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.