[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by rsmurano

I’m surprised Sawgrass establishments are still open. Local friends and neighbors complain about their prices. You can go to Brownwood everyday and get happy hour prices in the afternoon, no such thing at sawgrass. At Brownwood, or Lake Sumter, you have a lot of variety of restaurants that have great food for much less than Sawgrass. I’ve never eaten or had drinks at Sawgrass, nor have some of my friends because of what we’ve heard and we can walk there.

Sawgrass Tavern has happy hour from 11am to 5pm daily. I’m not sure how much happier it could get. Lol It’s not a square. It’s just a little bit more than Fenney Grill

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by AMB444

I'm 60 years old and I have no desire to move south of the turnpike after living here (rental) for 8 months and looking at what the south area had to offer.

I was very surprised by Sawgrass and it seemed to be just a concrete sidewalk that joined a few restaurants.

If you're looking for the real town square type entertainment Sawgrass seems like just part of the parking lot.

I'm a "younger one" at 60, I'm looking to buy north after renting here for 8 months. WAY north into areas close to 42.

To each their own.

Sawgrass is exactly what it was meant to be. A smaller gathering spot for dining and entertainment. Why would anyone be surprised?

BTW - Sawgrass is often crowded, so it is good that you don't go. Makes a parking spot available.

[DonH57]

Of the three that closed up in Spanish Square I didn't miss World of Beer or Margarita Republic.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by AMB444

I'm 60 years old and I have no desire to move south of the turnpike after living here (rental) for 8 months and looking at what the south area had to offer.

I was very surprised by Sawgrass and it seemed to be just a concrete sidewalk that joined a few restaurants.

If you're looking for the real town square type entertainment Sawgrass seems like just part of the parking lot.

I'm a "younger one" at 60, I'm looking to buy north after renting here for 8 months. WAY north into areas close to 42.

To each their own.

Sawgrass reminds me (vaguely) of a miniature Faneuil Hall in Boston. A big foundation yard in the middle, surrounded by commercial venues. The little indoor mall with its own central eating area, but the pizza shop has a walk-up window from outside - is very much like the old Boston Chipyard chocolate chip cookie booth that was in Faneuil Hall's central food hall. The entertainment outside is reminiscent of the buskers who had to audition and pay for the permit to entertain in the outside yard. The covering overhead wasn't like Boston at all but it was a great touch for a warmer climate, where people might like being outside in the late afternoon and evenings for most of the year.

I wish Sawgrass had a little more variety and lower prices, but rents have to be paid, the Morse Family wants their millions.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by DonH57

Of the three that closed up in Spanish Square I didn't miss World of Beer or Margarita Republic.

When "the cousins" came to visit, WoB was our go-to the first night they were here. I liked the blue cheese steak flatbread, hubby got a burger, we'd usually share one of their huge pretzels, and everyone tried a beer they hadn't tried before (except me, I don't like beer).

The service was SLOW as molasses, even when it wasn't busy. But it was a great "pub-food" place to go before the music started across the street in the square.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by DonH57

Of the three that closed up in Spanish Square I didn't miss World of Beer or Margarita Republic.

Of the three that closed up in Spanish Springs, I don't miss Margarita Republic or the one I can't even remember.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by AMB444

I'm 60 years old and I have no desire to move south of the turnpike after living here (rental) for 8 months and looking at what the south area had to offer.

I was very surprised by Sawgrass and it seemed to be just a concrete sidewalk that joined a few restaurants.

If you're looking for the real town square type entertainment Sawgrass seems like just part of the parking lot.

I'm a "younger one" at 60, I'm looking to buy north after renting here for 8 months. WAY north into areas close to 42.

To each their own.

I agree close to 42 was where my parents stayed. They were definitely younger than the neighborhood original residents, which was great for a year or two. They were always happy to help the elderly with chores and sometimes shopping. Eventually it became a part time job, with some expecting favors.

The house was in need of major overhaul, so LSL was chosen, no longer the youngest, and more people who stayed up past 8p and up at 5a.

We also started in LSL area, last move was south of 44. Younger residents, less siren noise 24/7.
I have a fear of giant oaks dropping on my house, so less trees make me very happy

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I wish Sawgrass had a little more variety and lower prices, but rents have to be paid, the Morse Family wants their millions.

Sawgrass is fairly crowded most evenings. Saturday and Sunday, when they have entertainment all afternoon, people show up.

People pay the prices for pizza, ice cream, burgers, tacos and drinks.
Why would the operators of the establishments lower their prices?

Since you know what they pay for rent (because the Morse family needs their millions), what else is the leases that might surprise us? Can you share the lease you read?

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Sawgrass is fairly crowded most evenings. Saturday and Sunday, when they have entertainment all afternoon, people show up.

People pay the prices for pizza, ice cream, burgers, tacos and drinks.
Why would the operators of the establishments lower their prices?

Since you know what they pay for rent (because the Morse family needs their millions), what else is the leases that might surprise us? Can you share the lease you read?

A captive customer base will pay nearly whatever the business asks. Residents south of 44 along Morse could always trek up to Brownwood but that's a bit of an investment in time. While smaller, more expensive, and "not a square," Sawgrass is better than nothing.

It will be interesting to see what happens as Middleton and Eastport continue to open; competition may affect prices.

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

When "the cousins" came to visit, WoB was our go-to the first night they were here. I liked the blue cheese steak flatbread, hubby got a burger, we'd usually share one of their huge pretzels, and everyone tried a beer they hadn't tried before (except me, I don't like beer).

The service was SLOW as molasses, even when it wasn't busy. But it was a great "pub-food" place to go before the music started across the street in the square.

Service was slow at WOB. I felt their food was over seasoned. Margarita Republic food was under seasoned and every time I was in Gators Dockside you could see the cops were always over at Margarita's. LOL

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Sawgrass is fairly crowded most evenings. Saturday and Sunday, when they have entertainment all afternoon, people show up.

People pay the prices for pizza, ice cream, burgers, tacos and drinks.
Why would the operators of the establishments lower their prices?

Since you know what they pay for rent (because the Morse family needs their millions), what else is the leases that might surprise us? Can you share the lease you read?

I'm guessing none.They just had to get in the "Greedy Morse Family" dig...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

A captive customer base will pay nearly whatever the business asks. Residents south of 44 along Morse could always trek up to Brownwood but that's a bit of an investment in time. While smaller, more expensive, and "not a square," Sawgrass is better than nothing.

It will be interesting to see what happens as Middleton and Eastport continue to open; competition may affect prices.

"It's better than nothing" doesn't sound like a sound advertising plan...

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

A captive customer base will pay nearly whatever the business asks. Residents south of 44 along Morse could always trek up to Brownwood but that's a bit of an investment in time. While smaller, more expensive, and "not a square," Sawgrass is better than nothing.

It will be interesting to see what happens as Middleton and Eastport continue to open; competition may affect prices.

OH PLEASE. We go to Sawgrass because we enjoy it as a smaller venue. The squares seem old fashioned in their design when we go there. Eastport will be amazing - coming soon.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

OH PLEASE. We go to Sawgrass because we enjoy it as a smaller venue. The squares seem old fashioned in their design when we go there. Eastport will be amazing - coming soon.

"coming soon" - future-ware - open-ended. I'm sure it will happen soon enough, I'm just not sure I would agree with "soon."

From the sketches it appears that the entertainment area at Eastport will be configured a bit like Sumter Landing. If it turns out that way will it still seem old fashioned or will it be amazing?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

OH PLEASE. We go to Sawgrass because we enjoy it as a smaller venue. The squares seem old fashioned in their design when we go there. Eastport will be amazing - coming soon.

While Sawgrass is nice, it lacks dining options. We do like the Fish & Chips in the food hall, but were unimpressed by McGrady's.

The other problem is lack of seating. Even if we brought our own chairs, it was often difficult to find a place to put them. Getting a table is usually damn near impossible.

I hope you're correct about Eastport. It will be different than the other squares, which we don not find to be "old fashioned" at all...