July 2, 2024
General Information
De La Vista Postal Bridge Temporary Closure-Essential Repairs The De La Vista Postal Bridge will be closed for essential repairs:
Closed: The morning of July 15th
Reopen: End of Business Day July 16th
Residents of Village De La Vista West should use Morse Blvd. to access the postal facility during this time. The bridge will reopen at the end of the business day on July 16th or upon the completion of the work, whichever comes first. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Water Service Line Replacement Program-The Villages Center Service Area (VCSA) In our continued commitment to improve the quality of life and maintain the utility infrastructure within The Villages, the Village Center Community Development District will be initiating a Water Service Line Replacement Program in the Villages Center Service Area (VCSA). The potable water system in VCSA is aging and the purpose of the project is to replace service lines, significantly reducing the future potential for leaks. Water service lines bringing water from the water main to household water meters will be replaced as part of this project. During construction, water outages may occur at different times, depending on which area workers are concentrating on. No resident will be without water service during overnight hours. This upgrade to the water system will enhance reliability and service.
Beginning July 15, 2024, District Contractor, RCM Utilities, LLC., will begin replacing the water service connections in the Patio Villas in District 1 of The Villages.
The project is expected to take 8-10 weeks. During construction, homeowner’s water service will be off for no more than eight hours. Homeowners will be given 24-hour notice of when their service will be impacted by way of a door hanger placed on their door. If required, boil water notices will be sent to residents which will be in effect for a 2-day testing period. The safety of our residents and construction personnel is of utmost importance. We ask that everyone abide by all barricades and warning signs to avoid the active construction areas for anything other than access to your property.
We understand that as a homeowner you may have questions concerning the replacement process and may wish to speak with someone. An optional, informational “tailgating” discussion will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024, at 9 a.m. at the Rio Grande Postal Station to discuss the project. Please contact Karen White, District Utilities Operations, at 352-753-4022 for more information or refer to the district website at www.districtgov.org.
Mill and Overlay Road Work CW Roberts will begin Mill and Overlay Road Work in the following areas based on the schedule.
District 4:
Unit 49 TBD
Unit 61 7/15/2024 - 7/19/2024
Chatham VRC 7/25/2024 - 7/26/2024
District 3:
Polo Ridge Postal 7/22/2024
District 5:
Sunset Pointe NRC 7/23/2024
Winifred NRC 7/24/2024
Lady Lake:
Chula Vista VRC TBD
*This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather.
As a valued member of our community, your cooperation is crucial. Everything possible will be done to minimize your inconvenience. For the safety of our crews and all residents, we kindly ask that you reschedule any work or deliveries to your Unit until the paving is complete as they may be denied access. Only residents and emergency vehicles will have immediate access during the construction.
Please DO NOT run your irrigation, wash your vehicle, or empty your pool during the week, as it will increase the work time.
ALL vehicles and trailers must be parked off the roads, and the overflow parking areas must be empty not to impede work.
Please note that newly paved roadways will take approximately one hour to cure and should not be driven on while hot! Driving before this time could result in tracking asphalt onto your driveway and damaging the new roadway.
If you must travel through the construction, your safety is our top priority. Please drive slowly and watch for and listen to directions provided by the contract workers.
Our goal is to provide you with a new road that will last its maximum lifespan with the least amount of inconvenience. While our contractor is diligent in performing the Mill and Overlay operation and will take all precautions to protect your property, these improvements which are in the road right-of-way areas or encroaching into the street are subject to damage or destruction without compensation to the resident. Residents may wish to remove items from the road right-of-way areas in advance of Mill and Overlay to mitigate the potential for damage. The District will not make repairs, restoration, or restitution for items within the road right-of-way that are inadvertently damaged during construction. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions during work, there will be someone on-site to help. For additional information, please contact District Property Management at 352-753-4022.
Important Gate System Notice The District Government is implementing an update to our gate system to support future enhanced functionality. Please note the following important information:
• Beginning JUNE 2024, the gate system will only operate with valid cards active in the system.
• This update to the card reader software does not affect the existing red button functionality. The red button can still be used to access gates throughout the community
• If one of your cards is not working, please bring both cards that were originally issued as a pair to one of our offices for assistance.
Our offices are located at:
• NORTH SATELLITE OFFICE 1200 Avenida Central in La Hacienda
• DISTRICT CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER 984 Old Mill Run in Lake Sumter Landing
• SOUTH SATELLITE OFFICE 4856 S. Morse Blvd. just south of SR 44
Please contact Customer Service at 352-753-4508 or visit one of our offices to determine if your card needs replacement. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation as we work to upgrade our community's access system.
Current Executive Golf Course Closures
We thank you for your patience as we work to maintain the integrity of our Executive Golf Courses and provide the best play experience possible. You can find additional information on these course closures and more on our Executive Golf Page. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact the Executive Golf Maintenance Department by email at ExecutiveGolfMaintenance@districtgov.org or by phone at 352-674-1885. Closures and re-openings are also communicated in The District Weekly Bulletin posted every Thursday on DistrictGov.Org. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
• Amberwood and Chula Vista Golf Courses will be closed until year-end 2024. This project will consist of new greens and fairways, bunker sand, and updated landscaping.
• Pelican and Pimlico Golf Courses are undergoing a full renovation including new greens, tees, fairways, bunker sand and course enhancements with a tentative re-opening at the start of 2025.
• Truman and Roosevelt Golf Courses have a tentative re-opening mid-July of 2024 after rest and rehabilitation.
• Hawkes Bay, Turtle Mound, and Volusia Golf Courses are closed for aerification.
Savannah Recreation Parking Lot
In our efforts to keep the recreation facilities in optimal condition, Savannah Recreation sports pool is closed for maintenance, until further notice. This closure requires portions of the parking lot to be used for construction vehicles and supplies. When attending activities/shows at the Savannah Recreation center please consider carpooling, driving your golf cart or being dropped off. 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 Savannah Recreation at 352-750-6084.
Villages Resident & Guest ID Cards
Always carry your original Villages ID, or Guest ID, and a photo ID for access and use of the facilities. Follow all rules and regulations posted in recreation centers. Only original IDs are accepted at the recreation centers.
The Villages ID Cards - Did You know?
Swimming Pools
The Recreation & Parks Department strives to make the pools safe for everyone’s use and enjoyment! All eligible residents and their guests with valid Guest ID Cards are asked to refrain from:
- Having glass containers inside any pool area
- Throwing or tossing any objects/toys on pool decks or in the pools
- Playing music too loud - please use headphones or earbuds
- Smoking within the pool area; designated smoking areas are outside the pool area
All residents and guests are required to comply with ID requirements and ages to use the swimming pools and supporting amenities and children should have proper approved floatation devices.
The Villages Putting Courses and Croquet/Lawn Bowling Facilities
In our efforts to keep the recreation facilities in optimal condition, the following Villages Putting Courses and Croquet/Lawn Bowling Facilities will be closed for routine maintenance as follows. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the recreation center listed below.
- Clifton Cove Putting Course: Every morning before 9 AM opening, and the 2nd & 4th Wednesday until 11 AM Ezell Recreation at 352-674-1860.
- Fenney Putting Course and Croquet/Lawn Bowling Facilities: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month all day, Fenney Recreation at 352-674-8460.
- First Responders Putting Course: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month from 7 AM to 2 PM, First Responders Recreation at 352-674-1870.
- First Responders Croquet/Lawn Bowling Facilities: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7 AM to 12 PM, First Responders Recreation at 352-674-1870.
- Rio Grande Croquet/Lawn Bowling Facilities: 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month from 7 AM to 12 PM, Chula Vista Recreation at 352-753-0002.
- Jubilee Putting Course: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month all day, Franklin Recreation at 352-674-1989.
The Villages Dog Parks Updated 5/31/2024
In our efforts to keep the recreation facilities in optimal condition, the following Villages Dog Parks will not open until 9:00am one day per week due to maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the recreation center listed below.
- Atlas Canine Park, Wednesday; Rohan Recreation at 352-674-8400
- Brinson/Perry Dog Park, Wednesday; SeaBreeze Recreation at 352-750-2488
- Dudley Canine Park, Monday; Fenney Recreation at 352-674-8460
- Mulberry Dog Parks, Tuesday; Mulberry Grove Recreation at 352-259-6040
- Paradise Dog Park, Thursday; Paradise Recreation at 352-753-0637
- Rupert Canine Park, Thursday; Riverbend Recreation at 352-674-8455
- Homestead Dog Park, Thursday; Homestead Recreation at 352-674-1971
- Richmond Dog Park, Wednesday; Lake Okahumpka Recreation at 352-674-1887
Amenity Fee Adjustment - Updated 12/13/2023
Per your individual Declaration of Restrictions, amenity fees are subject to an adjustment based on the fluctuation of the National Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers. The timing of this adjustment can vary based on the Declaration of Restrictions in your unit. For information specific to your home, please refer to your Declaration of Restrictions. For assistance in obtaining them, please contact Community Standards at 352-751-3912.
Each month, the percentage of adjustment will be provided in What’s Happening for your reference. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Finance Utility Billing at 352-750-0000.
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers changed by 3.137% from November 2022 to November 2023. This change will be used to adjust Amenity Fees for properties with original land sale dates in the month of January 2024.
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 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM. 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 & Parks 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. When visiting any recreation center or swimming pool, take a moment to locate these helpful areas.
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