Which brings up another subject. What has changed in our generation ? Why must we demand the biggest and the best. I grew up in what my mother referred to as a cracker box, yet she was happy.
My father made good money, union construction money, earned more than most at the time. Although he had a penchant for Buick’s, they lived a frugal life. Why I am what I am today, frugal yet demand the best. What gives ? I’m not alone in this.


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I think it's wonderful that we have so many options!

I love Sumter but most often go to Spanish Springs because it's close. Often choose based on which band is playing. Spanish Springs needs more food options and retail.. The Sharon and the building with MVP in it take up half the perimeter. Really wish that parking inside the square was limited to just golf carts from 5-9. Plenty of parking beind the buildings for our non-Villager visitors in cars!. So many folks like to sit in their carts and listen to the music, but then an SUV pulls in next to you and blocks your view while taking up the space where four carts could park (double).

It would be impossible to pick a favorite. Each one has its own character that I could not say is better than that of the others. I love that the developers created each one so unique with only a few things in common (nightly music, restaurants, shopping). The rest is up to the community to create or compliment the ambiance.

Lake Sumter Landing because of the layout and the number one reason, we enjoy Starbucks coffee. After we gave up booze strong coffee is our drink of choice :)

What is the best Square in town?
 

I would say depend on what event take place at the Square.
For The Villages parades as Octoberfek parade I would choice Spanish Spring Town Square. When I have visitors I showing them around Lake Sumter Landing Market Square. Brown wood Paddock Square has bench seats, good view to watch the performances of The Villages group on special event as The Villages Christmas Tree Lighting.

Favorite Square
 

Although I like all three, Lake Sumter is our favorite. We like walking the paths around the perimeter and the boardwalk along the lake. Do wish they all had the bleacher stands for seating, but don't think it goes well with the ambiance at Sumter or Spanish Springs.

Brownwood Fav
 

I like Brownwood because of the roof-covered bleacher seating and the panoramic view of the stage and the view of the entire dance area. Parking is never a problem for me and I don't have to deal with roundabouts to get to the square. However, I will go to the square that offers the best entertainment. Improvements: The lines for beverages is quite long during happy hour so faster more efficient service would be an improvement. Extend the happy hour longer like SS and LSS. Change the entertainment hours from 5 to 9 to 6 to 10 at least during the Summer season, but there is probably some kind of ordinance against that.

SS is in Lake county and therefore has different regulations than Sumter county.

Favorite is Lake Sumter. Sometimes way too crowded though. Wish cars were not permitted around the square during evenings.

I agree. The lake and boardwalk make it no contest.