Empty Lots at Brownwood

[bigallis1]

While at Brownwood last week I noticed how high the grass was in some of the empty lots.
In particular, between Ricardi's and Tojays and across from them. Would look alot better mowed.

[Bogie Shooter]

And?

[golfing eagles]

And?

my thoughts exactly

[Chatbrat]

Got use a little more fertilizer and a store will appear--somethings take time

[villagetinker]

Any idea what is going in across from Cal's, there is a large fence there now looks like getting ready for construction, but I do not recall seeing any announcements?

[John_W]

Any idea what is going in across from Cal's, there is a large fence there now looks like getting ready for construction, but I do not recall seeing any announcements?

I asked that question last week and Champion6 replied The Villages Offices that are currently upstairs at LSL near Starbucks are moving into a new building on that lot.

[Goldwingnut]

Any idea what is going in across from Cal's, there is a large fence there now looks like getting ready for construction, but I do not recall seeing any announcements?

It's another building going up for commercial space, nothing has been announced as to what businesses will occupy that spaces.

[golfing eagles]

I asked that question last week and Champion6 replied The Villages Offices that are currently upstairs at LSL near Starbucks are moving into a new building on that lot.

BTW, Happy Birthday!!!!!:pepper2::pepper2::clap2::clap2::MOJE _whot::MOJE_whot:

[Mrs. Robinson]

While at Brownwood last week I noticed how high the grass was in some of the empty lots.
In particular, between Ricardi's and Tojays and across from them. Would look alot better mowed.

Brownwood would also look a lot better if all those empty store fronts were occupied.
You would think that now -- four years later -- they still wouldn't be empty.

Makes you wonder, doesn't it???

[CWGUY]

Brownwood would also look a lot better if all those empty store fronts were occupied.
You would think that now -- four years later -- they still wouldn't be empty.

Makes you wonder, doesn't it???


:icon_bored:No, it doesn't!

[MrGolf]

Sure doesn't make me wonder. With the addition of Fenny Brownwood will become the new defacto center of The Villages. The occupancy will come. You are seeing it on 466A and 44. Bwood is sure to follow.

[Bogie Shooter]

Brownwood would also look a lot better if all those empty store fronts were occupied.
You would think that now -- four years later -- they still wouldn't be empty.

Makes you wonder, doesn't it???


Not at all. (What pot are you trying to stir up?)
Rome was not built in a day.
I could go on and on about how Sumter Landing was built and how long it took, but....................
Patience Grasshopper!

[John_W]

BTW, Happy Birthday!!!!!:pepper2::pepper2::clap2::clap2::MOJE _whot::MOJE_whot:

Thanks a lot, you're very observant.

Brownwood would also look a lot better if all those empty store fronts were occupied.
You would think that now -- four years later -- they still wouldn't be empty.


They could of had Jersey Mike's two years ago, but they said they wouldn't rent them a space that small. Now Trailwinds Village will get JM's and probably put a big hurt on the two Subways on that end of TV at Pinellas Plaza and Traverse Plaza.

As far as comparisons, LSL opened in 2004 and for example Panera's didn't open at LSL until May 2011.

Lake Sumter Landing To Open Doors Sunday
July 31, 2004|By Lisa Emmerich, Sentinel Staff Writer

THE VILLAGES -- Lake Sumter Landing, The Villages' new downtown, opens its doors to the public Sunday.

Much like Spanish Springs Town Square, Lake Sumter Landing will feature restaurants, shops and nightly entertainment. The Villages sales and business offices will move to the new square. Pastel-colored houses with wide porches border the square on one side. They will house potential home buyers who are visiting the community.

Lake Sumter Landing was designed with turn-of-the-century Key West architecture -- plantation shutters, tin roofs and decorative porch columns -- in shades of blue, yellow and pink.

The Square has an imaginary history, including a tale about livestock auctions twice weekly in the gazebo area, and a story about a taxidermy shop where hunters gathered. A makeshift lock and a lighthouse make the area look more authentic.

Shops there will include a bead bar, a tearoom, a florist, clothing shops, a jewelry store, Starbucks, Haagen-Dazs, Market Street Cafe and many others. Most of the shops will open during the next few months.

[thelegges]

Brownwood would also look a lot better if all those empty store fronts were occupied.
You would think that now -- four years later -- they still wouldn't be empty.

Makes you wonder, doesn't it???


do you remember how long it took for LSL to have 100%. Not a lot going on when we first got here in 07, we spent more time in SS then.

[champion6]

do you remember how long it took for LSL to have 100%. Not a lot going on when we first got here in 07, we spent more time in SS then.I will probably be criticized for "splitting hairs," but Lake Sumter Landing is not 100% built out. The are still two empty lots on opposite corners of the intersection at Lake Sumter Landing/Old Camp Road/Lake Shore Drive. Just sayin :confused:

[Bogie Shooter]

I will probably be criticized for "splitting hairs," but Lake Sumter Landing is not 100% built out. The are still two empty lots on opposite corners of the intersection at Lake Sumter Landing/Old Camp Road/Lake Shore Drive. Just sayin :confused:

Green space. 🤠

[Chatbrat]

Remember one thing the north end was not boarded by Wildwood and Fruitland Park the defecto drug capital of central florida--lots of hungry have -not predators south of 44 , believe it, or not. speak to the local LEO's--they'll tell you the truth, they're not developers or real estate sales persons--not a safe area to move in

[Buffalo Jim]

Brownwood would also look a lot better if all those empty store fronts were occupied.
You would think that now -- four years later -- they still wouldn't be empty.

Makes you wonder, doesn't it???



Wonder what exactly ------ if the sky is falling again ?

[CWGUY]

Remember one thing the north end was not boarded by Wildwood and Fruitland Park the defecto drug capital of central florida--lots of hungry have -not predators south of 44 , believe it, or not. speak to the local LEO's--they'll tell you the truth, they're not developers or real estate sales persons--not a safe area to move in


:what:

[dbussone]

I will probably be criticized for "splitting hairs," but Lake Sumter Landing is not 100% built out. The are still two empty lots on opposite corners of the intersection at Lake Sumter Landing/Old Camp Road/Lake Shore Drive. Just sayin :confused:



Not criticized, just very accurate. [emoji41]


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[Buffalo Jim]

Not criticized, just very accurate. [emoji41]


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And again --- so what ? Some seem to be inferring that " There is trouble with a capital T in River-City " . Not so .

[JoMar]

I thought the two story office building was for the Developer not the District? The District is near Starbucks, not the Developer......did I her that incorrectly when Mark made the announcement?

[Mrs. Robinson]

Not at all. (What pot are you trying to stir up?)
Rome was not built in a day.
I could go on and on about how Sumter Landing was built and how long it took, but....................
Patience Grasshopper!

Not trying to stir up any pot. The long time element happens to be a fact.

It's actually well over four years, and too many shops are still empty.

We weren't here when Sumter Landing was being built, but if it took sooooo long, isn't that an indication that there is a reason?
Empty stores cost money -- a lot of money -- but I guess some people don't care.

Sorry, but I don't think it has anything to do with Rome.

[rubicon]

Not trying to stir up any pot. The long time element happens to be a fact.

It's actually well over four years, and too many shops are still empty.

We weren't here when Sumter Landing was being built, but if it took sooooo long, isn't that an indication that there is a reason?
Empty stores cost money -- a lot of money -- but I guess some people don't care.

Sorry, but I don't think it has anything to do with Rome.

:thumbup:

[tuccillo]

Except for some of the special events and when popular groups are playing on the square, especially during snowbird season, there isn't a lot (a general, non-quantitative term) of traffic at Brownwood. Lake Sumter and Spanish Springs appear to be busier. That, of course, could be a chicken and egg thing: are they busier because they have more shops or do they have more shops because they are busier? There is one very large, 2 story store front on the far corner of the square that continues to be vacant. I have assumed it would eventually become a restaurant but, again, there may not be a demand and the large amount of square footage will be expensive.


Brownwood would also look a lot better if all those empty store fronts were occupied.
You would think that now -- four years later -- they still wouldn't be empty.

Makes you wonder, doesn't it???

[Mikeod]

Not trying to stir up any pot. The long time element happens to be a fact.

It's actually well over four years, and too many shops are still empty.

We weren't here when Sumter Landing was being built, but if it took sooooo long, isn't that an indication that there is a reason?
Empty stores cost money -- a lot of money -- but I guess some people don't care.

Sorry, but I don't think it has anything to do with Rome.
First, it's not your money tied up in an empty building.

Second, the developer has a vision for what Brownwood should look like when completed. They seem to be successful, so maybe they have a good handle on it. Yes, they didn't want to rent to Jersey Mike's because Jersey Mike's wanted a smaller spot than that one. Their building, their rules. There seem to be many businesses that are so successful that they have two or three stores in TV, so it can't be that onerous to rent here.