getting ready to open LSL??
 

Noticed they were putting new soda dispensers and shields in at all the "Bait Shacks" at LSL this am. Might be getting ready for entertainment again? Wouldn't the bars needed to be opened first?

They put the shields and hand washing stations up a few months ago, about the time they put up the new shade structures.

Better have enforceable COVID rules. Since no other area entertainment venues are available it’s a certainty that younger non Village residents will be attending, drinking and violating COVID protocol. Confrontations are likely to occur. Too soon???????

I hope that the squares will have nightly entertainment very soon.

If you are high risk, take precautions, keep safe, but please let the rest of us get on with our lives!

Amen ! Too soon ?? It's been far too long to fear sitting outside listening to music. But, I'm sure some will object if a husband and wife get up and, heaven forbid, they DANCE. Some who could not take that sight should of course stay at home until they are able to accept people talking, dancing, listening, and enjoying themselves. People who are in poor health should definitely not expose themselves to unnecessary risks ! People have to use common sense... but there is very little of that to be had. Personally, if I were having therapy that effected my immunity, or if I just finished such treatments, I would follow my physician's directions AND use my common sense. I'd not to go to the squares (should they resume), or to crowded indoor bars and restaurants until my doctor felt my condition was back to normal. Just think of your own medical condition, and then "use your head" as my dad used to say....LOL... when you decide "to go, or not to go". Just also please don't pontificate, preach, or dictate what others should do. You don't know if they think the same as you. None of us know the medical histories of others completely (unless in your immediate family), so let's each and every person make that personal decision for themselves, and not start telling others what they should do.

Very bad idea to open the squares back up during with what we're going through at this time. I can just see the "square ambassadors" trying to get people to social distance. :ohdear::ohdear:

Totally agree. If the make the mistake of opening the squares before the pandemic is under control I hope they also open up multiple Covid testing facilities and put the ER on notice to get ready for the upcoming onslaught. I would rather wait to dance than risk experiencing what it's like to be on a ventelator.

Would love to see them open but they better be real careful how they do this.

If we can listen to music and be comfortable distance from others might go.

How could you social distance with groups like Johnny Wilde,Uncle Bob's Rock smShop or Rocky and the Rollers?

WRT: "not start telling others what they should do." I think you just told me what I should do. ?

Thank you. Well said.

We all should be careful about our own potential exposure, and our ‘neighbors’ exposure....those without higher risk health concerns must also exhibit caution, as they become carriers and spreaders of the virus when they let their guard down. The exact situation is happening on college campuses across the nation. The time for relaxation of restrictions is when an effect vaccine had been distributed. For now, social distancing and facial covering.

Open the squares stop the fear let us enjoy life again this is beyond ridiculous

Wear your mask, social distance and go live your life. If we hibernate until we get a vaccine,itll be next year. I have life to live

Someone mentioned not opening the squares until Covid is under control. We were told that a few months would flatten the curve. Still under CDC guidelines everywhere. So WHEN will this be under control??? The numbers have been proven to be skewed (who actually died of Covid versus who died with it that did not contribute to their deaths). I am for personal responsibility. If you are medically fragile stay home but for those of us that can wear masks and social distance, we should not be forced to stay cooped up like rabbits. For the person who said that the bars should open first - they are open and we have been enjoying music and entertainment in them. So why aren't the village squares open...?

Open up. If you are afraid, stay home or do whatever you want. I will do whatever I want. Sick and tired of being cooped up and having my rights infringed upon. Good luck with the vaccine. Cannot even be certain it will work. Force me to take it? Try it.

Squares Reopening
 

People who might choose to sit at crowded squares with hundreds of other people should have to sign waivers saying they will not go to hospitals if they come down with Covid. It’s not right that poor decisions risk the lives of health care workers.

I doubt that that's a possibility but it does open the question of The Villages being sued if someone can prove that they caught the virus while attending an entertainment event at a square.

I agree with people being responsible for themselves but in our litigious society, I wouldn't be shocked to see this happen.

This can also be expanded to include someone who never went to the squares but has contracted the virus from someone who did.

As long as the CDC guidelines are in place, I think that The Villages has to be very careful.

Let’s give these guys the benefit of the doubt. I’m sure they aren’t opening this weekend. Before we crucify them let’s see their plan and then we are free to let them have it. I would rather see some progress that indicates it will come back then seeing them dismantle the drink shacks.

They could enforce social distancing with cattle prods set to " stun ".:duck:

Hasn’t anyone noticed the entertainment taking place for weeks at various country clubs? I see no Big upturn in new COVID cases. Someone Please explain

“Forced to stay cooped up like rabbits.” You are being dramatic. Get an Alexa and tough it out. :)

Closed at least through September.

Edna’s has been open with entertainment and it’s been wonderful. People are respectful of the social distancing. The fact that it’s a smaller venue than the squares certainly helps. People go more to listen to the music and relax. Would be nice if the squares could open with the same mindset. Not sure if it’s possible though.

Changed the soda dispensers to Coke. A good sign that an opening is in the works.

You can't.

Amen to that!!!! If you are high risk or just afraid, please stay home. And let us crazy folks thin out the heard for you🌞

Alexa can be your friend ??? Boy, did you drink the kool-aid.
Alexa is nobody's friend. It listens to EVERYTHING YOU SAY. It only responds to your direct commands, but "big brother" hears it all. And if you don't believe it, then you are truly a "lemming".

On a brighter note, all those who enjoy Coca-Cola products will be able to enjoy them at the squares and at nearby restaurants. Ever notice that when you asked for a diet coke or coke the waiter/waitress asked if you would mind a Pepsi? Coke hasn't been available (allowed) here in the past.

Things are changing.

Johnny Wild plays each Monday evening at Lopez CC. Social distancing is strictly enforced!!!

Totally agree!

Yes we need more asymptotic people among us to get to heard immunity. Free entertainment is worth it.

Haven’t we learned our lesson yet about opening things up too early?? Now we’re seeing that a second wave of the virus is hitting France, Italy, and Germany. That does not bode well for the US, since we haven’t even controlled the first wave yet! Use your brain, people! Dance (and drink) in your lanai.

What is LSL ?

Holy Smokes! Have you looked at recent Florida and US virus data? Do you think this is remotely under control? Every school trying to open is closing because coronavirus is everywhere. The bike festival in South Dakota was a virus boondoggle for virus containment. I know you want to dance, I do too. But we need to as a society to do a little better job of being safe.

Check the data. https://www.washingtonpost.com/graph...-cases-deaths/

More accurate FL data:
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Lake Sumter Landing... market square.

I think you will need to sign a document when going into square saying you will not file suit against ANYONE. One stating you are willing to die for the right to drink and dance.

Thank you Velvet. One of the few sensible posts on this thread. I keep up with you and know you are staying in, and that also you are a painter, an artist. Wish you would share some of your endeavors.

Keep in mind, perfectly healthy people, mostly the younger ones without underlying conditions, have died from Covid. NO ONE is immune from this virus. You may think you are a healthy specimen but that means nothing to this virus. It can still cut you down.

You are being very flippant. You won't be so flippant if you wind up on a ventilator. Your last words just may be......."Oops, I guess I was wrong".