[Shimpy]

JMHO Brownwood didn't scrimp on expenses but didn't allow for a large enough crowd by only have seating 180 degs. I don't mind bleachers but there are not enough of them. The stage looks good but limits seating to 180degs. and a limited crowd. When will we see a good restaurant where we can several times a week have breakfast there and hang out?

[zonerboy]

My take on the complaints about the set up of Paddock Square (bleacher seating, size of dance floor, etc).
If you don't like it, don't go there. There are 2 other squares.
Problem solved.

[perrjojo]

WOW, I AM AMAZED SOMETIMES. We have world hunger, wars, gang violence, homeless people, cancer, hurricanes, etc, etc, etc. And we complain about the dance floor, stadium seating, rude cyclist, dog poop, etc, etc, etc. Come on folks...lets get our gratitude list out!

[rayschic]

Where are the bronze statues located ?? I've gone to Brownswood 3 times and have not seen them.
The movie theater is absolutely gorgeous, has great seating and great sound. Farmers market was excellent. I walked over to look at the bleacher seating. I looked up and there is a beam directly above the first row in the bleacher. It had 6 pigeons sitting on it. Can't wait for the new threads on pigeon poop. LOL

[Challenger]

Bronze statues are located at entrance to Brownwood at Rte 44

[rayschic]

Thanks Challenger. I usually take Buena Vista down to the end and turn in, so I've never seen them. I'll go in on 44 next time.

[skip0358]

New Irish Restaurant coming to the old Butter Beanery, Holiday Inn will be going next to that, Cody's will be in the area of the Theater, also World of Beers is being built. Soon it will be fine. Rome wasn't built in a day so neither will Brownwood. Relax and enjoy the piece and quiet.

[justjim]

Personally, I don't see Brownwood as better or worse than Spanish Springs or Lake Sumter Landing----just different. Brownwood is more a "showplace". If the developer is able to attract a Dillard's, Macy's, and other well know stores to the Brownwood area along Rt 44, they will bring in outsider's from a larger square mile area. Maybe Brownwood was not built just with TV residents in mind, rather the goal might be attract a larger audience who would rather listen to music than to dance. There is still room to dance but the square is more of an outdoor concert type setting IMHO. One thing for sure, it is not cheap. Only time will tell, so give it three years or so and lets see what develops.

[Villager Dude]

Originally Posted by skip0358

New Irish Restaurant coming to the old Butter Beanery, Holiday Inn will be going next to that, Cody's will be in the area of the Theater, also World of Beers is being built. Soon it will be fine. Rome wasn't built in a day so neither will Brownwood. Relax and enjoy the piece and quiet.

Like one post I was suprised Brownwood was not built somewhere near 466A and Buena Vista . This would have been central to the Southern area. But also someone said the Southern Point of The Villages will be in Miami soon.

I do have an observation. I do not see " The Villages " on anything other than the developer commercial places. The other squares have it on the approacing signs, bandstand, etc .

Have others noticed this and perhaps know if there was a shift in a different direction by the developer ?

Take Care!

[coffeebean]

After spending time in Paddock Square last night, hubby and I went to LSL this evening. My goodness...what a difference in the open feeling and the roominess of the square. There must be at more than twice the area for dancing and seating using all the space all around the bandstand at LSL. Still....have no idea what the developer was thinking when they designed the Paddock Square band stand and dance area. Even the Paddock Square band stand is half the size of the band stand at LSL.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by zonerboy

My take on the complaints about the set up of Paddock Square (bleacher seating, size of dance floor, etc).
If you don't like it, don't go there. There are 2 other squares.
Problem solved.

I plan to do just that, actually. Having said that, when Rocky and the Rollers plays Paddock Square, I don't want to miss them. It is not going to be a pleasant experience I fear, with the crowds they will bring.

Also...where are the merchants going to set up their wares for Market nights??? Looks like there is no room for the merchants around the square.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

I suspect there might have been people who were not happy having to sit beside/behind the performers while at SS and LSL.

Bill

[golf2140]

Gee alll these folks know more then the Morse family does. I would suggest they go out and build a nicer place.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I plan to do just that, actually. Having said that, when Rocky and the Rollers plays Paddock Square, I don't want to miss them. It is not going to be a pleasant experience I fear, with the crowds they will bring.

Also...where are the merchants going to set up their wares for Market nights??? Looks like there is no room for the merchants around the square.

Assuming there will be market night at Brownwood.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by justjim

Personally, I don't see Brownwood as better or worse than Spanish Springs or Lake Sumter Landing----just different. Brownwood is more a "showplace". If the developer is able to attract a Dillard's, Macy's, and other well know stores to the Brownwood area along Rt 44, they will bring in outsider's from a larger square mile area. Maybe Brownwood was not built just with TV residents in mind, rather the goal might be attract a larger audience who would rather listen to music than to dance. There is still room to dance but the square is more of an outdoor concert type setting IMHO. One thing for sure, it is not cheap. Only time will tell, so give it three years or so and lets see what develops.