The police have a responsibility to protect. Citing people for drinking openly in public places and inside golf carts is an important part of that responsibility. The previous poster has already published the Florida Statute. Drinking within the square is no different then drinking inside a bar/restaurant. It is clear you don't walk outside with your alcoholic beverage, if you do your subject to a citation or arrest for open container. The local city/county Ordinances would apply, which like some posters have stated, should be published some where so Villagers can view it.
I am all for people having a good time in the public squares, if consuming an alcoholic beverage makes it a better time for you, great! Just be responsible and consume in the designated areas for drinking alcoholic beverages. Walking around the entire downtown area drinking alcohol and/or driving along the cart paths and roadways in your golf cart drinking is not a part of The Village dream in my view. I support our police officers as do the majority of Villagers.
That response they should be looking for thief's, and rapists is a cheap shot. Every time you start your car/golf cart after consuming alcoholic beverages you are a potential killer!