Proposed Outdoor Entertainment Park West of Wildwood

[villages07]

Today's Sun included the agenda for Sumter county commissioners. One item was for a proposed outdoor entertainment park in Wildwood. Below is an excerpt from the application and a link to the agenda item. The location is SR 44 and CR 475 .... West of where 301 and 44 intersect, so, not adjacent to Villages. Just an FYI

The applicant is requesting a Major Special Use Permit for an outdoor sports and musical
entertainment park. The applicant’s proposed operation consists of the following: an open air
stage providing for a music venue seating approximately 7500 patrons, ATV and 4x4 riding trails
and mud holes, 4x4 mud/sand track area, 4x4 rock climb area, picnic/camping areas, adventure
run mud/water course, tractor/truck pull area, grass parking area, security and first aid stations,
airboat track, equipment barn, office trailer, security/safety lighting, bathrooms, handicap
parking, helipad area, vendor area, ticket/booths, ATV/4x4 wash station, water volleyball/sand
area, announcers booth, and play ground.
Proposed days and hours of operation are as follows:
Thursday 12:00 pm for event staff only
Friday 12:00 pm for event participants and operations
all entertainment related motorized vehicle operations shall cease at
sunset
all other operations shall cease at 10:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am for event participants and spectators
all entertainment related motorized vehicle operations shall cease at
sunset
all other operations shall cease at 10:00 pm
Sunday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm except holiday weekends, excluding Christmas, which will
follow Saturday schedules
Monday (holidays excluding Christmas) 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Additionally, the applicant will conduct a maximum of one concert event per month with the
option of having up to five (5) one (1) day fund raising events during a twelve (12) month
calendar period. Park hours of operation for fund raising weekend one day events will be from
7:00 am to 10:00 pm.
The outdoor sports and musical entertainment park will be owned by Otsego Holdings, LLC
leased to Sumter County Outdoors, LLC.

http://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/Files/AgendaCenter/Items/2031/S2012-0004%20-%20Otsego%20Holdings%20LLC%20exec%20summ%20and%20d ocs_201212210840556049.pdf

[Virtual Geezer]

Like 07 mentioned this should not have any impact on TV as it is west of I-75.

VG

[graciegirl]

mudholes and climbing walls and tractor pulls oh my.

What do you think the name will be?

The Near Wild Experience?

Up and down in Wildwood?

The MudWhole?

Wildwood to the Max?

[BobnBev]

Like 07 mentioned this should not have any impact on TV as it is west of I-75.

VG
Looks to me like it's EAST of I-75, not WEST.

[Peachie]

mudholes and climbing walls and tractor pulls oh my.

What do you think the name will be?

The Near Wild Experience?

Up and down in Wildwood?

The MudWhole?

Wildwood to the Max?


Wildwood to the Max is my vote, Gracie. Think we should sign up for rock climbing or truck pulls? :beer3:

Thank you, 07, for the update.

[CWGUY]

:confused:Looks to me like it's EAST of I-75, not WEST.

:confused: 44 and 475 meet WEST of 75. Maybe you're holding the map up-side-down. :thumbup:

[Taltarzac725]

And, of course, they are going to play Beethoven, Bach, Brahms, Mozart and the like with some Dame Joan Sutherland opera to boot. :throwtomatoes:

[rubicon]

Looks like fun to me

[oxfordnative]

I own property in the Oak Hill subdivision, undeveloped of course, and this butts up to it. It is definately WEST of I-75, think of going under 75 towards Inverness. Personally, I feel my property values will drop and I am against it!

[BobnBev]

:confused:

:confused: 44 and 475 meet WEST of 75. Maybe you're holding the map up-side-down. :thumbup:
Guess I should have read the whole thing, not just--...." West of where 301 and 44 intersect",.......my mistake

[Virtual Geezer]

:confused:

:confused: 44 and 475 meet WEST of 75. Maybe you're holding the map up-side-down. :thumbup:

Just like the lady that stopped me during my morning walk and asked for help. This was south of Bonita Blvd. on the cart path next to Morse and just near the top of the hill. She wanted to get to the other side of Morse. Okay but then she showed me on her map where she wanted to go and that was near Cane Garden. I told her to turn around and take Bonita to Bailey and take a right and it will be on the left. I even pointed this out to her on the map. She said she understood and we parted ways. As I continued my walk towards Bonita I hear her pull away and thinking she would turn around and follow my directions. Nope, she continued towards Havana. Oh well, I tried.

VG

[GaryW]

I own property in the Oak Hill subdivision, undeveloped of course, and this butts up to it. It is definately WEST of I-75, think of going under 75 towards Inverness. Personally, I feel my property values will drop and I am against it!

You are right,, it will be right up against your neck of the woods,, If you were going west on 44. Go under 75. about 1 mile or so and turn right on 475. go up about another mile, it will be on the left where CR-462 meets 475.

[billethkid]

I think I detect a bit of TV "bubble" snobbery.

Shame!!!

Ya can't have just stuff for old people.

btk

[Peachie]

I think I detect a bit of TV "bubble" snobbery.

Shame!!!

Ya can't have just stuff for old people.

btk


Really? "Bubble snobbery" or someone having a chuckle about something that is now beyond their limits... Lighten up and enjoy the day.

[janmcn]

I think I detect a bit of TV "bubble" snobbery.

Shame!!!

Ya can't have just stuff for old people.

btk

It's just another example of Villagers taking a shot at Wildwood and improvements they are making to their community. Stay classy Villagers.

[graciegirl]

It's just another example of Villagers taking a shot at Wildwood and improvements they are making to their community. Stay classy Villagers.

Goodness.

I didn't see that.

[buggyone]

West of Wildwood is far enough from The Villages to be no problem. It does sound like a real Florida redneck attraction. Not to be a pessimist, but I do not see an attraction like that being a successful venture - and it could be an eyesore even after it would go bankrupt.

[skyguy79]

I think I detect a bit of TV "bubble" snobbery. Shame!!! Ya can't have just stuff for old people. btkIt's just another example of Villagers taking a shot at Wildwood and improvements they are making to their community. Stay classy Villagers.I think I detect that a couple of people forgot to take their chill pills and got hit in the puss with cherry pies this morning! :throwtomatoes::throwtomatoes:

[Bogie Shooter]

West of Wildwood is far enough from The Villages to be no problem. It does sound like a real Florida redneck attraction. Not to be a pessimist, but I do not see an attraction like that being a successful venture - and it could be an eyesore even after it would go bankrupt.

What is a Florida redneck?

[Bavarian]

This could be a good thing. If they have some good concerts. May be able to have classical music at times. And for those with children and grandchildren, a place to play.

[Mr Hanky]

What is a Florida redneck?



If you have lived in the villages for more than ten years you might be a redneck :highfive:

[graciegirl]

If you have lived in the villages for more than ten years you might be a redneck :highfive:


I thought if you lived in The Villages for more than ten years you were considered grown up. And even smart.

[skip0358]

Next time you leave the bubble notice how many Mud trucks and ATV & Quads you see on the road. This is a pretty large venue in sunny Florida. I would bet it draws a pretty good crowd. Good for Wildwood and the Fast Food places around that area. As for the outside concert area, who knows who they will draw. At least they'll use theirs, we have a Polo Field that could be used for an outdoor concert area and it doesn't.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

I'm just glad they're planning on having a helipad. I was afraid they were going to "cramp my style"................ :shocked:

:jester:

Bill :)

[skyguy79]

I'm just glad they're planning on having a helipad. I was afraid they were going to "cramp my style"................ :shocked:

:jester:

Bill :)Slow down yer rotors and let them droop Bill! :1rotfl:

[rubicon]

I am a bit disappointed with some of the cat calls from residents here. They are entirely unnecessary and it might surprise some here to learn that this type of venue has wide appeal across the country.

I am sure that this proposed Entertainment venue will be a boom for the area. I hope they include a rodeo or two because I rather watch a rodeo than a football game.

[graciegirl]

If everyone enjoyed the same thing they would only sell Vanilla ice cream.

Ain't gonna go to no rodeo. Too much horse poop.

Smile Rubicon.

[mulligan]

Some of those so quick to judge should see one of the biggest attractions in Naples, Fl (outside of overpriced golf) . Yes, folks, its the Swamp Buggy Races. SRO 4 times every year, and its not all rednecks.

[graciegirl]

Some of those so quick to judge should see one of the biggest attractions in Naples, Fl (outside of overpriced golf) . Yes, folks, its the Swamp Buggy Races. SRO 4 times every year, and its not all rednecks.

O.K. I was having a little fun. But I didn't mean to hurt anyone's feelers.

I am an Ohio girl. We are proud to be from farming stock. I ain't no smarty pants city girl.

But I am too sissy to be racing around and goin' through mudholes.

I am sure someone is going to have a lot of fun with this park.

[mulligan]

Gracie, I did not mean to imply that you, of all people, had hurt anyone's feelings. I was simply pointing out that redneck entertainment aint all that bad.

[buggyone]

Someone asked what a Florida Redneck was. It is not an offensive term but is a Florida person who likes the outdoors and things like those proposed at the park "an open air stage providing for a music venue seating approximately 7500 patrons, ATV and 4x4 riding trails and mud holes, 4x4 mud/sand track area, 4x4 rock climb area, picnic/camping areas, adventure run mud/water course, tractor/truck pull area, and grass parking area."

You would not see that in New York City for the public to have their fun doing those things.

This would not infringe on The Villages one bit.

[billethkid]

to some here a "FL redneck" is obviously anyone who does not live in TV.

There is such a familiar echo in threads where some do not go along with a given premise or thought or belief.

Hmmmnnnn now what IS IT that behavior reminds me of....about?:D

btk

[Bill-n-Brillo]

.......Hmmmnnnn now what IS IT that behavior reminds me of....about?:D

btk

Dunno. What does it remind you of.....about?

Bill :)

[GaryW]

Check the link,, example of what might be.....

Florida Mudding Track, Trails, Camping, ATV, Truck and Airboat Park. (http://www.devilsgardenmudclub.com/)

[BobnBev]

What is a Florida redneck?

Don't worry, if you have to ask, you're NOT one..:clap2:

[BobnBev]

If everyone enjoyed the same thing they would only sell Vanilla ice cream.

Ain't gonna go to no rodeo. Too much horse poop.

Smile Rubicon.

gg, I thought the same thing. I was dragged, cussing :swear::censored: and screaming to my first rodeo. It was really cool, I mean really cool.:2excited:

[graciegirl]

Don't worry, if you have to ask, you're NOT one..:clap2:

If a redneck is a person with genuine kindness in his/her soul, unafraid to get dirty when they work and enjoys country music and home cookin' and hasn't completed a college education, but is working toward security for himself and his family by not spending every dime he/she makes and likes beer more than wine and hasn't been to charm school.

Then he sounds like a person I would like a lot and I could be one myself. I try hard.

I am so blessed to know so many people with so many different ways of living and doing things. The one thing that matters most to me is whether they have a sense of responsibilty to their family and their fellow man..or woman.

[PaPaLarry]

I thought if you lived in The Villages for more than ten years you were considered grown up. And even smart.
I think if you lived in The Villages for 10 years or more, the word Senior, changes to Seniority!!! Thats an accomplishment in it's self!!!!!!!!!!!! HoooooooRay!!!!!

[asianthree]

If Jeff Foxworthy comes to do a venue, he can explain.......You might be a Redneck........

[OldDave]

My very favorite Jeff Foxworthy line of all times is:

"If you mother doesn't take the unflitered Camel out of the corner of her mouth when she tells the Highway Patrolman to 'Kiss her ass', you might be a redneck"

That was my mother all over...but it is my strongest hope that it isn't inherited. Or at least wasn't in my case.

Although I have been personally guilty of this one:

"If your current TV is sitting on top of your old TV that no longer works, you might be a redneck"

Hey, the old one had a really nice wood cabinet and I didn't know what to do with it. (I eventually pulled the guts out and threw them away and put the new TV in the cabinet.) hmm, maybe too late for me afterall.

[jbdlfan]

West of Wildwood is far enough from The Villages to be no problem. It does sound like a real Florida redneck attraction. Not to be a pessimist, but I do not see an attraction like that being a successful venture - and it could be an eyesore even after it would go bankrupt.

Let me get this straight....concert venue(very popular here), mudding(very popular here), airboat racing(very popular here), 4x4 racing(very popular here), but it's not going to be successful. Sorry, but there are tons of people outside The Villages, and I would venture to guess a few in The Villages (me being one) who would love this type of venue. Believe it or not, but some people like other things besides golf, bocce ball, driving golf carts and other activities inside the bubble. I have friends, colleagues, students and their families that do all of these things EVERY weekend. Now, to have a common area where they can compete and socialize with others, sounds awesome.

[graciegirl]

Let me get this straight....concert venue(very popular here), mudding(very popular here), airboat racing(very popular here), 4x4 racing(very popular here), but it's not going to be successful. Sorry, but there are tons of people outside The Villages, and I would venture to guess a few in The Villages (me being one) who would love this type of venue. Believe it or not, but some people like other things besides golf, bocce ball, driving golf carts and other activities inside the bubble. I have friends, colleagues, students and their families that do all of these things EVERY weekend. Now, to have a common area where they can compete and socialize with others, sounds awesome.

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[KEVIN & JOSIE]

Let me get this straight....concert venue(very popular here), mudding(very popular here), airboat racing(very popular here), 4x4 racing(very popular here), but it's not going to be successful. Sorry, but there are tons of people outside The Villages, and I would venture to guess a few in The Villages (me being one) who would love this type of venue. Believe it or not, but some people like other things besides golf, bocce ball, driving golf carts and other activities inside the bubble. I have friends, colleagues, students and their families that do all of these things EVERY weekend. Now, to have a common area where they can compete and socialize with others, sounds awesome.

:agree: Dirt bikes, tractor pulls, demolition derby.....the more diverse activities in the area the better. Love tractor pulls!

[skip0358]

:agree: Dirt bikes, tractor pulls, demolition derby.....the more diverse activities in the area the better. Love tractor pulls!

Amen.Strange how people bitch about Wildwood but everytime someone wants to do anything to make it a better place,well that's no good either. JMO. As for me I can't wait for it to open.

[graciegirl]

I read back and didn't see anyone bitching about Wildwood. Many of us have never been to a park like this. IN FACT I didn't see ONE negative post on here except from people who were responding to what they thought were negative posts. Read them all from the very beginning. No one is fuedin' a fightin and a fussin'. Some people are alwys madeningly positive and others are always ouchy negative.

You learn something new every day.

This kinda park is new to me. I might just be over there once a week.

You can't know until you try it.

But NO horse poop.

[skip0358]

I read back and didn't see anyone bitching about Wildwood. Many of us have never been to a park like this.

You learn something new every day.

Referring to ALL the previous negativity to wards Wildwood prior to this post.

[TunaFish]

There is a tractor and truck pull 6pm Jan 11, 4pm Jan 12 at Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival Grounds, 4253 W. Ponkan Road, Zellwood,Fl. 352-255-3855 for info. It's about an hour south of The Villages.

[Geewiz]

Personally, I'm there if they offer roller derby - especially if the local Brett Musburger will say over the PA - "Thunder Thighs" our number one jammer is in the box...oh my".... to me short of gladheaterher games - that real sports talk. Whether you enjoy it for the competition or irony..it is a uniting force in our culture. Plus, you can usually buy a good all beef dog and some suds.