Live Music Pandora's gets shut down at 9:30 due to Coconut Radio's "loud music"....

[wrobert]

We need to do something about this problem - it is seriously affecting local businesses.

How can we put it to a vote that we want destination & local weddings, restaurants w/ live music, open-air concerts and events, and common sense....................instead of whiny tattletales who only have funn when ruining other peoples'.

Music being shut down at 9:30 on a saturday night would be considered ridiculous in Grandma Scooterbug's retirement community.

So I buy my beach front home for a million or so dollars, in a residential area, with covenants and restrictions that say no commercial activity. And you think it is okay that the guy next door rents out his million or so dollar home, every weekend, Thursday through Sunday, from April until September for a wedding, with noise, music, and activities going on into all hours of the night, and I am the bad guy?

 

[jodiFL]

So I buy my beach front home for a million or so dollars, in a residential area, with covenants and restrictions that say no commercial activity. And you think it is okay that the guy next door rents out his million or so dollar home, every weekend, Thursday through Sunday, from April until September for a wedding, with noise, music, and activities going on into all hours of the night, and I am the bad guy?

I live in a quiet residential neighborhood (well, now that THOSE neighbors moved) and was told on several occasions that THOSE neighbors could have their music blaring, raising H***, shooting off guns, etc. until 10pm. The sheriffs dept. would NOT come out until I called AFTER 10pm. Seems like its ok until 10pm unless you are in a business zone.

 

[Groovegirls]

So I buy my beach front home for a million or so dollars, in a residential area, with covenants and restrictions that say no commercial activity. And you think it is okay that the guy next door rents out his million or so dollar home, every weekend, Thursday through Sunday, from April until September for a wedding, with noise, music, and activities going on into all hours of the night, and I am the bad guy?

Your situation is different because it is not a public place and does not have commercial zoning. The county is also working on that problem currently. I am not sure who you should call but it is your right to have your voice heard too. Hopefully we can find a fair solution to this problem as well. Many weddings are being conducted sucessfully and do bring a lot to our economy and I hate to see this effect everyone in the industry. Good luck.

 

[Groovegirls]

I live in a quiet residential neighborhood (well, now that THOSE neighbors moved) and was told on several occasions that THOSE neighbors could have their music blaring, raising H***, shooting off guns, etc. until 10pm. The sheriffs dept. would NOT come out until I called AFTER 10pm. Seems like its ok until 10pm unless you are in a business zone.

Crazy, huh?

 

[Lynnie]

So I buy my beach front home for a million or so dollars, in a residential area, with covenants and restrictions that say no commercial activity. And you think it is okay that the guy next door rents out his million or so dollar home, every weekend, Thursday through Sunday, from April until September for a wedding, with noise, music, and activities going on into all hours of the night, and I am the bad guy?

You live in Defuniak right? No beach front propeprty there, so I wouldn't worry too much about it. But, what you describe did happen in my neighborhood and the 'wedding house' now has restrictions placed upon it as it is zoned residential. Period.

 

[Foodlover]

Some do not like loud music, some do not like Wal mart and drive thru windows. Seems like everyone has an opinion or preference that affects the cash registers of others.

I would imagine that there is quite a bit more to the story than just loud music and an immediate arrest. I am sure it will make it to the Sun before the week is out.

Do you know additional facts?

 

[Will B]

So I buy my beach front home for a million or so dollars, in a residential area, with covenants and restrictions that say no commercial activity. And you think it is okay that the guy next door rents out his million or so dollar home, every weekend, Thursday through Sunday, from April until September for a wedding, with noise, music, and activities going on into all hours of the night, and I am the bad guy?

That's a flawed analogy.

What you should have said is that you bought a house next to a major airport that had been around for 20 years and then started complaining about airplane noise.

I think that's a little more applicable...

 

[scooterbug44]

That's a flawed analogy.

What you should have said is that you bought a house next to a major airport that had been around for 20 years and then started complaining about airplane noise.

I think that's a little more applicable...

And also quite common................

We're not talking about live music at a home in a residential neighborhood, we're talking about established businesses in a commercial area being shut down by whiners and how it is effecting our economy.

 

[Smiling JOe]

i agree that there is probably more to this story than what is on this blog. there are several local establishments that seem to attract people who drink heavily and get very loud and rambunctious. i love music but personally do not enjoy being around loud, drunk people so i stay away from certain bars/restaurants. i also don't like to think about these people driving. i do want our local musicians to be able to entertain here and make a good living - they deserve it! they frequently donate their time to causes and add so much to our area!!

How does a restaurant/bar manager control the voices of the patrons? Should the manager (this is at least the second incident around here where I heard the manager was sent to jail) be responsible for loud, obnoxious guests? Ever tried to heard cats?

 

[rheffron]

Can someone post the Sheriffs phone number? He is the one to call and find out what happened and to voice your concerns.