North of 466Sumter CountyVCDD District 1💧 Lakes & water

Village of Rio Ponderosa

North-of-466 village with established homes and familiar local rec patterns.

Whimsical Gopher tortoise scene for Village of Rio Ponderosa

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At a glance

  • Village Rio Ponderosa
  • Area North of CR 466
  • County Sumter
  • District VCDD District 1
  • Square energy Spanish Springs · Lake Sumter Landing
  • Vibe Established & central

CDD bonds & Architectural Review

Official District Government links for Rio Ponderosa (VCDD District 1). Bond dollar amounts vary by unit / home type, not just village name — look yours up on the district site. Not affiliated with The Villages® operators.

Bond amount

Annual bond (debt) assessments appear on the county tax bill as a non-ad valorem “Bond Debt Assessment.” The district publishes per-unit amortization schedules. Exact payoff: Bond Team 352-751-3900.

Architectural Review Committee (ARC)

Exterior changes (pool, lanai, paint, landscaping, driveway, etc.) usually need ARC approval before work starts. Submitting an application is free — any request for payment is a scam. Community Standards: 352-751-3912.

This district’s ARC (or hearing officer) typically meets Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. at Ezell Recreation, 769 Marilee Place. Confirm on districtgov.org.

About this area

Often called “up north” by locals — a mix of early Sumter County villages near the original expansion corridors.

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Close by for Rio Ponderosa

Pins that actually matter from this village — not a generic Villages-wide list.

“I don't just live in The Villages — I live in the Village of Rio Ponderosa.”

Neighboring villages in North of 466

Same map area — handy when friends say “we're over in…”

Village connections

Unique to the Village of Rio Ponderosa — Facebook groups, TeamReach codes, and neighbor tips. Not a Villages-wide board.

Facebook groups

No village Facebook group on file yet. Search Facebook or add the one your street uses.

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TeamReach

Neighbors join a village (or street) group by installing the free TeamReach app and entering a code. We never invent codes — only list ones neighbors share.

No TeamReach code on file for Rio Ponderosa yet. If you have the village or street code, add it so newcomers can join in one tap.

iPhoneAndroidOpen the app → Join group → paste the code.

Meet Your Neighbors

Unique to the Village of Rio Ponderosa — say hello, share a hobby, find your cart-path crew. Not a global board; just this village.

No neighbor intros yet in Rio Ponderosa. Be the first wave from a cart!