[TVMayor]

Originally Posted by slipcovers

In February 2013 there was a "grand opening" in Brownwood, although it was still very much unfinished. Anyhow, we went into the Sales office and the greeters were handing out brochures of the history of Brownwood. On the cover was a picture of cattle baron by the name of Brown but somehow I lost it and never got to read it. Later I found out that Garys mothers maiden name was Brown. Just wondering if it is just a coincidence or is there some connection. Anyone remember?

BINGO!!!! I was told by a retired policeman living in TV that if he recalled correctly Mr. Brown that owns the property that people go across to get to WalMart on 441 is the brother of Gary’s wife and now it is said Brown is Gary’s mother’s name. It is looking like the property adjacent to the Historical District is family owned.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by TVMayor

BINGO!!!! I was told by a retired policeman living in TV that if he recalled correctly Mr. Brown that owns the property that people go across to get to WalMart on 441 is the brother of Gary’s wife and now it is said Brown is Gary’s mother’s name. It is looking like the property adjacent to the Historical District is family owned.

Time out.

You are really messin' with us.

[TVMayor]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Time out.

You are really messin' with us.

If it walks like a duck and it talks like a duck, you have found Donald.

[slipcovers]

Originally Posted by TVMayor

If it walks like a duck and it talks like a duck, you have found Donald.

What I am referring to is the land which is now Brownwood. If anyone will be near the sales office in Brownwood, go in and ask for the pamphlet that they were handing out Feb 2013 that has the story.

[dotti105]

The "story" of Brownwood is a fabricated, fairy tale story of the "History" of this newly build town square. It refers to events that "happened" in various locations in Brownwood and gives some dates as I recall. But it is all a "Disney-esque" back story for the development of Brownwood.

The sales office still has the "history of Brownwood" flyer, complete with map and details about events that "occurred" in various locations.

I am not saying this is bad. Not at all! It is a fun tale of this newly built town square which enriches it.

I believe the same is true of Spanish Springs. The story of Katy Belle's and the Cattle Barron etc.

I don't know about Lake Sumter.

The Villages has built "DisneyLand for adults" and the stories around the town squares are fun and very interesting. They probably included real names and events, pulled from other sources.

Wouldn't it be fun to know the back-story to the back-story?? Hmmmm.....

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by dotti105

The "story" of Brownwood is a fabricated, fairy tale story of the "History" of this newly build town square. It refers to events that "happened" in various locations in Brownwood and gives some dates as I recall. But it is all a "Disney-esque" back story for the development of Brownwood.

The sales office still has the "history of Brownwood" flyer, complete with map and details about events that "occurred" in various locations.

I am not saying this is bad. Not at all! It is a fun tale of this newly built town square which enriches it.

I believe the same is true of Spanish Springs. The story of Katy Belle's and the Cattle Barron etc.

I don't know about Lake Sumter.

The Villages has built "DisneyLand for adults" and the stories around the town squares are fun and very interesting. They probably included real names and events, pulled from other sources.

Wouldn't it be fun to know the back-story to the back-story?? Hmmmm.....

Walk around LSL and you'll find the same phony history of the buildings as well as the boats floating on the lake, that haven't moved in years, that are Villages owned and the phony shipwreck, the phony railroad tracks, etc., etc.

I agree it's fun stuff as long as you know that it's just fun stuff.

But I'd still love to know who Mr Shay was.

[dotti105]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Walk around LSL and you'll find the same phony history of the buildings as well as the boats floating on the lake, that haven't moved in years, that are Villages owned and the phony shipwreck, the phony railroad tracks, etc., etc.

I agree it's fun stuff as long as you know that it's just fun stuff.

But I'd still love to know who Mr Shay was.

Did you google him? That could help you track down the story.
Just a thought! Good luck!!

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by dotti105

Did you google him? That could help you track down the story.
Just a thought! Good luck!!

I tried to Google it. You really need a first name.

[graciegirl]

As we all know, Brownwood is based on a real place and Lake Sumter Landing and Spanish Springs, I've been told, were a result of the help of some real Disney designers. They are fantasy history, for the fun of it.


Do NOT forget. There is no PEE in Lake Sumter.

[stealth]

I was born and raised 55 years ago where Brownwood is today. let me assure you that no one named Brown owned that property.

[Diva Kay]

Thoroughly enjoyed the artical. Lived here since April 2013 and never been happier.
In my second childhood and get to drive around in a matchbox car (golf cart). lol

[dirtbanker]

Originally Posted by stealth

I was born and raised 55 years ago where Brownwood is today. let me assure you that no one named Brown owned that property.

Are you the chubby kid that lived over on Kokozen?

[SheilaO]

Very interesting article…I, too, am from MI and have visited Brownwood many times.
Makes the Villages even more impressive!!!

[LittleDog]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

As we all know, Brownwood is based on a real place and Lake Sumter Landing and Spanish Springs, I've been told, were a result of the help of some real Disney designers. They are fantasy history, for the fun of it.


Do NOT forget. There is no PEE in Lake Sumter.

Gracie, I was told that the designers were from Universal.

John