[coffeebean]

First time at Brownwood's Paddock Square last night and I was a bit surprised how small the dance floor area is. The dance floor does not go all around the band stand as it does in LSL and SS. It wasn't very crowded last night when hubby and I were there but I can imagine the dance floor is going to be way too small when the area is crowded. There really is no separate area where line dancers can gather, such as the sides of the band stand.

What were they thinking when this town square was drawn up?

[PaPaLarry]

[Down Sized]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

First time at Brownwood's Paddock Square last night and I was a bit surprised how small the dance floor area is. The dance floor does not go all around the band stand as it does in LSL and SS. It wasn't very crowded last night when hubby and I were there but I can imagine the dance floor is going to be way too small when the area is crowded. There really is no separate area where line dancers can gather, such as the sides of the band stand.

What were they thinking when this town square was drawn up?

They were thinking a little less dancing and a little more selling (commercial space.) " DA"

[OldManTime]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

First time at Brownwood's Paddock Square last night and I was a bit surprised how small the dance floor area is. The dance floor does not go all around the band stand as it does in LSL and SS. It wasn't very crowded last night when hubby and I were there but I can imagine the dance floor is going to be way too small when the area is crowded. There really is no separate area where line dancers can gather, such as the sides of the band stand.

What were they thinking when this town square was drawn up?

I doubt if it will ever be crowded, looks like the developer took the cheap way out this time, no comparison to SS or SL.

[Cantwaittoarrive]

Originally Posted by PaPaLarry

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[mulligan]

Originally Posted by OldManTime

I doubt if it will ever be crowded, looks like the developer took the cheap way out this time, no comparison to SS or SL.

What ????????

[coconutmama]

We were not impressed with the Brownwood Square set up either. It is difficult to imagine hiking up & down those concrete bleachers. But in general it will be better when the other phases are complete. Sounds like some interesting businesses are going in.

[graciegirl]

Boy Howdy.

There isn't anything cheap that I can see. (Gary, if you are reading this, don't be sad)

In the beginning (I am told) Lake Sumter Landing had far fewer commercial businesses; restaurants, shops etc than it does now and eventually those were built when businesses wanted to be there. And very quickly grew to the size it is now. That was built 10-12 years ago when the whole country was not in an economic downturn and chains were expanding.

I don't know about the dancing part, I didn't really notice that it would be a detriment to all of the line dancers who I personally would NEVER get good enough to join but ...are you SURE it is too little?

I am pretty sure that one of those bronze cows probably cost as much as one of our houses. All of the finishes and the decor of the movie house and the sales center are just...top of the line. I just can't hear the word cheap and the word Brownwood all in the same sentence.

Now I feel better.

I don't know Gary Morse but gosh...that would hurt my feelers if I built it.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by OldManTime

I doubt if it will ever be crowded, looks like the developer took the cheap way out this time, no comparison to SS or SL.

I think the statues are beautiful, and probably expensive! And the movie house is better than SS or LSL.

[KathieI]

Drove through Brownwood recently for the first time. Not impressed. I don't believe its as well laid out as the other two squares. I have no idea why, and don't care, but I have enough to do with what's existing to even bother to venture that far.

[asianthree]

we have been there when its in full swing yes a little smaller, but you don't have to pick your side as to whom to watch i don't mind the bleachers, you don't have to sit behind twenty people and have no idea what is going on

[Serenoa]

Before Brownwood was built why in the world didn't the Morse family consult every resident of TV, and every future resident of TV to get their input so that EVERYONE would be happy & satisfied with every little detail, & then there would be absolutely NO complaints?

OMG what were they thinking, it would have been so simple! But then I guess all of the complainers would just be complaining about not having anything to complain about.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Serenoa

Before Brownwood was built why in the world didn't the Morse family consult every resident of TV, and every future resident of TV to get their input so that EVERYONE would be happy & satisfied with every little detail, & then there would be absolutely NO complaints?

OMG what were they thinking, it would have been so simple! But then I guess all of the complainers would just be complaining about not having anything to complain about.

GREAT POST!

[cquick]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

There isn't anything cheap that I can see. (Gary, if you are reading this, don't be sad)


Now I feel better.

Dear Gracie, I agree that it's not cheaply built but the whole concept is not very conducive to The Village lifestyle. I find it confining with those bleachers....and I sure wouldn't sit up there on those hard cement seats, and my knees wouldn't like going up and down either. I don't like the "coral" cow pen look of the bars, either. I wouldn't like standing in those wooden fence things to buy a drink. I don't like the bleachers interfering with the views either. I am trying very hard to wait and see what it will be like when the shops are built, but so far, I don't like it.

sorry. now I feel better.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by cquick

Dear Gracie, I agree that it's not cheaply built but the whole concept is not very conducive to The Village lifestyle. I find it confining with those bleachers....and I sure wouldn't sit up there on those hard cement seats, and my knees wouldn't like going up and down either. I don't like the "coral" cow pen look of the bars, either. I wouldn't like standing in those wooden fence things to buy a drink. I don't like the bleachers interfering with the views either. I am trying very hard to wait and see what it will be like when the shops are built, but so far, I don't like it.

sorry. now I feel better.

There's always SS & LSL...........................