Noisy Block Party

[Love2Swim]

Just wondering if anyone heard the noisy block party going on last night til after 1 in the morning. We live in a village about a mile south of Sumter Landing, and were kept awake with loud rap music blasting late at night. Apparently it was coming from the apartment complex near Morse and Route 466. The second week in a row this has happened. Neighbors said the police were called, but no resolution.....sleepless in Seattle.

[vintageogauge]

Just wondering if anyone heard the noisy block party going on last night til after 1 in the morning. We live in a village about a mile south of Sumter Landing, and were kept awake with loud rap music blasting late at night. Apparently it was coming from the apartment complex near Morse and Route 466. The second week in a row this has happened. Neighbors said the police were called, but no resolution.....sleepless in Seattle.

I use a Sound Machine on a night stand next to the bed. Can't hear anything. Try one, you'll no longer be sleepless.

[Stu from NYC]

Your south of Sumter landing and you heard it from 466? Long way for noise to travel and be so loud. One loud party apparently

[Two Bills]

Rappers Lives Matter!

[Love2Swim]

Your south of Sumter landing and you heard it from 466? Long way for noise to travel and be so loud. One loud party apparently

It was extremely loud! Although sound carries pretty well depending on wind direction. And my husband is extremely hard of hearing and it woke him up!

[Davonu]

I use a Sound Machine on a night stand next to the bed. Can't hear anything. Try one, you'll no longer be sleepless.
I heard it over my sound machine. I finally put on my ear buds and played white noise. Hope this doesn’t keep happening.

[pauld315]

I heard it over my sound machine. I finally put on my ear buds and played white noise. Hope this doesn’t keep happening.

The Police should take care of this but you have to provide an address for them to go to.

[dewilson58]

Crazy youth, they can stay up past 8:30.

[Stu from NYC]

Crazy youth, they can stay up past 8:30.

Hope it was not a villager violating the 9 pm curfew

[Stu from NYC]

The Police should take care of this but you have to provide an address for them to go to.

If it was that loud a simple drive by would allow them to know where it is coming from and take appropriate action

[coffeebean]

The Police should take care of this but you have to provide an address for them to go to.
The police know EXACTLY where that damn rap music is coming from. Hubby and I drove around last night at 12:30 trying to find the offenders and get an address.We came across a couple of other folks trying to find out where the music was coming from just like we were.

I can tell you the rap music does not come from the apartment complex on 466. It is a block or two south of that apartment complex. How do I know? Hubby and I drove on the road just beyond the apartment complex and came across seven sheriff squad cars in that little church parking lot. We spoke to one of the deputies and he told us that they were "handling it". He said he had seven deputies working on it and were there where the music was coming from. He also explicitly told us (at least three times) "DO NOT GO DOWN THERE!!!". We didn't and left for home.

The sheriff also had told us that all they can do is ask them to turn the volume down. As soon as they leave, the volume goes back up again. These noise pollution offenders don't respect the law and actually defy the law. They know all they get is a slap on the wrist.

Believe it or not, the level of the noise ( and it is NOISE!!!!) is much worse south of LSL (Mallory Square) than it is when you are very close to it as we were last night.

It is nice and peaceful this morning.

[Babubhat]

Tell the VN news site to investigate. Right up there alley

[Nucky]

Noise travels pretty well around these here parts. We live in the Historic District and can hear the noise from the tires on 441 and can clearly hear Mustang Sally being played at Spanish Springs. We are at least a mile inside the main gate.

We have seasonal neighbors who are regular renters who are here for a good time. Hence, we give them a few nights to get the partying out of their system and then when it's nice and bright during the day we provide them with a kind motivational speech about being a good neighbor and all the things you would say to get them to quiet down a little earlier. They are very nice people who accept a kind word and have responded reasonably for three years in a row. The fourth year is coming up next week.
Let's see if their seasonal remembrance kicks in this year.

They are smart. They try to diffuse the conversation with an invitation to their festivities. We decline and ask for peace on earth at 11 PM. It usually comes at about 10 PM.



If this was a one or two-time disruption I would say suck it up buttercup but more than that needs either your personal eyeball-to-eyeball attention or just call the Police. they will handle it for you without the chance of the situation escalating. Good Luck to you.

[NotGolfer]

Sound always travels louder at night. When I was growing up my parents lived on a lake. Below our house (it was sort of on a hill) was a beach. Many nights teens or young adults would come and swim and sew shenanigans. This was before "air" so windows were open and sleeping residents might be bothered. Water even helps send the noise. I think back then police might have come and broken up the crowd. At least then there wasn't "rap music"!!

[Stu from NYC]

Noise travels pretty well around these here parts. We live in the Historic District and can hear the noise from the tires on 441 and can clearly hear Mustang Sally being played at Spanish Springs. We are at least a mile inside the main gate.

We have seasonal neighbors who are regular renters who are here for a good time. Hence, we give them a few nights to get the partying out of their system and then when it's nice and bright during the day we provide them with a kind motivational speech about being a good neighbor and all the things you would say to get them to quiet down a little earlier. They are very nice people who accept a kind word and have responded reasonably for three years in a row. The fourth year is coming up next week.
Let's see if their seasonal remembrance kicks in this year.

They are smart. They try to diffuse the conversation with an invitation to their festivities. We decline and ask for peace on earth at 11 PM. It usually comes at about 10 PM.



If this was a one or two-time disruption I would say suck it up buttercup but more than that needs either your personal eyeball-to-eyeball attention or just call the Police. they will handle it for you without the chance of the situation escalating. Good Luck to you.

Seems like their is not much the police can do other than ask them to tone it down.

[retiredguy123]

Seems like their is not much the police can do other than ask them to tone it down.
I don't care about the tone. I would rather them reduce the volume.

[Nucky]

Seems like their is not much the police can do other than ask them to tone it down.

I guess these people I spoke of would be easier to process if you actually saw them with your own eyes. Using the Police :police: to Tone "Em Down is probably the best move. I know it's not exactly Kosher to judge by site but I'm not perfect yet!

Florida is a Conceal, Carry state. Sometimes that doesn't come to my mind immediately. I'm also not Barney Fife. I'm also not 30 anymore. I think if they act up this year I'll let someone else handle it. :wave:

The chip on my shoulder is almost gone but some Tri-State Characteristics are still with me after 6 years here. Mark me, Still Under Construction.

[Bilyclub]

I would assume since it's some kind of catering/party hall they would have to have some kind of license for the business. If it's in Lady Lake, call city hall and start complaining.

[deeva211]

Second party they have had this month. It is so unbelievably loud I can’t believe it. I live in Caroline and to me it sounds like it’s coming from Cherry Lake Road. I just wish the cops would break up the party! I probably wouldn’t mind if it was good music but it’s a rap crap!

[Babubhat]

The invasion has started. Wait for more apartments

[coffeebean]

I would assume since it's some kind of catering/party hall they would have to have some kind of license for the business. If it's in Lady Lake, call city hall and start complaining.
The deputy I spoke to said the rap music was coming from a private residence.

[Babubhat]

It’s a violation to have loud music for a car. Have them enforce noise ordinance. Perhaps many need to visit city hall to make this clear. Line the podium with dozens. Don’t leave until action is taken.

Police can declare an unlawful gathering and shut the nonsense down.

Get a group to sue for nuisance , ask for big damage. Hit them from multiple angles relentlessly. Others have rights too,

Inaction is what they crave

[Djean1981]

Tell the VN news site to investigate. Right up there alley
If it doesn't involve shaming a "villager," they may not care... Lol

[asianthree]

So block party, place of business, or private residence? All three have been
suggested. Given the fact that a LEO can only suggest music turned down, not sure why private citizens could accomplish more. And for me CC permits are a good reason to not try to find the party.

I know of 2 block parties (neighbors in villas had private party with big named band...open to all neighbors last night.. None of them near LSL.. Close to the turnpike, so guessing no one complained about the noise.

Awake until 2:15a.. When things wrapped up. Seems everyone had a good time

[PugMom]

Second party they have had this month. It is so unbelievably loud I can’t believe it. I live in Caroline and to me it sounds like it’s coming from Cherry Lake Road. I just wish the cops would break up the party! I probably wouldn’t mind if it was good music but it’s a rap crap!

i agree. i had such neighbors @ 1 time, who partied the same way. the only thing that saved them was their choice of music: this guy had an ENDLESS supply of bootleg Tull. as soon as i considered reporting him, he'd play 'Teacher" live.

[retiredguy123]

This story doesn't make sense to me. If the music was from an apartment building and it was loud enough to be heard a mile away, why didn't other apartment residents complain. And, why couldn't the police make an arrest? Very confusing.

[Garywt]

It is surprising there are not quiet hours per the town. Most towns have a no noise 11-7 or so. Police can then do something if people don’t quiet down.

[ScottGo]

This is Florida home of the 3 a. m. get your 12 pack. Some towns/cities do have a 1 a.m shutdown, others it's whenever.

[Calisport]

There was a golf cart guy about 75 -80 years old playing disco music at full blast driving up Morse near Havana CC. Couldn't believe what I saw. Luckily it was mobile. The police aren't doing their job if the music continues to blare at a house.

[Bilyclub]

The deputy I spoke to said the rap music was coming from a private residence.

Somebody on FaceBook said there's place back in there called The Hobby or something like that. It could be a private residence being rented out for parties. We don't hear it down here, good luck finding who the culprit is.

[randykw]

https://hobby-room.wixsite.com/thehobbyroom/home

[SeaCros]

Just wondering if anyone heard the noisy block party going on last night til after 1 in the morning. We live in a village about a mile south of Sumter Landing, and were kept awake with loud rap music blasting late at night. Apparently it was coming from the apartment complex near Morse and Route 466. The second week in a row this has happened. Neighbors said the police were called, but no resolution.....sleepless in Seattle.

If it was really that loud how many others heard it and complained about it? If only one person heard it and complained the police are not going to do much especially if they turn the music down and then back up after the law leaves. We all were kids once and did the same thing(s) well at least I did LOL.
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[retiredguy123]

If it was really that loud how many others heard it and complained about it? If only one person heard it and complained the police are not going to do much especially if they turn the music down and then back up after the law leaves. We all were kids once and did the same thing(s) well at least I did LOL.
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I never did anything like that.

[bowlingal]

I'm pretty sure it is North of Lake Sumter, not South, lovetoswim. 466 is north.

[jtjigs]

Crazy youth, they can stay up past 8:30.

😂 😂 😂

[coffeebean]

https://hobby-room.wixsite.com/thehobbyroom/home

I looked up the address on Google maps. This is the location the music was coming from and the sheriff and his deputies were "working on it". Hmmm. Seems they couldn't get the job done. This "venue" does not bode well for our area if they rent out to people who will blast music until all hours of the night.

[coffeebean]

I never did anything like that.

Well, have to admit.......... When I was a kid, living in my parent's home, Mom used to BLAST Frank Sinatra on the old Hi Fi out of the open windows when we cleaned the house on Saturdays. Such great memories.

[coffeebean]

I'm pretty sure it is North of Lake Sumter, not South, lovetoswim. 466 is north.

Look up the address in the link to the Party Venue in a post above. It is north of LSL and just south of the apartment complex on 466.

[me4vt]

They can write a citation!

[midiwiz]

Hope it was not a villager violating the 9 pm curfew

there is no cerfew, where the heck did you interpret that from ??

[Worldseries27]

seems like their is not much the police can do other than ask them to tone it down.
should have called ghost bus, er i mean the biddies

[RICH1]

They don’t run into schools with active shooters , do you think they will break up a Rapper Party? Just another AirBnb get used to it! House party’s are a good source of income !

[midiwiz]

this thread is hilarious.... you guys are all too funny.... sort of makes me want to hook up my 1000W system and crank the crap out of it. ..... yet no one rags on about the bands at the squares...... it's utterly amazing .....

thanks for the laugh.

[Papa_lecki]

there is no cerfew, where the heck did you interpret that from ??

Pretty sure the villages curfew is 9:15, need to give us time to get home from the squares.

[Love2Swim]

This story doesn't make sense to me. If the music was from an apartment building and it was loud enough to be heard a mile away, why didn't other apartment residents complain. And, why couldn't the police make an arrest? Very confusing.

These local police seem useless. I've reported a couple other incidents to them, road rage, etc., given them license plate numbers, and they do absolutely nothing.

[coffeebean]

They don’t run into schools with active shooters , do you think they will break up a Rapper Party? Just another AirBnb get used to it! House party’s are a good source of income !

I looked at the gallery on the website. The venue looks like a huge gorgeous mansion with landscaped grounds that are stunning. Take a look at the photos on the website.

[Stu from NYC]

there is no cerfew, where the heck did you interpret that from ??

The Villages joke

[Stu from NYC]

They don’t run into schools with active shooters , do you think they will break up a Rapper Party? Just another AirBnb get used to it! House party’s are a good source of income !

The vast bulk of the time the police will do their jobs

[dlebuis]

We live in Mallory Square and the RAP music was so loud we had to close up our house and it was still loud. This went on until 2:30am. We enjoy leaving our windows open on cool nights. Hope this was a one time occurrence.

[Paula]

I use a Sound Machine on a night stand next to the bed. Can't hear anything. Try one, you'll no longer be sleepless.

Or get a free white noise app on your phone.

[coffeebean]

this thread is hilarious.... you guys are all too funny.... sort of makes me want to hook up my 1000W system and crank the crap out of it. ..... yet no one rags on about the bands at the squares...... it's utterly amazing .....

thanks for the laugh.

The music at the squares ends at 9:00 PM. This loud rap music was noise polluting until at least 1:00 in the morning that I know of. They sheriff said they usually start the loud music at midnight.

Now that you mention it......I have never heard the music from the bands at LSL and I know how loud they are. I will certainly check it out tonight on my open lanai to see if I can hear the band from LSL.

[Bilyclub]

this thread is hilarious.... you guys are all too funny.... sort of makes me want to hook up my 1000W system and crank the crap out of it. ..... yet no one rags on about the bands at the squares...... it's utterly amazing .....

thanks for the laugh.


The squares shut down at exactly 9 PM which I think is too early, but supposedly this place went until 2:30 AM which is pretty late. If you lived in TV you would know that cranking your 1000 watts would be a deed violation after a certain time.


We live in Mallory Square and the RAP music was so loud we had to close up our house and it was still loud. This went on until 2:30am. We enjoy leaving our windows open on cool nights. Hope this was a one time occurrence.

[coffeebean]

We live in Mallory Square and the RAP music was so loud we had to close up our house and it was still loud. This went on until 2:30am. We enjoy leaving our windows open on cool nights. Hope this was a one time occurrence.
Unfortunately, this is not a one time occurrence. There has been loud rap music before and it happened either last week or the week before also.

[coffeebean]

Or get a free white noise app on your phone.
Will the white noise app drown out the BOOM BOOM BOOM from that heavy base? It was really annoying.

[Whitley]

Crazy youth, they can stay up past 8:30.


I seem to recall a time in the long ago when I would go to the first club at midnight.

[Bilyclub]

My take from experience is that the deputies didn't have the manpower available to safely take on what was probably a pretty big, drunken crowd. They sealed the entrance to keep anymore people from getting in and once they left they could not reenter. Since the place is a business there should be some sort of business license or permit issued by Sumter County ? I wonder if it's BYOB or if they have a liquor license ?

[Love2Swim]

The vast bulk of the time the police will do their jobs

Agree, but its obvious that not all do their jobs, or do it well.

[Davonu]

Will the white noise app drown out the BOOM BOOM BOOM from that heavy base? It was really annoying.
With ear buds on, yes. Otherwise, not so much.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Well, have to admit.......... When I was a kid, living in my parent's home, Mom used to BLAST Frank Sinatra on the old Hi Fi out of the open windows when we cleaned the house on Saturdays. Such great memories.Your Mom??? , Heck I do that now!!! It pumps me up for gym.OMG I’m so old !

[Whitley]

Somebody on FaceBook said there's place back in there called The Hobby or something like that. It could be a private residence being rented out for parties. We don't hear it down here, good luck finding who the culprit is.


Could this be the source?
The Hobby Room.

Tel: (352) 250-5800

871 NE 107th Blvd, The Villages, FL 32182

[KathieI]

My neighbors heard it in Mallory, I didn't, thank Goodness.

Since that area is Lady Lake, I do believe they have a different noise ordinance than Sumter does.

[jrref]

The Hobby Room is a business so if there is no noise ordinance the police can't do anything about overly loud music at late hours which is bad news for anyone living close to them in the Villages. That said, the only thing that can be done is to see if the land is zoned for business and if any special license and or insurance is needed. If so, this can put them out of business. Looking at their web site their costs for parties are pretty low so my guess is they don't have a lot of overhead.

I wonder if the Developer will get involved since this is a Big negative for people living close in the Villages. People living outside the Villages will have to go to the County and complain. Either way if there are no restrictions, restrictions can be put in place, but it might take a while to do this.

[Whitley]

Your Mom??? , Heck I do that now!!! It pumps me up for gym.OMG I’m so old !

I started to listen to Sinatra while in college in the eighties. During that decade he made a big comeback. Interest in Bennet was also high, not to mention Big Band.

[OhioBuckeye]

Well Seattle won’t make any mad by telling them they are not allowed to have fun or have parties. I suggest to keep all windows shut, I seriously don’t think a party could be that bad unless the party was at least a block away! Man you must of bought near a young peoples area. Hope it gets better for you! You should of looked for a house in the older areas.

[ex34449]

Currently, more than 71,000 households make up The Villages.
You should have heard how quiet the place was prior to the building. I use to camp there when I was younger and much of it was pristine wilderness.

[Aces4]

Agree, but its obvious that not all do their jobs, or do it well.

Obvious to whom?

[Bilyclub]

My neighbors heard it in Mallory, I didn't, thank Goodness.

Since that area is Lady Lake, I do believe they have a different noise ordinance than Sumter does.


It's not Lady Lake. The Sumter line is East of there. The big apartments are also in Sumter Co, but get there water from Lady Lake.

[Babubhat]

It is a nuisance and actionable. People are entitled to peaceful enjoyment of their residence. Get lawyers involved if you want quiet.

I suggest everyone get a decibel app to record the noise level to be used as evidence.

It would be beneficial if comments had citations to the law.

Property law gives a land owner the right to the full use, and enjoyment of his property, without any substantial interference from others, under reasonable circumstances.. If a defendant hosts an unreasonably loud party which disturbs the defendants sleep, the defendant has acted negligently and created a nuisance. The plaintiff’s comforts were violated by excessively loud noise due to the lack of the defendant to use proper care to prevent this from happening.

Use and Enjoyment Inference of Private Property - Tort - LAWS.com (https://tort.laws.com/nuisance/use-enjoyment-of-private-property/interference-w-use-enjoyment-of-private-property)

[LAFwUs]

It is a nuisance and actionable. People are entitled to peaceful enjoyment of their residence. Get lawyers involved if you want quiet.

I suggest everyone get a decibel app to record the noise level to be used as evidence.

It would be beneficial if comments had citations to the law.

Property law gives a land owner the right to the full use, and enjoyment of his property, without any substantial interference from others, under reasonable circumstances.. If a defendant hosts an unreasonably loud party which disturbs the defendants sleep, the defendant has acted negligently and created a nuisance. The plaintiff’s comforts were violated by excessively loud noise due to the lack of the defendant to use proper care to prevent this from happening.

Use and Enjoyment Inference of Private Property - Tort - LAWS.com (https://tort.laws.com/nuisance/use-enjoyment-of-private-property/interference-w-use-enjoyment-of-private-property)

^ THIS ^ is 100% correct.
Sound can be considered a "public nuisance" any time it intrudes on other people unreasonably. The City, The Villages, Property owner, etc can be held legally responsible should they not make attempts to identify, alter, remedy it, and/or enforce existing law/rules which not doing so, lets one entity run amuck, at the damage of others.

This applies to excessively barking dogs all the way up to a reoccurring party at a business, that seems to have disturbed possibly hundreds of people more than once, and during what may be 'off / quiet' hours.

One could seek an injunction & or apply pressure in other ways.
Media, signed resident petitions to city authorities, filing code violations, business license violations/revocation, fire code violations, etc...ie: several ways to skin a cat, if the application of, fits.

The sheer number of people that were affected by these "parties", would hold considerable weight if applied correctly.
If you were bothered by this, speak up, let them know this is not cool and we as a community will take action if it continues, I assure you they dont want that!
...heres a place to start
>> https://hobby-room.wixsite.com/thehobbyroom/contact <<

[Babubhat]

Evidence needs to be obtained. The more the better. No point in complaining if unwilling to take action.

Call the Orlando news station and newspapers. Costs nothing and should get swift response. They love these stories. The town council will enjoy being inundated by reporters on tv as to why no action taken. Television gold for them.

Orlando FL TV Stations and Channel Guide - ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX Digital (https://www.americantowns.com/orlando-fl/tv-stations/)

[coffeebean]

Could this be the source?
The Hobby Room.

Tel: (352) 250-5800

871 NE 107th Blvd, The Villages, FL 32182

Yes. Someone up-thread listed the website. The actual address is 8711 NE 107th Blvd., according to Google maps. On one page of the website, the address is listed as 871 and another page has the correct address as 8711.

[coffeebean]

I started to listen to Sinatra while in college in the eighties. During that decade he made a big comeback. Interest in Bennet was also high, not to mention Big Band.

I've been a big Sinatra fan since I was a kid. All thanks to Mom. Also love Louis Prima and Keeley Smith.

[Babubhat]

Why has this not been brought to the Governor’s attention. He just passed car noise law. Light up the phones! Call Webster too.

Beginning July 1, drivers can receive a fine of up to $114 for blasting music in their cars.

The new law allows officers to ticket those playing music audible from a minimum 25-foot distance.

For reference, the average car is about 15 feet long, making it within the statute for an officer to ticket the driver in front of them if their music is audible.

These regulations become even stricter within close proximity of churches, schools and hospitals.

To many, this law produces positive change for the comfort, safety and well-being of Floridians.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I started to listen to Sinatra while in college in the eighties. During that decade he made a big comeback. Interest in Bennet was also high, not to mention Big Band. In 1966 I had just come home for a break from Vietnam , some of the neighborhood mob guys took me along to see Sinatra in Vegas . I was introduced to him later at a large party by one of the guys, he told Frank, Charlie is back from Vietnam and heading back again . He shook my hand and I told him we had the same birthday December 12, so we took a picture and he signed it, Frank and Charlie the birthday boys . I got good use out of that picture, I would pull out my wallet in some bar or airport while talking to some woman and kind of accidentally let her see it and they would say OMG you know Frank and I’d say ,well he calls me sometimes lol

[Berferful]

Please tell me it’s quiet down at the Villages. We have a neighbor here in Mass. that has Sub Woofers in his car and in his house. There is no way to get away from the bass. It’s not the music or the rap, it’s the bass. I don’t care if you’re stone deaf, the bass comes through like a fricken earthquake. Aaagh!

[Babubhat]

Read the local ordinance and contact your local Representative. You need documentation, preferably from a professional who can testify if needed.

The ordinance for exterior noise, M.G.L. Chapter 111, Section 142A-M, reads as follows:

A noise source will be considered to be violating the Department’s noise regulation (310 CMR 7.10) if the source:

1. Increases the broadband sound level by more than 10dB(A) above ambient, or

2. Produce a “puretone” condition – when any octave band center frequency sound pressure level exceeds the two adjacent center frequency sound pressure levels by 3 decibels or more.

These criteria are measured both at the property line and at the nearest inhabited residence. “Ambient” is defined as the background A-weighted sound level that is exceeded 90% of the time, measured during equipment operating hours. “Ambient” may also be established by other means with consent of the Department.


Massachusetts Noise Code Per Town And City (https://newenglandsoundproofing.com/town_noise_code)

[coffeebean]

In 1966 I had just come home for a break from Vietnam , some of the neighborhood mob guys took me along to see Sinatra in Vegas . I was introduced to him later at a large party by one of the guys, he told Frank, Charlie is back from Vietnam and heading back again . He shook my hand and I told him we had the same birthday December 12, so we took a picture and he signed it, Frank and Charlie the birthday boys . I got good use out of that picture, I would pull out my wallet in some bar or airport while talking to some woman and kind of accidentally let her see it and they would say OMG you know Frank and I’d say ,well he calls me sometimes lol

Great story. Thanks.

[Papa_lecki]

The ordinance for exterior noise, M.G.L. Chapter 111, Section 142A-M, reads as follows:

A noise source will be considered to be violating the Department’s noise regulation (310 CMR 7.10) if the source:

1. Increases the broadband sound level by more than 10dB(A) above ambient, or

Massachusetts Noise Code Per Town And City (https://newenglandsoundproofing.com/town_noise_code)
Uh Oh
“ Frequent pickleball sounds are typically about 70 dBa at about 100 feet away from the strike of the ball.”

The sound of pickleball – a detailed explanation, and what you need to consider before building courts – Crazy Pickleball Lady (https://crazypickleballlady.com/2021/07/13/the-sound-of-pickleball-a-detailed-explanation-and-what-you-need-to-consider-before-building-courts/)

[blueash]

Is the complaint here the volume of the music as it sures seems as if many of you have a problem with the genre. If you are complaining in large part because it is the most successful style of music for the last 25 years, get off my lawn. Think hard about why this is bothering you so much. If it were Sinatra or the Beatles would you feel differently?

Sumter County has a noise ordinance (https://library.municode.com/fl/sumter_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COCO_CH16MIPROF_ARTVINOC O_S16-107PRNODI) which was toughened in 2016


If you read the Sumter code it only applies to unincorporated residential areas of the county. What is the zoning at the Hobby Room?

[PugMom]

I never did anything like that.

we did, but so far out of the way we didnt want to get caught!, lol. a town called Middlefield had endless apple orchards. we'd wait until after 9pm, sneak out along the dirt road, then party 'till whenever. good times were had by all :loco:

[Love2Swim]

Is the complaint here the volume of the music as it sures seems as if many of you have a problem with the genre. If you are complaining in large part because it is the most successful style of music for the last 25 years, get off my lawn. Think hard about why this is bothering you so much. If it were Sinatra or the Beatles would you feel differently?

Sumter County has a noise ordinance (https://library.municode.com/fl/sumter_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COCO_CH16MIPROF_ARTVINOC O_S16-107PRNODI) which was toughened in 2016


If you read the Sumter code it only applies to unincorporated residential areas of the county. What is the zoning at the Hobby Room?

Yes, the complaint is because of the extreme noise, and the timing of the noise - after midnight!

[LAFwUs]

It is a nuisance and actionable. People are entitled to peaceful enjoyment of their residence. Get lawyers involved if you want quiet.

I suggest everyone get a decibel app to record the noise level to be used as evidence.

It would be beneficial if comments had citations to the law.

Property law gives a land owner the right to the full use, and enjoyment of his property, without any substantial interference from others, under reasonable circumstances.. If a defendant hosts an unreasonably loud party which disturbs the defendants sleep, the defendant has acted negligently and created a nuisance. The plaintiff’s comforts were violated by excessively loud noise due to the lack of the defendant to use proper care to prevent this from happening.

Use and Enjoyment Inference of Private Property - Tort - LAWS.com (https://tort.laws.com/nuisance/use-enjoyment-of-private-property/interference-w-use-enjoyment-of-private-property)

Is the complaint here the volume of the music as it sures seems as if many of you have a problem with the genre. If you are complaining in large part because it is the most successful style of music for the last 25 years, get off my lawn. Think hard about why this is bothering you so much. If it were Sinatra or the Beatles would you feel differently?

Sumter County has a noise ordinance (https://library.municode.com/fl/sumter_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COCO_CH16MIPROF_ARTVINOC O_S16-107PRNODI) which was toughened in 2016


If you read the Sumter code it only applies to unincorporated residential areas of the county. What is the zoning at the Hobby Room?

Breech of Peace / Disturbing the Peace is a much broader application and can apply at any time of the day, under a variety of circumstances, well outside of codified county 'noise ordinances'. which often simply stipulate hours/times permitted for industrial, agricultural, manufacturing noise or similar.

Deep bass or loud AF music, traveling miles from the source, done at midnight for hours on end, more than once, would well exceed permissible allowances in most any jurisdiction...it wouldn't matter to most people (or the law) if that intrusion was by way of "Snoop dog", "Def Leopard" or the "Beatles".
This being especially inconsiderate to anyone who may have to get sleep for work in the morning, have noise sensitivity...or dare I say it; to simply enjoy their quiet evening without being forcibly subjected to someone else choice party music of any gene.

[coffeebean]

Is the complaint here the volume of the music as it sures seems as if many of you have a problem with the genre. If you are complaining in large part because it is the most successful style of music for the last 25 years, get off my lawn. Think hard about why this is bothering you so much. If it were Sinatra or the Beatles would you feel differently?

Sumter County has a noise ordinance (https://library.municode.com/fl/sumter_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COCO_CH16MIPROF_ARTVINOC O_S16-107PRNODI) which was toughened in 2016


If you read the Sumter code it only applies to unincorporated residential areas of the county. What is the zoning at the Hobby Room?
Even if it were Sinatra, I would not want it blasting at 2:00 in the morning. BTW..... I HATE, HATE, HATE rap crap.

[Stu from NYC]

Do not care for rap but music should not be forced on others

[Babubhat]

Is someone going to take action? Talk is not the solution

[Bilyclub]

If they are inside of a building the sound shouldn't be carrying that far. Sounds like they are doing things outside which might be breaking some other ordinance.

[BigSteph]

I've never heard a bass-beat backtrack on a Sinatra song -- I could be wrong, I've not listened to his whole catalog.


Is the complaint here the volume of the music as it sures seems as if many of you have a problem with the genre. If you are complaining in large part because it is the most successful style of music for the last 25 years, get off my lawn. Think hard about why this is bothering you so much. If it were Sinatra or the Beatles would you feel differently?

Sumter County has a noise ordinance (https://library.municode.com/fl/sumter_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COCO_CH16MIPROF_ARTVINOC O_S16-107PRNODI) which was toughened in 2016


If you read the Sumter code it only applies to unincorporated residential areas of the county. What is the zoning at the Hobby Room?

[BigSteph]

Rather than say hate, I just say this; I cannot listen to any music where if I sang along to the lyrics, I could be positioning myself for injury, death, cancellation, etc.

Seriously, take most songs, print the lyrics and go to, say, the tax collector's office or the circuit court lobby and start singing the lyrics. You will surely get weird looks on all styles of music, but sing the rap songs and see what happens.


Then Go-cart Mozart was checkin' out the weather chart to see if it was safe to go outside
And little Early-Pearly came by in her curly-wurly and asked me if I needed a ride


Fly me to the moon
Let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like on a-Jupiter and Mars


'Cause we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl
You know that we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl

Now a rap song;

Beat it up, nxxxxx, catch a charge
Extra large and extra hard
Put this pxxxxx right in your face
Swipe your nose like a credit card
Hop on top, I wanna ride
I do a Kegel while it's inside
Spit in my mouth, look in my eyes
This pxxxx is wet, come take a dive
Tie me up like I'm surprised
Let's role play, I'll wear a disguise
I want you to park that big Mack Truck
Right in this little garage
Make it cream, make me scream
Out in public, make a scene
I don't cook, I don't clean
But let me tell you how I got this ring


Just sayin'


Even if it were Sinatra, I would not want it blasting at 2:00 in the morning. BTW..... I HATE, HATE, HATE rap crap.

[KeithRiz]

You should return the favor to them when they are trying to sleep during the daylight hours.

[Whitley]

Yes, the complaint is because of the extreme noise, and the timing of the noise - after midnight!

I think they are on the wrong post. He is complaining about people on his lawn.

[fdpaq0580]

Your Mom??? , Heck I do that now!!! It pumps me up for gym.OMG I’m so old !

Not old. Ripe and ready.

[coffeebean]

Rather than say hate, I just say this; I cannot listen to any music where if I sang along to the lyrics, I could be positioning myself for injury, death, cancellation, etc.

Seriously, take most songs, print the lyrics and go to, say, the tax collector's office or the circuit court lobby and start singing the lyrics. You will surely get weird looks on all styles of music, but sing the rap songs and see what happens.


Then Go-cart Mozart was checkin' out the weather chart to see if it was safe to go outside
And little Early-Pearly came by in her curly-wurly and asked me if I needed a ride


Fly me to the moon
Let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like on a-Jupiter and Mars


'Cause we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl
You know that we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl

Now a rap song;

Beat it up, nxxxxx, catch a charge
Extra large and extra hard
Put this pxxxxx right in your face
Swipe your nose like a credit card
Hop on top, I wanna ride
I do a Kegel while it's inside
Spit in my mouth, look in my eyes
This pxxxx is wet, come take a dive
Tie me up like I'm surprised
Let's role play, I'll wear a disguise
I want you to park that big Mack Truck
Right in this little garage
Make it cream, make me scream
Out in public, make a scene
I don't cook, I don't clean
But let me tell you how I got this ring


Just sayin'

Oh, my. I've never tried to listen to rap lyrics. Those rap lyrics are much worse than I thought. Truly awful. I guess I'm showing my age.

[coffeebean]

You should return the favor to them when they are trying to sleep during the daylight hours.

This venue is for rent. The people who party at night go to their homes to sleep. Right????

[Caymus]

This venue is for rent. The people who party at night go to their homes to sleep. Right????

You will need to travel. How many residents of The Villages listen to high decibel rap at 2 AM?

[Bilyclub]

You can file a complaint online using the Sumter County Website.

[buster21]

Playing country music could be their Kryptonite… or maybe some Taylor Swift.

[Babubhat]

It’s time to take Elvis advice

A little less conversation, a little more action, please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite, a little less bark