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Originally Posted by Blueblaze
Not sure why anyone would care how often someone south of 44 comes to Spanish. For the thousands of us who live on the North side, the apparent exodus is very concerning -- and stupid, if there is no plan to revitalize it. If Spanish dies, it will hurt all of our home values -- even you folks down South. Why would someone buy the "lifestyle", even below 44, if it becomes obvious that the current developer generation is just going to jerk the rug out, the moment all the new houses are sold?
As for the notion that nobody goes to Spanish for music any more, try to find a parking spot next January. We don't even bother trying to get in during the high season. You can't even find a place to park a golfcart. There is PLENTY of traffic. If it's dying from lack of interest, it certainly isn't the Villagers who are the problem.
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Good post, agree. I would add that part of the problem with SS is that new homes aren’t being sold in the area so attractions have been diverted south to put a shine on that area, at the expense of SS. Spanish Springs used to have a weekly farmers market, got equal bookings for the most popular bands, was the focus of many “special events”, and had a happy “two” hours. By moving most of that south, patrons that support the business have followed the attractions. I don’t fault the developers for closing Katie Bells or the movie theater, but diverting attractions away from the area has definitely not helped. And as much I hated to see the recent closings of three establishments in the square, all three places were basically bars that served mediocre and unhealthy pub food with very inconsistent service and attracted late night clientele that frequently showed up in the police log. Hopefully the closed establishments will be replaced with respectable businesses that aren’t late night hangouts for younger trouble making non Villagers.