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2024 Hurricane Preparedness Week
Hurricane Preparedness Week is observed each year by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (the Division) on May 5 – May 11 in conjunction with the National Weather Service National Preparedness Week to increase awareness for the upcoming Atlantic Hurricane Season beginning on June 1.
District Annual Report 2023
The District Team continues our mission to maintain the District Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Hard Work and Innovation & Creativity while embracing enhancements and cost-saving measures to sustain what The Villages created today, tomorrow and in the future. The District Annual Report contains a breakdown of facts and figures, provide numerous accomplishments, cost-saving measures, enhancements and various projects that have been implemented over the last fiscal Year. As with many things throughout the community, the dedication to a balanced budget that delivers consistency, transparency and cost-effectiveness is paramount.
View the 2023 District Annual Report by clicking on "Annual Report" button on the left hand menu of the homepage.
Village Community Development District 3 is seeking an alternate representative on the Architectural Review Committee (ARC).
The applicant must be a full-time resident of District 3, lived in The Villages for at least one year and attended a minimum of one (1) Architectural Review Committee meeting. Candidates are recommended to have education and/or experience in any of the following areas: architecture, ability to read site plans, residential/commercial construction, building management, deed restricted communities, landscaping, county code enforcement, etc.; however, this is not required.
This requires attendance at the ARC meeting every week for the first four (4) weeks and once every month thereafter. The Committee meets weekly, on Wednesdays, for approximately 3 hours (8:00 am until 11:00 am). If you are interested in becoming an alternate member of the Architectural Review Committee for District 3, click of the header of this announcement for a copy of the application. Please complete the application and return it to Community Standards Department, 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, Florida. For information about the position, contact the Community Standards Department at 352-751-3912.
Section 112.3145(7)(g), Florida Statutes requires that Architectural Review Committee members must complete and submit a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) at the time they are appointed to the Architectural Review Committee.
New Hours of Operation at Customer Service Satellite Offices
Effective January 1, 2024, the hours of operation at the Customer Service North Satellite office located at 1200 Avenida Central and the South Satellite Office located at 4856 South Morse Blvd will be changing to the following:
- 8 AM-12 PM, 1 PM-5 PM
- Monday through Friday
For more information, please click on the header of this announcement. If you have any questions, please contact District Customer Service at 352-753-4508.
Architectural Review Meeting Location Change: Districts 11–14 and Middleton-A
Beginning January 3, 2024, the Architectural Review Meetings for Districts 11–14 and Middleton-A will be held at Franklin Recreation, located at 6716 Meggison Rd, The Villages, FL.
The meetings will continue to be held every Wednesday at 1 PM. The Architectural Review Hearing Officer will maintain the practice of administratively reviewing applications during the weekly meeting. Residents are welcome to attend and speak on behalf of their applications and be present while the Architectural Review Hearing Officer conducts the reviews.
District 8 Seeking Alternate Architectural Review Committee Member
Village Community Development District 8 (District 8) is seeking an alternate representative on the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). The applicant must be a full-time resident of District 8, have lived in The Villages for at least one year and attended a minimum of one (1) Architectural Review Committee meeting.
Candidates are recommended to have education and/or experience in any of the following areas: architecture, ability to read site plans, residential/commercial construction, building management, deed restricted communities, landscaping, county code enforcement, etc.; however, this is not required. The required attendance for the alternate member is to attend the ARC meeting each week for the first four (4) weeks and monthly thereafter. The Committee meets weekly, on Wednesdays, for approximately 3 hours (8 AM to 11 AM).
If you're interested in becoming an alternate member of the Architectural Review Committee for District 8, click on the header of this announcement for a copy of the application. Please complete the application and return it to the Community Standards Department, 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, Florida. For additional information about the position, contact Community Standards at 352-751-3912.
Section 112.3145(7)(g) Florida Statutes requires that Architectural Review Committee members must complete and submit a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) at the time they are appointed to the Architectural Review Committee.
2024 CDD Orientation Schedule
You are invited to attend our “Introduction to your Special Purpose Local Government” informational program. You will learn how the districts operate and learn other important community information about the people, services, and other supporting entities that help make The Villages a premier community. No sign-ups or fees are required for this presentation.
This valuable program has typically been held on the second and fourth Thursday of the month, but beginning in 2024, it will be held on the first and third Tuesday of the month. It is held at 10:00 AM at the District office located at 984 Old Mill Run in Lake Sumter Landing. For additional information, please contact District Customer Service at 352-753-4508.
District 7 Seeking Alternate Architectural Review Committee Member
Village Community Development District 7 (District 7) is seeking an alternate representative on the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). The applicant must be a full time resident of District 7, have lived in The Villages for at least one year and attended a minimum of one (1) Architectural Review Committee meeting.
Candidates are recommended to have education and/or experience in any of the following areas: architecture, ability to read site plans, residential/commercial construction, building management, deed restricted communities, landscaping, county code enforcement, etc.; however, this is not required. The required attendance for the alternate member is to attend the ARC meeting each week for the first four (4) weeks and monthly thereafter. The Committee meets weekly, on Wednesdays, for approximately 3 hours (8 AM to 11 AM).
If you're interested in becoming an alternate member of the Architectural Review Committee for District 7, click on the header of this announcement for a copy of the application. Please complete the application and return it to the Community Standards Department, 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, Florida. For additional information about the position, contact Community Standards at 352-751-3912.
Section 112.3145(7)(g) Florida Statutes requires that Architectural Review Committee members must complete and submit a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) at the time they are appointed to the Architectural Review Committee.
Emergency Management
Emergency management and services related to preparation for severe weather, floods, hurricanes and other disaster response activities fall under the purview of the county in which you live.
If you have questions on severe weather or other emergency management issues in your area, please contact the appropriate county below. Lake, Marion and Sumter Counties also have programs designed to notify their residents of weather incidents, hazardous conditions and other important information.
To sign up for the notifications in your county, please visit the links below or contact the county in which you live for additional information.
Marion County - Emergency Management: 352-732-8181 or
Sumter County - Emergency Management: 352-689-4400 or
Political Campaign ActivitiesTo view the current Political Campaign Activities Memo for May 6, 2022, please click on the header of this announcement.
Architectural Review Committee Alternate Member - Lady Lake/Lake County
Village Center Community Development District for the Lady Lake/Lake County portion of The Villages north of County Road 466 is seeking an alternate representative on the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). The alternate applicant must be a full time resident of the Lady Lake/Lake County portion of The Villages north of County Road 466, have lived in The Villages for at least one year and attended a minimum of one (1) Architectural Review Committee meeting.
Candidates are recommended to have education and/or experience in any of the following areas: architecture, ability to read site plans, residential/commercial construction, building management, deed restricted communities, landscaping, county code enforcement, etc.; however, this is not required. The required attendance for the alternate member is to attend the ARC meeting every week for the first four (4) weeks and once a month thereafter. The Committee meets weekly, on Wednesdays, for approximately 3 hours (8 AM to 11 AM).
If you are interested in becoming an alternate volunteer representative for the Lady Lake/Lake County portion of The Villages north of County Road 466, click on the header of this announcement for a copy of the application. Please complete the application and return it to the Community Standards Department, 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, Florida. For additional information about the position, contact Community Standards at 352-751-3912.
Section 112.3145(7)(g), Florida Statutes requires that Architectural Review Committee members must complete and submit a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) at the time they are appointed to the Architectural Review Committee.
The Villages Protected Species Wildlife Guide 2024
Breedlove, Dennis & Associates, Inc. (BDA) compiled a list of animals to identify protected wildlife species in The Villages. To view The Villages Protected Species Wildlife Guide, click on the header of this announcement.
Water Retention Areas
Did you know that many of the water retention areas in our community are connected through various inlets and pipes? In addition to storm water, everything that enters the storm water pipes can end up in the water retention areas throughout our community. This includes trash, leaves, fertilizer, soap from washing vehicles, animal droppings and more.
Please help us ensure the health and continued maintenance of the water retention basins throughout The Villages by not placing ANYTHING in any of the storm water drains. Our National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit does not allow dumping into these storm drain systems.
For additional information on storm water management in our community, please visit
DistrictGov.org. If you notice any dumping into these systems, please contact the District Customer Service Center at 352-753-4508.