What's the fence next to McDonald's for?

[jnieman]

There is a barnyard style fence all around the lot between McDonald's and Walgreen's. I just noticed it today. I wonder what it is for? It looks almost like they are going to put farm animals in there.

[Villager Joyce]

I would rather have farm animals than a mattress store, but that's just me.

[Happinow]

I believe They just announced that Mattress One was going over there somewhere. Perhaps they are preparing for that.

[justjim]

What McDonalds? There are more than one.

[xkeowner]

The Mattress 1 announced today in the Villages News is in Lady Lake Crossing. However, there are new stakes in the vacant lot between McDonalds and Tire Choice which could indicate pending construction.

How about a pair of buffalo in the newly fenced area? That should generate some comments.

[justjim]

OP, I see it's the McDonalds at Colony Plaza. I haven't even heard a rumor about this possible construction. I hope it's a restaurant---one that serves breakfast!

[Villager Joyce]

Yes. Breakfast.

[skip0358]

Was probably done to keep people from parking there when they start construction on the lot next to McDonalds in Colony Plaza. There was some survey work being done there.

[JoMar]

Yes. Breakfast.

Really? Another breakfast place?

[Villager Joyce]

Breakfast is my favorite meal. What is your favorite meal?

[justjim]

Really? Another breakfast place?

We are talking about a Bob Evans, Perkins or maybe an IHOP south of 466A. Residents that I know living in "south TV" have been lobbying for a full service restaurant that serves a consistent good breakfast. :clap2:

[raynan]

South of 466A you have Daryl's Diner in Pinellas Plaza, Bonifay, McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, Scooples, Blue Plate (inside the Shell station at Colony) and soon TooJay's. Gator's Dockside was doing breakfast on the weekends and I don't know if this is still availabe. Last year Evans Prairie tried breakfast (menu, not buffet) and it was great and they couldn't drum up enough patrons so they stopped it and Mezza Luna tried it and it didn't catch on. Burke's Bar B Que is now offering breakfast.

[applesoffh]

In other words, no one has a clue was going to be built there. There was no mention of it in yesterday's Construction Update in the Sun.

[mulligan]

New meeting venue for the fencing club.

[jnieman]

We are talking about a Bob Evans, Perkins or maybe an IHOP south of 466A. Residents that I know living in "south TV" have been lobbying for a full service restaurant that serves a consistent good breakfast. :clap2:

You all mention Bob Evans, Perkins and IHop as your choices which all are chain restaurants. I too love chain restaurants and wish we had more here. I like to know what I am getting and that it will taste like it did last time I got it. I just can't get into all of these independently owned restaurants. Too much variation. I'll take a chain any day. I love Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Longhorn, Carrabas, Chilis, Applebees, Outback, Bonefish. Would love to see a P.F. Changs or a Cheesecake Factory and Abuelo's mexican here. For breakfast any of the three you mentioned have great breakfast.

[MikeV]

In other words, no one has a clue was going to be built there. There was no mention of it in yesterday's Construction Update in the Sun.

:BigApplause:

[justjim]

You all mention Bob Evans, Perkins and IHop as your choices which all are chain restaurants. I too love chain restaurants and wish we had more here. I like to know what I am getting and that it will taste like it did last time I got it. I just can't get into all of these independently owned restaurants. Too much variation. I'll take a chain any day. I love Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Longhorn, Carrabas, Chilis, Applebees, Outback, Bonefish. Would love to see a P.F. Changs or a Cheesecake Factory and Abuelo's mexican here. For breakfast any of the three you mentioned have great breakfast.

:mademyday: Exactly, Jnieman! :thumbup:

[Pointer]

A much needed dog park would have been well used in that space.

[Villager Joyce]

South of 466A you have Daryl's Diner in Pinellas Plaza, Bonifay, McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, Scooples, Blue Plate (inside the Shell station at Colony) and soon TooJay's. Gator's Dockside was doing breakfast on the weekends and I don't know if this is still availabe. Last year Evans Prairie tried breakfast (menu, not buffet) and it was great and they couldn't drum up enough patrons so they stopped it and Mezza Luna tried it and it didn't catch on. Burke's Bar B Que is now offering breakfast.

1st caveat, I am directionally challenged. Aren't McDonalds and Blue Plate north of 466A? 2nd caveat: I am snarky. I didn't realize there was a specified number or Breakfast restaurants Allowed. WheRe can I find the allocation?

[golf2140]

I just heard from retired person who knew a person who at one time worked as a starter. It's going to be a Macy's

[xkeowner]

Today's paper has a PDQ restaurant being built between McDonald's and Tire Choice in Colony Plaza. Checking online their menu is rather limited for my taste with chicken and turkey offerings but I suspect it will be popular with many residents.

[champion6]

There is a barnyard style fence all around the lot between McDonald's and Walgreen's. I just noticed it today. I wonder what it is for? It looks almost like they are going to put farm animals in there.
Today's paper has a PDQ restaurant being built between McDonald's and Tire Choice in Colony Plaza. Checking online their menu is rather limited for my taste with chicken and turkey offerings but I suspect it will be popular with many residents.This thread was confusing to begin with, but now more so.

Two thoughts:
1. OP says "barnyard style fence." I'm not sure what that is, but it sounds like a fence with vertical slats. Construction contractors don't use this around a construction site. I'm guessing that a display of something (golf carts, recreation vehicles, etc.) will be set up for a limited time.
2. OP says "between McDonald's and Walgreen's." According to the Daily Sun, PDQ won't be there, but will be between McDonald's and Tire Choice.

[justjim]

Any restaurant is a welcome sight for residents in the south of TV. Personally, I was hoping for a Bob Evans or Perkins. PDQ---does that stand for "pretty Damn Quick"?

[jnieman]

This thread was confusing to begin with, but now more so.

Two thoughts:
1. OP says "barnyard style fence." I'm not sure what that is, but it sounds like a fence with vertical slats. Construction contractors don't use this around a construction site. I'm guessing that a display of something (golf carts, recreation vehicles, etc.) will be set up for a limited time.
2. OP says "between McDonald's and Walgreen's." According to the Daily Sun, PDQ won't be there, but will be between McDonald's and Tire Choice.

If you were going down 466A and Walgreens and McD's were on your left it would be after Walgreens and before McD's in Colony shopping center. The fence looks very rustic but there are permanent looking wooden fence posts in the ground. There is only a small opening to enter maybe 7 ft. on one side. Like you said maybe the golf cart store will use it to store the extra carts or have a display there. It would make sense. But that is just a guess.

[SoccerCoach]

Breakfast is my favorite meal. What is your favorite meal?

Yes for Breakfast. But, NEVER McDonalds, or any other fast food type!
Doesn't take much effort to prepare a great breakfast.

[joldnol]

PDQ isn't bad but it is just another fried chicken place. Their calling card is the scores of sauces offered. Gino Torretta and Tim Tebow are big investors.

[pklein9747]

I think TV put the fencing up around the lot between the entranceway and McDonalds to keep landscape trucks and others from parking there. Many, many trucks stop at McDonalds at lunch time and park in the empty lot that will now house PDQ. If the fence wasn't there, I'm sure they would have parked on that empty lot. Guess they'll have to park in the parking lot across the street now. Less spaces for those of us who shop at Publics :(

[Pointer]

It's not knowing what's going on there that is hard. Leads to all kinds of speculation. Would be nice to know eh?

[spk7951]

I think TV put the fencing up around the lot between the entranceway and McDonalds to keep landscape trucks and others from parking there. Many, many trucks stop at McDonalds at lunch time and park in the empty lot that will now house PDQ. If the fence wasn't there, I'm sure they would have parked on that empty lot. Guess they'll have to park in the parking lot across the street now. Less spaces for those of us who shop at Publics :(


When my wife & I noticed the fencing on Thursday both of us said "what are they trying to keep out"? And I agree that with the announcement of the future restaurant east of McDonalds they are likely trying to keep the noon McDonalds rush off the field.

[champion6]

Is there more than one fence? The OP said the fence was west of McDonald's (between McDonald's and Walgreen's). Now you say there is a fence east of McDonald's - future location of PDQ.

[NYGUY]

It may be for a PDQ (fast food chicken). I spoke to one of there execs several months ago about that location. I think it is better than Chick Fil A. At this point, just a guess

[Shimpy]

Breakfast is my favorite meal. What is your favorite meal?

BREAKFAST by far.

[Shimpy]

Mezza Luna tried it and it didn't catch on.

There was a very good reason for that.

[Shimpy]

I think TV put the fencing up around the lot between the entranceway and McDonalds to keep landscape trucks and others from parking there. Many, many trucks stop at McDonalds at lunch time and park in the empty lot that will now house PDQ. If the fence wasn't there, I'm sure they would have parked on that empty lot. Guess they'll have to park in the parking lot across the street now. Less spaces for those of us who shop at Publics :(

You hit the nail on the head. That McDonalds has to be a gold mine with all the construction traffic it gets. I guess PDQ is hoping to jump on the bandwagon.

[patfla06]

Today's paper has a PDQ restaurant being built between McDonald's and Tire Choice in Colony Plaza. Checking online their menu is rather limited for my taste with chicken and turkey offerings but I suspect it will be popular with many residents.

Love PDQ!
Had them in Tampa.

P = People
D = Dedicated
Q = Quality

[karostay]

Breakfast is my favorite meal. What is your favorite meal?One someone else pays for :mmmm: :jester:

[The Fat Lady Sings]

Liquid Lunch.

[vette]

A much needed dog park would have been well used in that space.

There will be a new dog park just south of Colony on Moyer Loop by Belle Glade.

[bhoward]

Could it be for a Trader Joe's or Costco?

[Shimpy]

Could it be for a Trader Joe's or Costco?

Either store especially Costco would need a parking lot much bigger than that lot not to mention the space the actual store would take up.

[applesoffh]

It may be for a PDQ (fast food chicken). I spoke to one of there execs several months ago about that location. I think it is better than Chick Fil A. At this point, just a guess

PDQ will be going onto the lot between McDonald's and Tire Choice. Construction vehicles were on the plot today. What's going on with the fenced-in lot is still a question, I believe.