I just read all the posts and I absolutely agree that 8pm is ridiculous! We are not children. We've worked hard all of our lives to enjoy our "golden years." TV is made up of homes, not nursing homes!
But, hold onto your hat NJBlue. People are reaching their "golden years" at a younger and younger age. The wave of baby boomers (of which I'm one) hasn't even hit yet. I was lucky enough to move down here a bit earlier. When the baby boomers hit TV, everything will start staying open later and later. Back in Chicago, we were just going out to dinner at 8pm. Music and dancing after. We're not pups, but we're not dead yet either!
When we were here on our lifestyle previews, we were always so tired from looking at houses, I really didn't notice the streets rolling up at 9. Then when we first moved here, I remember walking through LSL after 9pm saying "You've got to be kidding! Where are the peeps!" I thought we bought into some strange horror movie!
But, now, two years later, we have just started to find places open like Havana and Gators. I say "Yipeeeeee!" And, though there is some complaining now, I truly believe this is just the beginning of the trend to have entertainment stay open, at the very least until 10pm.
Times... they are a'changin'..... And I think for the better. It's probably two old f*rts, that either can't find the energy or their teeth to go out and join the party!
Hey, I look at this as more of a "Resort" community. The people we pal around with are young at heart, lively and not in their jammie's at 8pm. And, HELL YES, we want to be outside! That's why we bought in Florida!
This too shall pass. If there is a protest, I'll join it. If there is a petition, I'll sign it. These moaners should have carefully considered this before they bought. Maybe Havana wasn't active yet, but the potential for "music and joy" was there.
To future buyers: If you see tracks, ask about the train. If you're near a CC or Rec Center, ask about any late night entertainment or noise. If you see a highway (like we have) gauge the traffic! For God's sake use your brain and don't complain later!!!
And, oh baby..... couldn't someone open up a nice, sultry piano bar for really late night pleasure and a night cap!
