[Xavier]

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[Talk Host]

Originally Posted by Sydney

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.

Unfortunately petitions do not work. They are a big waste of time.

[beady]

An 8 p.m. curfew is obsured
Why do a majority of the residents have to suffer because the residents close to the country clubs didn't take into consideration the possibility of noise from events, and parties. Sort of reminds me of the folks that bought a house next to a gas station and then petitioned the city to close it down. Totally absurd.
Petitions are somewhat effective. A large presence at a commissioners meeting is, in your face, and very effective. Sounds like a need to attend that meeting at Colony and politely and intelligently make a case for a change in the ordinance.

[otherbruddaDarrell]

G'nite y'all
It is 8:24 and past my bedtime.

[NJblue]

Why do a majority of the residents have to suffer because the residents close to the country clubs didn't take into consideration the possibility of noise from events, and parties.

Are there any other CCs that have outside entertainment past 9 PM? If not, how would anyone buying next to a CC know what to expect? I know that when we were on our lifestyle preview the two CCs that we dined at closed down after 9 PM. Base on that, I would be totally surprised to see outdoor entertainment after 9:00 at any CC.

Still no one is seriously responding as to why it can't be moved indoors. No one is suggesting that the sidewalks need to be rolled up at 9, just move the noise indoors. It doesn't seem to be much of a sacrifice to me.

I will say that it seems, based on the reading of the law, that the law is on the side of the neighbors - that there is no provision for outside entertainment at all except for downtown environments. Hence, I would be a bit cautious about petitions and protests. Under the current law, it seems that they would be within their rights to close down the entertainment completely. If you rile up the bees' nest, the net result may be no entertainment outside at all.

One other thing: many have claimed that it is the majority who want the music to last longer into the night. Is that really the case? Based on my observations, the vast majority of TV is in their jammies at 9 PM. Almost all of the restaurants are deserted by 9, the town squares are empty and the streets are deserted. No one can honestly say that based on their experiences that when they bought into the TV lifestyle that they thought it was going to be some sort of Las Vegas or NY atmosphere. Yes, a few people want to stay out later and there should be indoor places for them to go, but they are a very distinct minority.

[carm310]

I was hoping to relive my party animal teen years again....darn

I didn't believe this could possibly be true when I saw the thread earlier today, but I am convinced now. Wow.... It is 8:10 in the Midwest...I'm heading to bed. Good Night!

[kaydee]

It is always the few whiners who seem to have waaaaay toooooo much time on their hands and therefore spend a great deal of time making others miserable. That same group of whiners must be those that cross our paths daily who have the attitude that they can do any thing they want such as continually break the rules of the road etc because THEY are VILLAGERS. Thankfully there isn't many of them but enough to be a pain and yes, they are the ones who speakup. Living in the Polo Ridge area for several years now and the LOUD music most Friday nights coming from the Polo Fields well past not only 8pm but well past 9 and 10pm, usually quits around 11pm, has not been a problem for us nor have I ever heard any complaints from any of my neighbors. On a good night when the wind is blowing in just the right direction one can even hear people laughing and having a good time. We would hate to think that the "crazy 8pm curfew" will be putting a stop to those fun social events as well as any other in TV, Just had to vent and put my 2 cents worth.

[Ooper]

Originally Posted by NJblue

Are there any other CCs that have outside entertainment past 9 PM? If not, how would anyone buying next to a CC know what to expect? I know that when we were on our lifestyle preview the two CCs that we dined at closed down after 9 PM. Base on that, I would be totally surprised to see outdoor entertainment after 9:00 at any CC.

But we are not talking 9:00 here. 9:00 wouldn't be bad... but 8:00 is absurd! It is not even dark out most of the year at 8:00. And, granted, as a previous poster said, most of the restaurants are pretty empty at 9. That's because they close early. Even Beef-O-Brady's, a sports bar, throws every body out early for Monday Night Football.... Go figure!

[Irish Rover]

Holy Cannoli Batman, all of us snow birds are in for culture shock come January. Is TV becoming a geriatric haven? Please say it isn't so.

[NJblue]

Originally Posted by Ooper

But we are not talking 9:00 here. 9:00 wouldn't be bad... but 8:00 is absurd! It is not even dark out most of the year at 8:00. And, granted, as a previous poster said, most of the restaurants are pretty empty at 9. That's because they close early. Even Beef-O-Brady's, a sports bar, throws every body out early for Monday Night Football.... Go figure!

I have already acknowledged that 9 PM may be a reasonable limit. The reason that the restaurants are empty at 9 isn't because they are closing. They are closing because they are empty. I'm sure if a lot of patrons wanted to dine past 9:00 any smart restaurant owner would comply.

[NJblue]

Originally Posted by Irish Rover

Holy Cannoli Batman, all of us snow birds are in for culture shock come January. Is TV becoming a geriatric haven? Please say it isn't so.

I don't think anything has changed since last winter. The concept of outdoor entertainment in the CCs is a recent phenomenon as far as I can tell.

[Mallory]

I have to believe that many of us moved from (insert your northern city here) to Florida so we could spend time outdoors having fun and not have to be cooped up inside all the time.

We live very close to Mallory, bought before there was much entertainment over there, and welcome it. The noise level is low and there is a lot of good to be said about sitting on your lanai in the evening with some nice music in the background.

Unfortunately, we have become a nation of people who have given up their rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness when a few complain. We have allowed our governments and agencies to set policies that do not promote the common good. We've given these groups too much power to set rules, regulations, and community standards; unfortunately, I don't think the tide and be stopped.

[Whalen]

"Still no one is seriously responding as to why it can't be moved indoors. No one is suggesting that the sidewalks need to be rolled up at 9, just move the noise indoors. It doesn't seem to be much of a sacrifice to me."

Two reasons I can think of:

1. It's not as easy as it looks. Equipment has to be knocked down and then set up again, very time consuming,

2. there is no place to dance!

If you look carefully at the new CCs are all relatively the same with different paint schemes.
There is no dance floor or band stand inside.

These are just my observations, please correct me if I am wrong.

[Larryandlinda]

Originally Posted by Whalen

"Still no one is seriously responding as to why it can't be moved indoors. No one is suggesting that the sidewalks need to be rolled up at 9, just move the noise indoors. It doesn't seem to be much of a sacrifice to me."

Two reasons I can think of:

1. It's not as easy as it looks. Equipment has to be knocked down and then set up again, very time consuming,

2. there is no place to dance!

If you look carefully at the new CCs are all relatively the same with different paint schemes.
There is no dance floor or band stand inside.

These are just my observations, please correct me if I am wrong.

This must be the most followed topic ever.
Our place is out of earshot but when visiting friends (who never use any AC or heat so windows open most of the time) in Va Trace we hear the LSL evening gigs til 9 and it's no biggie.
maybe crank down the pot on the mixer a couple notches and see if the partiers throw tomatoes.
Or, give out wireless earbuds or hearing aids.
Let the band play on, especially if it's live!
L and L

[zcaveman]

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.

Recheck your map - SS is in Lake County.