residents that the following roads within District 4 that were repaved will be rejuvenated:

Calumet Ave. from Legacy Lane to Buena Vista Boulevard
Legacy Lane from Belle Meade Circe to Buena Vista Boulevard
Mulberry Lane from Belle Meade Circle to Buena Vista Boulevard
All District 4 gated entries from Buena Vista Boulevard

This work is scheduled to begin on Monday, December 10th and should be completed by Friday, December 14th, barring any equipment issues or rain delays. The work will be completed from 10:00 PM until no later than 5:00 AM.

The product being applied to your roads is called Reclamite and the purpose is to rebind the asphalt from loss through sunlight, rain and oxidation, which causes raveling (the aggregate coming loose from the road). It re-bonds the components of the roadway and adds a layer of water intrusion protection so the roads can last longer. Please be aware there will be no color change to the road once the product dries, as this product was designed to rejuvenate and help repel water intrusion, not darken the road. As a result, driving on the road can resume 30-45 minutes after the product has been applied. There will be workers to guide you during this process. If you happen to drive through a wet area before entering your driveway, you may notice tire tracks as if you went through water. Although the material tracked onto your driveway will weather off in three weeks or less, leaving no stain, we prefer you give the product a chance to soak in before driving on it.

We are looking forward to a successful project and thank you again for your cooperation.

Chatham Bocce Courts

In our efforts to keep the recreation facilities in optimal condition, the Chatham Recreation Center Bocce Courts will be closed for maintenance Wednesday, December 12, 2018 through Thursday, December 13, 2018. This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Chatham Recreation Center at 352-753-4570.

Allamanda Pickleball & Tennis Courts

In our efforts to keep the recreation facilities in optimal condition, the Allamanda Pickleball Courts and Tennis Courts will be closed for resurfacing Monday, December 10, 2018 through Sunday, December 16, 2018. This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Allamanda Recreation Center at 352-750-1941.

Allamanda Recreation Center

In our efforts to keep the recreation facilities in optimal condition, the Allamanda Recreation Center will be closed for cleaning Saturday, December 15, 2018. This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather. The front desk will be serviced for answering calls and assisting with outdoor activities. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Allamanda Recreation Center at 352-750-1941.

Road Maintenance

District Property Management would like to inform residents that reside in District 6 that several villa roads are being scheduled for road rejuvenation work. Door knockers will be delivered to those impacted as a reminder 48 hours before work begins. Signs will also be placed at your Villa entry approximately 7-10 days before work begins. Please check the signs at your entry for dates of application and monitor daily for changes which may occur due to unforeseen circumstances.

The product being applied to your roads is called Reclamite and the purpose is to rebind the asphalt from loss through sunlight, rain and oxidation, which causes raveling (the aggregate coming loose from the road). It re-bonds the components of the roadway and adds a layer of water intrusion protection so the roads can last longer. Please be aware there will be no color change to the road once the product dries, as this product was designed to rejuvenate and help repel water intrusion, not darken the road. As a result, driving on the road can resume 30-45 minutes after the product has been applied. There will be workers at the entrance and throughout the Villa to guide you during this process. If you happen to drive through a wet area before entering your driveway, you may notice tire tracks as if you went through water. Although the material tracked onto your driveway will weather off in three weeks or less, leaving no stain, we prefer you give the product a chance to soak in before driving on it.

We strongly recommend you follow all instructions provided by the workers in your Villa, as well as the instructions on the doorknocker. Some of these include not washing your car and not parking on the street or in the guest parking area. We would like this process to go as smoothly as possible and can only do this with your cooperation. Thank you and we appreciate your patience and understanding while we undergo necessary maintenance to extend the life of the roadway infrastructure.

This work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 and should be complete on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, barring any equipment issues, rain delays or resident/realtors not turning off irrigation. Additional information on the timeline can be found below. We are looking forward to a successful project and thank you again for your cooperation. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT RUN ANY IRRIGATION OR WASH YOUR CAR THE DAY BEFORE, THE DAY OF AND THE DAY AFTER APPLICATION. THE PRODUCT BEING USED NEEDS TO COMPLETELY SOAK INTO THE ASPHALT ON A DRY ROAD FOR A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION.

Day 11: Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Edgewater Bungalows, Lakeshore Cottages, Oak Bend Villas

Day 12: Thursday, December 13, 2018

Kaylee Villas, Katherine Villas, Emmalee Villas, Madison Villas

Day 13: Friday, December 14, 2018

Oleander Villas, Tanglewood Villas, Newport Villas

Road Maintenance

District Property Management would like to inform residents that reside in District 7 that several villa roads are being scheduled for road rejuvenation work. Door knockers will be delivered to those impacted as a reminder 48 hours before work begins. Signs will also be placed at your Villa entry approximately 7-10 days before work begins. Please check the signs at your entry for dates of application and monitor daily for changes which may occur due to unforeseen circumstances.

The product being applied to your roads is called Reclamite and the purpose is to rebind the asphalt from loss through sunlight, rain and oxidation, which causes raveling (the aggregate coming loose from the road). It re-bonds the components of the roadway and adds a layer of water intrusion protection so the roads can last longer. Please be aware there will be no color change to the road once the product dries, as this product was designed to rejuvenate and help repel water intrusion, not darken the road. As a result, driving on the road can resume 30-45 minutes after the product has been applied. There will be workers at the entrance and throughout the Villa to guide you during this process. If you happen to drive through a wet area before entering your driveway, you may notice tire tracks as if you went through water. Although the material tracked onto your driveway will weather off in three weeks or less, leaving no stain, we prefer you give the product a chance to soak in before driving on it.

Day 14: Friday, December 17, 2018

Double Palms Villas, Holly Hills Villas, Crestwood Villas, Allandale Villas

Day 15: Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Pilar Villas, Kenya Villas, Margaux Villas, Keystone Villas, Bainbridge Villas

Brinson-Perry Dog Park

In our efforts to keep the recreation facilities in optimal condition, the Brinson Perry Dog Park will be temporarily closed for quarterly maintenance Monday, December 10, 2018 through Friday, December 14, 2018. This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the SeaBreeze Recreation Center at 352-750-2488.

SeaBreeze Recreation Center

In our efforts to keep the recreation facilities in optimal condition, the SeaBreeze Recreation Center will be temporarily closed for quarterly cleaning on Sunday, December 16, 2018. This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the SeaBreeze Recreation Center at 352-750-2488.

No updates at this time.

Moyer Recreation Center

In our efforts to keep the recreation facilities in optimal condition, the Moyer Recreation Center will be temporarily closed for quarterly cleaning on Sunday, December 16, 2018. All outside facilities will remain open. This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Moyer Recreation Center at 352-674-8440.

No updates at this time.