[Pamelah]

Ignore all these naysayers! Brownwood has little going for it I agree and that’s why bought near to Spanish Springs.

[Guitarman1951]

A horse watering trough!?!? Your kidding surely. A water feature? Is that all you have to complain about!?!? 😂😂😂😂

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by Keeferinspace

I didn’t buy my home based on the town square it was closest to. There are far more important considerations. I just think Brownwood is a bit disappointing—but with so much potential! If the Villages would consider adding such a feature would you oppose it? I support the businesses in Brownwood Paddock Square. I eat, drink and will purchase retail Items there because I want to see the businesses succeed. And in succeeding (and with the influx of more residents) perhaps we’ll see a bit of investment improving the ambiance.

But you will NEVER bring a visitor there?

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.

[Northerner52]

So what!

[bmit16]

This is a joke , Right?

The music venue in Brownwood is the best of the three, would rather have that than the water feature in Spanish Springs and their awful seating arrangement. And the movie theater in Brownwood is also the best of the three. I guess it just depends on what you place value on.

[timburke2000]

And the public and Villagers are so much younger and alive!!

[Cranford61]

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.

Not enough doggie water bowls.

[anothersteve]

Originally Posted by fishon

There is no Lake Sumter.
It’s Cherry Lake.
Lake Sumter Landing is a name made up by the developer combining the names of Lake and Sumter counties. Similar to the community college.

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[Keeferinspace]

What is perceived as a complaint started out as question. I see I’ve made the freshman mistake of dare questioning the status quo. As mentioned, I want Brownwood to be the very best it can be. Do you? Don’t see how inquiring about adding a calming and tranquil water feature to Brownwood is grounds for ostracizing (ok, the Wally World reference wasn’t fair). Got a good spanking for bringing this up but no one has answered the question. Why? Maybe there’s a great reason. Just curious. Thanks for all the replies. This troll will crawl back under his bridge now (maybe there’s water there). 😁

[Sbrothnj]

Not a fan of Brownwood, just saying. Dont have issues with any of the above comments, but i the old west/barnyard feel of Brownwood doesn't do it for me. If there is water all around Brownwood, I've never noticed it. I see it on the map, but its not really part of the atmosphere. And the stadium seating and western stage/pavilion has some pros, but just is not appealing. Does not compare to the charm of Sumter (speaking of water all around) or Spanish Springs. IMHO its a shame that that square will be the center of the Villages, and perhaps the focal point. I agree pretty much with John41. And that is one of many reasons I wouldnt think of moving down to the newer sections. Im halfway between Sumter and SS and love it. Im glad to read that many people love BW. Always wondered about that.
Have a great day and stay safe everyone.

[WinnieHa]

We live very close to Brownwood but have come to really enjoy all three squares for their own unique qualities. Brownwood Paddock Square is a little too Honky Tonk for me. I’m sure others love it for that very reason. But I do appreciate the music venue very much. LSL is the most impressive and I think it very charming and refined (as refined as we want to get in the Villages.) Brownwood is rowdy and uninhibited. When we pulled into The Villages via Brownwood for the very first time, I couldn’t believe the entrance display. I thought it was so cheesy. But we nevertheless found a home close to Brownwood and now I love the entrance. But I thought the same thing; LSL certainly Is more impressive and I really didn’t quite ‘get’ the Villages until we ventured outside the south end. Only my opinion; don’t shoot😂

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by Sbrothnj

Not a fan of Brownwood, just saying. Dont have issues with any of the above comments, but i the old west/barnyard feel of Brownwood doesn't do it for me. If there is water all around Brownwood, I've never noticed it. I see it on the map, but its not really part of the atmosphere. And the stadium seating and western stage/pavilion has some pros, but just is not appealing. Does not compare to the charm of Sumter (speaking of water all around) or Spanish Springs. IMHO its a shame that that square will be the center of the Villages, and perhaps the focal point. I agree pretty much with John41. And that is one of many reasons I wouldnt think of moving down to the newer sections. Im halfway between Sumter and SS and love it. Im glad to read that many people love BW. Always wondered about that.
Have a great day and stay safe everyone.

That's why there are 31 flavors. Something for everyone.

[John_W]

I only go to the squares for two reasons, the movie theaters, of which I like LSL best and the music, especially if the Hooligans, Spanzmatics or Uncle Bob are playing. I like to rock. To me it's a no brainer, Brownwood is best, LSL is second, and SS I quit going. I only take guests to the squares when there is music, so the music is the show.

Spanish Springs trying to see the band, the band faces the other way. Not a good setup...boring.



Lake Sumter Landing, a fun spot for everyone.



Brownwood, this is where Villagers go to have fun, it's got it all. I've been to so many packed shows I've lost track.

[Lottoguy]

Damn, you got way to much time on your hands to complain about something like this. BTW they do have drinking fountains inside the movie theater in Brownwood. So that counts....