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-   -   A Look Inside the Brand New Market at Sawgrass Grove. Interesting video. (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/look-inside-brand-new-market-sawgrass-grove-interesting-video-333783/)

pauld315 07-23-2022 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MandoMan (Post 2117520)
Very nice. It looks like an upscale interstate rest stop. I hope they have restrooms like that, too. I’ll bet those food and drink options will be very popular with people who come to enjoy the music. The food looks good.

I think they can see the rest stop on the turnpike from there

Michael G. 07-23-2022 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jrref (Post 2118196)
It's good that we have Sawgrass. The music and everything else will be nice but everything is expensive. We went to McGradies for lunch and got their $18.99 burger. We just had to try it. Well it was good but not worth the money. Inside the market, expensive too. I'm glad we have Sawgrass but will be sticking with Brownwood. More choices, just as good food and more reasonable.

See post #3

bimmertl 07-23-2022 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilyclub (Post 2117880)
I'll have to start posting a link every time Linda and Jerry post a video. You can't get more positive than that and it'll be supporting a resident of TV at least.

Jerry and Linda are quickly running out of ideas. One of their last videos was a 50 minute golf cart ride. If you are having trouble sleeping, give it a watch!

coffeebean 07-23-2022 02:11 PM

I didn't watch the video in OP because I wanted to see Sawgrass Grove in person. Today, hubby and I took a drive down south to see this new addition to The Villages.

Before heading into the food court (that is exactly what it looks like to me), we went into the sales center. The sales center has a totally different vibe from the sales centers that are in the northern parts. It looks like it is less than half the size of any of the other sales centers and the furnishings are very minimal compared to previous sales centers. I guess The Villages is marketing to the younger crowd. This sales center just doesn't have all those fussy furnishings. It has much more of a minimalist contemporary feel.

Back to Sawgrass Grove food court. I was quite surprised to see how small it is. I stood in the center where the bar is located and could easily see from one end to the other. I can imagine how crowded this is going to be in season. YIKES!

The sweet shop was open. The huge cookies look amazing, but a bit steep at $4 each. Most of the venues weren't open so we will go back when everything is open.

I can see how parking could be a problem when the outdoor entertainment venue is open too. That area looks very small and I wonder how it will handle the crowds if and when popular bands play there. I honestly don't think the area is large enough to fit a large crowd that Rocky or Johnny Wild pull in. Maybe this entertainment venue is not meant for those type of bands. We shall see.

We stopped in to McGrady's Pub just to scope it out. It is so beautiful inside with dark wood panels on the walls. Really nice job for the ambience. I didn't look at a menu while we were there though so would be interested to see the pricing of the food.

I just finished watching the video in the OP. Great job and really gives a bird's eye view of the Sawgrass Grove venue.

Michael G. 07-23-2022 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2118354)

I didn't look at a menu while we were there though so would be interested to see the pricing of the food.


Now would be a great time to make Goggle your friend for menus and pricing.

I just checked and honestly their prices are average at best.

Bilyclub 07-23-2022 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmertl (Post 2118342)
Jerry and Linda are quickly running out of ideas. One of their last videos was a 50 minute golf cart ride. If you are having trouble sleeping, give it a watch!

They are Villagers and I will give them clicks. This guy Chad Gallivanter McBride apparently doesn't live in TV and doesn't know that the amenities, like the Putt and Play at Sawgrass are for resident's and their guests, only.

kkingston57 07-24-2022 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 2118102)
How do you ever get the sun to set in the NORTHWEST?

I have only seen it set in the West.

If you are in the Artic it never sets in the winter months. Depends upon what latitude you are in.

kkingston57 07-24-2022 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rainger99 (Post 2118137)
Why do you think it looks better?

Venue is smaller/quaint/more intimate and looks like most of the area is covered. Also has professional quality spot lights aimed at stage. To me Brownwood is too big.


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