[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Philipd411

sorry I see why think that, I should have written that breakfast is what I had for the entire day. I only eat about 1300 calories a day on the meat diet.

If you can survive on 1300 calories a day, you might as well eat a balanced diet containing a few more carbs.
You will still lose the same amount of weight.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Right. The Developer does not charge high lease prices. What they charge are lease prices that are typical for prime real estate in a limited access area with wealthy patrons.

Wow, where are they going to find wealthy patrons coming to a very middle class central Florida retirement community, it is sure not South Florida (born there, now unaffordable for many like us) or even Windemere ! Don't think "those people " come here to eat, but, could certainly be mistaken ! As to lease prices, I suppose the development charges what is tolerated by the lessee ?

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker

That is a myth.

Understand you may be correct, perhaps it is a "myth", but just wondering, WHY would a business owner not figure lease raises into the formula for pricing menu (or grocery, or any product) items ?

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Totally agree, prices up, overall quality (many exceptions of course, referring mainly to chain restaurants as opposed to single establishments) is down. Per drink alcohol prices are really high (suppose that could also have a positive effect on the community, more drinking at home, fewer public "incidents" ? Perhaps, no scientific deductions on that one. But we have definitely cut down on eating out. Have also noticed a lot of places emphasize salt over all other seasonings. We don't have any medical restrictions, but the strong taste of salt at so many places really spoils the meal ! Maybe (?) it does increase the number of drink orders ? Kind of like over salted popcorn at the movies ? LOL !

Some restaurants between supersizing and overly salting food seem to be trying to kill off their customers

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Cobullymom

Why do you blame Florida? Every state is suffering..

Just had guests from ILLINOIS, you should hear the prices there (and they are not from Chicago), and the taxes ! We were discussing the high home insurance rates here, and the "roof" scams. Was shocked to hear the same thing happening in Illinois, and also friends retired in Arkansas, report the same. Letter from insurance company 2 mos. ago. letting them know they would be getting a visit for roof "inspection". They have no problems with roof at all, no missing shingles, no leaks,nothing. The insurance company DID send an inspector, and they received a letter stating "damage". The "damage" was a dark streak/stain of 10-12 feet left by the falling flowering of their red bud tree in a "valley" part of the roof ! "It's" (the complaining, the concern) is going on all over !

[Plinker]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Wow, where are they going to find wealthy patrons coming to a very middle class central Florida retirement community, it is sure not South Florida (born there, now unaffordable for many like us) or even Windemere ! Don't think "those people " come here to eat, but, could certainly be mistaken ! As to lease prices, I suppose the development charges what is tolerated by the lessee ?

Perhaps this “very middle class central Florida retirement community” isn’t as middle class as it used to be. Although I have no specific data to back it up, perhaps the snowbirds are upper middle to upper class. They show up for 4 to 5 months and consider their time here as an extended vacation. I know I am far less concerned about price when I go on vacation. The tee times are scarce and the restaurants and town squares are packed. I have noticed that there are price decreases when the snowbirds leave to entice the full-timers to patronize an establishment. There is no doubt that inflation is taking a serious toll on many businesses, as well as their customers. Imagine if Florida had a $20 minimum wage. Yikes!
On a side note, I can’t bring myself to eat at the Golden Trough.

[Philipd411]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Totally agree, prices up, overall quality (many exceptions of course, referring mainly to chain restaurants as opposed to single establishments) is down. Per drink alcohol prices are really high (suppose that could also have a positive effect on the community, more drinking at home, fewer public "incidents" ? Perhaps, no scientific deductions on that one. But we have definitely cut down on eating out. Have also noticed a lot of places emphasize salt over all other seasonings. We don't have any medical restrictions, but the strong taste of salt at so many places really spoils the meal ! Maybe (?) it does increase the number of drink orders ? Kind of like over salted popcorn at the movies ? LOL !

They raised the price to $30 if you want the mimosas or $25 without. They raised prices and cut quality at the same time. That is not a good sign.