Spanish Springs Town Square Construction

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I was by there today and was very disappoint that they appear to be building another sound booth in approximately the same spot as the old one. Anyone who has been to the concerts in the square know that if you sit facing the band you are looking directly into the setting sun. The band faces northeast because the sound booth is on the north corner of the plaza. If they repositioned the sound booth on the western corner of the plaza, the bands could face southwest and the audience would be looking to the northeast and not into the setting sun.
When I heard that the square was going to be renovated, I though for sure that they would move the sound booth. I thought that it was a no brainer, but evidently I was wrong.

[Pturner]

I was by there today and was very disappoint that they appear to be building another sound booth in approximately the same spot as the old one. Anyone who has been to the concerts in the square know that if you sit facing the band you are looking directly into the setting sun. The band faces northeast because the sound booth is on the north corner of the plaza. If they repositioned the sound booth on the western corner of the plaza, the bands could face southwest and the audience would be looking to the northeast and not into the setting sun.
When I heard that the square was going to be renovated, I though for sure that they would move the sound booth. I thought that it was a no brainer, but evidently I was wrong.

Could be you were wrong. Whatever else one might think, I don't think anybody could accuse the Morses of being no brainers. ;)

[Jim 9922]

Given the tall buildings on at least 2 sides of the square, maybe the bands can only play to one or 2 sides to avoid an echo bounceback. Let the music flow out and up the street, is maybe the theory....
What really bothers me is that they are going to take out much of the greenery and trees. No longer a park-like setting, but rather a concrete parking lot to bake everyone in the sun and maybe squeeze in more drinkers

[asianthree]

I thought they were replacing the short tree for a taller tree?

[Bogie Shooter]

Does anyone really know what is being done?

[njbchbum]

Does anyone really know what is being done?


posted by memason 5/24/12 post #18 in the following link:
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/spanish-springs-closing-53730/index2.html

I emailed Janet Tutt to get the scoop on what they are planning to do for the maintenance period in June. Here is her email, so this should quell any rumors.

From Janet:

Good Morning again,

Ok..so, here is the list:

Resurfacing of the Square’s pavement, remove concrete within the internal area and sidewalk connectors, and reconstructed with new field pavers.
Reconstruction of existing Audio Equipment Enclosure (this is being accomplished by The Villages but they are using the closed square time to do the work so as not to disrupt a second time).
There will be a revision of the landscape material, there are 16 understory trees being removed (they have too low of a canopy, we have been having serious bee hive issues with the current trees and they create a maintenance mess on the square) and trees being replaced…there will be a net loss of 12 trees along the perimeter of the gazebo within the Square. The landscape designer has incorporated the four new trees in strategic places to marry with the new pavers/design.
Relocation of plumbing, electrical and irrigation lines.

This work is all WITHIN the Square area.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
I believe the “plans” are at Property Management’s office if you or anyone would like to view them. They modifications did have to go through the Town of Lady Lake and the application (incorporating the changes) has been approved. So we are good to go!

Have a great day.
Janet

[paulandjean]

What do you mean"Squeeze in more drinkers'"?

[asianthree]

Awwww so no monirail to Brownwood :mad:

[CaptJohn]

Awwww so no monirail to Brownwood :mad:
Hey, there's an interesting idea! :laugh:

[rubicon]

Hey, there's an interesting idea! :laugh:

Becareful what you wish for because if they did build a mono-rail it would be just another vehicle added to the traffic on the cartpaths....pedestrian,s bikes, carts, scooters, maintenance vehicles, cars (sometimes)

[Bogie Shooter]

It sure is easy to criticize when you don't have all the facts.
Thanks for asking Ms. Tutt for the answer. Don't you just respect the way she quickly responds to a question.

[skyguy79]

Awwww so no monirail to Brownwood :mad:
Hey, there's an interesting idea! :laugh:Believe it or not, I had a similar thought going back a few weeks ago, but discounted it as impractical when I thought "would the benefit justify the expense?" Here are some thoughts on that:



If one were built, it should probably only have a max of 6 stations. Otherwise, it would take too long to reach one end from the other:
Spanish Springs
Mulberry Grove
West of Buena Vista somewhee along Wedgewood Lane
Lake Shore Landing
Colony Plaza
Brownwood
Of course no one will agree on the route and the debates would go on infinitum.If it were there, would many people really use it other than for a fun or tour ride?
You'd still need to get from your home to a station by auto or golf cart.
You'd have to return to the point of origin in order to get back home or go elsewhere.
Who would pay for it?

Beyond all this, it does sound like an interesting idea!

[Pturner]

It's hard for me to understand why we are declaring the baby ugly before the baby is even born. I applaud TV for doing updates and renovations.

[BobKat1]

It's hard for me to understand why we are declaring the baby ugly before the baby is even born. I applaud TV for doing updates and renovations.

I think that all projects have sidewalk supervisors.:)

That's what makes it fun. I think....

[memason]

It sure is easy to criticize when you don't have all the facts.
Thanks for asking Ms. Tutt for the answer. Don't you just respect the way she quickly responds to a question.

Bogie... Exactly right. Janet responded to my email in less than an hour with the "facts" pertaining to the renovation at the square.

Going to the source is a lot better than speculation and rumors...

OK...carry on :D

[champion6]

Get a closer look at the Spanish Springs renovations by visiting: The Villages Daily Sun: Daily Renovation Updates (http://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/news/daily_renovation_updates/)

[jgbama]

Get a closer look at the Spanish Springs renovations by visiting: The Villages Daily Sun: Daily Renovation Updates (http://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/news/daily_renovation_updates/)

Appreciate the link. :thumbup: Have been trying to follow it on the webcam, but can't see too much. Can't wait to come back for our closing in July to see the finished product.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

A question about the monorail concept: Would it be gas or electric?

:throwtomatoes:

Bill :wave:

[hotrodgirl]

OMG! I wish I knew you so I could hit you upside the head as the old (really old) saying goes!:22yikes:

[Schaumburger]

Appreciate the link. :thumbup: Have been trying to follow it on the webcam, but can't see too much. Can't wait to come back for our closing in July to see the finished product.

I had breakfast in SS yesterday. The waiter at Athens Diner (excellent breakfast by the way) said he was told the construction would be done by 6/25. Looks pretty torn up to me to be done in 2 weeks but I'm no construction manager. I am also looking forward to seeing the finished product on my next visit.

jgbama -- you will be able to dance at SS as a resident in July. Yea for you! :wave:

[Bill-n-Brillo]

OMG! I wish I knew you so I could hit you upside the head as the old (really old) saying goes!:22yikes:

:D Don't let that stop you! It doesn't cause anybody else to hold back - - -

:jester:

Bill :)

[graciegirl]

:D Don't let that stop you! It doesn't cause anybody else to hold back - - -

:jester:

Bill :)

No one will hit you while I am standing and breathing Bill. The posse will protect you.

What in the heck have you done now?????? ;)

And I DO so like PTurner's anology of the baby isn't even born yet.

The monorail idea has merit, but please put it over someone's elses house.

I am beginning to just love Hotrodgirl. You are so fun....and funny.

I am beginning to notice a lot of old opinionated people live here. I sure am glad I'm not old or opinionated.

[PaPaLarry]

Awwww so no monirail to Brownwood :mad:
Thats Funny!!!!!

[asianthree]

A question about the monorail concept: Would it be gas or electric?

:throwtomatoes:

Bill :wave:

electric cause there is a tax break;)

[Bruiser1]

Hope they take your suggestions.

Otherwise " there will be days like this"

"Strange days indeed!":agree:

[Schaumburger]

Stopped by Dunkin Donuts in SS tonight. I asked the man working the counter if he heard when the construction will be done. He was told the second week of July, and he didn't sound too happy about it -- but who can blame him? He did not divulge the source of his information.

[chuckster]

:D Don't let that stop you! It doesn't cause anybody else to hold back - - -

:jester:

Bill :)

Bill....I'm looking out for you aaaaaaand got some popcorn for you. Oh heck can't find it......... how about a beer:beer3:

[CarGuys]

A question about the monorail concept: Would it be gas or electric?

:throwtomatoes:

Bill :wave:

You are soooooooooooo bad Bill. You know it will be Hot Air! crap2: LOL

[skyguy79]

You are soooooooooooo bad Bill. You know it will be Hot Air! crap2: LOLHot air? Crap2? Ah... nope! Not going there! I ain't touchn' that one with a 10' pole! Anyway, my guess is that they will install sails on top of the monorail cars and harness wind power, and as a backup they will install pedals in front of the seats and people will have to pedal their.... well, you know what I'm trying to say! :a20:

[jebartle]

:popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

Bill....I'm looking out for you aaaaaaand got some popcorn for you. Oh heck can't find it......... how about a beer:beer3:

[De Lis]

Getting back to the beginning of this blog, I couldn't quite follow it. I am hoping that they remove some of the trees from the (inside) of the square, for more room, but also because the trees make it so DARK.

Would someone please tell me if this will happen?

[Bogie Shooter]

Getting back to the beginning of this blog, I couldn't quite follow it. I am hoping that they remove some of the trees from the (inside) of the square, for more room, but also because the trees make it so DARK.

Would someone please tell me if this will happen?

See post #16.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Getting back to the beginning of this blog, I couldn't quite follow it. I am hoping that they remove some of the trees from the (inside) of the square, for more room, but also because the trees make it so DARK.

Would someone please tell me if this will happen?

Refer to post #6 above. As far as I know, that's the extent of the factual info from TV which has been made available.

You might want to pose your question to Janet Tutt as she would be the person who can give you a definitive answer.

Bill :)

[aln]

I went thru there Wed nite and most of the crepe mertyls are gone and the NEW PALM TREES are planted. .. .. look good.

[asianthree]

I need a crepe ..tree not food hope they go to a good home somewhere

[starflyte1]

Sorry to see the small trees go. They offered much needed shade in the hot afternoons when the entertainment begins.

[fenian]

bump

[De Lis]

It's hard for me to understand why we are declaring the baby ugly before the baby is even born. I applaud TV for doing updates and renovations.

EXACTLY!

I thought it might happen after Brownwood was built, so renovating before is a thrill. They understand the need to keep all venues current.

[jose2]

i dislike palm trees with a passion the crepe myrtles were so nice. what a shame.

[skyguy79]

i dislike palm trees with a passion the crepe myrtles were so nice. what a shame.I don't dislike palm trees, but I do have to say that I agree with you about Crepe Myrtles. I've been putting a serious eye on them lately! When fully bloomed, they're gorgeous!

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[bsliny]

As part of the renovation will they be putting up signs
Saying NO SAVING SEATS Why don't the staff members enforce this
THANK YOU

[asianthree]

saving seats :boxing2: new sport

[CaptJohn]

saving seats :boxing2: new sport

:ohdear: :1rotfl: :1rotfl:

[De Lis]

As part of the renovation will they be putting up signs
Saying NO SAVING SEATS Why don't the staff members enforce this
THANK YOU

YES and Thank You for bringing this up! Really folks, how many, many times have we discussed this before and everyone agrees.

Hope those in authority are listening!

[paulandjean]

What staff members?Seems like as adults you should be able to solve this yourselfs. Never had any problems dealing with this.

[graciegirl]

I sure would hate to be the "staff member" to tell some guy with a snootful that he can't lay his golf hat on the seat while he stands closer to the Martini stand.:icon_wink::popcorn: