[UpNorth]

Went to Brownwood the other night to see Scooter. The stage sound system there is terrible, largely because of the roof over the bleachers. Like a reverse bandshell, all you get is a one-note boom, loads of feedback, and no clarity whatsoever. It can probably be "fixed" by adding some speakers and equilization, but depending where you sit, it can be annoying.

[Serenoa]

Originally Posted by golf2140

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

I'm extremely concerned that TV's days are numbered. Any day now someone is sure to build the PERFECT retirement community.

[golfergirl1]

I totally agree. The dance area is inadequate when you consider the types
of crowds that will eventually come to this square. Plus the stadium seating, while providing raised view of the stage performers does not take in to account the general age of the viewing public and the physical limitations (ie. bad backs and knees) which would make this an uncomfortable option. The lack of information concerning future merchants or dining establishments is also a bit tiresome. This combined with the poor movie
choices really place this town square as it is...3rd in line as a place to go. Hopefully, all this things will improve with time.

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?

[DougB]

Waaaaahhhhh, waaaaaahhhhh, waaaahhhhh

[billlaur]

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.

Have you been to farmers market? There is actually to much room...

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Assuming there will be market night at Brownwood.

Do you know the actual size of Brownwood (sq ft of the square itself) compared to the other squares?

[Cedwards38]

My guess is that once they get all the commercial space built down there, and from what I hear its gonna be a lot, Brownwood might be the busiest little cow town in Florida.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by golfergirl1

I totally agree. The dance area is inadequate when you consider the types
of crowds that will eventually come to this square. Plus the stadium seating, while providing raised view of the stage performers does not take in to account the general age of the viewing public and the physical limitations (ie. bad backs and knees) which would make this an uncomfortable option. The lack of information concerning future merchants or dining establishments is also a bit tiresome. This combined with the poor movie
choices really place this town square as it is...3rd in line as a place to go. Hopefully, all this things will improve with time.

Dear Golfergirl1

Welcome to the forum.

There are chairs available just like at the other squares at Brownwood, or at least I have been told, haven't been there at night.

I am not clear what exactly you mean by poor movie choices. They appear to be the same mix of first run movies as the other two venues.

There isn't any news about future business inhabitants, restaurants etc. PROBABLY because those businesses and restaurants have not made a commitment yet to come there. This isn't the best economy and many chains are simply NOT expanding and loans for new businesses are probably a little harder to get after the default on so many loans in the recent past. Lending institutions are being very careful with their money.

The developer builds the physical structures for the new businesses to inhabit and I am sure will do so when they decide to come there. I don't think anybody is sitting on any information.

That is just my opinion. I am often wrong.

[2BNTV]

I think one needs to be patient until Brownwood is completely built. I am sure many other things need to be added to get the full effect of what it be finally be.

All good things come with time.

[mmatcg]

Listed Merchants in Paddock Square

Reported or confirmed
Five Guys Burgers & Fries
World Of Beer

Potential Merchants
Too Jays
Flippers Pizzeria
Codys

any others?

[jackiedew]

I think Brownwood is fabulous just as the other two squares are and there is plenty of room for dancing (and I'm a line dancer). Perhaps some people are conceiving that it is smaller because of the layout. Well done in my opinion and I bet the cattle are the most photographed in FL!

[rubicon]

Originally the plans called for Brownwood to be 3 times the size of LSL. However I do not know if the they adhere to the original plans?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I love the stage and bleacher setup at Brownwood. At SS and LSL you can't see the band because of the people dancing in front of them. They should move the dance areas to behind where the people are sitting so that those who want to watch the band as well a listen can see.

[Bucco]

Very difficult for me to read all the negativity concerning Brownwood. From all I hear and read, when it is complete, it will far exceed both LSL and SS.

I suppose we live in the era of INSTANT gratification.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by justjim

Do you know the actual size of Brownwood (sq ft of the square itself) compared to the other squares?

No.