[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by swimdawg

Office space, some restaurants and movie theatre are scheduled to open by October.

That is good, as I'm planning my second visit this year to TV for October. Wonder when the announcement(s) will be made as to what restaurants will be at Brownwood?

[PPreu]

The mayor of Wildwood is a friend of mine and a golfing buddy. Sunday afternoon, March 18th, I played golf with him and he was grining from ear to ear, while gushing about Brownwood.

He has a vested interest in accuracy, and he told me, a "September opening is expected."

Take it for what its worth.

[momesu]

hmmm I may need to be looking for a job in the fall I wonder if the opening of Brownwood will mean more jobs available????? Not looking for anything with top pay, need just enough for those little extras in life.

Suzanne

[keithwand]

Originally Posted by babspadget

My Grandfather had a home on Torch Lake, I spent summer's there. I cannot wait till it is finished, I am sure it will bring back memories....

Me too from 1959 to 1972.

[buggyone]

I am still wondering what impact the citizens of Wildwood will have upon Brownwood. As we know, the squares, entertainment, restaurants, movies, and bars are open to the public. Since Brownwood and Wildwood are so very close to each other, I wonder if Wildwood citizens will be very numerous at Brownwood and some of the undesireable aspects (drug dealing) might transfer to Brownwood if their young people go to Brownwood for entertainment, movies, and drinking.

Just wondering what might happen.

[momesu]

Originally Posted by buggyone

I am still wondering what impact the citizens of Wildwood will have upon Brownwood. As we know, the squares, entertainment, restaurants, movies, and bars are open to the public. Since Brownwood and Wildwood are so very close to each other, I wonder if Wildwood citizens will be very numerous at Brownwood and some of the undesireable aspects (drug dealing) might transfer to Brownwood if their young people go to Brownwood for entertainment, movies, and drinking.

Just wondering what might happen.

I would think if TV wants to keep these elements out they are capable of doing a policing job which will let the so called undesirables know they are not welcome and will not be tolerated. After all the activities you are worried about re illegal. If people know it is not safe to take part in illegal activities at Brownwood they will go elsewhere where there is less risk. If a blind eye is turned to illegal activities it will take place. Just my opinion.

Suzanne

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by buggyone

I am still wondering what impact the citizens of Wildwood will have upon Brownwood. As we know, the squares, entertainment, restaurants, movies, and bars are open to the public. Since Brownwood and Wildwood are so very close to each other, I wonder if Wildwood citizens will be very numerous at Brownwood and some of the undesireable aspects (drug dealing) might transfer to Brownwood if their young people go to Brownwood for entertainment, movies, and drinking.

Just wondering what might happen.

What makes you think the the "undesireable aspects" are not in Spanish Springs & Lake Sumter Landing squares. A question really is, just what are you really trying to say??

[CarGuys]

When we first visited and traveled into Spanish Springs past the 9 oclock bed time for TV.

We walked around the town around 10pm and I oberved the gang bandanas and the speakers were mind numbing thumping out the Rap.

My wife said were outta here! Thats what he is trying to say. That his makes some uncomfortable!

And yes its a public square and they have the right to hang there. And I have the right to not hang there.

Cause I'm not Bad A-- enought to defend myself agaist teenagers. Unless Figmo is with me!

[keithwand]

You should visit downtown Orlando some weekend night.
All the young "whipper snappers" partying and having a good time. Man I'm jealous.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by keithwand

You should visit downtown Orlando some weekend night.
All the young "whipper snappers" partying and having a good time. Man I'm jealous.

Nothing wrong with partying and having a good time at all.

Since Brownwood is going to be much closer to Wildwood (which has a higher crime rate than Lady Lake or Fruitland Park), I was only wondering if some of their undesirable activities will spill over into Brownwood on a regular basis and basically turn into a Wildwood hangout.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by buggyone

Nothing wrong with partying and having a good time at all.

Since Brownwood is going to be much closer to Wildwood (which has a higher crime rate than Lady Lake or Fruitland Park), I was only wondering if some of their undesirable activities will spill over into Brownwood on a regular basis and basically turn into a Wildwood hangout.

What is the source of this information?
BTW Wildwood will be hiring two additional officers to be assigned to Brownwood. This was part of the reporting of Wildwood council meeting.

[buggyone]

Wildwood Crime Statistics : Florida ( FL ) - CityRating.com

Fruitland Park Crime Statistics : Florida ( FL ) - CityRating.com

This compares Fruitland Park and Wildwood.

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by buggyone

I am still wondering what impact the citizens of Wildwood will have upon Brownwood. As we know, the squares, entertainment, restaurants, movies, and bars are open to the public. Since Brownwood and Wildwood are so very close to each other, I wonder if Wildwood citizens will be very numerous at Brownwood and some of the undesireable aspects (drug dealing) might transfer to Brownwood if their young people go to Brownwood for entertainment, movies, and drinking.

Just wondering what might happen.

I see a bigger problem when all the people that live in the trailer parks along 44 show up at the crack of dawn to save tables and chairs for special events. Perhaps The Villages could enact a "stand your table" law much like Florida's "stand your ground" law.

[buggyone]

It is very possible that the trailer park residents could come and save chairs for an entire group of trailer park residents for special events at Brownwood. They do not have to show an ID card as all are welcome at The Village events. Combined with the youths from Wildwood hanging around and the trailer park residents, will Brownwood be a place for The Villages or an all community gathering place that we will be funding with our amenity fees?

[villages07]

Originally Posted by buggyone

It is very possible that the trailer park residents could come and save chairs for an entire group of trailer park residents for special events at Brownwood. They do not have to show an ID card as all are welcome at The Village events. Combined with the youths from Wildwood hanging around and the trailer park residents, will Brownwood be a place for The Villages or an all community gathering place that we will be funding with our amenity fees?

First off, our amenity fees do not support the operation of the squares. They are funded by the commercial property owners and Villages Entertainment Dept.

Also, the main seating in Brownwood will be permanent bleacher/stadium type seating. I daresay it will be more difficult, but certainly not impossible, to rope off and save seats. It's still TBD if there will also be daily removable plastic chairs. Still, it would be great if some proactive signage or design would help deter seat savers.

I won't even get into the discussion about trailer parks and Wildwood. I have confidence that local security and police presence will ensure that crime and behavior are kept in check.