Costco Clermont construction to begin April 2023.

[Northerner52]

Costco construction to begin April 2023. I'm thinking a 30 min drive from Sawgrass Grove once Meggison connects close to the Fla Tpke.Clermont Approves Costco Permits, Floor & Decor Construction Underway, Bojangles Permits Filed – Horizon West News & Info (https://www.horizonwestinfo.com/clermont-approves-costco-permits-floor-decor-construction-underway-bojangles-permits-filed/)

[Michael 61]

Anticipating the new Costco - it’s great being within five minutes of catching the turnpike ramp and shooting down to Clermont for shopping when needed - beats the long, tedious drive to the Spanish Springs area. Looking forward as The Villages continues to develop southward!

[EdFNJ]

Wow ... I though they began construction over a year ago and was ready to open. Guess I thought wrong. Not that much closer for me (just north of 466A) but still better than Orlando. Guess it will be early 2024.

[Al2014]

Wow ... I though they began construction over a year ago and was ready to open. Guess I thought wrong. Not that much closer for me (just north of 466A) but still better than Orlando. Guess it will be early 2024.
BJ's is already in Clermont.

[BigSteph]

Anticipating the new Costco - it’s great being within five minutes of catching the turnpike ramp and shooting down to Clermont for shopping when needed - beats the long, tedious drive to the Spanish Springs area. Looking forward as The Villages continues to develop southward!

I work in Clermont 1 day a week and I also prefer driving there than Lady Lake.

The drive from South of 44 to Lady Lake is tedious.

The drive to Clermont, even now, is fairly easy -- either 44/44Bypass/27 or Warm Springs/501/470/27.

I prefer the latter.

[Altavia]

Wow ... I though they began construction over a year ago and was ready to open. Guess I thought wrong. Not that much closer for me (just north of 466A) but still better than Orlando. Guess it will be early 2024.

Gives perspective given The Villages built three huge education campus since there Costco announcement.

[Rwirish]

Just what the world doesn’t need, another Costco.

Not excited at all.

[Worldseries27]

Just what the world doesn’t need, another Costco.

Not excited at all.
SI.

[Northerner52]

It's a great store.

[Franee621]

Their French vodka is the best.

[Franee621]

Is that not happening now?

[Bilyclub]

Just what the world doesn’t need, another Costco.

Not excited at all.

Good, one more parking spot in the lot. Enjoy being in the minority.

[NoMo50]

Wow ... I though they began construction over a year ago and was ready to open. Guess I thought wrong. Not that much closer for me (just north of 466A) but still better than Orlando. Guess it will be early 2024.

It was announced last year that construction was slated to begin in April 2023. Right on schedule.

[Bigstu]

Meggison is open all the way to 470 and the turnpike entrance.

[RobinM]

We’ve gone a few times to the Costco in Wesley Chapel. It’s a straight drive down I-75 and right off the interstate. Lots of nice restaurants for lunch before heading back home.

[Nana2Teddy]

Anticipating the new Costco - it’s great being within five minutes of catching the turnpike ramp and shooting down to Clermont for shopping when needed - beats the long, tedious drive to the Spanish Springs area. Looking forward as The Villages continues to develop southward!
Just curious what route you take from Richmond to get to the turnpike in 5 minutes? We live in DeLuna and are just one mile to 301 after exiting the DeLuna 301 gate, so it’s usually about 5 minutes for us to get to the turnpike. Your route is definitely farther than ours.

Also, what kind of shopping is available in Clermont now? We are definitely excited about the Costco as that and TJ’s are the two stores we miss the most after moving here, but for other shopping we’ve been going up to Lady Lake and really don’t like the drive or congestion up there. So far the only places we’ve gone via turnpike is WDW and a quick stop at Costco in Orlando after a day at Epcot. Hated that Costco, but I was exhausted when we stopped there so maybe that influenced my opinion.

[PurePeach]

BJ's is already in Clermont.

BJ’s can’t hold a candle to Costco. :spoken:

[derkster]

Costco construction to begin April 2023. I'm thinking a 30 min drive from Sawgrass Grove once Meggison connects close to the Fla Tpke.Clermont Approves Costco Permits, Floor & Decor Construction Underway, Bojangles Permits Filed – Horizon West News & Info (https://www.horizonwestinfo.com/clermont-approves-costco-permits-floor-decor-construction-underway-bojangles-permits-filed/)

Great news. Clermont is a great area and right now is easy to get to. There is a Target, Home Depot, Lowes and many car dealers there already. So much easier than trying to get to the northern areas of The Villages.
I do not know how BJ's survives. The newer one in The Villages is always empty and you have to use coupons and also they staff few registers so you have to do self checkout.

[Karmanng]

Costco construction to begin April 2023. I'm thinking a 30 min drive from Sawgrass Grove once Meggison connects close to the Fla Tpke.Clermont Approves Costco Permits, Floor & Decor Construction Underway, Bojangles Permits Filed – Horizon West News & Info (https://www.horizonwestinfo.com/clermont-approves-costco-permits-floor-decor-construction-underway-bojangles-permits-filed/)

Your map doesnt show the location of costco

[Karmanng]

We’ve gone a few times to the Costco in Wesley Chapel. It’s a straight drive down I-75 and right off the interstate. Lots of nice restaurants for lunch before heading back home.

Heck you gotta have pizza and the hotdog at costco

[merrymini]

My son lives in Clermont and would be happy to shop at Costco again!

[Rodneysblue]

Costco construction to begin April 2023. I'm thinking a 30 min drive from Sawgrass Grove once Meggison connects close to the Fla Tpke.Clermont Approves Costco Permits, Floor & Decor Construction Underway, Bojangles Permits Filed – Horizon West News & Info (https://www.horizonwestinfo.com/clermont-approves-costco-permits-floor-decor-construction-underway-bojangles-permits-filed/)

Wow, 15 minutes closer.

[Altavia]

Your map doesnt show the location of costco

On W Colonial near all the auto dealers, as shown on the photo.

[Garywt]

BJ’s can’t hold a candle to Costco. :spoken:
Your opinion.

[Michael 61]

Just curious what route you take from Richmond to get to the turnpike in 5 minutes? We live in DeLuna and are just one mile to 301 after exiting the DeLuna 301 gate, so it’s usually about 5 minutes for us to get to the turnpike. Your route is definitely farther than ours.

Also, what kind of shopping is available in Clermont now? We are definitely excited about the Costco as that and TJ’s are the two stores we miss the most after moving here, but for other shopping we’ve been going up to Lady Lake and really don’t like the drive or congestion up there. So far the only places we’ve gone via turnpike is WDW and a quick stop at Costco in Orlando after a day at Epcot. Hated that Costco, but I was exhausted when we stopped there so maybe that influenced my opinion.

I drive it every Sunday morning to attend church in Winter Garden - very little street traffic that early on a Sunday morning, I live i north Richmond, so I go Meggison to 44 to 301 to Turnpike - if I have no red lights I can get to turnpike in about 5 Minutes.

[kkingston57]

Just what the world doesn’t need, another Costco.

Not excited at all.

Different strokes for different folks.`

[coffeebean]

Just what the world doesn’t need, another Costco.

Not excited at all.

You certainly are in the minority. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Costco.

[coffeebean]

We’ve gone a few times to the Costco in Wesley Chapel. It’s a straight drive down I-75 and right off the interstate. Lots of nice restaurants for lunch before heading back home.

Cheddars is our favorite when we go to Wesley Chapel Costo.

[coffeebean]

Your opinion.

I agree with that opinion. Costo is most certainly the superior warehouse for many items and their return policy cannot be beat. We canceled our BJ's membership.

[UpNorth]

Your opinion.

The opinion of many. Including myself.

[AKKlein]

Yes, Meggison is open to 470 now, just drove that route Sunday. ������

[Al2014]

On W Colonial near all the auto dealers, as shown on the photo.
When you check out this area, I suggest an off the beaten path drive to Montverde, Fl. It is just north of the Costco Clermont location.You must be going there, to go there, as they say. A beautiful little town and the Montverde Academy is something to see. Before you go read up a bit on the history of Montverde Academy. Francisco Lindor NY Mets gives a scholarship every year in honor of his time at the academy.

[maistocars]

Yes, Meggison is open to 470 now, just drove that route Sunday. ������
Interesting.... I drove by there Saturday and didn't notice it was open. Will be great news!

[Nana2Teddy]

I drive it every Sunday morning to attend church in Winter Garden - very little street traffic that early on a Sunday morning, I live i north Richmond, so I go Meggison to 44 to 301 to Turnpike - if I have no red lights I can get to turnpike in about 5 Minutes.
Ah, okay I know that route. 👍🏻

[JGibson]

Doesn't Costco deliver? Just saying.

[Fltpkr]

Does anyone know whether construction actually started in April?

[coralway]

A great stock to own

[Calisport]

My last house had 3 Costcos within biking distance. 4 Trader Joe's nearby too. Super cool shopping experience.

[Bilyclub]

According to my mapping app the Clermont location will take just as long as Wesley Chapel/Lutz.

[justjim]

Great news. Clermont is a great area and right now is easy to get to. There is a Target, Home Depot, Lowes and many car dealers there already. So much easier than trying to get to the northern areas of The Villages.
I do not know how BJ's survives. The newer one in The Villages is always empty and you have to use coupons and also they staff few registers so you have to do self checkout.

I’m sure BJ’s had location analysis done but IMHO they blew it! Occasionally that happens if you get a consultant not familiar with the growth of an area.

[justjim]

When you check out this area, I suggest an off the beaten path drive to Montverde, Fl. It is just north of the Costco Clermont location.You must be going there, to go there, as they say. A beautiful little town and the Montverde Academy is something to see. Before you go read up a bit on the history of Montverde Academy. Francisco Lindor NY Mets gives a scholarship every year in honor of his time at the academy.

“Sugarloaf mountain” is in the same area. (I think that is it’s name) Second highest point in Florida by just a bit and a nice afternoon drive. Clermont area has been a very fast growing area of Lake County for the last 20 years.

[kkingston57]

Just curious what route you take from Richmond to get to the turnpike in 5 minutes? We live in DeLuna and are just one mile to 301 after exiting the DeLuna 301 gate, so it’s usually about 5 minutes for us to get to the turnpike. Your route is definitely farther than ours.

Also, what kind of shopping is available in Clermont now? We are definitely excited about the Costco as that and TJ’s are the two stores we miss the most after moving here, but for other shopping we’ve been going up to Lady Lake and really don’t like the drive or congestion up there. So far the only places we’ve gone via turnpike is WDW and a quick stop at Costco in Orlando after a day at Epcot. Hated that Costco, but I was exhausted when we stopped there so maybe that influenced my opinion.

Assume you are talking about the Costco near the Millenial Mall. It is one of the busiest, if not the busiest Costco, that we have ever gone to. Finding a parking space can be exhaustive alone. Have learned that you never go there on a week end. We were there on 5/9. Slow for them, but still more busy than a Sams

[Aloha1]

Assume you are talking about the Costco near the Millenial Mall. It is one of the busiest, if not the busiest Costco, that we have ever gone to. Finding a parking space can be exhaustive alone. Have learned that you never go there on a week end. We were there on 5/9. Slow for them, but still more busy than a Sams

No. Wesley Chapel is I 75 south toward Tampa. About an hour from 466A. Also seems to stock a little more upscale items than Orlando.

[Nucky]

We already quit BJ'S. I can't wait to quit Sam's, it's a long story.

I am going to join Costco, alert the media. It is definitely because of the popularity that everyone has for this joint. It must really be something else. It better be. LOL. I trust you all to lead us in a better direction.

I'm tired of the ride up to the 441 area. Just doing our part to cut down on the congestion. By the way, who did what to who??? I can't believe that 441 isn't finito yet. A real disgrace.

[FFlank]

On W Colonial near all the auto dealers, as shown on the photo.

I had to laugh...I checked the location on Google maps and it's already on the map as "Future Costco" :icon_wink:

[Pairadocs]

Just what the world doesn’t need, another Costco.

Not excited at all.

WOW ! Evidently, even with B.J.'s, Costco's very experienced location team determined we did need one... since 93% of villagers used to make Costco the #1 requested business when we used to receive the annual resident's survey, with Trader Joe's always coming in at #2, I suppose this is good news for many. For us it's going to be a "toss up", Clermont or Winter Park, as to distance, but, we now have such a list of favs for lunch in Winter Park, and the added attraction of the hitting Trader Joe's and Whole Foods for some favorite items while there. Used to add a stop at Nothing Bundt Cakes, but now we can get those anytime right here :BigApplause:

[Pairadocs]

Good, one more parking spot in the lot. Enjoy being in the minority.

Love it, LOL ! But, based on the history of Costco's prices, quality, customer loyalty, and popularity... don't think that one person who thinks the "world" (LOL, LOL) does not need another Costco, is going to help the parking situation... LOL !
Kind of amusing, isn't it, how people get this compulsion to post such things ? It's fine, even good, that we all have varying opinions, but it's just curious as to what it is that motivates such. To me, a reply to the post that read: " we had a Costco membership for a year, but it did not really pay off for us, so not as excited as many about the new location in Clermont." Now that would add something. Or, "people rave about the quality of items at Costco, but we purchased a _____ and a ____ and were disappointed in both." Those would make sense and add to the discussion but just to say sarcastically, "just what the WORLD needs" is, well, ...... adds nothing let's say !

[Pairadocs]

When you check out this area, I suggest an off the beaten path drive to Montverde, Fl. It is just north of the Costco Clermont location.You must be going there, to go there, as they say. A beautiful little town and the Montverde Academy is something to see. Before you go read up a bit on the history of Montverde Academy. Francisco Lindor NY Mets gives a scholarship every year in honor of his time at the academy.

Agree ! And, so many similar "hidden gems" in Florida. I know many residents visit Disney World, Cape Canaveral, Universal, and such, a few even venture out of the V's enough to discover the fabulous state parks and amazing "back in time" little towns like the setting for the world famous book The Yearling. Endless places to explore here, once you've done the most obvious attractions. Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, so many others in our beautiful state, and so many live so close and never see them ! Has anyone take the ferry to Caladesi Island state park ?

[JoMar]

I suspect the big box marketing guys are now looking at all the apartment complexes going on in the tri-county area and don't rely on residents of TV to support their plan. While we may have the income to buy what we want, the influx of young single and married folks with kids will shop differently than us.