[Aviator1211]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

...he kinda talked about how Spanish Springs (opened 1994) is about 5 miles from LSL (opened 2004), which is about 5 miles from Brownwood Paddock Square (opened 2012), which is about 5 miles from EastPort (opening 2025),...

The actual numbers are SS to LSL 3.3 miles, LSL to BWP 6.7 miles and BWP to EP 8.3 miles. This puts the next distance at 10 miles, not 5 miles. This matches the pattern of decreasing amenities per rooftop and lower setbacks going south.

[Rocksnap]

Yes

[dtennent]

Originally Posted by asianthree

I am at a loss on the whole concept of those who don’t ever cook in their kitchen. Looking at 8-10yo preowned, many original ovens still had instructions inside.

Even with our 30 day on call stretches, there was always prepared dinner in the fridge. After 40 plus years of juggling work, hockey, cheer, we finally have time to spend in the kitchen. Multiple friends wives refuse to cook now they are retired, because they already did their time. Both of our boys are excellent in the kitchen, making meals that rival any high end restaurant.

We always ask our friends, don’t they get tired of eating mediocre food everyday? Yes but doesn’t mean they will ever waste time in the kitchen. If we eat out once a week it’s rare, if we can make it at home far better, it’s worth 20 minutes out of my day.

While we go out twice a week, we do it for the friendship and not for food. We both cook and cooking together in the kitchen is something we have always done. What we cook at home is always better and healthier than what restaurants offer.

Our sons and daughter are all accomplished cooks though the younger son is the more adventurous cook. What I find interesting is how many guys assume that my wife does all the cooking.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by dtennent

While we go out twice a week, we do it for the friendship and not for food. We both cook and cooking together in the kitchen is something we have always done. What we cook at home is always better and healthier than what restaurants offer.

Our sons and daughter are all accomplished cooks though the younger son is the more adventurous cook. What I find interesting is how many guys assume that my wife does all the cooking.

You are correct I think it’s a certain age group that still thinks all women should or do the cooking.
Our boys both do all the cooking, youngest retired @ 40 from his practice, to open 5 high end restaurants. His food is amazing, Scotch Certified for pairing.

Daughter is still pulling 60 hour call weeks, but her boys are very adept in the kitchen, with southern Asian fusion, and have my baking skills. Granddaughter does ok with Asian food, failed at baking, kitchen is her least favorite pass time.

Boys research restaurants outside of TV when they visit for different experiences. Hoping Middleton or Eastport will have a great venue.

[Birdrm]

Since Eastport is being built about 13 years after Brownwood, I would guess there will be a new town square sometime around 2035? I am not worrying about something 10 years down the road but I'm interested in the new Eastport and Middletown areas that will be open in the 6-8 months!

[Michael 61]

For those of us still under 65, we look forward to the new town square that will be south of Eastport, as well as the next town square after that! 😀

[Chitown]

Yes, Orlando, called Orlando Square 2028

[Ptmcbriz]

I loath going out for dinner for mediocre food. It’s such a waste of time and money. Not only do I cook daily, I’ve even started making artisan breads. Although, my bread machine definitely helps. I rarely spend more than 30 minutes in the kitchen for a meal.

I’m sure the Morse family has the next square in the works, considering the Village of Hawkins is deemed to be the center of The Villages when all said and done.

[Danube]

Originally Posted by Aviator1211

The actual numbers are SS to LSL 3.3 miles, LSL to BWP 6.7 miles and BWP to EP 8.3 miles. This puts the next distance at 10 miles, not 5 miles. This matches the pattern of decreasing amenities per rooftop and lower setbacks going south.

Wrong. Why would you throw out those figures? A map, or Google Earth's ruler which is accurate to 30 ft or less, shows the following:

Rounded to the nearset 1/10 mile (528 ft):

Spanish Springs square to Lake Sumter Landing, approx 2.6 miles.

Lake Sumter Landing to Brownwood, approx 5.3 miles.

Brownwood to Eastport, approx 6.3 miles.

[FloridaGuy66]

Originally Posted by asianthree

I am at a loss on the whole concept of those who don’t ever cook in their kitchen. Looking at 8-10yo preowned, many original ovens still had instructions inside.

Even with our 30 day on call stretches, there was always prepared dinner in the fridge. After 40 plus years of juggling work, hockey, cheer, we finally have time to spend in the kitchen. Multiple friends wives refuse to cook now they are retired, because they already did their time. Both of our boys are excellent in the kitchen, making meals that rival any high end restaurant.

We always ask our friends, don’t they get tired of eating mediocre food everyday? Yes but doesn’t mean they will ever waste time in the kitchen. If we eat out once a week it’s rare, if we can make it at home far better, it’s worth 20 minutes out of my day.

I completely agree. We tend to only go out if we're going out with other couples.

Otherwise, we can throw together an excellent meal in about the same time it would take to get ready and drive to a local restaurant.

I'm not sure how this discussion became going to a restaurant negates being able to go to squares. We usually show up at the squares after dinner whether we dined out or not as it's usually less crowded at the squares starting around 7:30 or so.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Thank you Don, for chiming in with more detailed and likely more accurate information. I did not go far enough back for that video - I didn't think it was that terribly long ago. I was thinking it was last autumn or end of summer. Didn't realize it was over a year ago!

The distances and timelines between town squares are clearly interesting to consider. I think I got the 5 miles distance from Don's video but he was just guesstimating off the cuff as an aside commentary on the video.

The time lines and distances seem to be increasing but at wild unpredictable amounts (103% and then somewhere between 19 and 25%).

Using Aviator 1211's data points:

SS-LSL = 3.3 miles
LSL-BPS = 6.7 miles
BPS-EP = 8.3 miles.

The distance from LSL to BPS represents an increase of 103% over the distance from SS to LSL. However, the distance from BPS to EP is only a 24.8% increase over the distance from SS to LSL. That's a decrease of 76% in distances between those town squares. If we reduced the distance from EP to the future ElDiabloJoe town square another 76%, that's only 1/2 mile away from EP and doesn't make sense. If we stuck with the 24.8%, that would put the future ElDiabloJoe town square at somewhere around 10.375 miles from EastPort.

Using Danube's data points:

SS-LSL = 2.6 miles
LSL-BPS = 5.3 miles
BPS-EP = 6.3 miles.

Danube's data points would the distance between SS and LSL a similar 103.8%, however the distance increase between LSL and BPS is 18.8% instead of Aviator1211's 24.8%. Using the 18.8% from Danube's data instead of the 24.8 from Aviator1211, this would indicate the future ElDiabloJoe town square would be approimately 7.5 miles from EastPort.

I was no math major, nor in any STEM industry, so my conclusions should be reviewed for accuracy. Some rounding was involved, of course. Sure wish we could bifurcate this thread (that essentially means "split" for you former fire fighters) from the food and dining discussion that has segued off.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by FloridaGuy66

Just curious if there's been any mention of this.

Personally, I could care less. Live near SS and going anywhere south of Brownwood is like going to a different city. TV now is close to 20 miles long, in other words. 1/2 of the north/south size of Palm Beach County, which is one of the largest, if not the largest, counties in Florida.

[FloridaGuy66]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

Personally, I could care less. Live near SS and going anywhere south of Brownwood is like going to a different city. TV now is close to 20 miles long, in other words. 1/2 of the north/south size of Palm Beach County, which is one of the largest, if not the largest, counties in Florida.

To be fair, the demographic around SS is quite different for age and income than the demographic that are buying in the Eastport area. It is a different area that will cater to a different demographic so I don't think they're worried about catering to the SS crowd.

[FloridaGuy66]

Originally Posted by Aviator1211

The actual numbers are SS to LSL 3.3 miles, LSL to BWP 6.7 miles and BWP to EP 8.3 miles. This puts the next distance at 10 miles, not 5 miles. This matches the pattern of decreasing amenities per rooftop and lower setbacks going south.

I wouldn't put too much stock into the distances of those. LSL was selected based on the location that they created Lake Sumter out of, Brownwood seemed to be selected to be on the edge of SR 44 to provide convenient access and room for future retail development. CR 470 was the next logical road to put Eastport close to when building south and was likely why Middleton was chosen to be in that area as well. It seems likes like the north side of SR 48 is the most logical location for the next square.

I think the distances looking like a Fibonacci sequence is mostly a coincidence.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

Personally, I could care less. Live near SS and going anywhere south of Brownwood is like going to a different city. TV now is close to 20 miles long, in other words. 1/2 of the north/south size of Palm Beach County, which is one of the largest, if not the largest, counties in Florida.

You would be in the 10% in SS area that actually knows where LSL or Brownwood are located. I play golf once a week in the north, the usual conversations, where are you from, what village do you live in?
Most have no idea what is between the 6s, some have never been to LSL, but have heard of it, no idea what Brownwood is, much less Middleton and Eastport
After 15 years one thing is pretty common many older residents age in place, rarely venture far from their home. Really confused why I would drive 50 minutes to play golf. Will you make it home before dark.