Things Needed South of 44 or Turnpike

[triflex]

There's a CVS coming to Magnolia Plaza, who cares, here's what I want:

1) The McDonalds (which is actually being built)
2) Chick-Fil-A
3) Cracker Barrel
4) Aldi
5) 7-11 (which is actually being built)
6) Elon Musk to build a tunnel from Magnolia Plaza or Brownwood to Orlando
7) Entry-ONLY ramp onto the Turnpike to Orlando from Meggison Road/Marsh Bend Trail. Traffic on 301 is dangerous IMO.

[photo1902]

There's a CVS coming to Magnolia Plaza, who cares, here's what I want:

1) The McDonalds (which is actually being built)
2) Chick-Fil-A
3) Cracker Barrel
4) Aldi
5) 7-11 (which is actually being built)
6) Elon Musk to build a tunnel from Magnolia Plaza or Brownwood to Orlando
7) Entry-ONLY ramp onto the Turnpike to Orlando from Meggison Road/Marsh Bend Trail. Traffic on 301 is dangerous IMO.

Simply enter/exit the turnpike on 470. Problem solved

[Stu from NYC]

Trader Joes

[dewilson58]

Where are the Costco wishers???

[Dotneko]

Absolutely none of the OPs choices.
I would take an Arbys
WAWA
Dairy Queen
Olive Garden
A good Chinese restaurant - there exist none in the Villages. No one can make crab rangoon.

[Homer49]

Ace Hardware store

[PugMom]

i'm for the Chic'fil'a, & without sounding entitled, lol, i'd PREFER Walgreens in stead of cvs, but it can be do-able, & yeah, i'm waiting on the DQ.:coolsmiley:

[PugMom]

Where are the Costco wishers???

Costco is SO yesterday, :faint: :ho:

[Dotneko]

i'm for the Chic'fil'a, & without sounding entitled, lol, i'd PREFER Walgreens in stead of cvs, but it can be do-able, & yeah, i'm waiting on the DQ.:coolsmiley:

We have a walgreens at Lake Deaton Plaza. Yeah, its ON 44, not south of 44, but closer than a lot of the other things.

[Garywt]

In time more will be built but you are all part of the entire Villages so jump in your golf cart and do anywhere you want. We like CVS and all my prescriptions are there. Gone to Wawa a few times for gas. There is no 7-11 but most gas stations have stores up north. With so much more construction going there will be more to come, they just don’t like to share info. I have yet to see bad traffic in and around the Villages as compared to Boston or New York.

[mulligan]

It never ceases to amaze me how people obsess on what they don't have. If all this fast food and cheap shopping is really that important, then why did they not purchase NORTH of 466A ? Perhaps the need to whine is dominant.

[tophcfa]

More Championships and Executives.

[Bogie Shooter]

It never ceases to amaze me how people obsess on what they don't have. If all this fast food and cheap shopping is really that important, then why did they not purchase NORTH of 466A ? Perhaps the need to whine is dominant.

:thumbup:

[triflex]

There's a CVS coming to Magnolia Plaza, who cares, here's what I want:

1) The McDonalds (which is actually being built)
2) Chick-Fil-A
3) Cracker Barrel
4) Aldi (Basically the same thing as Trader Joes)
5) 7-11 (which is actually being built)
6) Elon Musk to build a tunnel from Magnolia Plaza or Brownwood to Orlando
7) Entry-ONLY ramp onto the Turnpike to Orlando from Meggison Road/Marsh Bend Trail. Traffic on 301 is dangerous IMO.
8) Ace Hardware - though there is one on 301 in an OLD strip mall.

As far as Costco, I don't need bagels the size of golf carts wheels or 16 gallons of peanut butter.

[Daddymac]

There's a CVS coming to Magnolia Plaza, who cares, here's what I want:

1) The McDonalds (which is actually being built)
2) Chick-Fil-A
3) Cracker Barrel
4) Aldi
5) 7-11 (which is actually being built)
6) Elon Musk to build a tunnel from Magnolia Plaza or Brownwood to Orlando
7) Entry-ONLY ramp onto the Turnpike to Orlando from Meggison Road/Marsh Bend Trail. Traffic on 301 is dangerous IMO.

How about some GOLF COARSE:pray:S

[triflex]

There are several golf courses south of the turnpike already and one just north now. It would be nice if the developer could buy the sand quarry south of Fenney and turn them into a blue water lake.

How about some GOLF COARSE:pray:S

[Djean1981]

I second for Aldi..

[CWGUY]

:coolsmiley: The people that don't spend all their waking moments oppressing about La Hacienda know they are building and planning More Championships and Executives.

Most won't get it because they don't read all the posts. It's OK..... sometimes I just say things to amuse myself. :laugh:

[Stu from NYC]

Where are the Costco wishers???

It sort of coming but kind of far so now going to ask for Trader Joes.

[tophcfa]

:coolsmiley: sometimes I just say things to amuse myself. :laugh:

At least someone is amused?

[kcrazorbackfan]

There's a CVS coming to Magnolia Plaza, who cares, here's what I want:

1) The McDonalds (which is actually being built)
2) Chick-Fil-A
3) Cracker Barrel
4) Aldi
5) 7-11 (which is actually being built)
6) Elon Musk to build a tunnel from Magnolia Plaza or Brownwood to Orlando
7) Entry-ONLY ramp onto the Turnpike to Orlando from Meggison Road/Marsh Bend Trail. Traffic on 301 is dangerous IMO.

Someone please open a Qdoba.

[Pinball wizard]

White Castle

[Normal]

Can you wait two years? Commercial development will be on the other side of the Brexton Bridge.

[Escape Artist]

Hmmm, all these wants and needs. Who's going to work at all these new eateries, convenience and grocery stores, etc. ? They can barely get workers for the ones already open!

[triflex]

There's a CVS coming to Magnolia Plaza, who cares, here's what I want:

1) The McDonalds (which is actually being built)
2) Chick-Fil-A
3) Cracker Barrel
4) Aldi (Basically the same thing as Trader Joes)
5) 7-11 (which is actually being built)
6) Elon Musk to build a tunnel from Magnolia Plaza or Brownwood to Orlando
7) Entry-ONLY ramp onto the Turnpike to Orlando from Meggison Road/Marsh Bend Trail. Traffic on 301 is dangerous IMO.
8) Ace Hardware - though there is one on 301 in an OLD strip mall.
9) Qdoba/Chipotle

As far as Costco, I don't need bagels the size of golf carts wheels or 16 gallons of peanut butter.

[Number 10 GI]

I'd like to see a Hooters. They serve great hamburgers!

[vintageogauge]

Hmmm, all these wants and needs. Who's going to work at all these new eateries, convenience and grocery stores, etc. ? They can barely get workers for the ones already open!

They are building family rental housing all around TV so that there will be a workforce living here.

[Babubhat]

Go to 441/27. Not enough volume down there

[Rainger99]

We could use a Walmart (there is one in the NE, the NW, and the SE part of The Villages but there is not one in the SW) or a Lidl. And a Buc-ee’s!! And an executive course south of 44 and north of the Turnpike.

[Rainger99]

And a real town square. Not Sawgrass.

[Mleeja]

We could use a Walmart (there is one in the NE, the NW, and the SE part of The Villages but there is not one in the SW) or a Lidl. And a Buc-ee’s!! And an executive course south of 44 and north of the Turnpike.

I don’t know the “rules” for build along the exits of the turnpike. Just from observation, I would say gas stations are restricted. They would compete with the service plazas. While I would like to see a Buc-ee’s, it will not happen on the turnpike. First, the “rules”. Secondly, the amount of land needed for a Buck-ee’s. The Villages owns most of the land around the Wildwood and CR 470 exits. They are not going to use that area for a gas station.

[Escape Artist]

They are building family rental housing all around TV so that there will be a workforce living here.

I don't know when these plans were formulated but a lot has changed in the past couple of years (as if we need reminding!). Don't know if you can count on that "workforce" anymore.

[Stu from NYC]

I'd like to see a Hooters. They serve great hamburgers!

Great wings. The scenery aint bad either

[Speedie]

A few churches and a good pet vet hospital

[Djean1981]

Most won't know what this is, but an El Pollo Loco.

[villager7591]

Perfect.
Not asking for the moon, just 8-10 more executive courses AND Cattle Bridge finished.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

More Championships and Executives.

:bigbow:

Exactly. . what's with the fast food crap anyway. . . salt, fries, and fried food isn't quite the best for a steady diet. . or is there something about TV retirees which I don't know about yet

[Dotneko]

I would also love a casino, a bowling alley and a mini golf course - not just the putting greens.
The new rec center that opened, Homestead, has astronomy pads and fire pits (where the hours are listed as 7 am to dusk lol)

[asianthree]

We drive 30 to 50 minutes from our northern home to Sam’s, Costco, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and the commissary. Once a month, with unbelievable 2 lane to 6 lane traffic.

In TV we drive for the same shopping an hour, but two trips. Gainesville for Sam’s (bigger store) Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and any restaurant your heart desires. Westley Chapel for Costco, commissary, Italian Market, finish with Greek Restaurant.

We visit with family and friends on both trips. Enjoy different venues, 1-75 both ways. We rarely shop in TV, except for farmers market. Fast food is not on our itinerary.

I don’t shop with a golf cart, we enjoy driving, to other areas. Waiting for wants and needs for shopping is low on my list this year.

[Rwirish]

How about some golf courses.

[zmannscz]

:coolsmiley: The people that don't spend all their waking moments oppressing about La Hacienda know they are building and planning More Championships and Executives.

Most won't get it because they don't read all the posts. It's OK..... sometimes I just say things to amuse myself. :laugh:

Love your signature quote:
Trying To Understand Some People Is Like Trying To Smell The Color 9

[sdeikenberry]

Or the author could just move to the northern end of TV and have all he wishes for. Problem solved. You moved there, why didn't you understand what support was close by and what you'd have to travel to get???

[Ritagoyer]

Hmmm, all these wants and needs. Who's going to work at all these new eateries, convenience and grocery stores, etc. ? They can barely get workers for the ones already open!
Guessing the Villagers will have to come out of retirement. 😁

[Scott O]

Go to SPARR BUILDING AND FARM SUPPLY ACROSS FORM THE PUBLICS ON # 44 next to brown wood on. 6000 Signature Drive

[HeleneGB]

Try Bamboo Bistro on the 441 near Target

[Baldbaron]

Sorry, don't do tunnels. How about one of our SpaceX reusable rockets? Figure on eight minutes and a fare about the same as airport vans and limos...

[SeaCros]

Good luck with all of that. Hopefully with all the youngsters south of 44 some of those may come true but unless The Villages wants those it will never happen.

[Pachine58]

So glad I bought up North where everything is at my fingertips and no bond or CCD, and lower taxes. It will be 5+ years before south gets built up. Sorry but time is limited now, no intentions of spending it in a car going to resource stuff.

I want to have fun instead!

[SusanStCatherine]

I'd like a Nando's.

[SusanKD]

There is one in Wildwood on 301. It’s close!

[rsmurano]

Why get prescriptions at cvs or Walgreens? Do you want to pay 10x more for your drugs? 20 years ago, I had a drug that cost me $107 at CVS. I went 4 blocks away to a Walmart and it was $8 for the same drug. Do some checking before buying your drugs. Now I have a prescription plan that I pay 1/3 the price of Walmart on 1 drug I take ($500 off a 3 month supply).

[ithos]

Simply enter/exit the turnpike on 470. Problem solved

The traffic at the Turnpike/301 exit has increased dramatically since they started construction South of 44. During the day it is challenging to go north on 301 after exiting the turnpike. When there is fog, it is like a game of chicken.

There needs to be access to the turnpike on Warm Springs Avenue. It would save so much time for many on both sides. The challenge would be keeping semis away from the Bradford circle which was poorly designed.

[MandoMan]

I'd like to see a Hooters. They serve great hamburgers!

Hooters would provide great employee opportunities for Villagers who want to supplement their Social Security checks.

[Luggage]

How about a real delicatessen? Or a real bagel shop that makes fresh bagels

[Luggage]

Scotty beam me up. Everyone's retired just relax and enjoy the drive

[waterflower]

Send mcdonld's meat in for a DNA sample..She if there is any human genetics.
How about healthy organic farms/gardens for farm to table restaurants then you will not need any cvs drug pushers

[MandoMan]

Why get prescriptions at cvs or Walgreens? Do you want to pay 10x more for your drugs? 20 years ago, I had a drug that cost me $107 at CVS. I went 4 blocks away to a Walmart and it was $8 for the same drug. Do some checking before buying your drugs. Now I have a prescription plan that I pay 1/3 the price of Walmart on 1 drug I take ($500 off a 3 month supply).

Get the free app Good RX, type in the name of your medication, and find out what various pharmacies are charging. I don’t need many drugs, but for me Sam’s Club had the best prices and CVS among the highest. Below are a page from their app explaining things and a couple of sample price pages.

[jmpalladino]

I see you eat healthy and like shortcuts....slow down enjoy life and smell the roses.

[JanetMM]

Love your signature quote:
Trying To Understand Some People Is Like Trying To Smell The Color 9


I HAVE smelled the Color 9.

[Ptmckiou]

So glad I bought up North where everything is at my fingertips and no bond or CCD, and lower taxes. It will be 5+ years before south gets built up. Sorry but time is limited now, no intentions of spending it in a car going to resource stuff.

I want to have fun instead!

That’s why a lot of 50’p and 60 year olds bought south of 44.

[Jerseyborn]

How about some healthy food? (Unless you need to eat Cracker Barrel and McDonalds and Chick Fila so you don’t outlive your retirement funds. )

[Ptmckiou]

And a real town square. Not Sawgrass.

It’s called “Eastport” and its being built just south of the new bridge that’s being constructed. That’s also where additional championship and executive courses are being built. All within 5 years.

[PugMom]

We have a walgreens at Lake Deaton Plaza. Yeah, its ON 44, not south of 44, but closer than a lot of the other things.

yeah, thats the 1 we use now. Kristine Way, i think is what the street is called. the staff are a tad slow @ times, but very helpful

[rogerrice60]

There's a CVS coming to Magnolia Plaza, who cares, here's what I want:

1) The McDonalds (which is actually being built)
2) Chick-Fil-A
3) Cracker Barrel
4) Aldi
5) 7-11 (which is actually being built)
6) Elon Musk to build a tunnel from Magnolia Plaza or Brownwood to Orlando
7) Entry-ONLY ramp onto the Turnpike to Orlando from Meggison Road/Marsh Bend Trail. Traffic on 301 is dangerous IMO.
That's an excellent list; good luck on your lobbying efforts

[PugMom]

Guessing the Villagers will have to come out of retirement. 😁

a lot of them are, & they are the most efficient workers you can get.

[ScottGo]

How about a medical cannabis store? Closest from Fenny is Leesburg over 10 miles. Lady Lake and Summerfield much further.

[meme5x]

To reply:
I have all I could ever want… so love Fresh Market, Publix, Walgreens, Bonefish and 10 minute cart ride to Lake Sumter .. new not always convenient

[Bogie Shooter]

It’s called “Eastport” and its being built just south of the new bridge that’s being constructed. That’s also where additional championship and executive courses are being built. All within 5 years.

Facts, the whiners need to hear…….

[Rscrim1]

There's a CVS coming to Magnolia Plaza, who cares, here's what I want:

1) The McDonalds (which is actually being built)
2) Chick-Fil-A
3) Cracker Barrel
4) Aldi
5) 7-11 (which is actually being built)
6) Elon Musk to build a tunnel from Magnolia Plaza or Brownwood to Orlando
7) Entry-ONLY ramp onto the Turnpike to Orlando from Meggison Road/Marsh Bend Trail. Traffic on 301 is dangerous IMO.


Sounds good except for the Cracker Barrel. :yuck::yuck::yuck::yuck::

[glenncrystal@att.net]

Dairy Queen going up on 301 south of 466

[fdpaq0580]

Most won't know what this is, but an El Pollo Loco.

Be still my beating heart! Remember when they first opened in L.A. Couldn't get enough El Pollo Loco. 👍👍

[BigSteph]

I would love to see a Wegman's Grocery.

Publix is nice and expensive, but it is not real nice and compared to everything else down here, it is real expensive.

Wegman's is also expensive, but it is like the Disney World of Food. If I am going to pay Publix prices, I want to see Wegman's quality and selection.







There's a CVS coming to Magnolia Plaza, who cares, here's what I want:

1) The McDonalds (which is actually being built)
2) Chick-Fil-A
3) Cracker Barrel
4) Aldi
5) 7-11 (which is actually being built)
6) Elon Musk to build a tunnel from Magnolia Plaza or Brownwood to Orlando
7) Entry-ONLY ramp onto the Turnpike to Orlando from Meggison Road/Marsh Bend Trail. Traffic on 301 is dangerous IMO.

[ithos]

And your degree in nutrition is from what university?

You don't need a degree to know what comprises a healthy diet. Just some common sense and an open mind.

https://www.bluezones.com/recipes/food-guidelines/

Cracker Barrel does serve vegetables but most go for the comfort food. You will not find many thin people there.

[SusanStCatherine]

There is one in Wildwood on 301. It’s close!

You had me excited about Nando's for a minute. In the USA they are only in DC, VA, MD, and IL.

Nando'''s | Locations l Find a Nando’s Near You l Nando’s PERi-PERi (https://www.nandosperiperi.com/find)

[fdpaq0580]

I would also love a casino, a bowling alley and a mini golf course - not just the putting greens.
The new rec center that opened, Homestead, has astronomy pads and fire pits (where the hours are listed as 7 am to dusk lol)

I hope that 7 am to dusk is just for the fire pits and doesn't include the astronomy pads. If it does, then what is the point of even having them??
😏 🌃 🔭

[SusanStCatherine]

Get the free app Good RX, type in the name of your medication, and find out what various pharmacies are charging. I don’t need many drugs, but for me Sam’s Club had the best prices and CVS among the highest. Below are a page from their app explaining things and a couple of sample price pages.

I am grateful for GoodRx - 95% of the time their price is tremendously less than my Florida Blue plan that has an $8,550 deductible. SMH

Pharmaceutical companies often have their own discount programs as well. Look online or ask your doctor.

[pablo cruze]

How about some GOLF COARSE:pray:S
haha... of caorse.

[butlerperkins@gmail.com]

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1. Costco (It’s a stretch to say that Wesley Chapel has a Costco; it’s in Lutz)
2. Sprouts Farmers Market - I know, it’s coming to Route 466 & Buena Vista
3. Whole Foods - referred to (by some) as “whole pay check”

I am south of 44 and in just a “short while”, my vehicle will drive me to wherever I need to go.

The building of the many structures around 501 & 470 (and beyond to 301) will be interesting.

re: drugstores
I am sixty five this year and I am taking no medication whatsoever, and no supplements. I have no faith in medical practitioners - alone. I listen to many sources for health related information. Unusually, the supplement “du jour” for many is the one that I learned about four years ago.

[pablo cruze]

In time more will be built but you are all part of the entire Villages so jump in your golf cart and do anywhere you want. We like CVS and all my prescriptions are there. Gone to Wawa a few times for gas. There is no 7-11 but most gas stations have stores up north. With so much more construction going there will be more to come, they just don’t like to share info. I have yet to see bad traffic in and around the Villages as compared to Boston or New York.
there is a 7-11 at colony

[pablo cruze]

I would also love a casino, a bowling alley and a mini golf course - not just the putting greens.
The new rec center that opened, Homestead, has astronomy pads and fire pits (where the hours are listed as 7 am to dusk lol)
Agreed.
Your wishes are for things that aren't close by. The OP and others maybe want additional Walmart and McDonald right next to their house...haha.
I would like a hockey / skating arena. Also we NEED a Costco and Hooters. Kroger's would be nice too.

[Shadow8IA]

I want a monorail to Disney!
🤓


QUOTE=triflex;2052041]There's a CVS coming to Magnolia Plaza, who cares, here's what I want:

1) The McDonalds (which is actually being built)
2) Chick-Fil-A
3) Cracker Barrel
4) Aldi
5) 7-11 (which is actually being built)
6) Elon Musk to build a tunnel from Magnolia Plaza or Brownwood to Orlando
7) Entry-ONLY ramp onto the Turnpike to Orlando from Meggison Road/Marsh Bend Trail. Traffic on 301 is dangerous IMO.[/QUOTE]

[Danesp]

Absolutely none of the OPs choices.
I would take an Arbys
WAWA
Dairy Queen
Olive Garden
A good Chinese restaurant - there exist none in the Villages. No one can make crab rangoon.

Or War Su Gai!

[Alex2021]

Understand Saw Grass Grove will be a new place to socialize, many of us believe we are short changed a Country Club south of 44-- do you agree?

[Carlsondm]

Add a Costco and a good Japanese/hibachi restaurant. Massage therapist would be good too.

[Bogie Shooter]

Understand Saw Grass Grove will be a new place to socialize, many of us believe we are short changed a Country Club south of 44-- do you agree?

Check out post #62.

How are you short changed?

[Stu from NYC]

I want a monorail to Disney!
🤓


QUOTE=triflex;2052041]There's a CVS coming to Magnolia Plaza, who cares, here's what I want:

1) The McDonalds (which is actually being built)
2) Chick-Fil-A
3) Cracker Barrel
4) Aldi
5) 7-11 (which is actually being built)
6) Elon Musk to build a tunnel from Magnolia Plaza or Brownwood to Orlando
7) Entry-ONLY ramp onto the Turnpike to Orlando from Meggison Road/Marsh Bend Trail. Traffic on 301 is dangerous IMO.[/QUOTE]

In a few years a house down south will be built where you go outside in the morning and say hi to Mickey

[Garywt]

Add a Costco and a good Japanese/hibachi restaurant. Massage therapist would be good too.

I am not a Costco fan but very happy The Villages is getting a BJs.

[Garywt]

It’s called “Eastport” and its being built just south of the new bridge that’s being constructed. That’s also where additional championship and executive courses are being built. All within 5 years.

I was going to say I read a town square was going in. When complete we will have 5 nightly venues for music. Plenty of choices.

[Escape Artist]

So glad I bought up North where everything is at my fingertips and no bond or CCD, and lower taxes. It will be 5+ years before south gets built up. Sorry but time is limited now, no intentions of spending it in a car going to resource stuff.

I want to have fun instead!

You're right, and I'm surprised to see so many talk about what will happen in "five years" time. For anyone on the senior spectrum, that's a long time to wait. Anyone who thinks differently has not come to grips with aging or their mortality.

[Garywt]

Why get prescriptions at cvs or Walgreens? Do you want to pay 10x more for your drugs? 20 years ago, I had a drug that cost me $107 at CVS. I went 4 blocks away to a Walmart and it was $8 for the same drug. Do some checking before buying your drugs. Now I have a prescription plan that I pay 1/3 the price of Walmart on 1 drug I take ($500 off a 3 month supply).
Everyone has different experiences. I have one drug that cost $19,000 a month and CVS charges $10 the first month and free the rest of the year so no reason to shop around.

[Bogie Shooter]

You're right, and I'm surprised to see so many talk about what will happen in "five years" time. For anyone on the senior spectrum, that's a long time to wait. Anyone who thinks differently has not come to grips with aging or their mortality.

Bought first home in 2002, never whined about when Home Depot and others would be here. Or didn’t worry about aging or mortality………..

[MSGirl]

How about some GOLF COARSE:pray:S

And country clubs to socialize after golf

[Marathon Man]

Understand Saw Grass Grove will be a new place to socialize, many of us believe we are short changed a Country Club south of 44-- do you agree?

I do not agree. The country clubs are simply restaurants located at golf courses. Sawgrass will function quite nicely in that regard.

[Marathon Man]

So glad I bought up North where everything is at my fingertips and no bond or CCD, and lower taxes. It will be 5+ years before south gets built up. Sorry but time is limited now, no intentions of spending it in a car going to resource stuff.

I want to have fun instead!

I live in the south end. I would have to do a LOT of shopping before traveling to stores interferes with my having all the fun that I wish to have.

[Rainger99]

There are about 20,000 people living south of 44 - and a lot more houses being built. I am amazed that BJ’s is opening a store up north. There is a lot of competition up there - it will be within a few miles of a Sam's Club and a Walmart and an Aldi’s. If they put it down here, BJ’s would be the only game in town.

[DaleDivine]

There are about 20,000 people living south of 44 - and a lot more houses being built. I am amazed that BJ’s is opening a store up north. There is a lot of competition up there - it will be within a few miles of a Sam's Club and a Walmart and an Aldi’s. If they put it down here, BJ’s would be the only game in town.

No land available down south of 44. Developers own it all.
:clap2::clap2:

[DaleDivine]

There's a CVS coming to Magnolia Plaza, who cares, here's what I want:

1) The McDonalds (which is actually being built)
2) Chick-Fil-A
3) Cracker Barrel
4) Aldi
5) 7-11 (which is actually being built)
6) Elon Musk to build a tunnel from Magnolia Plaza or Brownwood to Orlando
7) Entry-ONLY ramp onto the Turnpike to Orlando from Meggison Road/Marsh Bend Trail. Traffic on 301 is dangerous IMO.
I can see it now, an accident in that tunnel would back traffic up for miles. Worse than I-75 or 301 or turnpike. And there would probably be no way for emergency crews to get to it.
:ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:

[DaleDivine]

Send mcdonld's meat in for a DNA sample..She if there is any human genetics.
How about healthy organic farms/gardens for farm to table restaurants then you will not need any cvs drug pushers

I thought that was what The Villages Grown was for.
:popcorn::popcorn:

[MorTech]

A strip club.
A "pot" store.
A MMP to Havana.
OH! And a Costco.

[Calisport]

A variety or quality restaurants and healthier options
Decent affordable lettuce and fruits that last more than 4 days.

[fdpaq0580]

A strip club.
A "pot" store.
A MMP to Havana.
OH! And a Costco.

What? No golf cart carrying monorail that weaves throughout the villages taking you to golf courses, shopping, medical facilities and town squares???
🙈🙉🙊

[Babubhat]

Doordash and online shopping are all you need

[Stu from NYC]

Doordash and online shopping are all you need

Do not understand why hoping new stores will come is considered whining by so many.

Personally like to look at the items we buy in a store and very often buy stuff on impulse.

Figure as long as we more or less eat it and enjoy it why not as long as we can afford it.

[MorTech]

What? No golf cart carrying monorail that weaves throughout the villages taking you to golf courses, shopping, medical facilities and town squares???
🙈🙉🙊

Still waiting on Elon Musk's Hyperdupe...errr...Hyperloop.

[MorTech]

Doordash and online shopping are all you need

How does that work with the strip club? Will it even be legal?

[Stu from NYC]

How does that work with the strip club? Will it even be legal?

If the strip club offered online shopping when the girls took a break might be successful.

[crydzanich]

Someone please open a Qdoba.

There was one where Americanos is now. That was about 20 yrs ago. It didn’t do well.

[triflex]

Hmm, do you own a pitbulll, wear a do-rag and Ed Hardy jeans?

A strip club.
A "pot" store.
A MMP to Havana.
OH! And a Costco.

[Chi-Town]

Most won't know what this is, but an El Pollo Loco.


My vote is for a Los Pollos Hermanos

[MorTech]

If the strip club offered online shopping when the girls took a break might be successful.

I would hope it has a "place in shopping cart" button...I'd pay to see that :)

[MorTech]

Hmm, do you own a pitbulll, wear a do-rag and Ed Hardy jeans?

Hey! That's Profiling :)
I identify as a feminist so to constantly offend myself.

[Joe V.]

I don’t know the “rules” for build along the exits of the turnpike. Just from observation, I would say gas stations are restricted. They would compete with the service plazas. While I would like to see a Buc-ee’s, it will not happen on the turnpike. First, the “rules”. Secondly, the amount of land needed for a Buck-ee’s. The Villages owns most of the land around the Wildwood and CR 470 exits. They are not going to use that area for a gas station.

What restrictions on turnpike exit locations for gas stations? There are 2 of them at the 301/turnpike exit, less than 2 miles from the service plaza.

[triflex]

I could see a Buc-ees down 301 to I-75. I certainly wouldn't want one in TV. Its a great company though.

What restrictions on turnpike exit locations for gas stations? There are 2 of them at the 301/turnpike exit, less than 2 miles from the service plaza.

[rmd2]

To reply:
I have all I could ever want… so love Fresh Market, Publix, Walgreens, Bonefish and 10 minute cart ride to Lake Sumter .. new not always convenient

Ditto. When I first moved here I rented at Hemmingway but soon realized that I needed to be near 466. Everything is here that I want and will never be moving again.

[MorTech]

seriously...A self-serve automotive shop with lifts for both cars and carts.

[FromDC]

You need a MVP Fitness Center down there for those who just want to eat, eat, eat.

[nick demis]

All the above and more. Except for another MacD, how about a BK?

[billethkid]

Many of the posts here demonstrate why the residents should never gain control of running TV!

:duck:

[Lottoguy]

I feel the same way as you. It stinks waiting for "stuff" to come to your area. People get so taken by a new house they don't see what is not near them. After all many homes are less then 10 years old north of 44.

[Lottoguy]

Sawgrass is going to be a very crowded site. Parking spots will be hard to find.

[MorTech]

10 more Banks
10 more Medicare facilities
OH! And a Walgreens.

I should be running TV.

[Chi-Town]

I think that a lot of us got spoiled by the fact that The Villages grew north to south, and each new area already had the country clubs, town squares, shopping, and rec centers. That model ended south of 44.

[kkingston57]

Best ? is where any new business will find people to work in this area. There is only farmland and TV in that area.

They will need to compete with new BJ's and other new businesses which are closer to Leesburg, Ocala and other areas which have more un-retired persons.

[Djean1981]

It's coming...

[Stu from NYC]

I think that a lot of us got spoiled by the fact that The Villages grew north to south, and each new area already had the country clubs, town squares, shopping, and rec centers. That model ended south of 44.

Seems to me it took a long time before all the stores came to 466A.

[MrExcite721]

My vote is for a Los Pollos Hermanos
Hasn't been the same since Gus had his blow up . . .

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I’m disappointed that the McDonalds is going in. What a waste of a good site. I’m glad a gas station/convenience store is going in but much would have preferred a WaWa. I’d like to see a Jersey Mike’s.
A good breakfast place and a good sushi place would be great.
Hoping to see a Target or Wal Mart or both at the corner of Warm Springs and Meggison.

[Kenswing]

I’m disappointed that the McDonalds is going in. What a waste of a good site. I’m glad a gas station/convenience store is going in but much would have preferred a WaWa. I’d like to see a Jersey Mike’s.
A good breakfast place and a good sushi place would be great.
Hoping to see a Target or Wal Mart or both at the corner of Warm Springs and Meggison.
There's a Jersey Mike's going in at Lake Deaton Plaza. Not sure what the franchise distance protections are. But I agree. It would be nice to have one down here.

[Chi-Town]

Seems to me it took a long time before all the stores came to 466A.

Pinellas Plaza and Colony Plaza? Interesting.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Most won't know what this is, but an El Pollo Loco.
Sorry, they're HQ'd in Irvine, and are regional only. While we're at it, let's dream for an In&Out since the closest one is in Dallas.

[JerryLBell]

I'd like to see a Hooters. They serve great hamburgers!
The first time I ever went to a Hooter's with a couple of buddies in Chicago, one buddy asked, "How's the food?" The other buddy (who'd been there before) said, without batting an eye, "Better than it has to be." That pretty much sums up the food there for me.

[JerryLBell]

Most won't know what this is, but an El Pollo Loco.
When we lived "up north", every time we came down to Miami we'd go to Zoo Miami. Close to the entrance was an El Pollo Loco and we always enjoyed the grilled chicken there. Healthy and delicious! Since moving to The Villages, we've had opportunities to go to El Pollo Loco in Orlando and other cities and have found the chicken to be nowhere good as we remembered - just too greasy. Not sure if the standards have gone down or our memory has made the place better than it actually was.

[Pballer]

More doctors offices and self storage facilities.

[McLovin75]

I'd like to see a Salt Water lagoon stocked with Black Marlin just south of Fenney.

[Papa_lecki]

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[rustyp]

Bucees
Auto train station
Professional sports stadium
Disney monorail station
Park and ride for cruise ships
Hard Rock Cafe

[asianthree]

I would rather drive 30 minutes than to have a box store in my backyard. View of a Walmart, Target, or any other Hugh wall is never on my list.

[Mrprez]

I would rather drive 30 minutes than to have a box store in my backyard. View of a Walmart, Target, or any other Hugh wall is never on my list.

That was the reason we moved to DeSoto. Lack of big box stores. We can always and do, drive anywhere we need to go. I don’t want Warm Springs to become another 466 or 466A. 301 will be developed at some point but hopefully it won’t become another 441/27.

[MorTech]

I'd like to see a Salt Water lagoon stocked with Black Marlin just south of Fenney.

Muh Man!