City Fire - Brownwood

[annettee@comcast.net]

We have always enjoyed eating at this restaurant but on Friday, January 26, 2018 we had a bad night. There were 4 of us and we waited almost 10 minutes for a server and over an hour for our food. It was 5:20 and we were heading to a movie next door so it wasn't at a busy time. We were so disappointed and when asked the reason for the slowness we didn't get a proper answer. I did speak to the hostess and also remarked that the glass lights over the tables were VERY dusty. Her remark was that they were not cleaned today but that was a mute response as they looked as if they were not cleaned in a month. We were offered a glass of wine but we had to get to the movie.

We hope that they get their act together as we enjoy the food there.:sad:

[vaborn]

We were there about a month ago and decided never again. Volume level was extreme and food was mediocre.

[Chatbrat]

With the growth of TV, the level of life style is diminishing to a point IMHO it will no longer be enjoyable to live here in the near future.since we moved here in 2011 the dramatic growth has made driving here close to driving in a big city, wait times @ restaurants have made it a hassle to dine out

Again, my wife just came home from MVP @ Brownwood and she was almost in tears--parking lot full, class floor space to the max and its going to get worse. since MVP has expanded its membership almost for free to the Villages Health plan members

Please stop TV from becoming a maximum density urban center--remember what it was like to fly in the 60's and what it is now

[Polar Bear]

I've eaten and stopped for happy hour several times at Brownwood City Fire and enjoyed it each time.

With the growth of TV, the level of life style is diminishing to a point IMHO it will no longer be enjoyable to live here in the near future.since we moved here in 2011 the dramatic growth has made driving here close to driving in a big city...
IMHO the enjoyment of living here has not been diminished a bit by growth.

And regarding traffic compared to a big city?? Really?!? :shocked:

[JSR22]

With the growth of TV, the level of life style is diminishing to a point IMHO it will no longer be enjoyable to live here in the near future.since we moved here in 2011 the dramatic growth has made driving here close to driving in a big city, wait times @ restaurants have made it a hassle to dine out

Again, my wife just came home from MVP @ Brownwood and she was almost in tears--parking lot full, class floor space to the max and its going to get worse. since MVP has expanded its membership almost for free to the Villages Health plan members

Please stop TV from becoming a maximum density urban center--remember what it was like to fly in the 60's and what it is now

My husband was at MVP this morning and said it was way over crowded. Offer it for free and they will come! He is wondering why he purchased a charter membership.

[PennBF]

Does anyone think there may be a tie in between City Fire and Red Sauce getting big numbers that is drinking on the porches vs the reduction in both time waiting and serving of dinners and the terrible quality of some meals? They are making big numbers on liquor which beats food
income/revenue. It would not be important under normal circumstances but given they have a sort of ownership of food and drink in Sumter Landing there is a built in closure of options on the Square. :ohdear:

[Chatbrat]

I, too am a Charter member of MVP; I go to MVP in SS, because my trainer works there & you can't get training in Brownwood in a private atmosphere

[Chatbrat]

Honestly, we're thinking about getting another boat and going back to living on the waterways, again--freedom and a great sense of adventure--best times of our life

[GoodLife]

With the growth of TV, the level of life style is diminishing to a point IMHO it will no longer be enjoyable to live here in the near future.since we moved here in 2011 the dramatic growth has made driving here close to driving in a big city, wait times @ restaurants have made it a hassle to dine out

Again, my wife just came home from MVP @ Brownwood and she was almost in tears--parking lot full, class floor space to the max and its going to get worse. since MVP has expanded its membership almost for free to the Villages Health plan members

Please stop TV from becoming a maximum density urban center--remember what it was like to fly in the 60's and what it is now

LOl When you put your TV home up for sale make sure you make a full disclosure and tell your buyers the same thing.

You should have bought up north by Nancy Lopez, there is no big traffic or congestion even in high season and you could easily go to restaurants in Belleview and Ocala that are less crowded with TV snowbirds.

[graciegirl]

Honestly, we're thinking about getting another boat and going back to living on the waterways, again--freedom and a great sense of adventure--best times of our life

It is my belief that our personality is innate. I used to think that it was formed from life experience, as I learned in school, but I don't believe that anymore. It is my opinion that if we look for good or bad we will find it and if we are someone that "blooms where they are planted" we probably always have. I would bet that those who find fault with things have always looked for it and that their glass has always been half full. Just as those annoying people who always seem cheery and content with things and keep finding good stuff to celebrate.

You all know how I feel. I can't seem to help myself. I also loved Ohio.

[Polar Bear]

After living in Pinellas County (FL) for decades, I still can't help but smile when people talk about the awful crowding and traffic in TV.

Of course I liked living in Pinellas County too. :)

[vintageogauge]

We spent the winter months down here for 6 years before buying and there were times, especially at Lake Sumter, that we encountered long waits to get into restaurants. It seems since opening Brownwood those waits have diminished. We bought here in Fenney back in May and to this day have not had to wait to be seated in a restaurant. I'm not a patient person so I would most likely just leave if I encountered that but there are so many places to eat other than at the squares that we find it quite enjoyable trying them all. We have only had two bad experiences in restaurants, both were within TV and both country clubs. Don't want to name them as there is no reason to do so but other than those two experiences all has been well. Gracie is correct, if you go somewhere with the expectation that it will be a bad experience, that is exactly what it will be and nothing could be done to change that in your mind. I prefer to feel that wherever I go it's going to be a good experience and most times it is. Another thing I have realized is that restaurants that aren't good enough for those who are only searching for fine dining end up having the best food. I'm getting hungry now.

[karostay]

Really !

[PennBF]

There is a very good book out titled The Believing Mind" A basic assertion is it highlights is that first a person decides what he likes or dislikes and then that person goes about finding points to support his or her belief. :mornincoffee:

[Marathon Man]

It's January. We nix the idea of eating dinner out of Friday or Saturday nights. But it's a good trade for light crowds 3/4 of the year.

[fw102807]

There is a very good book out titled The Believing Mind" A basic assertion is it highlights is that first a person decides what he likes or dislikes and then that person goes about finding points to support his or her belief. :mornincoffee:

I find these studies fascinating. I read one about the criminal mentality that asserted that criminals really do believe there was justification for their acts and that they are the ones being persecuted.

[Villagevip]

The more the merrier!!...Who desires, to live in a dwindling dead zone...T.V. must be doing something right too be so popular (validation for me)..Relax, "Why hurry, you are already here", as the public sign says entering my old home, Key Colony, Fl, Keys.....

[Marathon Man]

The more the merrier!!...Who desires, to live in a dwindling dead zone...T.V. must be doing something right too be so popular (validation for me)..Relax, "Why hurry, you are already here", as the public sign says entering my old home, Key Colony, Fl, Keys.....

Love it.

[Puterguru]

The more the merrier!!...Who desires, to live in a dwindling dead zone...T.V. must be doing something right too be so popular (validation for me)..Relax, "Why hurry, you are already here", as the public sign says entering my old home, Key Colony, Fl, Keys.....

Actually it reads "Honestly Now, What's Your Hurry? You're Here!"

I have been there many times...:lipsrsealed:

[autumnspring]

LOl When you put your TV home up for sale make sure you make a full disclosure and tell your buyers the same thing.

You should have bought up north by Nancy Lopez, there is no big traffic or congestion even in high season and you could easily go to restaurants in Belleview and Ocala that are less crowded with TV snowbirds.

It is like fishing. You find one and you are infested with all the others. We used to play a game. We would catch a fish, they wiuld all climb up my ....... and we would go to where they were and catch another one.

IF, YOU FIND A QUIET PLACE ANYWHERE AROUND HERE DON'T TELL ME BECAUSE I WILL BE THERE.

[eyc234]

We heard the gripes about working out and eating out. If you notice many times those working out are there in the morning and eating at the prime time of 5 -5:30. I would think that you would see your problem and move to a different time. Never have a problem of getting a table anywhere between 6:30 - 7. Not once have we had a problem getting on a weight machine in the afternoon. You have to be flexible to have a happy life.

[Jima64]

We heard the gripes about working out and eating out. If you notice many times those working out are there in the morning and eating at the prime time of 5 -5:30. I would think that you would see your problem and move to a different time. Never have a problem of getting a table anywhere between 6:30 - 7. Not once have we had a problem getting on a weight machine in the afternoon. You have to be flexible to have a happy life.that is so true. Learn to be flexible and slow down. Being retired is more fun that way.

[VApeople]

It is my belief that our personality is innate. I used to think that it was formed from life experience, as I learned in school, but I don't believe that anymore. It is my opinion that if we look for good or bad we will find it

Gracie, here is a person who agrees with you.

"I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.'
– Martha Washington

[billethkid]

We have lived here for 14+ years, experiencing TV growing from just over 30,000 to now well over 100,000.

If it were not for the growth much of the national branding that has located here would not have done so.

The strategic de-centralization of villages, mailboxes, rec centers, regional rec centers, golf courses, shopping centers, et al, all contribute to convenience.

For us the life style has done nothing more than improve.

Totally disagree with OP assessment.