Pathetic busy bodies!
 

Here’s a shout out to you pathetic paranoid busy bodies that can’t stand to see other people having a good time.
Earlier this week went down to Sumter landing to spend some time by the lake and saw that Gator’s had live music going. Moved my chair over there and had a nice time listening to the music and watching some folks even dance. All the tables were at least 6 feet apart, and folding chairs were scattered throughout but with nobody sitting really that close to each other. No one forced us to go there. We’re adults and we did it of our own free will. Went down Friday evening thinking I would put my chair out and listen to more music and enjoy the sunshine only to find out that The aforementioned busy bodies had reported Gator’s to the villages Subsequently the villages told them they could not do the outside music at this point in time? I don’t know by what authority The Villages can tell a private business what they can or can’t do. Outside drinking and dining has been okayed by the governor, I don’t remember there being a part of that order that said you can’t have live music while people are enjoying themselves? Can’t wait for some of the paranoid replies I’m going to get to this post!!! Bring it on!

Don’t you know is there way or the highway around here.

It's likely Gator's agreed to abide by whatever The Villages wants them to (per their contract signed to rent the prime real estate) just like we are stuck with abiding by our deed restrictions? Or maybe T.V. feels that might attract crowds similar to having music in the square. Or maybe another business narc'd them because they couldn't have music either ? Just a few possibilities/guesses.

People have reported on here that for several days people were on top of each other.with no social distancing at all

Is it possible that they consider it a bar? The Governor's order does not allow bars to be open.

From what I read before, people were too close to each other. It was that action that closed it down.

Governor put in restrictions. Probably that didn't fit the guidelines.

Even if that were the true, we’re adults and we can make decisions about where we wanna be and how close we want to sit to other people. Social distancing is a recommendation, it is not a law. It’s not up to someone else to decide for us what we should be doing? I don’t understand why more people don’t get that?

No, if it’s a combination restaurant and bar it is allowed to be open

It’s not closed down. There are still tables outside at least 6 feet apart serving dinner and drinks. It was only the music that was canceled because obviously some people that think it’s their job to mind other peoples business. Social distancing is a recommendation, it is not a law.

And with all the alleged people all over and on top of each other how many new cases in TV since?

I'm just curious. Are there any bars in The Villages that cannot be open?

This is why we have policy makers making the decisions. Left up to the individual, we could easily move in the wrong direction.

I don't get why some don't get that.

The recommendation for Americans to social distance is for everyone's safety. It's really not that difficult to do. Why do you feel the need to prefer people not be safe? That baffles me. Social distancing still allows people to have a good time so what is your reasoning to not follow recommendations?

I think all (really should never say all but in this instance it is a pretty safe bet to say it) establishments here in The Villages are restaurant/bars.

We're all in this together!

Yes, you are free to disregard the social distancing recommendation, but the commercial business's are allowed to stay open, PROVIDED the social distancing is being adhered to. Just like some beaches, it only takes a few to ruin it for all.

Usually the adults are willing to follow recommendations when made by people smarter then they are. Kids on the other hand will do what they can to disregard what they are told and will make decisions about where they wanna be.....just visit Disney and watch the interplay between kids and parents. I think you are confused.

No, we are not! The great divide seems to get wider every day.

Ostriches hear little snippets of news broadcast by The Little Red Hen and are certain that the end is near!

Logical and thinking people can figure out that nothing that “they” have told us to date is reliable.

Do you really want to die in your house while this scamdemic seeks a cure?

I think the great divide is facilitated by the fact that the people who are making the rules have no skin in the game. They are receiving full pay and benefits, while those who have to follow the rules are out of business and facing financial ruin.

I'll be happy to die in my garage underneath my classic where the rest of the world isn't, "Together"

Many people have not been out to even SEE what is going on at the squares. I am sure they are not the ones complaining or reporting y'all.

Most polls show that almost 70% of all Americans are hesitant and reluctant to go out and be with other people because they do not feel safe.

I think people are realistically apprehensive. Most people here are in the highest risk age category. People can choose what they want to do. It worries me that there will be an escalation of the virus, and that my husband who is the one that goes out on errands and to buy groceries might somehow get exposed and get very sick or even die. The risk factor for an 80 year old if they catch Covid-19 is greater than one in ten of dying. I don't like those odds at all.

I have some little kids, old men and drunks who just love me. They would miss me if I died.

this will all work itself out over time...but it is going to take time

so for now be safe

how lucky were you that you had the opportunity to move your chairs closer one evening and listen to the music
....be happy...this will change

One cannot social distance by ones self. Consequently, one is not allowed to make a decision not to social distance based on their percieved "adulthood". You don't get the right to determine to not social distance from other people. This is not a situation of personal rights. It is all about Social Responsibility.

This nation was founded on INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS.
'Nuff said".

And as long as your percieved INDIVIDUAL rights don't infrInge on mine then I'm ok

No. There is lots more to say. All rights have their limits.

You have obviously drank the Kool-Aid. It’s always about individual rights. Social responsibility it’s just another way of saying government control. Get a clue!

According to who, you? You don’t have a clue what you’re talking about. Constitution is not about limiting our rights, it’s about limiting what the government can do.

Ridiculous? Do you have the right to control what you do, not what other people do. That’s it!

People that are smarter? They have been wrong about every single thing they said. They have picked the winners and losers while they never missed a paycheck. Naïve much?

Well said. I hope to see you one day and buy you a drink! While the scamdemic victims are at home calling community watch reporting us for shaking hands!

Oh yes the guilt angle. Those selfish people that just won’t fall into line. I was there. The tables were all at least 6 feet apart. And just to point out the utter stupidity of this social distancing thing. Why is it OK for three or four people to be sitting within a foot or two of each other at a table, but not OK if they’re sitting in chairs listening to music? This whole thing is pathetic and ridiculous.

Very wrong on that count. There are numerous people making calls to community watch every day who are sitting at home watching the web cams at all 3 squares. They call in to report people who aren't social distancing and when asked if they are there, they freely admit, "no, I'm watching it on the web cam!" Pathetic as they are, they are out there. And what they don't realize is that when they call community watch, their name AND location on a map pop up for everyone in the room to see.

Except this isn't happening every day, and this thread isn't about web cams at the Squares. It's about outdoor entertainment at Gator's. The web cam doesn't offer a view to Gator's, so it's not possible that anyone could have seen Gator's on the web cam and called in their complaint as a result.

Rather than come up with some insane contrived conspiracy, how about considering the obvious? Someone - or several someones - took issue with people being TOO close to each other and not honoring the social distancing or mask restrictions, and complained to someone about it, and as a result, Gator's discontinued public entertainment for the time being. Which was what they were supposed to be doing in the first place.

It was no secret that they were entertaining against the rules, I mean it's outside for anyone to see when they drive or walk past the place.

No one should be surprised that this happened. This is what happens when you can't play nicely. You get your toys taken away.

As long as you don't sit next to me
 

I get that, but don't sit next to me. Would you want to sit that close to someone who was infected with the virus? Maybe they'll start up separate sections at all establishments. The 'Don't Care If I get Infected' Section and the 'I'd Rather Be Safe' Section. Just like we used to have 'smoking' and 'non-smoking' sections.

I feel so dirty!......I shook a persons hand today!
Bless me Father for I have sinned....
Steve

Did you ever start a business from zero, in fact did you ever own or run a business?

The Covid and Non-Covid section.

I may be wrong but The Villages is not an incorporated city. We are owned by the developers as are the businesses. We knew that when we bought, we chose to buy anyway. Australia's population is almost the same as Florida. In May Australia has lost 9 people. Florida has lost 608. Australia's total death count is 98, Florida's is 1876. Something is wrong here and it's not social distancing.