[NJblue]

There seems to be two different issues at play here. One is music played in outdoor venues and the other is indoor entertainment. I believe the Havana CC falls into the outdoor category. While 8 PM seems a bit early, if I lived on one of the streets that borders Havana, I would not be too happy with music coming into my house late at night either. It certainly would not be something that I should have expected when I bought my property for my dream retirement.

The other issue is indoor entertainment. If indeed venues such as Gators are being asked to close down their entertainment early (and even the bar as Kathie indicated), then there may be a cause for real complaint - unless the noise levels actually "leak" out of the bar such that they can be clearly heard in residential neighborhoods.

I suggest that if Havana wants to continue its music after 9 or perhaps 10 PM that they do it inside so that they don't disturb the neighbors. Clearly in my mind outdoor entertainment in a residential neighborhood such as Havana should be restricted after a reasonable hour. There is no reason (other than inconsiderateness) why it can't be moved indoors if they want to extend the night. If you disagree with this, try this thought experiment: consider your neighbor putting a large stereo out on his lanai and playing music and having a party there many nights of the week, every week. I doubt that too many would want such a thing and they would be going to the authorities to curtail it.

PS - I'm a baby boomer who does like to occasionally enjoy live entertainment late at night. However, I also recognize that we are a large community and we need to be considerate of our neighbors to keep this place as nice as it is. Once consideration goes, then the beauty of TV will vanish.