This was spot on imo. Does anybody think the council will finally "get it"?
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quote:Originally posted by nwbama:
If the city gives problems and the person has met all requirements....they can always carry it to Montgomery and get a ruling.
quote:Originally posted by joeycuda:
How about the Rainbow and Pony Lounge?
Take a poll of the 20 somethings, college students, and especially the people bumming around BAM or Wal Mart on a weekend night. Ask them if they'd rather have a new art gallery to go to or a bar/grill/lounge/music venue.
It's a no brainer, though art galleries are nice, remember..Florence is a small town with a college and a primarily blue collar work force.
What the people want=demand=potential to make revenue. You'd have to be insane to, right now, open up a non-alcoholic art gallery in east Florence. It would go over like a dead cat wrapped as a birthday present.
quote:FWIW, I think we need to be careful not to take the word "art" too literally. In this instance, I believe in means "performing arts".
Personally I doubt anything will develop in the area, not only because of reluctance by the council but also just because of the location.
quote:Originally posted by EvilGenius:quote:FWIW, I think we need to be careful not to take the word "art" too literally. In this instance, I believe in means "performing arts".
Personally I doubt anything will develop in the area, not only because of reluctance by the council but also just because of the location.
Smoothcat this "art" discussion was the center of those opposed to establishments that served alcohol during the last discussion when this was a hot issue. Most pointed out that a larger percentage of business should be art galleries and arts and crafts in this east florence area. The area to begin with isn't big enough for too varied of a business spectrum.
You're right about the location also, that was always one of my complaints and reason I thought this would ultimately fail, all the core patrons (college students) are located in the north Florence and other areas away from East Florence. I believe the thought was in case a pub or tavern accidently did get approval, you could hem up all the "drunks" (their thinking) in a small area in East Florence, the worst section of town. That way the police could have them all concentrated in a small area.
This is a mistaken concept and an affront to the free market system. The alcohol laws in this city are archaic and not business friendly. The solution would be to allow the opportunity for business to develop where it naturally would and not try to force it into the worse place it could be and then entangle it in red tape.
quote:Originally posted by paw-paw:
You just don't get it do you Beemer? We don't want anyone coming in here with new ideas or progress. That would be a sin. You see, the leaders go to church with the people who elect them. That makes them"good leaders" Now if someone started up a new business that people actually enjoyed, then that too would be a sin. They want this to be a retirement community. Nothing else. This way we keep all the sinful lotteries in Tenn, Georgis and Florida. And we keep that sinful casino business in Miss.
quote:Originally posted by TheFox:
I see where the city of Birmingham is attempting to turn its Five Points Entertainment district into a family oriented area. They may need to borrow the Florence council.
quote:Originally posted by Macey08:
Well, all I can say is-if change is really wanted, show up at the polls and let your voices be heard. Maybe something like entertainment will be offered in the area for young people within the next 5-10 years...
quote:Originally posted by Macey08:
I am referring to the young people they are trying to attract and keep in the area. College students, young adults, etc. Whatever age group "you" would classify that as. I would say between 19-35. I assume you would consider that young people.