A Yogi ism :)

Yogi actually said, Nobody goes there anymore it is too crowded.

The sound guys are always walking around the squares with their I-Pads tweaking things. Dealing with a new venue is always tough. Wonder how the "roof" figures in the equation. How was the parking lot ?

Glad you had a great time. We finished golf and stopped by for a few. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. Tables are interesting, I wonder if they will stack them for Rocky and the Rollers, or Wild, to give more room. Inside the food venders seemed to be busier then prior to Opening. So far not many complaints about cost now that music is happening:a040:
Nucky Did you drive down by car or cart?

Johnny Wild is playing Sawgrass tonight. It will be interesting to see how the venue handles the crowd.

We r visiting with friend at ST Cat plan to do a walk through later in the night. Since it touted as same size as Brownwood without bleachers, not having tables might be a good thing.. expect to see more staff tonight, if they have them

Car in the morning and Cart at about 4 PM. It took about an hour or so but we were making a few stops on the way! It was a hike. We went all the way to the end first. Charlee Villas I believe. It was really fun coming back in the dark around 10PM. I made a few wrong turns but it reminded us of when we were brand new and got lost up this way. I have the App but I don’t mind goofing up, I wouldn’t get lost the next time we go by Golf Cart.

And too small. Why would the developer and planners build such a beautiful venue so small? I would understand it if they never had any experience doing this, but that isn’t the case! Just my opinion.

Watch TV videos.
They explain.

Yes I’m busted. That’s exactly what I said and meant. We wouldn’t leave the house for two years. We wouldn’t go to a gathering of people inside or outside even though the chance of catching or transmitting something is less outside?No?

Someone who has been directed by their doctor to stay inside for two years would be dumb to follow the Doctors directions I guess Jethro.

I’m in a great mood after my beautiful round trip and the entertainment the other night. Think what you will. Who gives a hoot! I gave you to much of my time already.

You did Pretty good time… in 07 on second visit, we went from Caroline, to SS for a movie. It was 9 pm driving back, so lost had to get corrected directions twice. So I get the dark ride for you.

Glad you made your way down…give those who complain about distance an idea of fun can be had, even if it’s not in their backyard. Thanks for the post.

Brownwood had 4 crowd control people which is 1 more than the usual 3. They must have upped it due to the crowds getting bigger. So much for the theory that when Sawgrass opened it would draw off some of the Brownwood crowd.

Well first of all the snowbirds are back and add all the new homeowners since last year and would expect crowds with a popular band playing.

As I understand it there is no seating for an audience only tables to sit at while eating or drinking.

Is this true

Really nice at Sawgrass
 

We went Thursday and Friday nights, and were pleasantly surprised. The tables are great, as people could gather with their companions and listen to the music and chat. The sound needs a little work but should improve. Love the canopies with the orange lights. It was great to see the marketplace hopping with lots of folks buying food. The prices on alcohol have decreased - drafts were $3.50 and up. Wine was $6. It was after happy hour. Many folks were not drinking, many were, just like at any venue. I know there are a lot of haters who seem so negative about the southern area, but if you realize this is not a town square it helps. This is a new concept - larger than Edna’s, but smaller than LSL. It is convenient for the southern area, unique, and a place to enjoy good music, food, and fun. Come if you want, don’t if you don’t want.

True, but since the capacity is reduced by the tables............hopefully the seats are not taken by water drinkers (or outside cocktails) and it turns into another Katie Belle's.

:22yikes::highfive: i'm almost tempted to try going! last nite was paisley craze-- looks like they're inviting the top talent of entertainment. that stage would be really good for Bobby Blackmon, very atmospheric, imo

Good summary.

Eastport will have a much larger area with amphitheater seating across the lake.

I love how The Villages does contineous improvements is and not afraid to try something new.

Continuing The Dream: Volume 17

When we go to the squares now we typically go for the 5 oclock set and than off to dinner at a nearby restaurant after the first or second set.

Guess this will not be the place for us than.

Hopefully the loud music won't disturb the people on the turnpike.

nice dream , but we all know that’s what will happen if they don’t do some kind of enforcement, can’t wait for the first fight when someone is sitting at a table for an hour waiting for friends who may or may not show up

Why I am thankful for the ignore list

enforcement of what???

are there rules in place???................have not heard of any.

I thought it was funny:crap2:

Wrong choice of words but Katie bell tried a lot of different things from 2 drinks to not saving tables , and some others I don’t remember ,but.I know they had trouble when people couldn’t find a seat and one person was sitting at table , for me it as more fun there when they let locals in once they went private again slow decline , I never bothered going anymore ,that’s what I meant about saw grass

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[QUOTE=Papa_lecki;2149140]According to Facebook, the entertainment begins at Sawgrass today. It looks like there are tables under the canopies.

I went yesterday and it was wonderful. As usual, the Villages created nothing less than spectacular. The place is delightful. The 🍊 trees were beautiful and did a good job shading you from the sun. The music was really good and for those that drink, there were three bars. The Long Island Ice Tea was the best I’ve ever had. You can buy food and eat on the tables outside. I had the pizza and it was pretty good. My friend had a burger and she said it was really good. You can also take out from McGrady’s.
I went with friends and we all had a really good time. Go, you will love it.

I live a few blocks away. Don't hear loud music yet but a few days ago I noticed the bar open outside and 15 people at the bar. No one anywhere else. A few in the Mcgradys bar.

Why didn’t you stay and listen to the music and drink a glass of water, soda, tea or just dance? Sounds like you weren’t really looking to have fun.

Perhaps they did not like the type of music the band was playing?

It’s not too small IMO. Perfect as far as I am concerned.

Love the location. It’s a 4
Minute walk from my house ! Woo Hoo!

Yeah, that's right. We had a very nice walk around Hogeye and I was pretty tired, but we wanted to see what Sawgrass was like. If we come back, we will be sure to bring our own chairs.

Seems like you have an issue with people drinking. Was the noise the music or were there other things that made it noisy

Do you realize that the town squares as well as restaurants serve alcohol. Just because it is available does not mean you have to order any. For the most part I drink good old lemonade wherever I go.

I did not see any hard liquor prices at the outside bars, nor did I see any bottles behind the bar. Are they selling anything besides beer, wine, and the drink of the day ? I did buy a double jack and coke inside the marketplace and it was way more than what it cost at the real squares. All in all , two burgers and my drink was over $40. I guess they are gearing it for tourists.

Why not break it down? How much were the burgers and how much for a Double with coke? $40.00 sounds about right.

Does anyone know if drinks are more expensive in Sawgrass than at the Squares? Draft beers at Sawgrass are from $3.99 (Bud, Miller, Michelob, Yuengling) and $6.00 for the rest (Sam Adams, Islamorada, Crooked Can, etc.). The plastic glasses are quite small. Cans range from PBR at $4 to Bud, Coors, Miller, Corona, at $4.50 and then $6.00 for the rest (Heineken, Stella, Lagunita, etc.). Wine is $6.50 and soda is $3.00. The drink of the day is $7.00. Half price on all domestic draft beer and wine from 3-5. The shows start at 6.

What are the prices and specials at the Squares?

They didn't say, "how dare they," you did. Being around a heavy drinking environment doesn't interest everyone.

Jus because you have no interest in a cocktail, doesn't make every place serving a "heavy drinking environment".

Been here 10 years, never seen any of the squares as a "h d e".

Heavy drinker are the minority, extreme minority.