[Keeferinspace]

So very disappointed Brownwood has no water feature of any kind. Not even a watering trough for horses?! Recently purchased in Marsh Bend but will never take visitors there to site see. Spanish springs designed by Universal Studios. Lake Sumpter by Disney. Brownwood by Wally World? It’s as if Brownwood didn’t try harder because it didn’t have to. Are there plans in the works? Of course, no one working for the Villages ever knows ANYTHING. I just hope enough people mention it and that word somehow gets to the decision makers. Can’t we get a water feature in Brownwood Paddock square on par with Spanish Springs for example? Love the Villages but feeling a little cheated in this regard.

[Stu from NYC]

This should be an interesting thread.

[John_W]

Google The Villages and look at Brownwood satellite view, it's surrounded by real water and soon the bridge over 44. Larry the Gator was national news last year when he walked around Brownwood. Get in your cart and explore. Water Fountains, that's what you want to see?



Spanish Springs has terrible seating for the entertainment, the stage actually faces away from most of the seating. Brownwood has the grandstands and the stage is at one end, I go there for the music and the shops, not to see a water feature.

[MSchad]

Originally Posted by Keeferinspace

So very disappointed Brownwood has no water feature of any kind. Not even a watering trough for horses?! Recently purchased in Marsh Bend but will never take visitors there to site see. Spanish springs designed by Universal Studios. Lake Sumpter by Disney. Brownwood by Wally World? It’s as if Brownwood didn’t try harder because it didn’t have to. Are there plans in the works? Of course, no one working for the Villages ever knows ANYTHING. I just hope enough people mention it and that word somehow gets to the decision makers. Can’t we get a water feature in Brownwood Paddock square on par with Spanish Springs for example? Love the Villages but feeling a little cheated in this regard.

Our favorite is LSL, but for enjoying entertainment Brownwood is best.

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by Keeferinspace

So very disappointed Brownwood has no water feature of any kind. Not even a watering trough for horses?! Recently purchased in Marsh Bend but will never take visitors there to site see. Spanish springs designed by Universal Studios. Lake Sumpter by Disney. Brownwood by Wally World? It’s as if Brownwood didn’t try harder because it didn’t have to. Are there plans in the works? Of course, no one working for the Villages ever knows ANYTHING. I just hope enough people mention it and that word somehow gets to the decision makers. Can’t we get a water feature in Brownwood Paddock square on par with Spanish Springs for example? Love the Villages but feeling a little cheated in this regard.

Looks like the well under the windmill at Brownwood dried up...... but the watering hole on the other side of Square is going strong!

[billethkid]

Covid-19 cabin fever strikes again!

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Keeferinspace

So very disappointed Brownwood has no water feature of any kind. Not even a watering trough for horses?! Recently purchased in Marsh Bend but will never take visitors there to site see. Spanish springs designed by Universal Studios. Lake Sumpter by Disney. Brownwood by Wally World? It’s as if Brownwood didn’t try harder because it didn’t have to. Are there plans in the works? Of course, no one working for the Villages ever knows ANYTHING. I just hope enough people mention it and that word somehow gets to the decision makers. Can’t we get a water feature in Brownwood Paddock square on par with Spanish Springs for example? Love the Villages but feeling a little cheated in this regard.

Never is a very long time.....
So many other things to see in Brownwood.....
Doubt if there were any water features in old Florida cattle towns....
Sorry you were so very disappointed.....
Doubt If many others will mention the lack of a water feature...…
A water feature?

[JoMar]

Brownwood was designed to represent the history of the Morse family's resort in Michigan, kind of a tribute to Gary and Sharon. It has meaning to the family and since they paid for it they can design as they desire. All three squares are for the enjoyment of all and since two have water features go there and enjoy them.....since not everyone here has the same tastes and needs. Won't be long you will even be able to golf cart there.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by CWGUY

Looks like the well under the windmill at Brownwood dried up...... but the watering hole on the other side of Square is going strong!

Well drinks are still available.

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Well drinks are still available.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Brownwood was designed to represent the history of the Morse family's resort in Michigan, kind of a tribute to Gary and Sharon. It has meaning to the family and since they paid for it they can design as they desire. All three squares are for the enjoyment of all and since two have water features go there and enjoy them.....since not everyone here has the same tastes and needs. Won't be long you will even be able to golf cart there.

JoMar is right. There is a Brownwood in Michigan, that was a business that Gary's sister Mary Lou Morse ran for years. She had bought it from hers and Gary's ancestors. This isn't a very good link, but shows the family connection. Her children are apparently still making the amazing donuts that she is famous for.

Brownwood Acres, Donuts and The House That Fell Through The Lake | Edible Grande Traverse

Whether it is donuts or houses the Morses business acumen is a family trait.

LSL and the regional rec centers near it are most attractively designed in my opinion. Especially the tour boat and the lake board walk. Citizens bank in LSL is also the classiest. Everglades rec center looks like a big barn with some pictures on the wall, very cheap looking. Brown wood, the name says it all. So dull. This is just my opinion and I respect other points of view.

[fishon]

If the lack of a water feature keeps people away, what's the downside?
When the Brownwood lofts are rented the place will be overwhelmed.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by fishon

If the lack of a water feature keeps people away, what's the downside?
When the Brownwood lofts are rented the place will be overwhelmed.

200 impact to tens of thousands..............drop in the bucket.

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by MSchad

Our favorite is LSL, but for enjoying entertainment Brownwood is best.