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Old 06-16-2025, 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Kelevision View Post
As a former student at UF, I’d imagine anyone from Gainesville and beyond would go to the closer Costco in Jacksonville rather than drive further to TV.
From UF the Villages Costco will be just slightly closer.

60 miles, 70 minutes to the Villages
65 miles, 80 minutes to Jacksonville

By comparison, it is 30 miles and 37 minutes from Sawgrass to the Clermont Costco. Some people make that drive, others feel it's too far away. 37 minutes is about the same as driving from Ocala to the Villages. Some from Ocala will do that, others won't. Those living in Gainesville will be looking at twice the commitment.
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