[TeresaE]

We all have fewer sunsets ahead of us than we do behind us. Let’s enjoy them and appreciate what we have here.

[defrey12]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

Has a good point particularly the sun and its relationship to the stage.

The sun will move. Well, the sun doesn’t move, we do. It’s called heliocentric motion. Be patient and enjoy the sunsets. There are more behind us than in front of us…

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Another example of nobody goes to Sawgrass, it’s too crowded.

Wife and I love Sawgrass much more than the squares

It is wonderful that both types of venues appeals to folks.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Continuous change..........new generation of retirees......some old people don't like change.

I love the continued innovation. Went with a family member to look at home's at Middleton. People are going to be flabbergasted when they see in person the schools, parks and town center.

[Villages Kahuna]

Enough other complaints about Sawgrsss Grove have been posted here to lead one to the conclusion — just don’t go there. I know we don’t.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by defrey12

The sun will move. Well, the sun doesn’t move, we do. It’s called heliocentric motion. Be patient and enjoy the sunsets. There are more behind us than in front of us…

Movement is relative to your frame of reference. The sun is not fixed in space.

[rsmurano]

Happy hour at Brownwood stops at 4 at multiple places whereas it ends later at other establishments. Prima stops at 4, City Fire ends much later for example.
How much sun cover does Spanish springs and Sumter offer? Sawgrass is preferable over than those 2 squares. We were affected by the gap over the boxcar the day sawgrass opened.
All I would say is, if you don’t like sawgrass, then don’t go, I don’t think sawgrass vendors will go under if 1 couple stops attending

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Altavia

I love the continued innovation. Went with a family member to look at home's at Middleton. People are going to be flabbergasted when they see in person the schools, parks and town center.

That is very good to hear.

[SeaCros]

not really issues and more like an opinion/observation. The place is packed each day/night so seems some like it. So many folks try to compare Sawgrass to the other "Squares" when Sawgrass is NOT a square. Apples and Oranges are both fruit but are different. A solution to all your statements is to stay away as some others mentioned.
Thats my $0.02 (maybe it can be added to your change... lol)

"Try to smile each day as it can provide some sunshine to someone's cloudy day"

[Surf Daddy]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

- Could be oriented that way so the sun is not in the performer's eyes
- Could be oriented that way to give a view of the nice Florida sunsets
- Could be oriented that way so the sound travels into the parking lot rather than towards neighboring homes

1. Yes, as a touring musician
2. Yes, as a Villager
3. Possibly, as an acoustics engineer

[Jcicales]

Sawgrass is a great venue- love the seating ( although) could use a few more large tables. Have opportunity to sit with many strangers- got to have conversations, instead of the stadium seating. It’s a new and different concept- and I tjink most enjoy it!!! Some things can change in TV and be GREAT. Enjoy it all

[Warcats]

[QUOTE=BostonRich;2201798]Went to Sawgrass Grove last night. There were a few things that were unexpected.

First I got change back at the bar. Do they charge a sales tax on a $3.99 beer? Different county I know but why couldn't they build the sales tax into the cost of the beer to make things easier? I got a drawer full of change that I never use and don't really want. We don't get change back in Spanish Springs. A minor complaint I know.

We went for the Happy Hour and were surprised that the Happy Hour ended not started at 5 PM! Wouldn't it make more sense to standardize the times at all "squares"? Wasn't that the excuse for shortening the two hour Happy Hour at Spanish Springs? The beers are one size only BTW (small). Semi-major complaint.

But biggest surprise of all was the simple orientation of the square. It was impossible to watch the entertainment without having the setting sun burn your eyes out. They built these enormous sun and rain sails to protect the audience but they do not. You pretty much look into the sun during the entire performance. The sails are too far back and there is a huge gap over the boxcar and the stage roof.

So my thoughts are if you have an absolutely blank sheet of paper to build your brand new entertainment venue you should be able to easily orient the structures to take advantage of the physical laws of nature. The Druids did it. Why can't the Villages? Have the stage on the NE side not the SW side. This is March. In the summer it is going to get really miserable.[/QUOTE
The developers should have changed the orientation of the Earths spin.Or even better moved the Star we call the sun. You would think the amenity fees would cover this. And the druids were actually far more intelligent than we villagers. Harumph

[teamd]

If you’re interested in happy hour, why don’t you just go to Cody‘s they have happy hour 2 for 1 till 7 PM

[Beyond The Wall]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Sawgrass is not a Square. It is an outside venue with music, at 2 different times on some days, with a food court, like Edna’s, but they have food trucks.

It should have been a full blown square. It is published in the entertainment schedule and shows up as a square. Poor planning and not taking any pressure off of Brownwood.

It a shame. Has the biggest stage and it is under used.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Beyond The Wall

It should have been a full blown square. It is published in the entertainment schedule and shows up as a square. Poor planning and not taking any pressure off of Brownwood.

It a shame. Has the biggest stage and it is under used.

Do you look at the videos posted on here…..full explanation disputing your “shame “.