costco?

[ldj1938]

Has anyone noticed the paint theme of the big new store across from the Lady Lake police station, behind the new restaurant, is painted in the theme of a Costco? Beige with red trim?? That would great if it is...:pray::welcome::mademyday:

[NeilV1]

I believe it is an Earth Fare grocery store.

[JSR22]

[Q
UOTE=NeilV1;1702312]I believe it is an Earth Fare grocery store.[/

Earth Fare is opening Spring 2020.

[Ben Franklin]

Just sent our COSTCO renewal to their Real Estate Division, and told them, we can no longer renew after 10 years of being a member, because we moved to The Villages, and that they should consider a TV location, again. We also said because they are not near us, we had to join Sam's Club, but if they build it, we will come back.

[John_W]

Here's the Earth Fare in Ocala, that's why you get their flyer in the Sunday Sun.

https://www.ocala.com/storyimage/LK/20170421/NEWS/170429534/AR/0/AR-170429534.jpg

[HogPilot]

My wife was at the Wesley Chapel store a week ago to join again after almost 5 years. There was a specialty item she wanted, so she had to join again for the purchase. The membership agent (Cindy L) asked why it had been so long since we've been a member. She told her that its not conveniently close to The Villages. Well, Cindy said, you're in luck! She'd just returned from a corporate meeting and they have the permits in place and are looking for land to build it somewhere between The Villages and Ocala in 2020.

[tophcfa]

My wife was at the Wesley Chapel store a week ago to join again after almost 5 years. There was a specialty item she wanted, so she had to join again for the purchase. The membership agent (Cindy L) asked why it had been so long since we've been a member. She told her that its not conveniently close to The Villages. Well, Cindy said, you're in luck! She'd just returned from a corporate meeting and they have the permits in place and are looking for land to build it somewhere between The Villages and Ocala in 2020.

That’s good news :).

[EdFNJ]

My wife was at the Wesley Chapel store a week ago to join again after almost 5 years. There was a specialty item she wanted, so she had to join again for the purchase. The membership agent (Cindy L) asked why it had been so long since we've been a member. She told her that its not conveniently close to The Villages. Well, Cindy said, you're in luck! She'd just returned from a corporate meeting and they have the permits in place and are looking for land to build it somewhere between The Villages and Ocala in 2020.


Ahhh, the bi-weekly "I was told Costco is coming from ____________ at Costco" thread. :pray: :a040::1rotfl:
Hopefully, but I definitely won't hold my breath.

[New Englander]

My wife was at the Wesley Chapel store a week ago to join again after almost 5 years. There was a specialty item she wanted, so she had to join again for the purchase. The membership agent (Cindy L) asked why it had been so long since we've been a member. She told her that its not conveniently close to The Villages. Well, Cindy said, you're in luck! She'd just returned from a corporate meeting and they have the permits in place and are looking for land to build it somewhere between The Villages and Ocala in 2020.

The bartender @ City Fire told me the same thing. :coolsmiley:

[retiredguy123]

My wife was at the Wesley Chapel store a week ago to join again after almost 5 years. There was a specialty item she wanted, so she had to join again for the purchase. The membership agent (Cindy L) asked why it had been so long since we've been a member. She told her that its not conveniently close to The Villages. Well, Cindy said, you're in luck! She'd just returned from a corporate meeting and they have the permits in place and are looking for land to build it somewhere between The Villages and Ocala in 2020.
I thought you needed a location before you got a permit?

[billethkid]

And the merry go round picks up speed!!!

:popcorn:

[EdFNJ]

My wife was at the Wesley Chapel store a week ago to join again after almost 5 years. There was a specialty item she wanted, so she had to join again for the purchase.


Just for the future. You don't have to join. Just get a Costco gift card and they will let you in to spend it even if you are not a member. In fact, you can buy one at Costco without even being a member. :D

Edit: Correction, you do have to be a member to get a GC but you DO NOT have to be one to use it in store or online. At one time you did not.

[Rosebud2020]

Just for the future. You don't have to join. Just get a Costco gift card and they will let you in to spend it even if you are not a member. In fact, you can buy one at Costco without even being a member. :D


Also, anyone can get their prescriptions filled at Costco.

[arbajeda]

Try the Costco at Wesley Chapel. About an hour south on I-75, right next to the outlet mall and a big "At Home" store. No tolls or other traffic mess with patronizing the Altamonte or Orlando Millennia Mall locations.

[ColdNoMore]

My wife was at the Wesley Chapel store a week ago to join again after almost 5 years. There was a specialty item she wanted, so she had to join again for the purchase. The membership agent (Cindy L) asked why it had been so long since we've been a member. She told her that its not conveniently close to The Villages. Well, Cindy said, you're in luck! She'd just returned from a corporate meeting and they have the permits in place and are looking for land to build it somewhere between The Villages and Ocala in 2020.

If true, for the plethora that love Costco...that would be AWESOME! :thumbup:


Probably not so much...for the Costco haters. :D

[Bridget Staunton]

Great, thank you so much

[katie2815]

Double check about that, up here in NY you have to be a member to even buy a GC from Costco. Moving down in 8 weeks having it near by would be great!

[StateRobinbird]

If I am not able to go to an actual store, I use their online services. I like to support the company, even when it isn't conveniently located for me. I hope the rumors are correct and that one day soon there will be a Costco near The Villages!

[JSR22]

I thought you needed a location before you got a permit?

What permit could you apply for if you have not purchased land?

[NotGolfer]

Ahhhh and the rumors continue. Time will tell but in the 10 yrs we've lived here, it's been..."they're coming and they're not coming!" Then you'll hear, "my neighbor was there and the stock person told them he'd heard in the break room they're coming!" I've only visited one once or twice back in the area we moved here from. So can't say if I'd be a fan or not.

[Rango]

Ahhh, the bi-weekly "I was told Costco is coming from ____________ at Costco" thread. :pray: :a040::1rotfl:
Hopefully, but I definitely won't hold my breath.

:bigbow:

[RaggTopp17]

I have my money on FL 44 between
301 and I75 near Russell Stover

[EdFNJ]

I have my money on FL 44 between
301 and I75 near Russell Stover

Nahh, more likely where the Kitchen Store is going out of business at Lake Sumter Landing across from the movie theater. ;) Probably a "Super Bealls" where you mentioned.

[EdFNJ]

Double check about that, up here in NY you have to be a member to even buy a GC from Costco. Moving down in 8 weeks having it near by would be great! You're correct. Either it changed or I was mistaken HOWEVER I am sure anyone knows someone that is a member who could buy them a gift card.

[kkeennyy]

Oh Thank God ,, We need a COSTCO NOW SOON , NOW, YESTERDAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

[John_W]

I've never been a member or even inside a Costco, but last year I was searching for golf gloves. I bought 4 Callaway gloves off their website for $25. I think I paid 5% more as a non-member and $2 shipping. For about $30 I got four gloves that were worth about $15 each in local stores.

[Lsepanske@aol.com]

I support your response to Costco. Hopefully, there are more that feel as we do and will write them as well.

[stan the man]

Costco planning Albany-area store - syracuse.com (https://www.syracuse.com/business/2019/11/costco-planning-albany-area-store.html)
Still hope for TV

[mikemalloy]

About 4 years ago I wrote to them and suggested that they consider stores in areas with retirees. I called it Costco Silver. They could tailor their products for that type of market. Never heard back from them but someday some exec. there will come up with a great idea of opening stores in areas of large populations of senior citizens.

[Chloe Girl]

I heard that a Costco is being built by the Russell-Stover somewhere on 44.

[skyking]

Just for the future. You don't have to join. Just get a Costco gift card and they will let you in to spend it even if you are not a member. In fact, you can buy one at Costco without even being a member. :D

Membership is $60 a year. I save more than that every trip. Also, with their credit card, I get $800 to $1000 back each year.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

My wife was at the Wesley Chapel store a week ago to join again after almost 5 years. There was a specialty item she wanted, so she had to join again for the purchase. The membership agent (Cindy L) asked why it had been so long since we've been a member. She told her that its not conveniently close to The Villages. Well, Cindy said, you're in luck! She'd just returned from a corporate meeting and they have the permits in place and are looking for land to build it somewhere between The Villages and Ocala in 2020.

How very strange. A salesperson telling someone exactly what they want to hear.

[JSR22]

I heard that a Costco is being built by the Russell-Stover somewhere on 44.

That rumor has been going around for a year.

[Bogie Shooter]

I heard that a Costco is being built by the Russell-Stover somewhere on 44.

Where did you hear that???

[Topspinmo]

The bartender @ City Fire told me the same thing. :coolsmiley:

Was that before or after he over serviced you? :popcorn:

[patfla06]

If you go to the Wesley Chapel Costco you will see what bad traffic is all about. :ohdear:

[stan the man]

Isn't it time for this conversation to end?
Close the thread////too many children

[skyking]

Hogpilot, I apologize for all of the juvenile (and not funny) responses.

[TimeForChange]

Just sent our COSTCO renewal to their Real Estate Division, and told them, we can no longer renew after 10 years of being a member, because we moved to The Villages, and that they should consider a TV location, again. We also said because they are not near us, we had to join Sam's Club, but if they build it, we will come back.

You can drive to one of three Costco's in Orlando in less than an hour. Load up, have lunch at a different Orlando restaurant or have a Costco hot dog. Nice half day trip. Wife and I do it once or twice a month. If you cancel your membership that just means I have one less person in front of me in line. Slams Club is a rip off and does not even start to compare with the quality or assortment of inventory at Costco. Good luck!:ohdear:

[TimeForChange]

My wife was at the Wesley Chapel store a week ago to join again after almost 5 years. There was a specialty item she wanted, so she had to join again for the purchase. The membership agent (Cindy L) asked why it had been so long since we've been a member. She told her that its not conveniently close to The Villages. Well, Cindy said, you're in luck! She'd just returned from a corporate meeting and they have the permits in place and are looking for land to build it somewhere between The Villages and Ocala in 2020.


Been hearing this for seven years. I will believe it when it happens. TV does not fit the Costco marketing plan or demographics out lay. They want a certain number of cars in their parking lot at different hours. We are two member families. Ocala does not have the population or the median income to support a Costco nor does TV. Comparing Costco to Sam's is like comparing a Mercedes to a Kia.

[EdFNJ]

Membership is $60 a year. I save more than that every trip. Also, with their credit card, I get $800 to $1000 back each year. I agree 100% and have been a member for close to 25 years (they were called PRICE CLUB back then by me and you had to belong to a Union or some other organizations to join - and they checked!!) then it became COSTCO but there are those who just need one or 2 items and don't want to do the trip with tolls and gas or pay the membership so a gift card may be more sensible. We do a Costco - Trader Joe's - Mall - Whole Foods then dinner trip every few weeks but I'd prefer not to drive 1+ hours.

[Topspinmo]

I NEVER shop at store where you have to pay ������ to get in.

[TimeForChange]

Then move to Orlando or Tampa!

[EdFNJ]

I NEVER shop at store where you have to pay ������ to get in. Other than gas or tolls since we are no longer "local" to them my membership fee is covered within 2-3 months. You can often save the equivalent of your yearly fee on 1 item. Have you ever been in one? You might be surprised. ;)

[dianemg]

Costco as well as Tampa Premium outlets, and if you turn left on 56 (instead of right) theres Sams, and Wiregrass Mall with Dillards, Panera and other restaurants less than 2 miles. (ps best gas prices in area, Sams/Costco same price usually)

[JoMar]

I NEVER shop at store where you have to pay ������ to get in.

Which I guess means that longer term savings don't interest you?

[l2ridehd]

Hogpilot, I apologize for all of the juvenile (and not funny) responses.

The reason for those type responses is that there are at least 30 different threads on here about "Costco is coming" over the past 10 years. Do a search and you will find them. Most start or have in them a few "I heard for the __________ that Costco is going to build a store here". And the blank is usually a very questionable source.

So it's honestly no disrespect for the OP it's just we have all heard this rumor for so long it has become a source of a good laugh most of the time. The truth will show up one day and be on their web site and most of us can't wait for it to happen.

Until then we make a trip to the one at Wesley Chapel once a month with a big cooler. It's less than an hour door to door straight down 75.

[kkeennyy]

That would be WONDERFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Darield]

Yea! 😃😎👍.

[Aloha1]

Costco as well as Tampa Premium outlets, and if you turn left on 56 (instead of right) theres Sams, and Wiregrass Mall with Dillards, Panera and other restaurants less than 2 miles. (ps best gas prices in area, Sams/Costco same price usually)

All they need is a Total Wine at that location!

Went there yesterday to see how it compares to the Millennia location. Very pleased. Wine selection was a little better plus they had the Rana Lobster Ravioli which Millennia does not carry. Gas was $2.15 a gallon.

[dewilson58]

You will have more luck by asking Santa.




:faint:

[Fredman]

They will be here as soon as the Morse family stops expanding. So, don’t hold your breath

[New Adventures]

The bartender @ City Fire told me the same thing. :coolsmiley:
Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas is a Costco! Is that too much to ask?

[Engine12]

I have my money on FL 44 between
301 and I75 near Russell Stover
We were told across from Russell Stover also.

[JSR22]

We were told across from Russell Stover also.

That rumor has been around for years.

[ColdNoMore]

I LOVE Costco! :bigbow:

[EdFNJ]

I just heard that the building going up on 466A right in front of Colony is going to be a Costco. It was supposedly going to be a Dunkin' Donuts (seems doubtful, look at the design of front of the building), then maybe an Assbin Dental (The Slimy Used Car Salesman Dealership of Dentistry) but Assbin decided to sell to Costco who decided to open a $1.50 hot dog/soda combo stand there to compete with Sam's Club (who is competing with Costco) and then put a Costco Gas Station where Shell used to be.

Or maybe I'm wrong? Never mind!

[Northerner52]

Bulk buying doesn't seem to fit small villages homes with no storage. Now hearing aids are another story. Would they dare have food tastings in the villages , lol.

[Northerner52]

LOL. Costco needs land 30x that lot. Thats Dunkin Donut store.

I just heard that the building going up on 466A right in front of Colony is going to be a Costco. It was supposedly going to be a Dunkin' Donuts (seems doubtful, look at the design of front of the building), then maybe an Assbin Dental (The Slimy Used Car Salesman Dealership of Dentistry) but Assbin decided to sell to Costco who decided to open a $1.50 hot dog/soda combo stand there to compete with Sam's Club (who is competing with Costco) and then put a Costco Gas Station where Shell used to be.

Or maybe I'm wrong? Never mind!

[retiredguy123]

LOL. Costco needs land 30x that lot. Thats Dunkin Donut store.
Mini Costco?

[jarodrig]

They will be here as soon as the Morse family stops expanding. So, don’t hold your breath

They should be here < BECAUSE > The Villages is expanding !!!

[stan the man]

Costco to open new store in Albany NY

[kkeennyy]

Please give me the Address you used at rekinnear@sbcglobal.net I`ll do the same, for i would love to see a COSTCO here, Thanks Rich

[EdFNJ]

I just heard that the building going up on 466A right in front of Colony is going to be a Costco. It was supposedly going to be a Dunkin' Donuts (seems doubtful, look at the design of front of the building), then maybe an Assbin Dental (The Slimy Used Car Salesman Dealership of Dentistry) but Assbin decided to sell to Costco who decided to open a $1.50 hot dog/soda combo stand there to compete with Sam's Club (who is competing with Costco) and then put a Costco Gas Station where Shell used to be.

Or maybe I'm wrong? Never mind!

LOL. Costco needs land 30x that lot. Thats Dunkin Donut store.


You didn't REALLY think I was serious about Costco building there did you? As for DD, look at the finished window framing on the front of the building as well as the size of the building and tell me if it looks like how 90% of the DD store fronts look. I would def prefer DD to Assbin Dental though.


dunkin donuts store fronts - Google Search (https://www.google.com/search?q=dunkin+donuts+store+fronts&client=firefox-b-1-d&sxsrf=ACYBGNS5CKRm34xE2y2UauaNCOCAnGYxpQ:157772284 9260&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=ZZC-6bvRbEMN6M%253A%252CMGNB125gu1elgM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kSiS_iLZpuKaQr2lRef0Tk1YEWjLA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjOtu_P493mAhWyq1kKHdbzBhgQ9QEwAXoECAUQB g#imgrc=ZZC-6bvRbEMN6M:)

[golfing eagles]

My wife was at the Wesley Chapel store a week ago to join again after almost 5 years. There was a specialty item she wanted, so she had to join again for the purchase. The membership agent (Cindy L) asked why it had been so long since we've been a member. She told her that its not conveniently close to The Villages. Well, Cindy said, you're in luck! She'd just returned from a corporate meeting and they have the permits in place and are looking for land to build it somewhere between The Villages and Ocala in 2020.

Hmmmm. the membership agent at a local Costco is privy to their future corporate building plans. Maybe, but I remain skeptical:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: It's sort of like an ambassador on one of our courses telling us they plan to build 6 new championship courses south of 44. Maybe Costco shares more with its employees than the Morse family. Maybe not.

[jarodrig]

Hmmmm. the membership agent at a local Costco is privy to their future corporate building plans. Maybe, but I remain skeptical:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: It's sort of like an ambassador on one of our courses telling us they plan to build 6 new championship courses south of 44. Maybe Costco shares more with its employees than the Morse family. Maybe not.

And as previously mentioned, permits in place for what ??? given no site has been selected....