[NJblue]

Maybe those who could be in defense of the few who could be offended by evening music and festivities......keep two things in mind....those unhappy are in the minority.

Damn, you're right. Being in the majority is always license to be inconsiderate. I guess if your neighbors want to party into the night every night and you don't, well you better just suck it up since you are in the minority.

BTW, what's your second point?

[swrinfla]

Wow!

I've been sitting here quietly doing stuff at my computer, and wondering why there were wisps of smoke coming out of it? Then I sign in to TOTV and find out why!

I agree that a curfew of 8pm is, frankly, outrageous. But, excessive noise in my neighborhood after dark would bother me. Maybe that's why I don't live near a country club.

I'm also afraid there are so nasty vibes being generated in this thread. Sad!

SWR

[billethkid]

intent..."Being in the majority is always license to be inconsiderate"....not what was intended at all....even tongue in cheek-wise!!

It was merely the spirit of the good of the many outweigh the good of the few.
......the way this country used to operate.

Nothing more.

btk

[KathieI]

Originally Posted by swrinfla

Wow!
I agree that a curfew of 8pm is, frankly, outrageous. But, excessive noise in my neighborhood after dark would bother me. Maybe that's why I don't live near a country club.

I'm also afraid there are so nasty vibes being generated in this thread. Sad!

SWR

SW, I don't think there are nasty vibes, just two points of view. I think we're being civil in our responses??? My point is that we are being within the law, the music stops at 10 and its being kept below the decibel level required. I think the next step is to invite Mr. & Mrs. NJBlue to Havana and I'll teach them to dance so they can join in on the fun. That's what I do with my neighbors... Don't you think that's fair???

[NJblue]

It was merely the spirit of the good of the many outweigh the good of the few.
......the way this country used to operate.

Perhaps you would like to take a crack at why the good of the many can't be served just as well indoors? Didn't this country used to operate with a sense of consideration for your fellow neighbor such that with a small concession everyone can be happy?

[Taj44]

Originally Posted by swrinfla

Wow!

I've been sitting here quietly doing stuff at my computer, and wondering why there were wisps of smoke coming out of it? Then I sign in to TOTV and find out why!

I agree that a curfew of 8pm is, frankly, outrageous. But, excessive noise in my neighborhood after dark would bother me. Maybe that's why I don't live near a country club.

I'm also afraid there are so nasty vibes being generated in this thread. Sad!

SWR

I agree. Some nasty comments being posted. But I have to say, I agree with NJBlue. We have many friends in the vicinity of Havana country club, and the music is incredibly loud and carries a far distance. These people bought their homes when the country club was not in operation, so they had no idea there would be such loud evening entertainment. The easy compromise is that the entertainment be put inside after a reasonable hour, say 8:00. These people live in a residential area, not a commercial zone, and they are entitled to quiet time to use their lanai's too. On the other hand, I see no reason that outdoor entertainment needs to be curtailed on the square. That is a commercial zone, and such noise would be expected. Thank you NJBlue for being the voice of reason here.

[chuckinca]

Originally Posted by KathieI

Oops, your right Red. I stand corrected. Just found the map and SS is in Sumter, not Marion. Thanks for the correction. I'll take my chocolate cake back now!!!! LOL.

Women Drivers!

SS is in Lake County.

The eastern edge of Hacienda Hills CC is on the North/South county line between Sumter and Lake Ctys; SS is to the east of there and in Lake Cty.

Give the cake back.


LOL.

[NJblue]

Thank you NJBlue for being the voice of reason here.

Thanks. Actually, my first response to the OP was like most here - how dare they squelch people's desire to have a good time. However, then I thought of the people who live nearby and asked myself if I lived there, would I be a happy camper. The answer was a resounding no - especially when the solution is so easily achieved.

[ejp52]

Why don't the people complaining about the noise stay inside?
That was the solution recommended for the country clubs,seems fair,right?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by swrinfla

Wow!

I've been sitting here quietly doing stuff at my computer, and wondering why there were wisps of smoke coming out of it? Then I sign in to TOTV and find out why!

I agree that a curfew of 8pm is, frankly, outrageous. But, excessive noise in my neighborhood after dark would bother me. Maybe that's why I don't live near a country club.

I'm also afraid there are so nasty vibes being generated in this thread. Sad!

SWR

Nicely said. Before you buy you really need to think a lot about location.

[diskman]

Originally Posted by Taj44

I agree. Some nasty comments being posted. But I have to say, I agree with NJBlue. We have many friends in the vicinity of Havana country club, and the music is incredibly loud and carries a far distance. These people bought their homes when the country club was not in operation, so they had no idea there would be such loud evening entertainment. The easy compromise is that the entertainment be put inside after a reasonable hour, say 8:00. These people live in a residential area, not a commercial zone, and they are entitled to quiet time to use their lanai's too. On the other hand, I see no reason that outdoor entertainment needs to be curtailed on the square. That is a commercial zone, and such noise would be expected. Thank you NJBlue for being the voice of reason here.

if I were one of these club owners
I would secure a location outside of TV and do one hell of a business with less expensive overhead, it can't fail!

[skip0358]

You're right if my neighbor had late night parties I'd be annoyed. However my neighbor is ony 10 to 15 feet away from me. That's why I bought in a residential area not near a square or a country club. I looked before I bought. I didn't want someone walking or riding in my back yard, I went to several country clubs before I bought, they had crowds, food, dancing and music. You said bring it inside so I suppose we throw the diners outside then. 8PM is an unreasonable time, 10 PM is exceptable. Some people like to sleep late so I guess they should complain about the lawn getting cut, the garbage truck, the cement trucks, the generators etc. The Villages is what it is because of what's here which is why must people bought here. If it's noisy let's find a reasonable hour not 8PM that all can agree to. Weekends should be different as should New Years Eve. Last week people were complaining about the bombing runs in Ocala. What's next?? I like my house, I have great neighbors and plan on a long future here, I'm back up North for a few weeks visitng and I can certainly tell you I rember why I moved and can't wait to get back home to Bonita.

[BobKat1]

Since TV is primarily a retirement community, it seems fair to consider that when addressing potential noise issues.

Taking thngs inside at a prescribed time (10:00 PM?) sounds fair to me.

[Sydney]

Originally Posted by DickY

This is a Sumter County issue. The county Commissioners are holding a monthly meeting :
Title: Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
Date: November 24, 2009
Address: 510 Colony Boulevard
The Villages, FL 32162
Location: Colony Cottage Recreation Center, Parlor Room
Hours: 5:00 PM
Contact: 352-793-0200
Email: Jessica.douglas@sumtercountyfl.gov
Maybe attending this meeting is an opportunity to bring something up to the powers that be. I don't know how open these meetings are. An interesting figure in today's paper shows the county population at about 95,000. The Villages probably constitutes the majority of the population.

Sumter County Link: http://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/index.aspx

The County Code showing beverage laws are accessable here.

Good Job DickY, everyone does need to show up in force as well as get the signatures for a petition. I know as a fact County Commissioners’ will sit a little straighter when their meeting is overran with upset constituents.

[nONIE]

:I think very soon the evening temps will drop considerably and people will not want to be outside at all! In the meantime, 8:00 seems like a ridiculous hour to end the entertainment, we are adults now, not children , and deserve to be treated as such.