[billethkid]

Minority reports have been duly noted.

[Mleeja]

Originally Posted by Wiotte

Nope. The town square is Paddock Square within Brownwood. I should have said Paddock Square is devoid of life.


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McAlisters is a half of block off the main square. Looks like a lot of hair splitting to me.

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Mleeja

McAlisters is a half of block off the main square. Looks like a lot of hair splitting to me.

This is my point. The Town Square should be like a park in a city, like LSL and SS. A nice place to sit, take in the sites and people watch. PS is not park like at all, just a crappy little music venue.


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[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by asianthree

When we came in 07 LSL was taking shape, a grocery, southern lifestyle, the veranda restaurant, citizens, sales office. I really don’t remember much about the retail at that time, other than the purple pig and the mercantile.

Best was Our GPS showed we were knee deep in water instead of driving on the bridge.

I rarely shop in a brick and mortar store. As younger folks move here the footprint will change to a different mindset of shoppers.

Trader Joe’s and Costco would be my only wish. Rarely eat out due to processed food, Or if we do eat out it’s because I can’t make that dish well.

Absolutely agree. People in their 50's have very different shopping wishes. Groceries? Amazon Pantry. Household goods? Walmart delivery. Great date night? Hello Fresh delivered to your door. Dancing on the square? No be-bop please. Something 1970's. The Villages is slow to change... look at the Villages app (not even an app)... The Villages radio... you can hardly find free WiFi in the Villages. Restaurants and grocery stores need to be something we don't already have. Trader Joe's is a big one. Costco far exceeds Sam's. Something a little more organic, just a little more something... not the same chains we already have!

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[Viperguy]

I still think TV is ripping off store owners with exorbitant rent but really don't know.

[Challenger]

No one is obligated to rent anything. Rip Off???

[Packer Fan]

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy

Absolutely agree. People in their 50's have very different shopping wishes. Groceries? Amazon Pantry. Household goods? Walmart delivery. Great date night? Hello Fresh delivered to your door. Dancing on the square? No be-bop please. Something 1970's. The Villages is slow to change... look at the Villages app (not even an app)... The Villages radio... you can hardly find free WiFi in the Villages. Restaurants and grocery stores need to be something we don't already have. Trader Joe's is a big one. Costco far exceeds Sam's. Something a little more organic, just a little more something... not the same chains we already have!

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I am 54, you have no idea what you are talking about, although I do like 1970s music, I still like Bebop. And we love going out.
Maybe 30 year olds, not 50s

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy

Absolutely agree. People in their 50's have very different shopping wishes. Groceries? Amazon Pantry. Household goods? Walmart delivery. Great date night? Hello Fresh delivered to your door. Dancing on the square? No be-bop please. Something 1970's. The Villages is slow to change... look at the Villages app (not even an app)... The Villages radio... you can hardly find free WiFi in the Villages. Restaurants and grocery stores need to be something we don't already have. Trader Joe's is a big one. Costco far exceeds Sam's. Something a little more organic, just a little more something... not the same chains we already have!

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So who do you think makes those decisions?

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Challenger

No one is obligated to rent anything. Rip Off???

It's ok.....that poster is new and admits "I don't know" and ignorance can be ignored and excused.

[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by JoMar

So who do you think makes those decisions?

The Villages.

The OP asked for suggestions for bringing business to Paddock Square. I shared my opinion...everyone has one!

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[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by Packer Fan

I am 54, you have no idea what you are talking about, although I do like 1970s music, I still like Bebop. And we love going out.
Maybe 30 year olds, not 50s

Still luv ya, Packer Fan!

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[Spikearoni]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

There is not a single restaurant in Brownwood thats worth the trip to dine in their establishment--If the movie theater wasn't there we would never go to Brownwood---the same goes for Lake Sumter Landing--once the enchantment of moving to TV wears off--the Town Squares are not worth the hassle, parking and dealing with the out of area tourists

We have dined at The Rose Plantation, Mark's Prime in Ocala, and Bern's Steakhouse in Tampa. Please let us know 5 other restaurants that in your opinion are a worthwhile destination. Thank you in advance.

[joldnol]

Originally Posted by rustyp

Suggestion for all town squares. Only golf cart parking in streets adjacent to the squares I.E. the four streets touching the square.
1. Eliminates gawking with tourist driving around the square - very dangerous
2. Increases the amount of parking 4 - 5X.
3. Gives residents a little perk for buying here even though squares are public. Had this conversation with friends and the only flaw they found was what about handicap parking, My response if you made every parking spot around the square handicap it would still not accommodate the amount of placards around here.

So zero is better than anything?

[HoosierPa]

Originally Posted by Wiotte

This is my point. The Town Square should be like a park in a city, like LSL and SS. A nice place to sit, take in the sites and people watch. PS is not park like at all, just a crappy little music venue.


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Brownwood is the best venue of the 3 squares to watch music hands down IMO

[graciegirl]

I wonder if whether you "like" Paddock Square at Brownwood or don't like it has anything to do from WHERE you grew up? Perhaps the folks from areas that have horses and farms around them, or in their memory may feel more enjoyment and nostalgia? Maybe those who lived in large cities or areas that didn't have these memories or connections don't like it as much. I am always a little amazed about what some folks call "red neck"....... disdainfully.

Ohio born Gracie