[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by villages07

Definitely more busy over the years, but, coming from a major metropolitan area, still way better than city living and probably much better movement than many Florida cities in high season.

When we arrived in 2006, we did most of our shopping at Southern Trace....that Publix was a zoo. Now, it always seems to have a manageable volume. When Colony opened it was a ghost town, checkers at Publix were literally begging you to come into their line. With Pinellas now open and work starting on a commercial center west of Brownwood that is supposed to include Publix, things will smooth out and traffic/shopping should spread out more. Not perfect but better.

I enjoy all the seasonal residents/renters and their visitors and the life and energy that is injected into our hometown. I also cherish the other three seasons where the pace is calmer and the weather is warmer. The cycles of life. Still nowhere else I want to be than here.