[genobambino]

Absolutely the Villages needs to enforce this. Heck they enforce every other rule they have.

[Miles42]

Inconsiderate people have been that way all their lives. Moving here is not going to a cure for it. Enforce rules and on a second violation ban the jerks.

[Wandatime]

Each chair should be stenciled on the back and seat with the following:

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Wandatime

Each chair should be stenciled on the back and seat with the following:

I like it.
Did you ever find a golf ball?
I once found a golf ball down here with 2 words on it "not yours".
If I do bring a chair, I think that's what I'll put on it.

[pgc4340]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

and so it begins......

"Officially, “saving” seats at the squares is prohibited in The Villages."
My personal opinion is that if you make a rule, enforce the rule. That way there is no question as to what is permitted and what is expected, and conflict is less likely to ensue

We have lived here for 20 plus years and "saving" seats has always been a problem. We started taking our own chairs when going to the squares after one Cinco de Mayo celebration at Spanish Springs. There was a large section of seats roped off for the "Spanish" Club, with only a handful of seats ever used. Event planning would not let anyone use the chairs which were never used all night long. I really hope that someone starts enforcing this rule so there is equal opportunity for all, especially for residents who pay amenity fees. When The Villages started advertising all the areas being open to the general public, we saw a great increase in problems which still exist to this day.

[cmj1210]

Originally Posted by tomwed

I think whenever the music starts everyone has to dance. And whenever it stops everyone has to run to a chair. Whoever is left standing, has to go home.

I agree with Tom then we also get some exercise in. Maybe medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. [emoji6]

[cmj1210]

Originally Posted by justjim

How about putting up signs on the squares that saving seats is prohibited? How are people to know (especially non-residents) unless they are told?

So everyone can enjoy the
Entertainment
NO SEAT SAVING PLEASE

Jim, they know. It's always the same people doing the saving.

[SABRMnLgs]

Take away ALL the chairs a few times. Maybe it will teach the rule breakers a lesson. What then, "You can't stand here, this standing spot is reserved"?

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by SABRMnLgs

Take away ALL the chairs a few times. Maybe it will teach the rule breakers a lesson. What then, "You can't stand here, this standing spot is reserved"?

Not so much of a reach as you might think. Ever been to a water aerobics class?

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by cmj1210

Jim, they know. It's always the same people doing the saving.

You would hope they would be more chairatable.

[loolah]

Right on, Boomer! Lots of rules here that I do not see enforced such as organized aerobics classes in neighborhood rather than sport pools. As for traffic rules - a different story - can't have cops everywhere to monitor rude, inconsiderate and dangerous behavior - yesterday afternoon a Villager driving a four-seater golf cart came out onto Pinellas Place at Bradenton Rec. Ctr. doing about 20 mph and right through the stop sign. His newspaper was in his lap as he headed into Bonifay CC. Guess he missed the Stop sign or thought it was for someone else while scanning the headlines.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by loolah

Right on, Boomer! Lots of rules here that I do not see enforced such as organized aerobics classes in neighborhood rather than sport pools. As for traffic rules - a different story - can't have cops everywhere to monitor rude, inconsiderate and dangerous behavior - yesterday afternoon a Villager driving a four-seater golf cart came out onto Pinellas Place at Bradenton Rec. Ctr. doing about 20 mph and right through the stop sign. His newspaper was in his lap as he headed into Bonifay CC. Guess he missed the Stop sign or thought it was for someone else while scanning the headlines.

;;;;.

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by tomwed

You would hope they would be more chairatable.

[DigitalGranny]

We live in paradise. Are we really arguing over empty plastic chairs? Many of the Seat savers at SS are not villagers. I think they try to assert their "rights" to prove they belong. I disagree that taking away the seats is a solution. Just have event staff there removing the cushions, ribbons, and tape. I like being able to walk around or dance and then plop down in a chair and rest. I don't want to carry a chair! There really are lots of seats if we just take turns using them!

[TheVillageChicken]

I find this study to be very interesting.