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Northerner52
08-19-2021, 08:08 AM
New Businesses Coming To Clermont: On SR 50 (Costco), On Hwy 27 (Sonic Drive-In), In Downtown Clermont (Apartment and Office Use) | South Lake Tablet (https://sltablet.com/2021/06/27/new-businesses-coming-to-clermont-on-sr-50-costco-on-hwy-27-sonic-drive-in-in-downtown-clermont-apartment-and-office-use/)

Bilyclub
08-19-2021, 08:15 AM
Old news, been posted here several times, but they still haven't broken ground. Hopefully the next thread will have an opening date, if it's even built.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/costco-open-clermont-320245/?highlight=costco

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/time-mention-new-costco-clermont-317349/?highlight=costco

Koapaka
08-19-2021, 08:17 AM
New Businesses Coming To Clermont: On SR 50 (Costco), On Hwy 27 (Sonic Drive-In), In Downtown Clermont (Apartment and Office Use) | South Lake Tablet (https://sltablet.com/2021/06/27/new-businesses-coming-to-clermont-on-sr-50-costco-on-hwy-27-sonic-drive-in-in-downtown-clermont-apartment-and-office-use/)

A friend of ours is in Mgmt with Costco and confirmed the Clermont location. I think he said 2023 early was expected date. He is from the area and monitoring closely to apply for position as it progresses.

Lottoguy
08-19-2021, 08:22 AM
A Costco in Ocala will come some day. Watch and see.

billethkid
08-19-2021, 08:51 AM
Using Arnold Palmers CC as a point of reference.....
30 plus or minus miles to Clermont
30 plus or minus miles to Ocala

Stu from NYC
08-19-2021, 09:19 AM
Using Arnold Palmers CC as a point of reference.....
30 plus or minus miles to Clermont
30 plus or minus miles to Ocala

This is not the Costco location we were hoping for. Kind of far away.

retiredguy123
08-19-2021, 09:31 AM
This is not the Costco location we were hoping for. Kind of far away.
44 miles from Lake Sumter Landing.

Velvet
08-19-2021, 10:49 AM
Still too far for fresh fish etc. we use a cooler but it’s not good enough. I guess Costco is not really interested in The Villager’s shopping. On the other hand, the crowds and congestion associated with every Costco store is also far away. :)

Road-Runner
08-19-2021, 10:54 AM
On the other hand, the crowds and congestion associated with every Costco store is also far away. :)
:coolsmiley:

retiredguy123
08-19-2021, 11:03 AM
Using Arnold Palmers CC as a point of reference.....
30 plus or minus miles to Clermont
30 plus or minus miles to Ocala
Actually it is 43 miles from the Arnold Palmer CC to the future Costco in Clermont.

Stu from NYC
08-19-2021, 12:21 PM
44 miles from Lake Sumter Landing.

That is why we will stick with Sams and might give BJ a try

billethkid
08-19-2021, 05:36 PM
Actually it is 43 miles from the Arnold Palmer CC to the future Costco in Clermont.

Datsa 30+
:duck:

Rwirish
08-20-2021, 05:00 AM
Great, will be sure not to go.

MandoMan
08-20-2021, 05:10 AM
Using Arnold Palmers CC as a point of reference.....
30 plus or minus miles to Clermont
30 plus or minus miles to Ocala

Google maps tells me that from the intersection of 466 and Morse to Clermont is 35 miles and 48 minutes. I’d be happy to have a Costco in The Villages instead of a new BJ’s, but as it is, Sam’s Club is only ten minutes away, and I won’t be driving to Clermont.

retiredguy123
08-20-2021, 05:45 AM
Google maps tells me that from the intersection of 466 and Morse to Clermont is 35 miles and 48 minutes. I’d be happy to have a Costco in The Villages instead of a new BJ’s, but as it is, Sam’s Club is only ten minutes away, and I won’t be driving to Clermont.
Yes, but it looks like the Costco site is on Rt 50, near Magnolia Point, about 7 miles east of the "Clermont" Google map location, so the distance would be about 42 miles. But, if you use the turnpike route, the Costco site would be 46 miles from Rt 466 and Morse Blvd.

Yucatan2
08-20-2021, 05:55 AM
For me, in Del Mar, it is 51 miles to Costco in Altamonte Springs. Not much improvement to go to Clermont.

Luggage
08-20-2021, 06:02 AM
I love when people argue over things like distance, that's one hour by car the most places and I know plenty of people live in Wisconsin or Iowa who have to drive that every week to get to a supermarket

retiredguy123
08-20-2021, 06:27 AM
I love when people argue over things like distance, that's one hour by car the most places and I know plenty of people live in Wisconsin or Iowa who have to drive that every week to get to a supermarket
Not arguing, but the topic of the thread is about the distance to Costco.

Stu from NYC
08-20-2021, 06:28 AM
I love when people argue over things like distance, that's one hour by car the most places and I know plenty of people live in Wisconsin or Iowa who have to drive that every week to get to a supermarket

Argue this is one of the most peaceful discussions ever on here.

bowlingal
08-20-2021, 06:29 AM
you do know that there is a Sonic right in Leesburg on 441?

Nucky
08-20-2021, 06:33 AM
We just went to a Costco with our son in N.J. Please tell me what the hell is the big deal? Am I missing something?

Don’t make a remark about N.J. being something to do with it not being so great.

As far as I can see it’s NOTHING more than a personal preference to choose Costco. What a joke. Drive an hour each way to save next to nuttin. Crazy.

Mrprez
08-20-2021, 06:46 AM
I only have a membership for the hearing aids. We drive to the one in Lutz. Straight shot down I75. 45 minutes from Fenney.

Bay Kid
08-20-2021, 07:09 AM
Still too far for fresh fish etc. we use a cooler but it’s not good enough. I guess Costco is not really interested in The Villager’s shopping. On the other hand, the crowds and congestion associated with every Costco store is also far away. :)

No fresh fish at Costco. Actually nothing fresh there but the hotdogs on the way out.

Bay Kid
08-20-2021, 07:12 AM
We just went to a Costco with our son in N.J. Please tell me what the hell is the big deal? Am I missing something?

Don’t make a remark about N.J. being something to do with it not being so great.

As far as I can see it’s NOTHING more than a personal preference to choose Costco. What a joke. Drive an hour each way to save next to nuttin. Crazy.

Buy local. Save gas, time and support Americans.

toeser
08-20-2021, 07:52 AM
"COSTCO really will be close"

For Villagers north of 466, not so much. Shortest route from my house would be 35 miles and there is quite a bit of The Villages north of me.

MrFlorida
08-20-2021, 07:55 AM
Guess it's still Sam's club, at least its local.

chasandvalr
08-20-2021, 08:01 AM
A Costco in Ocala will come some day. Watch and see.

We may not have the time it'll take to wait.

H.Richburg
08-20-2021, 08:07 AM
A Costco in Ocala will come some day. Watch and see.
I heard through a community update that Costco has been invited by Ocala several times to build and they have turned them down sighting too much competition which included Sam’s. Hearing that really surprised me.

Melly
08-20-2021, 08:09 AM
Maybe old news but some new people here have not read it.

Chi-Town
08-20-2021, 08:15 AM
Ocala would be better as it is more of a regular destination than Clermont. Going to a Clermont Costco would be just a trip there and back.

kappy
08-20-2021, 08:15 AM
If BJ’s is coming and Sam’s Club is already here, how long do you think it will take for Costco to realize they need a presence in our area?

Bilyclub
08-20-2021, 08:17 AM
39.3 miles for me with a straight shot down the Turnpike will be worth at least one drive there.

Dond1959
08-20-2021, 08:46 AM
Not sure where exactly in Clermont it will be located but for me south of 44 it says 28 miles and 40 minutes to Clermont. That’s just a little more than getting to Sams. I think my wife will be making the trip and replace Sams with Costco. The growth in the south may prefer the trip to Clermont on the turnpike. Again, it is personal preference and where you are located. An Ocala location for Costco we would never use.

retiredguy123
08-20-2021, 08:52 AM
Not sure where exactly in Clermont it will be located but for me south of 44 it says 28 miles and 40 minutes to Clermont. That’s just a little more than getting to Sams. I think my wife will be making the trip and replace Sams with Costco. The growth in the south may prefer the trip to Clermont on the turnpike. Again, it is personal preference and where you are located. An Ocala location for Costco we would never use.
I think the Google Maps specific location for "Clermont" is actually about 7 miles west of the Costco site. So, your distance may be more like 35 miles.

wamley
08-20-2021, 08:58 AM
Doesn't actually look like it's CLOSE to TV, 48 to 53 minutes away based on Maps directions from the Villages to Clermont. TV just doesn't meet Costco demographics population and family structure I'm afraid.

taruffi57
08-20-2021, 09:43 AM
Clermont is not "close".

CoachKandSportsguy
08-20-2021, 09:55 AM
have never been to costco, sams club, and only in emergency to walmart, not sure what the big deal is want to bring all the congestion to TV,

but what is interesting is that COSTCO doesn't want to go to OCALA because of price competition . . so what does that say about the prices which will be in CLERMONT?

as I said, i don't get it

DaleDivine
08-20-2021, 01:13 PM
Great, will be sure not to go.

Me too...
:ohdear::ohdear:

Bjeanj
08-20-2021, 01:43 PM
I had to look at Google maps since I’ve never been to Clermont, and also, never been to a Costco.

I know lots of people on here have said they really like Costco. However, since I retired, I don’t really want to go long distances to go shopping, and Google maps says Clermont is about an hour’s drive. I currently shop at Sam’s about once a month which is a 10-minute drive for me. They have everything I want/need, so I guess I’ll continue with Sam’s.

Velvet
08-20-2021, 02:20 PM
I’d like to see Costco deliver fresh food to TV. Then it wouldn’t matter where they are located.

LianneMigiano
08-20-2021, 02:41 PM
I think that they made a grave mistake by not planning the store nearer to The Villages!!!!!!

Villages Kahuna
08-20-2021, 03:26 PM
If you look at a map, this is just another Costco in metropolitan Orlando. It’s an hour drive from my house in The Villages to this store.

Why not a Costco IN The Villages?

JSR22
08-20-2021, 03:38 PM
If you look at a map, this is just another Costco in metropolitan Orlando. It’s an hour drive from my house in The Villages to this store.

Why not a Costco IN The Villages?

Costco has 2 stores in Orlando and 2 in Winter Park. They do extensive market research before they select a location. There are 2.6 million people in Orlando TV does not fit their demographics.

Koapaka
08-20-2021, 04:10 PM
You good folks DO realize that you can order from Costco and they deliver (with a fee if you don't order enough), or no fee if you do. Just restocked my frozen/cold items to the tune of $150. It will ship on Monday and be delivered FREE (since I went over $100) and spare me the "impulse" buying I seem so good at every time I walk into a Costco. Just FYI. How much better than free delivery to your door can you get? Here is their "shipping" info for frozen/cold items for The Villages.....
Shipping & Terms
Shipping is included in the quoted price.

Due to the perishable nature of the items, orders will only ship on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday delivery. Orders placed after noon on Wednesday will ship the following Monday.
Order by Noon Delivered By
Monday Wednesday
Tuesday Thursday
Wednesday Friday
Thursday Wednesday
Friday Wednesday
Saturday Wednesday
Sunday Wednesday
Holidays 2 business days after the holiday

Aces4
08-20-2021, 05:51 PM
Costco has 2 stores in Orlando and 2 in Winter Park. They do extensive market research before they select a location. There are 2.6 million people in Orlando TV does not fit their demographics.

This area should be hitting that population number shortly, hang in there.:a040:

photo1902
08-20-2021, 06:12 PM
We just went to a Costco with our son in N.J. Please tell me what the hell is the big deal? Am I missing something?

Don’t make a remark about N.J. being something to do with it not being so great.

As far as I can see it’s NOTHING more than a personal preference to choose Costco. What a joke. Drive an hour each way to save next to nuttin. Crazy.

You’re not missing anything. Sam’s is just as good. All the lunatics worshipping Costco is a joke.

JSR22
08-20-2021, 06:13 PM
This area should be hitting that population number shortly, hang in there.:a040:

There are130,00 in TV no where near 2.6 million

JSR22
08-20-2021, 06:19 PM
You’re not missing anything. Sam’s is just as good. All the lunatics worshipping Costco is a joke.
Sams does not have what Costco offers! Sams is very low end.

photo1902
08-20-2021, 06:24 PM
Sams is not 10% of Costco offers!

I’ve been long time members of Costco, Sam’s and BJ’s. What’s the diff?

JSR22
08-20-2021, 06:29 PM
I’ve been long time members of Costco, Sam’s and BJ’s. What’s the diff?

wine, meat, and higher end food products. To me Sams is a WalMart.

tvbound
08-20-2021, 06:37 PM
Sams does not have what Costco offers! Sams is very low end.

Absolutely true. There is no comparison, in the high-end quality products or customer service/return policies between Costco and Sam's. Plus they have extremely loyal and well paid employees, which cuts down tremendously in turnover - thus saving money they pass on to customers.

Nipper
08-20-2021, 10:01 PM
I'm sure the Developers do not want Costco in The Villages.

Bay Kid
08-21-2021, 06:51 AM
I'm sure the Developers do not want Costco in The Villages.

Nope. Buy local.

Stu from NYC
08-21-2021, 06:54 AM
I'm sure the Developers do not want Costco in The Villages.

If they came would be outside just like Sams and BJ.

Topspinmo
08-21-2021, 09:50 AM
New Businesses Coming To Clermont: On SR 50 (Costco), On Hwy 27 (Sonic Drive-In), In Downtown Clermont (Apartment and Office Use) | South Lake Tablet (https://sltablet.com/2021/06/27/new-businesses-coming-to-clermont-on-sr-50-costco-on-hwy-27-sonic-drive-in-in-downtown-clermont-apartment-and-office-use/)

I don’t consider Clermont close to me. :)

kkingston57
08-21-2021, 05:38 PM
Waiting patiently. Loyal Costco customer but getting to like Sam's. I can pick out my steak(s) from the butcher counter and they do have more variety of foods.

They still do not seem to be able to get there s..t together. Went there Saturday PM and had the "usual" terrible service. There were at least 30 people in line to get out the door with one person at the door. Person in front of us(in his 70's) bought alcohol and there was nobody there to check his ID. He waited(and held up customers) for at least 5 minutes.

About 5 years ago, I went to a new Costco store and noted there were not any self check outs. Per a cashier they did not have self check outs. She claimed that store could make more money with real cashiers due to fact that they could turnover customers at higher rate. What a novel idea.

Keep going to Sam's due to convenience. Left store and "Stairway to Heaven" started on radio and still not done when we pulled into driveway. Life goes on.

Mrprez
08-21-2021, 05:39 PM
Waiting patiently. Loyal Costco customer but getting to like Sam's. I can pick out my steak(s) from the butcher counter and they do have more variety of foods.

They still do not seem to be able to get there s..t together. Went there Saturday PM and had the "usual" terrible service. There were at least 30 people in line to get out the door with one person at the door. Person in front of us(in his 70's) bought alcohol and there was nobody there to check his ID. He waited(and held up customers) for at least 5 minutes.

About 5 years ago, I went to a new Costco store and noted there were not any self check outs. Per a cashier they did not have self check outs. She claimed that store could make more money with real cashiers due to fact that they could turnover customers at higher rate. What a novel idea.

Keep going to Sam's due to convenience. Left store and "Stairway to Heaven" started on radio and still not done when we pulled into driveway. Life goes on.

Costco in Lutz has self check out.

kkingston57
08-21-2021, 05:42 PM
Costco has 2 stores in Orlando and 2 in Winter Park. They do extensive market research before they select a location. There are 2.6 million people in Orlando TV does not fit their demographics.

We just got back from Juneau Alaska. I have not checked the population there but can say there are a lot less people there than in TV.

Velvet
08-21-2021, 06:02 PM
wine, meat, and higher end food products. To me Sams is a WalMart.

Yep.

“Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club on April 7, 1983, in Midwest City, Oklahoma, 21 years after he founded Walmart. In 1987, Sam's Club made its first acquisition by purchasing West Monroe, Louisiana-based SuperSaver Wholesale Warehouse Club; the purchase expanded the chain by 24 locations.”

thomp679
08-21-2021, 11:06 PM
I'm sure the Developers do not want Costco in The Villages.

Nipper, this I have to read. Exactly why are you sure the Developers don't want a Costco? Don't forget the state facts and references.

Northerner52
08-22-2021, 05:38 AM
A COSTCO employee told me corporate decided on Clermont site over the BJs site and when COSTCO chose Clermont, BJs chose the site.

If BJ’s is coming and Sam’s Club is already here, how long do you think it will take for Costco to realize they need a presence in our area?

NoMo50
08-22-2021, 12:25 PM
Ford vs Chevy. People tend to be loyal to one or the other, and sometimes both. We are long time members of both Costco and Sam's. For us, Costco has long been our favorite, but there are a few things we buy at Sam's that Costco does not carry. Some things that give Costco the edge:

• I get my hearing aids from Costco, but that is only every 5 years. $2,500 a pair from Costco, vs over $5,000 from an audiologist.
• Hard to beat Costco prices on Michelin tires, plus they give you free rotation & balancing every 5000 miles, and free road hazard warranty.
• Kirkland, which is Costco's "house" brand, is often times name brand quality at much cheaper prices. Costco, of course, makes nothing, but buys in large quantity from major manufacturer's, and rebrands. Example: Kirkland batteries (AA, AAA, 9v) are made by Duracell, but significantly cheaper. There are a couple of websites that identify the actual maker of Kirkland labeled products.
• Costco guarantees that your annual rebate check will equal, or exceed, your annual membership fee. If not, they will make up the difference.

Granted, these warehouse clubs are not for everyone. Plus, we used to shop them more frequently when we had an extra freezer, and more in-home storage space. But they still have their place.

patfla06
08-23-2021, 01:35 AM
We just went to a Costco with our son in N.J. Please tell me what the hell is the big deal? Am I missing something?

Don’t make a remark about N.J. being something to do with it not being so great.

As far as I can see it’s NOTHING more than a personal preference to choose Costco. What a joke. Drive an hour each way to save next to nuttin. Crazy.

Thank you! I was beginning to think I was the only one that didn’t understand what the big deal about Costco is. :ohdear:

eingalls
08-29-2021, 10:12 AM
I was hoping they were looking at a site somewhere in Lady Lake or near The Villages, Claremont is too far away.

wisbad1
08-29-2021, 10:22 AM
Yes, but it looks like the Costco site is on Rt 50, near Magnolia Point, about 7 miles east of the "Clermont" Google map location, so the distance would be about 42 miles. But, if you use the turnpike route, the Costco site would be 46 miles from Rt 466 and Morse Blvd.
Who care ? After gas and wear and tear on car, what did save? Nothing!

Jaydancer
08-29-2021, 10:31 AM
Who care ? After gas and wear and tear on car, what did save? Nothing!

EXACTLY! It is true that each has certain good things that the other doesn't but, even though I do prefer COSTCO, I'm not willing to spend the time and money (gas, wear and tear on the car and sometimes frayed nerves) to drive down to Clermont. I was hoping that they would go in in that nicely cleared space across from Total Wine on 441 in Lady Lake. Does anyone know what is going in here? Seems there was a flurry of work and then nothing for months.

Stu from NYC
08-29-2021, 11:55 AM
Who care ? After gas and wear and tear on car, what did save? Nothing!

We have found quite a few things at Sams that we purchase regularly that we have never found elsewhere.

Went with a friend to BJ and they had a great deli counter and might join just for that.

I am sure Costco has other things that would appeal to us.

Joining one of these clubs is not just about the savings.

coffeebean
08-29-2021, 03:23 PM
You’re not missing anything. Sam’s is just as good. All the lunatics worshipping Costco is a joke.

I guess I'm one of those lunatics..........

Costco has pulled rotisserie chicken (awesome) and Sam's does not.

Costco has Soft Soap with lotion in it and Sam's does not. In fact, I don't think that is available anywhere.

Costco has 4 1/2" wide Charmin toilet paper and Sam's does not.

Costco has Sunsweet prunes and Sam's has some off brand that does not compare.

Costco has fresh shrimp cocktail that doesn't look like the shrimp was pressed in a machine. Sam's has that pressed looking shrimp.

Costco has frozen Atlantic Salmon that does not have that grey something or other on one side. Sam's has that grey stuff on their frozen salmon.

Costco has frozen Tilapia loins that are much thicker than those skinny fillets that Sam's sells. NO COMPARISON.

Those are just a few of the differences I find between the two warehouses.

coffeebean
08-29-2021, 03:26 PM
Waiting patiently. Loyal Costco customer but getting to like Sam's. I can pick out my steak(s) from the butcher counter and they do have more variety of foods.

They still do not seem to be able to get there s..t together. Went there Saturday PM and had the "usual" terrible service. There were at least 30 people in line to get out the door with one person at the door. Person in front of us(in his 70's) bought alcohol and there was nobody there to check his ID. He waited(and held up customers) for at least 5 minutes.

About 5 years ago, I went to a new Costco store and noted there were not any self check outs. Per a cashier they did not have self check outs. She claimed that store could make more money with real cashiers due to fact that they could turnover customers at higher rate. What a novel idea.

Keep going to Sam's due to convenience. Left store and "Stairway to Heaven" started on radio and still not done when we pulled into driveway. Life goes on.

Costco does have self check outs now.

Michael G.
08-29-2021, 04:27 PM
I heard through a community update that Costco has been invited by Ocala several times to build and they have turned them down sighting too much competition which included Sam’s. Hearing that really surprised me.

North of Milwaukee Wi. on Hy 41, there's a Costco with a Sam's club across the road. :shocked:

EdFNJ
08-29-2021, 05:05 PM
• Costco guarantees that your annual rebate check will equal, or exceed, your annual membership fee. If not, they will make up the difference.

This may have been a 1 time promotion? Maybe that has changed?: From their website: The Reward is not guaranteed to be equal to or greater than the Executive upgrade fee paid.

Assuming the Costco website is wrong this is how it used to be (or maybe still is):

Costco Executive Membership Difference
If you haven't earned at least the amount of money you spent on the Executive membership ($120) by the end of the year, Costco will refund you the difference between the Executive and Standard memberships downgrading you to the Standard Membership. The refund is attached to downgrading. You can not remain executive and receive the refund.
Seems it is (or was) a 1 time offer. It seems to have been a GROUPON deal from a while back.
So if you only get $20 in "rebates" over a year you're not getting a $100 refund, only $40 to get you back to the equivalent of $60 standard membership. The refund is difference between the rebate check and the added $60 Executive membership fee.

Topspinmo
08-29-2021, 05:14 PM
There are130,00 in TV no where near 2.6 million

Surrounding area?

EdFNJ
08-29-2021, 05:17 PM
You’re not missing anything. Sam’s is just as good. All the lunatics worshipping Costco is a joke.
Your replies are always so classy. :ohdear: Maybe someone just likes one over the other. We go to Costco, Trader Joes & Whole Foods about every 6 weeks. Sometimes we stop at Disney Springs and/or Millenia Mall as well. Orlando has a lot more to offer than here in the bubble shopping at Anthony's or Van Heusen or the Purple Pig. Along with that there is "restaurant row" with every restaurant you could possibly imagine from Chick-Fil-A up to Ruth Cris steakhouse within 2 miles. It makes for a very enjoyable day trip. The way I look at it, I don't smoke or drink so all the money I saved NOT doing those things I can waste on $60 Costco membership and a few gallons of gas and tolls.

Topspinmo
08-29-2021, 05:20 PM
Who care ? After gas and wear and tear on car, what did save? Nothing!

Other than most don’t keep car long enough to have wear and tear. :) Now, my 2012 Accord that would be unnecessary wear and tear for me to travel 50 plus miles (deom my location) just for groceries.

Calisport
08-29-2021, 05:53 PM
Gonna be tough for me. I have 3 Costco’s within 3 miles of me in southern cal. 2 Trader Joe’s within 2 miles. 3 24 hour fitnesses and la fitness gyms.

Stu from NYC
08-29-2021, 06:08 PM
Gonna be tough for me. I have 3 Costco’s within 3 miles of me in southern cal. 2 Trader Joe’s within 2 miles. 3 24 hour fitnesses and la fitness gyms.

Bring one of each with you:bigbow: