[Shimpy]

Speaking of shops to open, I like to look but not interested in boutique shops, dress shops, etc. I'd really like to see some eating places, especially where you can get a good breakfast. Hopefully something along the lines of Athens or Katie Bells will open there eventually. Speaking about Katie's, I would think it would be a better fit in Brownwood with the western/saloon theme than in a Spanish theme where it is now.

[shcisamax]

The bronze cattle and horse with rider are amazing. I almost had an accident because I couldn't take my eyes off of them.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by OldManTime

They are much needed there in Wildwood, where Brownwood sits.

Now why is that??

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by OldManTime

I visited Brownwood today, walked around the square and surrounding streets and with all the hype by the developer I was very disappointed as to what it looked like. The Sales office, and developer businesses were booming, but saw nothing that would attract me to go there again for a while. I did go into the Theater, it was big, but not impressed with the decor, even used the restroom, and thought I was at summer camp when I was a Boy Scout. Comparing it to Spanish Springs Town Square, or even Sumter Landing, it can't compare....... As a realtor might describe it...... "It has NO curb appeal"

Quite different than the previous 48 posts. Do you think there just might be more stores restaurants in the future?

[NotGolfer]

We took a quick drive-through on our way home, today. It looked busy! In response to some of the more negative comments....it's not done yet! The Developer has a system of how they finish things and with this development being about 20-ish years old, I think they might know what they're doing. Not everyone is going to be attracted to everything in The Villages...I certainly am not. But we all came for our own reasons so "something" was an attraction.

Brownwood is honoring of the "cowboys of Old Florida"....the square is a compilation of that era. A year from now I think we'll all be amazed at how it will look in comparison to today! I can't wait til we take the time to go, park the cart and mozey around to check things out!

Even with a quick look...kudos to the Morse family, once again!!

[Virtual Geezer]

I wonder how long the cattle will last and will they get the same faith as the buffalo. I sure hope not. But all I can think about is how long will it take before some grand pa wants to get a picture of the grand kids riding one of the statues, and the kid falls off look out. You do know there will be at least one in every crowd that will try it.

Having not seen the statues in person yet I don't know how tall they are but I hope one or two people don't ruin it for the thousands of others.

VG

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by Patty55

Is there anywhere to get a decent cup of coffee?

The theater sells a "decent" cup of coffee. Not great, not even "very good," but decent. I suspect there will be a coffee shop before too long.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by Virtual Geezer

I wonder how long the cattle will last and will they get the same faith as the buffalo. I sure hope not. But all I can think about is how long will it take before some grand pa wants to get a picture of the grand kids riding one of the statues, and the kid falls off look out. You do know there will be at least one in every crowd that will try it.

Having not seen the statues in person yet I don't know how tall they are but I hope one or two people don't ruin it for the thousands of others.

VG

Geezer, I was having almost the same conversation with my wife about the bronze cattle statues. I was saying that Grandpa or Grandma (but probably Grandpa) will put little Bobby on one of the bronze cows during the summer and the bronze cow will have a surface temperature of around 160 degrees and little Bobby is going to have a very severely burned butt and legs. They probably will try and sue the Developer saying there was not a fence around the statues to prohibit stupid behavior.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by sandybill2

We live in Village of Belvedere---went by golf cart today--Club Car Electric
(19 MPH Top Speed) and it took us around 45 minutes.

Four golf carts left Sanibel about 11:00am Friday for the "soft" opening of Brownwood. 15 minutes. We spent about 2 hours looking things over. All eight of us were Impressed. The attention to detail to make Brownwood appear to be an old Florida Cattle Town was very impressive. Obviously its not done yet----completion will be closely watched and we can't wait to see other things open as construction continues. TV keeps getting better and better IMHO.

[lovinflorida]

I visited Brownwood last night. It looks like it will be a fun place! But ladies wearing heels--watch out for large cracks in the sidewalks and dance area!!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by lovinflorida

I visited Brownwood last night. It looks like it will be a fun place! But ladies wearing heels--watch out for large cracks in the sidewalks and dance area!!

Ah yes. Ladies wearing heels. That soons goes away here in relaxed central.

[bonrich]

We came via golf cart from Sanibel using Pinellas. Nice ride for sure. Would like to see a little more helpful signage once you getting close to the Square, especially coming in and out of the tunnels. Like the roundabout for golf carts, a first. But, as all, the new will eventually become easier to navigate. Also, I felt the streets were not as wide as our other Squares. Can't wait for the myriad of changes that will come. Imagine the other Squares and all that is there. So much more to go........

[mulligan]

It's a business, folks. When the leases get signed, the buildings will go up. The market will respond to demand, for sure.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by OldManTime

In my opinion it lacks the "Home Town" atmosphere.

What changes would make the atmosphere "home town".

[shcisamax]

Depends what home town you are from. Actually, it is a lot like food I imagine. If you are used to a particular version of pizza, that is what you find authentic. I think Brownwood will develop its own great personality, different from SS and LS but it will be just as home town to some.