[tghoul]

Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN

The only problem i see is with the bleachers. They are quite steep and after a few drinks, i can see someone falling. Also when are they going to publish the entertainment schedule for brownwood. Uncle bobs rock shop holloween is for sure.

see link for Oct. schedule
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[Bogie Shooter]

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[ROCKETMAN]

Originally Posted by saxprof

okay, the big day is here! Brownwood opened (sort of)... What's your opinion? What features will be sure to please? What are we going to need time to warm up to?

they finally put the entertainment schedule in the paper. Yesterdaze, rocky and the rollers, and empire in the next couple days.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Brownwood was slated to be 3 times the size of Lake Sumter Landing so I am confused. Either it isn't finished or origintors changed plans.

Lake Sumter Landing and Spanish Springs are too small. The dance areas are both over-run with line dancers who dominate an already small dance space, all night long. So I hope Brownwood is much larger with a larger dancing area

Where did the 3 times the size of LSL come from?

[Tiger Lady]

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"

I take it you are a city slicker. The decor definitely appeals to us country girls.

[Happinow]

Went to check out Brownwood today and thought it was well done. Looked at the sales center, movie theater and the square. Maybe it's me but I thought it was pretty small. I was a bit disappointed with the amount of stores and potential restaurants. Perhaps it will look bigger once the tenants move into the buildings. At this point, I prefer Sumter. Anyone else think it looks smaller and are they going to expand?? Hopefully they will put some stores and restaurants in that aren't in Sumter, otherwise why make the trip only to frequent the same venues??

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by Happinow

Went to check out Brownwood today and thought it was well done. Looked at the sales center, movie theater and the square. Maybe it's me but I thought it was pretty small. I was a bit disappointed with the amount of stores and potential restaurants. Perhaps it will look bigger once the tenants move into the buildings. At this point, I prefer Sumter. Anyone else think it looks smaller and are they going to expand?? Hopefully they will put some stores and restaurants in that aren't in Sumter, otherwise why make the trip only to frequent the same venues??

I dont think its close to being done. Seems to me they have a lot of building to do yet. When I was there I saw all the area around the square that needed to be built. I think its going to be a while until the whole Brownwood project is completed.

[Bogie Shooter]

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[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

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Practicing your scale, Bogie?

[shcisamax]

Oddly, what struck me is the lack of color. It feels.... drab. Of course, that authenticates the theme which was generally kind of ....brown wood. I just like "color" but likely the activity and offerings will be so stimulating the lack of visual excitement won't make a hoot of difference.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by Tiger Lady

I take it you are a city slicker. The decor definitely appeals to us country girls.

Ditto, being a farm boy at heart, I found the new Square very nice and familiar.

[bkcunningham1]

Does anyone know what the little private seating area on the upper back side of the bleachers is all about?

[paulandjean]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

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You cannot please all the "bubble complainers"!!!!!

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by pooh

Just returned from the square, very nice. The Farmers' Market will be there each week....
Have a few pictures, though not the greatest, took while walking with the masses...and there were lots of happy people walking around....I'll post them.

First is taken inside the movie theater....as is the second one....very happy Villagers resting and enjoying the view.
The third is looking towards the Farmers' Market. If you notice the concrete is made to look like a dried dirt path. There are doggie prints and hoof prints in the concrete, too. The fourth is the stadium seating. Actually, looks quite nice and should allow good views for people seated in the area. The bench is almost even with the floor level of the row behind. No slipping under the bench, just be careful walking up the steps.
Last picture was taken inside the sales office. It's quite grand. All working in the theater and sales office were enjoying showing the newest addition to our beautiful community. There were lots of people but not so many that you weren't able to get to where you wanted to be.
ENJOY!

That was very very thoughtful of you to post those photos of Brownwood.
Thankyou.

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by Tiger Lady

I take it you are a city slicker. The decor definitely appeals to us country girls.

And I'm sure the cowgirls like our daughter in law, raised on a ranch, would also love it.........anyone from out west.
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I'll bet our various grandchildren would also enjoy Brownwood.

We've been both......city slickers for the first 25 years and then "country folk" for the past 43 years.........

Noticed Pooh posted a pic with a John Deere tractor in the background.
See a lot of those in Vermont. WE may not have rodeos but we sure have a lot of farms, cows and horses, not to mention llamas, etc. and chickens.
Plus barns, dirt roads and covered bridges.

No matter where one lives, "country is in". None of our N.J. cousins quite "get it" or "get living in a predominately rural state" but I can't think of anyone who would not enjoy the change of pace that Brownwood would offer..........

Having enjoyed both city life , suburban life and then all these years of small town rural life...........I think that a change of scenary is always nice to experience.

Brownwood will be a good change. Out in Colorado, everything is "western" from the food to the clothing , etc. Rodeos in Wyoming, etc.
Oregon is a big horse state, fishing state, etc...........lots of forest land.
People from Utah should love it as well...................
Not to mention those from the Dakotas........Keystone, S.D. had a definite COWBOY western theme which we enjoyed.
Ditto for Nebraska......all of the western states' folks will feel right at home............or anyone who has gone to the jamboree and barbecues at Disney World.

Even Vermont and Maine can appreciate what the western theme offers.