No TV's in Seaside, But SEASIDE is throwing a Tailgate Party and Showing Games??

[skeek]

No TV's at Pizza Bar, Taco Bar, Buds and other places, but the owners of Seaside are showing games and promoting the event? So why can't other restaurants and bars have TV's?
If I owned a bar or restaurant that use to have tv's I would be upset!

http://www.waltonsun.com/news/season...-football.html

[kurt]

I think a better question is why are all 6 of your posts about TVs in Seaside. Are you a FOD?

[skeek]

Not sure what that means... Just asking why the owners of Seaside ban music and tv's at all the Resturants and Bars in Seaside yet they can have live music and show games on a big screen with sound.

I think a better question is why are all 6 of your posts about TVs in Seaside. Are you a FOD?

[NE SoWaller]

I think the bigger question is how can that be good for Seaside businesses? If I am at Seaside during football season, I'm in my house, or more likely at somewhere not in seaside where I can watch the games. That mean my money isn't there either. Do I need to reconsider my coming to Seaside anymore? Seems like it is getting a little elitist these days. Definitely not the place it was when we started coming in 2003.

[Murray Balkcom]

Good question, skeek, and remember that people can bring their own food and bev to the seaside lawn to watch the games on the big screen. I'm sure that the restaurants and bars are hating that.

[scooterbug44]

First you complained that you couldn't watch football in the bars, now you are complaining that you can watch football on a big screen.

This is why I refuse to live where there is a HOA or DRB - noone is EVER happy!

[Geo]

Had a drink at Bud's this week. The view was priceless as usual. But the TV's were noticably absent. Reminded me of the first week after you remove the Xmas decorations and everything seems noticably less festive/kinda naked.

I'll never stop going. Still my fav place for a beer. The new addition is fab. But Bud and Alley's upstairs is a BAR and I believe Dave's leaseholder is drunk with success in thinking that this great bar is above having TV's.

2 cents.

[HD Lady]

Sounds to me like it should be a great marketing tool for those restaurants and bars NOT located in Seaside.

[HD Lady]

BTW Shoo Mama's just installed 5 additional TV's so everyone can enjoy their favorite game.

[skeek]

Not complaining Scooterbug....I find it hypocritical to tell the business owners in Seaside they can't have TV's and Music, but it ok if they do... Just Saying....

First you complained that you couldn't watch football in the bars, now you are complaining that you can watch football on a big screen.

This is why I refuse to live where there is a HOA or DRB - noone is EVER happy!

[Beach Runner]

I'm pretty skeptical. How many people in SoWal on Saturday night will be interested in this game? Isn't this the time of year that young couples with preschool children are here with the grandparents who pay for the trip? Our September rentals always match this profile. Are the preschoolers going to be interested in Notre Dame @ Michigan? Heck, I'm a big college football fan, and I'm not interested in watching Notre Dame @ Michigan, just getting my pick right on the pick'ems.

I still think that most people who show up might pick up food in Seaside, but will BYOB which will hurt the bars.

I respect Seaside, so I hope I'm wrong.

EDIT: When the people who are building the gigantic home and guest house next to Pizza Bar move in, will they have any say-so in the noisy activities in the amphitheatre at Central Square? I'm guessing that's the reason for the pressure on restaurants and bars to quiet down. I might be 100% wrong. Just curious.

[scooterbug44]

Seaside is showing that game because people voted for that one (out of the games on at that time).

They're trying to do something free, family oriented, and fun for people. Give them a break already.

BR - Given the solid construction of that house and its proximity to the beach, I doubt they can hear much of anything going on in the amphitheater unless their windows are open. Other homes/condos are much less insulated and much closer.

People have been biatching about noise in Seaside for years. I think the TV issue has little to do with noise and more to do with trying to wean people off electronics so they can enjoy life.

[Beach Runner]

Seaside is showing that game because people voted for that one (out of the games on at that time).

They're trying to do something free, family oriented, and fun for people. Give them a break already.

BR - Given the solid construction of that house and its proximity to the beach, I doubt they can hear much of anything going on in the amphitheater unless their windows are open. Other homes/condos are much less insulated and much closer.

People have been biatching about noise in Seaside for years. I think the TV issue has little to do with noise and more to do with trying to wean people off electronics so they can enjoy life.

They voted? Please explain that.

Your idealism is showing. I respect you for that , but with age I have become cynical. Plus I can enjoy life yet make it more convenient with electronics. I'll admit that the time I spend culling emails has just totally gotten out of hand. That being said, shall we get rid of laptops, message boards, Google, cell phones, navigation, vehicles (one of my colleagues has no vehicle and walks everywhere), ... How far do we take the anti-electronics sentiment?

[Jerry Lewis]

Not complaining Scooterbug....I find it hypocritical to tell the business owners in Seaside they can't have TV's and Music, but it ok if they do... Just Saying....

It might also be hypnocritical to claim Truman was fiction.

[scooterbug44]

They had people vote for what game they wanted on facebook. Choices were Notre Dame @ Michigan, Boston College @ Central Florida, and Utah @ Southern Cal.

It isn't so much anti-electronics sentiment as setting the right mood/tone in a vacation area to help people relax and get away.

[Murray Balkcom]

I think the TV issue has little to do with noise and more to do with trying to wean people off electronics so they can enjoy life.

They had people vote for what game they wanted on facebook.

Interesting way to wean people off electronics by soliciting input electronically.

[NE SoWaller]

They had people vote for what game they wanted on facebook. Choices were Notre Dame @ Michigan, Boston College @ Central Florida, and Utah @ Southern Cal.

It isn't so much anti-electronics sentiment as setting the right mood/tone in a vacation area to help people relax and get away.

When I am on vacation one of the things I want to do to get away and relax, is sit outside watch a game and have some drinks. I am one that completely disagrees with this decision. I just don't know why the Seaside Admin is looking to take the fun out of Seaside. Again, it's nothing like it was in 2003 when we first went to Seaside

[Ballyhoogrill]

Sounds to me like it should be a great marketing tool for those restaurants and bars NOT located in Seaside.

We have 7 tv's and try to show as many games as we possibly can!! Feel free to stop by for a game and try a couple of our 60+ beers!!

[NE SoWaller]

We have 7 tv's and try to show as many games as we possibly can!! Feel free to stop by for a game and try a couple of our 60+ beers!!

Even fans of the Big 10?

[Ballyhoogrill]

We roll with a few Big 10 folks...so, of course!

Did I just say that out loud??!

[scooterbug44]

Interesting way to wean people off electronics by soliciting input electronically.

I don't know that that IS their goal, I am just guessing.

But yes, that is sort of funny!

[Lake View Too]

Wow! I've been trying to follow this thread, in and out, but does it come down to I want to be in Seaside, and I want to have my TV, no matter what? (PS: you got a TV in your phone, duh...)

[Jim Tucker]

Not complaining Scooterbug....I find it hypocritical to tell the business owners in Seaside they can't have TV's and Music, but it ok if they do... Just Saying....

I know where you're coming from but I think hypocritical is not quite the right word. You can say forcing a tenant to remove the TVs is unreasonable and harmful, and putting a game on in the middle of the town may be a slap in the face to that tenant, but it's not hypocritical IMO.

What it comes down to is the desires of one or 2 people. Somebody's relative is unhappy with music? Gone. Somebody's eating a pizza and is bothered by a TV? Gone. Somebody doesn't like the way a tenant displays their merchandise? Gone.

Seaside is a private business and they can do what they like. It's not like the tenants in Pier Park or any other mall like all the rules either. A mall masquerading as a town by having shoppers stay overnight doesn't deserve to be bashed for their landlord policies.

Seaside is really a wonderful and unique place with very little to find fault with if you're visiting.

[jswbjw]

Had a drink at Bud's this week. The view was priceless as usual. But the TV's were noticably absent. Reminded me of the first week after you remove the Xmas decorations and everything seems noticably less festive/kinda naked.

I'll never stop going. Still my fav place for a beer. The new addition is fab. But Bud and Alley's upstairs is a BAR and I believe Dave's leaseholder is drunk with success in thinking that this great bar is above having TV's.

2 cents.

Great post! Perfect summation!

[Beach Runner]

So how did the tailgate go? Great game. Even though I disagree with the no TV policy, I hope the tailgate went well. We love taking advantage of the amenities at Seaside.

[Lake View Too]

I'm curious too. So, you're at a Seaside establishment, and there is no game on, so you have to step outside to the central square, and watch a game (maybe, not your game, but a good game) with a whole bunch of other folks in the middle of Seaside, on a cool autumn evening. I'm trying to imagine how this might be a bad thing...

[scooterbug44]

I'm curious too. So, you're at a Seaside establishment, and there is no game on, so you have to step outside to the central square, and watch a game (maybe, not your game, but a good game) with a whole bunch of other folks in the middle of Seaside, on a cool autumn evening. I'm trying to imagine how this might be a bad thing...

That's my big question too.

People whine about not being able to watch football games so Seaside breaks out a 35' screen and throws a tailgate party. I WISH I got responses like for half the stuff I biatch about.

[Teresa]

Seaside sets their own rules and marches to their own beat and that is fine with me (nothing new here). It is a beautiful and wonderful and funn place to be. I do not go to bars or restaurants for tv or football, but I know many do - there are many GREAT choices throughout town for restaurants & bars with TV/sports.

I believe Seaside bars, restaurants and retailers would rather have our support than have us whine about changes in TV status. There is so much offered by the town for us to enjoy with family and friends. I am very grateful for all the outstanding entertainment brought to visitors and locals alike: outdoor concerts, Seaside REP productions, Seaside Farmers Market, Festivals, Art Walk in Ruskin, fun shopping and lots of dining choices. Santa is coming to town too, as always. Many of our own life traditions are deeply rooted in Seaside.

A big outdoor tailgate/football party sounds like a blast especially this time of year. Go Gators and Roll Tide!

[Danny Burns]

Before we decided to move to SoWal, we would avoid TV like the plague when vacationing here. There are so many other things to do in this area besides sticking yourself in front of some kind of video screen (I make a living in front of video monitors and try to escape as often as possible).

Turn your TVs and phones off, unplug from the world and find out what this area really has to offer!

[kurt]

Before we decided to move to SoWal, we would avoid TV like the plague when vacationing here. There are so many other things to do in this area besides sticking yourself in front of some kind of video screen (I make a living in front of video monitors and try to escape as often as possible).

Turn your TVs and phones off, unplug from the world and find out what this area really has to offer!

you are talking to SEC football fans dude!

[Beach Runner]

you are talking to SEC football fans dude!

Well said!

Teresa, we'd stay at home to watch games, but when we come down for a weekend, it's impractical to cook. Our refrigerator is empty (the cleaning service empties it after renters leave), so we have nothing except olive oil and dry spices/seasoning in the owner's closet and a few condiments in the little fridge in the garage. To cook a meal would require buying too many staples. We can dine out cheaper than we can cook for the two of us.

Plus I don't wanna be cooking and washing dishes when football is on. I am too focused on football. It's just a Gator thing.

[scooterbug44]

There are literally hundreds of meals you can make that contain few ingredients and can be fully consumed by 2 people.

Not to mention the wide variety of take-out items readily available.

[Beach Runner]

There are literally hundreds of meals you can make that contain few ingredients and can be fully consumed by 2 people.

Not to mention the wide variety of take-out items readily available.

That's what I do during the work week.

On the weekends I want something special or different, especially at the beach with fresh seafood available. And not to have to buy groceries, cook, wash dishes, and clean the kitchen counters while football is on.

So I think we'll do takeout or go to places that have TVs on game days.

[KineticEnt]

Why are we still having this conversation? I realize this is a forum and people are allowed to talk about things they love to hate...but really?

The solution is simple: Want to watch football? Go somewhere that has TV's! Want to catch the new episode of How I Met Your Mother over a sandwich? Go somewhere that has TV's!

Being in the entertainment business I spend lots of time at the local bars and restaurants either promoting myself, a band, or the bar itself, so I know that there are plenty of places along 30A (and God forbid we ever leave 30A and go hang out at Pier Park or the Destin area, right?) that have TV's and are ready to use them!

Go There!!

P.S. Go Noles!!!

[Beach Runner]

Why? Because many of us come to the beach during college football and basketball seasons and like to enjoy watching games and not having to buy groceries, cook, wash dishes, and clean a kitchen. Hubby and I have full-time jobs and want to relax on the weekends.

Our Saturday options are clear now -- watch Game Day while eating Cheerios and fruit at home, Shoo Mamas burgers or take-out shrimp from Goatfeathers for lunch, and dinner at the Borago bar or takeout from Pizza Bar or Bruno's for dinner. That works. And gives us both some chill time with no work.

[Ballyhoogrill]

Why? Because many of us come to the beach during college football and basketball seasons and like to enjoy watching games and not having to buy groceries, cook, wash dishes, and clean a kitchen. Hubby and I have full-time jobs and want to relax on the weekends.

Our Saturday options are clear now -- watch Game Day while eating Cheerios and fruit at home, Shoo Mamas burgers or take-out shrimp from Goatfeathers for lunch, and dinner at the Borago bar or takeout from Pizza Bar or Bruno's for dinner. That works. And gives us both some chill time with no work.

And Ballyhoo. I hear they have a few TV's and their food doesn't suck anymore. As a matter of fact, they have really great burgers, home made onion rings, and more beers than most people can count with their shoes off!!

[Beach Runner]

And Ballyhoo. I hear they have a few TV's and their food doesn't suck anymore. As a matter of fact, they have really great burgers, home made onion rings, and more beers than most people can count with their shoes off!!

We'll try your bratwurst!

[Teresa]

Why? Because many of us come to the beach during college football and basketball seasons and like to enjoy watching games and not having to buy groceries, cook, wash dishes, and clean a kitchen. Hubby and I have full-time jobs and want to relax on the weekends.

Our Saturday options are clear now -- watch Game Day while eating Cheerios and fruit at home, Shoo Mamas burgers or take-out shrimp from Goatfeathers for lunch, and dinner at the Borago bar or takeout from Pizza Bar or Bruno's for dinner. That works. And gives us both some chill time with no work.

I totally get what you are saying - if you are on vacation cooking may not be what you want to do - I'm with you on that completely. Plus, some folks really enjoy watching football with others in a bar or restaurant environment.

My point is that there are plenty of places nearby to go watch some football, from Shades to Shoomamas, Ballyhoo, etc. but I do not know for sure which places have TVs for football, so it is worth asking that question! I think I shall. I saw some big screens in 98 BBQ the other day - that is some good eating!

[Beach Runner]

I totally get what you are saying - if you are on vacation cooking may not be what you want to do - I'm with you on that completely. Plus, some folks really enjoy watching football with others in a bar or restaurant environment.

My point is that there are plenty of places nearby to go watch some football, from Shades to Shoomamas, Ballyhoo, etc. but I do not know for sure which places have TVs for football, so it is worth asking that question! I think I shall. I saw some big screens in 98 BBQ the other day - that is some good eating!

Thanks for your new thread with a list of places with TVs for football.

Actually the last time we went to V, they had a TV at the bar.

[CampCreekLou]

Careful! Your kids might get sick!

Second Hand TV

[Beach Runner]

Careful! Your kids might get sick!

Second Hand TV

Actually, our grown daughter told us that listening to cnestg8r and me yelling while watching college football traumatized her. So now she hates watching sports. Even when at Georgia Tech, she'd go to the tailgates but not to the games.