Are there any plans for Big Box stores south of 44?

[Ewalsh43]

Are there any plans for big box stores south of 44? We just bought in the village of Hawkins, and have to drive 30 mins to get to Lowes or Home Depot, or other big box stores for stuff.

[MSchad]

Lowe’s on 466A is only about 15 minute drive. I would prefer to drive and have less traffic. 441 traffic is horrible during the winter/spring.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

first world problem which will disappear for you in about a year. . . everyone can't have a Lowes within 15 minutes of their house while they move in, and then complain about the traffic after their need disappears. . .

learn to be organized, plan ahead, optimize your trip, and don't go for one item. you can do it,

[retiredguy123]

There is a Lowes in Wildwood on 466A, which is 9 miles from Hawkins. There is also a Walmart in Leesburg, 10 miles from Hawkins.

[asianthree]

I might go to Lowe’s or HD once every 4 months. But I make a list. We travel to Disney and Costco every 3 weeks, that drive is more than 30 minutes :clap2:

[Road-Runner]

Lowe’s on 466A is only about 15 minute drive. I would prefer to drive and have less traffic. 441 traffic is horrible during the winter/spring.

100% TOTALLY Agree. I'll take the short drive for the occasional trip to a big box store over the traffic and other wonderfulness that draws such as big box stores bring into a neighborhood.

[Kelevision]

I live in Hawkins and go the Wildwood Lowes. It’s much closer than the one on 441. Takes about 12 minutes.

[Dond1959]

Ace Hardware in Wildwood, local business and great service.

[Calisport]

Costco , Trader Joe’s would be nice in leesburg I would think.

[Two Bills]

Who needs 'big box' when you have Amazon to your doorstep, same or next day!

[Stu from NYC]

Costco will be coming

[Altavia]

Sparr Building & Farm Supply across from Brownwood is great for hardware needs.

[yabbadu]

Costco , Trader Joe’s would be nice in leesburg I would think.

Write to them....... Do you think they read this forum???? Really!!!!

[yabbadu]

Costco will be coming

Funny!!!!!:bigbow:

[Papa_lecki]

Ace Hardware in Wildwood, local business and great service.
I am equidistant from the Ace Hardware and Lowes, always try Ace first.

[BigSteph]

Sparr Building & Farm Supply across from Brownwood is great for hardware needs.

Sparr had certain electrical parts in stock that I couldn't find at Lowes or HD. It is a surprisingly well-stocked store. From the outside, I thought it was farm supply, but they have a lot of hardware items -- tools, electrical, plumbing, paint, etc.

[davem4616]

Costco will be coming



Stu, thanks for taking the pressure off the rest of us by posting this reply quickly :icon_wink::icon_wink:

[asianthree]

Write to them....... Do you think they read this forum???? Really!!!!

It’s a Sheldon response, Sarcasm

[Pinball wizard]

Stu, thanks for taking the pressure off the rest of us by posting this reply quickly :icon_wink::icon_wink:

COSTCO just purchased his home and is renovating it for a mini Costco.

[Stu from NYC]

COSTCO just purchased his home and is renovating it for a mini Costco.

Very mini?

[HeleneGB]

The Villages has tried. Wont happen.

[Northerner52]

BJ's is building in Summerfield next to Lowes on 441 after COSTCO selected Claremont Fl over Summerfield. Costco Clermont about 30 minutes from Southern Oaks area. Better than an hour to Westely Chapel or Orlando.

Costco is coming to Clermont - The Addison at Clermont (https://theaddisonatclermont.com/costco-is-coming-to-clermont/)

Costco , Trader Joe’s would be nice in leesburg I would think.

[Bill1701]

Costco

[jack.hunter00@yahoo.com]

Nope

[fastboat]

Lol

[Bay Kid]

Let's hope not. Buy local from the small merchants. Keep your money in the community.

[Girlcopper]

Who needs 'big box' when you have Amazon to your doorstep, same or next day!
Exactly. Prime is free and most times next day delivery. No driving, no whining about traffic. Easy peasy

[Bella6368]

Who needs 'big box' when you have Amazon to your doorstep, same or next day!

Hasn't been next day in along time... gone are those days.

[Pedrocarrasco01@yahoo.com]

Costco , Trader Joe’s would be nice in leesburg I would think.

Right now both Leesburg and Ocala has the wrong Demographic for these type of stores, the Villages has the right Demographics but lack the population. A store like Costco, Trader Joe’s, Etc has inventories from 2 to 20 Million dollars, equipment from 2.5 to 6 million and a building and property from 3 to 16 million. So it’s quite an investment and the “bean counters” stress a reasonable pay back.

[coffeebean]

Lowe’s on 466A is only about 15 minute drive. I would prefer to drive and have less traffic. 441 traffic is horrible during the winter/spring.

Agree. Traffic is worse during the season but it still only takes about 10 minutes to get from the southern end to the northern end of the 441"stomping ground" during the season. Summer months, even less.

That small stretch of 441includes countless retail stores and restaurants and also hospital and medical buildings. Closeness to shopping and restaurants was on our check list of "must haves" when we did our home search in The Villages. Our Mallory Square location checked that off with no problem.

[coffeebean]

I might go to Lowe’s or HD once every 4 months. But I make a list. We travel to Disney and Costco every 3 weeks, that drive is more than 30 minutes :clap2:

We drive to Costco monthly and it is just over a one hour drive for us. Gotta do it though. Love Costco.

[NJSonja]

Lowe’s on 466A is only about 15 minute drive. I would prefer to drive and have less traffic. 441 traffic is horrible during the winter/spring.
I live right between 466 and 441 and I disagree with you about the traffic. Maybe I don't go when people are commuting to work? I chose to live where I live because of the stores. I'm originally from NY/NJ and "needed" stores around me. Personally, I would never move down to the newer areas because of what the original poster said. And we have construction now but it has not affected me. It must be the timing.

[coffeebean]

I live right between 466 and 441 and I disagree with you about the traffic. Maybe I don't go when people are commuting to work? I chose to live where I live because of the stores. I'm originally from NY/NJ and "needed" stores around me. Personally, I would never move down to the newer areas because of what the original poster said. And we have construction now but it has not affected me. It must be the timing.

I'm originally from NY/NJ also and totally agree that I would not live anywhere unless there are lots of retail and restaurants near by. I'm so spoiled. The traffic here can not and will never compare to Long Island or South Florida where I lived for 24 years.

So......traffic? What traffic?

[cj1040]

We built in Chitty Chatty...revised floor plans, got 2 huge extra walk in closets etc and a pond/pool BUT knew it would be a trek going to the stores I like. Once your house is in order and your closets are stuffed you dont need to shop that much anymore....

[diamond2005]

Are there any plans for big box stores south of 44? We just bought in the village of Hawkins, and have to drive 30 mins to get to Lowes or Home Depot, or other big box stores for stuff.
You should have thought about things like that, before you
bought in an area that has nothing!

[Hiltongrizz11]

Lowe’s on 466A is only about 15 minute drive. I would prefer to drive and have less traffic. 441 traffic is horrible during the winter/spring.

Your information isn't helpful considering you're addressing 441 and not 44.

[Fltpkr]

Coffeebean:

We also like Costco. Which one do you go to, and is there a particular day or time when you find there is less traffic?
Thanks.

[Hiltongrizz11]

Agree. Traffic is worse during the season but it still only takes about 10 minutes to get from the southern end to the northern end of the 441"stomping ground" during the season. Summer months, even less.

That small stretch of 441includes countless retail stores and restaurants and also hospital and medical buildings. Closeness to shopping and restaurants was on our check list of "must haves" when we did our home search in The Villages. Our Mallory Square location checked that off with no problem.


You are another one who's not helpful because you're dressing 441 and the post wants information about 44.

Big difference geographically. Ahem

[Fltpkr]

Ewalsh43:

Ignore those who feel a need to be rude or critical.

[stadry]

[QUOTE=Stu from NYC;1984141]no suggestion of 'holding our collective breaths til then]

[Road-Runner]

Guess I'm different, more concerned they're going to build too much on 44 and it's going to cause all the issues that always come along with the extra growth. We're good with living in a bedroom community with the essentials (milk, bread, wine) nearby and willing to drive a little further for everything else!

[Pdesensi]

Losing battle. Tried for years

[Stu from NYC]

You are another one who's not helpful because you're dressing 441 and the post wants information about 44.

Big difference geographically. Ahem

Welcome to TTOV where there is a law that all threads must branch out.

[VILLAGER 2011]

check back with your salesperson.
they are known for their accuracy and truthfulness!

[BettyInFL]

I might go to Lowe’s or HD once every 4 months. But I make a list. We travel to Disney and Costco every 3 weeks, that drive is more than 30 minutes :clap2:

Hubby goes to Lowes about 10 times a week! (yes , that means several times a DAY!) He has 'lists' - but hey, you always need more!

We go to Sams about every other week, and haven't driven to go to Costco yet (we miss Costco, need one closer to TV)

[Joanne19335]

Ace is the place!

[DaleDivine]

Ewalsh43:

Ignore those who feel a need to be rude or critical.

Someone is rude on TOTV??? Say it isn't do.
:ohdear::ohdear:

[Penglobal]

Does anyone know what will be built on the commercial property at the intersection of 301 & Warm Springs ? Also, the old abandoned trailer homes along Warm Springs and south of Turnpike. I thought these POS homes would be leveled and new stores built?

[Rango]

Funny!!!!!:bigbow:

Not a joke, the guy putting away the shopping carts at Costco in New Jersey told me they were going to build one south of 44

[perrjojo]

We first looke at homes here in 2000 and the nearest Home Depot was in Ocala. We now have Home Depot and 2 Lowe’s. It will come in time.

[Stu from NYC]

check back with your salesperson.
they are known for their accuracy and truthfulness!

I would agree that 23.5% of the salespeople are known for their truthfulness. The rest __________.

[New Englander]

They're building a new Costco at Trailwinds. Should be ready to open soon. I heard Villagers will get a 10% discount.

[Pachine58]

Takes me 5 mins. If that to get to lows on my golf cart.

[coffeebean]

Coffeebean:

We also like Costco. Which one do you go to, and is there a particular day or time when you find there is less traffic?
Thanks.

We go to the Costco in Wesley Chapel. We go in the morning during the week and like to get there when it opens.

[coffeebean]

You are another one who's not helpful because you're dressing 441 and the post wants information about 44.

Big difference geographically. Ahem

Oops. Sorry. My bad.

[Stu from NYC]

They're building a new Costco at Trailwinds. Should be ready to open soon. I heard Villagers will get a 10% discount.

Only 10%? Bet the developer is getting a kickback.

[JMintzer]

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[JMintzer]

It’s a Sheldon response, Sarcasm

https://c.tenor.com/pXRe52mFNBMAAAAC/big-bang-theory-sarcasm-sign.gif

[Khougham]

Have you discovered Sparrs Farm and Fleet at Brownwood? Excellent store and closer than Lowe’s. They have every you would need!

[John41]

We go to the Costco in Wesley Chapel. We go in the morning during the week and like to get there when it opens.

Crappy selection. No Folgers coffee Keurig pods. Rude, lazy staff.

[Altavia]

Does anyone know what will be built on the commercial property at the intersection of 301 & Warm Springs ? Also, the old abandoned trailer homes along Warm Springs and south of Turnpike. I thought these POS homes would be leveled and new stores built?

There is a lot of commercial property planned South of 44. To be developed when the population/economics make sense.

Warm Springs may look like 466a some day...

[Stu from NYC]

There is a lot of commercial property planned South of 44. To be developed when the population/economics make sense.

Warm Springs may look like 466a some day...

The reason we moved into a developed area is do we have 10 years or so to wait?

[Mrprez]

We chose to live south of the turnpike specifically because there are no big box stores down here. There are plenty close enough. We will be getting a gas station and a McDonalds plus a few other things and that’s fine with us.

[yankygrl]

They're building a new Costco at Trailwinds. Should be ready to open soon. I heard Villagers will get a 10% discount.
I was just at trail winds and saw no evidence of any big store being built. Maybe I was on wrong side (Lowe’s/Publix)

[retiredguy123]

I was just at trail winds and saw no evidence of any big store being built. Maybe I was on wrong side (Lowe’s/Publix)
If you believe all of the Costco rumors in this site, you would expect there to be at least 10 Costcos in The Villages by now.

But, they are building a Costco in Clermont. Not a rumor.

[New Englander]

Only 10%? Bet the developer is getting a kickback.

True that!

[New Englander]

I was just at trail winds and saw no evidence of any big store being built. Maybe I was on wrong side (Lowe’s/Publix)

Yankygrl, I'm sorry. It was meant to be a joke.

[coffeebean]

The reason we moved into a developed area is do we have 10 years or so to wait?

My thoughts exactly.