[Patty55]

Originally Posted by perrjojo

Just returned from Clearwater and had lunch with our dog on the patio. The reason he was with us is that we were traveling and it's too hot in the car. He was greeted with warm smiles, dog treats, and a nice cool bowl of water. There were no hand sanitizers on the table, no warnings bout washing our hand,no dirty looks and yes, the hostess and waiter did pet him. He lay under the table, quiet, unobtrusive and loved.
P.S. I can't stand gum chewers...it's a common, vulgar habit.

I had the same experience here in TV. Our first night here we went to RJ Gators with the two dogs. They were under the table, worn out from the drive and amazed at all the activity in the square. They were given water in a disposable cup. Nobody complained, nobody had a problem. If anyone had a problem they had the good sense to keep it to themselves.

PS-I also can't stand people who put down their spouse in public, especially when they pretend they are joking.

[Irish Rover]

I don't know if this has been posted yet but dogs in training are often times brought into restaurants for training purposes. ALSO if you are a Florida resident, be warned that if you visit the Keys you will find dogs and cats in restaurants and they won't be service dogs or cats. Key West has them everwhere. Doesn't bother me as long as I don't have to hold them while I eat, but I am a dog person.

[Irish Rover]

Doug, cool answer. Obviously you are not an old fart.

[eremite06]

Originally Posted by Patty55

I had the same experience here in TV. Our first night here we went to RJ Gators with the two dogs. They were under the table, worn out from the drive and amazed at all the activity in the square. They were given water in a disposable cup. Nobody complained, nobody had a problem. If anyone had a problem they had the good sense to keep it to themselves.

PS-I also can't stand people who put down their spouse in public, especially when they pretend they are joking.

Good, better, best sense, IMHO, is don't bring your pet in a restaurant.

[Irish Rover]

Patty, great reply. We travel with our dog and rarely take him where people think he shouldn't be but if they are controlled people should lighten up. Welcome to the new expanded Villages where people have forgotten that they are in a new lifestyle situation and are pronouncing their old predjudices.

[SannyTX]

Originally Posted by Patty55

Yep, kind of sums up my feelings. I do feel that I can do as I wish as long as I follow the rules. Prior to living here I made more of an effort to being considerate, now... NOT SO MUCH.

I find it impossible to be considerate of others because everyone has a complaint about something. Dogs outside? Smoking in the outside smoking section? Birds eating peanuts?

I've got a handful of things that I find offensive... I can't tolerate loud, crude and common people. I'm also bothered by stupid people. Do I wander the town square with an IQ Test (usually don't have to, it's apparent), no, I just remove myself from the situation.

Let's try to keep our eyes on the big picture, kiddies. We're living in a beautiful community with generally law-abiding people. The dogs here are well-bred, well groomed, on a leash. They are not a pack of renegade mutts tearing through the community (can't say the same for the children).

If you all feel so strongly about this issue, change the rules, but be careful. Remember that in life when you make a choice you must accept the consequences.

For some reason, this post reminded me of one of my favorite poems. I can't wait to move to TV and bring my big, happy, black lab to happy hours on the patio.

When I am an old woman I shall wear purple
With a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
And satin sandals, and say we've no money for butter.

I shall sit down on the pavement when I'm tired
And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells
And run my stick along the public railings
And make up for the sobriety of my youth.

I shall go out in my slippers in the rain
And pick the flowers in other peoples' gardens
And learn to spit.

You can wear terrible shirts and grow more fat
And eat three pounds of sausages at a go
Or only bread and pickles for a week
And hoard pens and pencils and beermats and things in boxes.

But now we must have clothes that keep us dry
And pay our rent and not swear in the street
And set a good example for the children.
We must have friends to dinner and read the papers.

But maybe I ought to practice a little now?
So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised
When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple.

[KeepingItReal]

Originally Posted by perrjojo

:Just returned from Clearwater and had lunch with our dog on the patio. The reason he was with us is that we were traveling and it's too hot in the car. He was greeted with warm smiles, dog treats, and a nice cool bowl of water. There were no hand sanitizers on the table, no warnings bout washing our hand,no dirty looks and yes, the hostess and waiter did pet him. He lay under the table, quiet, unobtrusive and loved.
Ps I can't stand gum chewers...it's a common, vulgar habit.:

And did it or does it even matter the restaurant and the dogs were violating state health laws. People can justify anything they want to do whether it is legal or not. The laws as written cover the entire state not just the Villages. Any consideration for the other patrons?

[KeepingItReal]

Originally Posted by Irish Rover

I don't know if this has been posted yet but dogs in training are often times brought into restaurants for training purposes. ALSO if you are a Florida resident, be warned that if you visit the Keys you will find dogs and cats in restaurants and they won't be service dogs or cats. Key West has them everwhere. Doesn't bother me as long as I don't have to hold them while I eat, but I am a dog person.

Pulled from the internet 04/18/2013 regarding dogs in Key West...Bring Fido.com Looks like things are changing in Key West to comply with Florida Laws.

PLEASE NOTE: A RECENT CITY ORDINANCE REQUIRES RESTAURANTS TO OBTAIN A PERMIT IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE ALLOWING DOGS AT THEIR OUTDOOR TABLES. THIS RESTAURANT MAY NOT ALLOW FIDO TO DINE WITH YOU RIGHT NOW IF THEY'RE STILL WAITING ON A PERMIT.

Dog Friendly Restaurants in Surrounding Area
1 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Summerland Key, FL, US (22.4 miles from Key West)
4 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Marathon, FL, US (45.8 miles from Key West)
1 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Key Colony Beach, FL, US (49.1 miles from Key West)
8 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Islamorada, FL, US (82.1 miles from Key West)
1 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Tavernier, FL, US (85.3 miles from Key West)
1 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Everglades City, FL, US (92.7 miles from Key West)
6 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Key Largo, FL, US (93.7 miles from Key West)
6 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Marco Island, FL, US (95.0 miles from Key West)
1 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Homestead, FL, US (104.2 miles from Key West)
2 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Palmetto Bay, FL, US (116.8 miles from Key West)

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by KeepingItReal

And did it or does it even matter the restaurant and the dogs were violating state health laws. People can justify anything they want to do whether it is legal or not. The laws as written cover the entire state not just the Villages.

And do you drive your golf cart at 19.5MPH? Stop at every stop sign? Etc. etc.
This week we had innocent people killed and maimed in Boston, a dreadful explosion with loss of life and property and many injuries in Texas. Oh, and there are terrible floods in Chicago. LET'S GET THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE.
Thank you!

[The Flash]

Originally Posted by travelguy

am so tired of dogs being everywhere. and now in restaurants also? it is bad enough all over the squares, on the sidewalks all over the place, walking and urinating and pooping wherever their owners think they can be. i have seen several businesses put up signs that discourage customers from bringing their dogs on the property.
Dog owners...please respect that not all of us love having your pets around us.

Think there are signs at the squares saying pedestrians only. Don't think dogs fall under the definition of pedestrian.

[KeepingItReal]

Originally Posted by perrjojo
:Just returned from Clearwater and had lunch with our dog on the patio. The reason he was with us is that we were traveling and it's too hot in the car. He was greeted with warm smiles, dog treats, and a nice cool bowl of water. There were no hand sanitizers on the table, no warnings bout washing our hand,no dirty looks and yes, the hostess and waiter did pet him. He lay under the table, quiet, unobtrusive and loved.
Ps I can't stand gum chewers...it's a common, vulgar habit.:

Originally Posted by perrjojo

And do you drive your golf cart at 19.5MPH? Stop at every stop sign? Etc. etc.
This week we had innocent people killed and maimed in Boston, a dreadful explosion with loss of life and property and many injuries in Texas. Oh, and there are terrible floods in Chicago. LET'S GET THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE.
Thank you!

The subject is dogs in restaurants, think golf carts are in another thread..

Apples and oranges, let's get real....What in the world does the events in Boston, Texas, or Chicago have to do with dogs in Florida..Then there is gum chewing thing???..

Didn't see Boston, Texas, or Chicago mentioned when we were bragging about taking dogs in the Clearwater Restaurant..without any of the health requirements being followed..What about the concerns of other patrons???

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by KeepingItReal

Originally Posted by perrjojo
:Just returned from Clearwater and had lunch with our dog on the patio. The reason he was with us is that we were traveling and it's too hot in the car. He was greeted with warm smiles, dog treats, and a nice cool bowl of water. There were no hand sanitizers on the table, no warnings bout washing our hand,no dirty looks and yes, the hostess and waiter did pet him. He lay under the table, quiet, unobtrusive and loved.
Ps I can't stand gum chewers...it's a common, vulgar habit.:




The subject is dogs in restaurants, think golf carts are in another thread..

Apples and oranges, let's get real....What in the world does the events in Boston have to do with dogs in Florida..Then there is gum chewing???..Didn't see Boston mentioned when we were bragging about taking dogs in the Clearwater Restaurant..

What it has "to do with it" is that there are many posts complaining about golf speeding tickets, dogs in resturaunts, etc. if this is all we have to complain about; we do indeed have a blessed life. If you don't get the chewing gum part, well, you just don't get my sense of humor but that's ok.

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by The Flash

Think there are signs at the squares saying pedestrians only. Don't think dogs fall under the definition of pedestrian.

I think it would be great if you would point this out to every dog person you see.

[CFrance]

Key West allowed dogs in restaurants' outdoor seating ever since time. Was never illegal in KW if a resto wanted to permit it. We took our dogs to outside parts of restos there for a decade. Heck, they even allow chickens to run around their outside seating. Anyone ever eaten at Blue Heaven??? The only difference is that now that the state of FL has declared this is now legal statewide if you get a permit, all restaurants must now get a permit.

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by KeepingItReal

Pulled from the internet 04/18/2013 regarding dogs in Key West...Bring Fido.com Looks like things are changing in Key West to comply with Florida Laws.

PLEASE NOTE: A RECENT CITY ORDINANCE REQUIRES RESTAURANTS TO OBTAIN A PERMIT IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE ALLOWING DOGS AT THEIR OUTDOOR TABLES. THIS RESTAURANT MAY NOT ALLOW FIDO TO DINE WITH YOU RIGHT NOW IF THEY'RE STILL WAITING ON A PERMIT.

Dog Friendly Restaurants in Surrounding Area
1 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Summerland Key, FL, US (22.4 miles from Key West)
4 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Marathon, FL, US (45.8 miles from Key West)
1 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Key Colony Beach, FL, US (49.1 miles from Key West)
8 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Islamorada, FL, US (82.1 miles from Key West)
1 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Tavernier, FL, US (85.3 miles from Key West)
1 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Everglades City, FL, US (92.7 miles from Key West)
6 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Key Largo, FL, US (93.7 miles from Key West)
6 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Marco Island, FL, US (95.0 miles from Key West)
1 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Homestead, FL, US (104.2 miles from Key West)
2 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Palmetto Bay, FL, US (116.8 miles from Key West)

BTW, very useful website.
Thank you