Grocery/Golf Cart

[southpawct]

Hi, am renting for 2 months in Fenney. I will only have a golf cart. About how far of a ride would it be to a grocery store? Area of Blue Heron Pool.
Also, how close would I be to nearest rec center?
Also, How can I change my user name on this site?
Thank you

[Bogie Shooter]

Hi, am renting for 2 months in Fenney. I will only have a golf cart. About how far of a ride would it be to a grocery store? Area of Blue Heron Pool.
Also, how close would I be to nearest rec center?
Also, How can I change my user name on this site?
Thank you

Your landlord should be able to provide those distances.

[ThirdOfFive]

One think too to keep in mind (if grocery stores are out of cart range) is that you can shop online and get home delivery, depending on the store. Publix for example has "instacart" where you do your shopping online and get same-day delivery to your home. It is free if over a certain amount ($35.00?) otherwise there is a small charge. I think that Publix liquors offer this too though I can't say for sure.

Other stores might offer such a service also.

[Keefelane66]

Down load the Villages APP it’s free, closest shopping to Fenny area is Magnolia Shopping Center. Choice of travel is provided auto or golf cart. There are listings in index for just about everything within The Villages

[david matson]

Publix is about 10 min by golf cart. Fenney Grill is 5 min.

[PugMom]

not far @ ALL. the Publix is across from McClure, which is just near Fenney.

[Topspinmo]

At bottom of forum you will see. “ contact Use” if you want to change your tag/screen name.

[southpawct]

Thank you

[gbs317]

Hi, am renting for 2 months in Fenney. I will only have a golf cart. About how far of a ride would it be to a grocery store? Area of Blue Heron Pool.
Also, how close would I be to nearest rec center?
Also, How can I change my user name on this site?
Thank you
Follow Fenney Way towards Village of McClure, right on Corbin Trail, left on MMP, stay straight on MMP to Magnolia shopping center.
10 minutes the most.

[Ele201]

One think too to keep in mind (if grocery stores are out of cart range) is that you can shop online and get home delivery, depending on the store. Publix for example has "instacart" where you do your shopping online and get same-day delivery to your home. It is free if over a certain amount ($35.00?) otherwise there is a small charge. I think that Publix liquors offer this too though I can't say for sure.

Other stores might offer such a service also.

Instacart fees are quite expensive, that has been my experience. I use Kroger delivery and I’m happy with it. Buy as much as you want and the delivery fee is just $10. And there’s a no tipping policy.

[Pamela1130]

Hi, am renting for 2 months in Fenney. I will only have a golf cart. About how far of a ride would it be to a grocery store? Area of Blue Heron Pool.
Also, how close would I be to nearest rec center?
Also, How can I change my user name on this site?
Thank you

In that area I would think of renting a car. Not much there for restarants and Brownwood is a haul without a car.

[mrf0151]

Sounds like you are a seasonal person. This will not help you for this year but next year if you come to rent for the winter months get a rental that is closer to amenities. Suggestion would be to rent in the Winifred, Belvedere, Tall Trees, Lynnhaven area just south of highway 466. Everything you could possibly need and want, and you will be very close to the best town square, Sumter Landing.
Best wishes!!

[defrey12]

Hi, am renting for 2 months in Fenney. I will only have a golf cart. About how far of a ride would it be to a grocery store? Area of Blue Heron Pool.
Also, how close would I be to nearest rec center?
Also, How can I change my user name on this site?
Thank you

15 minutes to Publix; 5 minutes to a rec center. There. Done.

[NotGolfer]

When Covid hit, we began to use Kroger Delivery. The 1st 3 orders are free delivery and after that you either pay for each delivery (I don't recall the cost) OR you can opt for a one-time-yearly fee which will pay for itself if you use the service on a regular basis. NO tipping! They'll even bring your items inside. Unfortunately they'll not put them away (joke intended) for you. The items are fresh and the prices seem better than in-store prices, so far. You'll know ahead of time if not available but if that happens during the time of ware-house selection, they'll subsitute and there's not an up-sale price. Try it first and then decide---as I said----the 1st 3X are free delivery!

[Cupcake57]

You will be fine without a car if you are here to relax and enjoy the amenities. Golf, pools, rec centers abound down here and are very close by. Can't imagine you would want to shop much other than groceries as you came by plane. Publix is very nice and close to Fenney. Live music daily at Edna's and sometimes at Fenney. Half an hour to Brownwood by cart and once the golf cart paths over the Southern Oaks bridge open, not that far to Sawgrass. Come, enjoy, explore.

[Crateman]

Try Google Maps.

[sjl9735]

Hi, am renting for 2 months in Fenney. I will only have a golf cart. About how far of a ride would it be to a grocery store? Area of Blue Heron Pool.
Also, how close would I be to nearest rec center?
Also, How can I change my user name on this site?
Thank you

download the Villages App
it's free
EVERYTHING you need to know about living here

[Vermilion Villager]

In that area I would think of renting a car. Not much there for restarants and Brownwood is a haul without a car.
Just did this Saturday. Fenney Grill to Brownwood.....20 min in a golf cart.

[Janie123]

Down load the Villages APP it’s free, closest shopping to Fenny area is Magnolia Shopping Center. Choice of travel is provided auto or golf cart. There are listings in index for just about everything within The Villages
Villages app only works if you are in the villages as a from starting point. I’ve used Google maps and set it to bicycle… fairly close and it does know to use the cart trails.

[Janie123]

Try Google Maps.
And set the mode to bicycle and it will use cart trails.

[TVTVTV]

Hi, am renting for 2 months in Fenney. I will only have a golf cart. About how far of a ride would it be to a grocery store? Area of Blue Heron Pool.
Also, how close would I be to nearest rec center?
Also, How can I change my user name on this site?
Thank you

You will be glad to know that the new 7-11 in Magnolia Plaza has golf cart gas; fill up there, have a meal at one of the several restaurants in that Plaza, then get your groceries at the Publix! Everglades rec center is adjacent to Magnolia Plaza.

[Babubhat]

Walmart plus delivery offers 30 day free trial. On sale for 49 a year

[jarodrig]

Hi, am renting for 2 months in Fenney. I will only have a golf cart.

Be advised that unless the cart is “street legal” (I doubt your rental would be) , you are restricted to the secondary roads and multi modal paths ….by secondary roads I mean those roads that navigate through the neighborhoods.

No major roads with a posted limit of 35 MPH (or more) and NO traffic circles that are part of those roads. Note that you may encounter some traffic circles on the multi modal paths. Obviously, those are OK.

Lastly and in addition to the great suggestion to download the free Villages GPS APP, I would suggest that you purchase a map that is sold by The Villages which shows the multi modal paths for golf carts as well as the roads …. Great reference tool .

I believe they are available at the pro shops as well as the sales centers.

Enjoy your stay !! :)

PS- Just a reminder that the speed limit for a golf cart is 20 MPH and that operating a golf cart under the influence carries the same consequences as if you were driving a car …..

Golf Cart Requirements | The Villages Florida (https://thevillagesflorida.com/golf-cart-requirements/)

[dewcrews]

It's about a 15 minute drive to Magnolia Center where there is a Publix. You can load an app. on your phone that will give you cart GPS directions.

[Freeda]

Besides all of the other good advice you've gotten, you could also use Lyft or Uber to go anywhere here. If you don't need a car regularly it's much cheaper than renting a car.

[Sheazo]

by cart:
Fenney Grill 5 mins
Spanish Moss Rec Center 5mns
Magnolia Plaza: ~12 mins

Jewels BBQ
A breakfast lunch place
Public’s
McDonald’s
Marcos pizza
Everglades Rec Center
And more

Edna’s on the green 15mins
Brownwood 25 mins

[southpawct]

by cart:
Fenney Grill 5 mins
Spanish Moss Rec Center 5mns
Magnolia Plaza: ~12 mins

Jewels BBQ
A breakfast lunch place
Public’s
McDonald’s
Marcos pizza
Everglades Rec Center
And more

Edna’s on the green 15mins
Brownwood 25 mins

Very helpful!!