Sooo, let's speculate what new businesses will be put in south of Dabney/470...

[frayedends]

Now that Don Wiley has confirmed it's being cleared for commercial development, and not just staging for 470 lane expansion, what will be put here?

Costco? Hobby Lobby? 7/11, Citizens First and a car wash?

Will there be a tunnel under 470 from Megisson?

In any case the desert wasteland that is Lake Denham and Dabney may be getting some new life. :D

[asianthree]

Now that Don Wiley has confirmed it's being cleared for commercial development, and not just staging for 470 lane expansion, what will be put here?

Costco? Hobby Lobby? 7/11, Citizens First and a car wash?

Will there be a tunnel under 470 from Megisson?

In any case the desert wasteland that is Lake Denham and Dabney may be getting some new life. :D

No on Costco, No on Hobby Lobby, too close to current and future location.

My bet would be Grocery, should be high volume, then again one can never go wrong with a
Mattress place, nail salon, and another 7-11:oops:barf

[frayedends]

No on Costco, No on Hobby Lobby, too close to current and future location.

My bet would be Grocery, should be high volume, then again one can never go wrong with a
Mattress place, nail salon, and another 7-11:oops:barf

Yeah, I would not mind a grocery and a gas station with golf cart accessibility. If no golf cart tunnel then I don't need a gas station so close. Some restaurants and groceries would be a great start.

[Normal]

There is an apartment complex being placed there on the 39 acre parcel. It will be interesting on how The Villages will maneuver around. I think there will be a tunnel under 470 to at least link their West Lake parcel and ensure connectivity to their commercial plot and further development down to Honeycutt road. Perhaps when the widening and rerouting for construction happens it will be put into place.

[FloridaGuy66]

Costco and Hobby Lobby is already close enough to there. Maybe a Walmart, Trader Joes, Total Wine and a gas station.

[Michael 61]

An Asian Market?

[Normal]

I’ll go safe with a gas station. The Villages portion will have a Citizens First Bank too.

[FloridaGuy66]

An Asian Market?

I do a decent amount of "Asian-style" cooking. A friend of mine goes with his Asian wife to Orlando for cooking supplies a few times a year to some stores that supposedly have everything. I don't think we have the numbers to support that type of store here but it's nice that Walmart carries a lot of the sauces required like Hoisin and Oyster sauce, unfortunately not Shaoxing cooking wine.

[fdpaq0580]

Now that Don Wiley has confirmed it's being cleared for commercial development, and not just staging for 470 lane expansion, what will be put here?

Costco? Hobby Lobby? 7/11, Citizens First and a car wash?

Will there be a tunnel under 470 from Megisson?

In any case the desert wasteland that is Lake Denham and Dabney may be getting some new life. :D

Only one bank? Really?

[fdpaq0580]

An Asian Market?

I like the way you think. How about a "real" Japanese restaurant. And maybe a Philippino restaurant as well.

[Pballer]

Maybe a self storage building and doctors offices.

[Papa_lecki]

If it’s Villages owned, you can go to any of the many commercial plazas and see what will be in the new plaza.

It’s not like the formula changes.

Restaurant on either end, grocery store in the middle, nails, BBQ place, eye doc or HairCuttery - you know the routine.

[asianthree]

An Asian Market?

Nope..2.6% Asian population in TV….But a Hispanic market would be very popular

[Stu from NYC]

Would hope for Trader Joes and Greek and German Restaurants

[asianthree]

Would hope for Trader Joes and Greek and German Restaurants

For 2 years There has been words spoken at TJ’s of possible Ocala site. Since it’s privately held, TJ’s will move at its own pace. Look how long its taking Buccee’s in Ocala, the crickets are now on a third generation.

[Altavia]

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/2344881-post1.html

It's a very stage shaped property, so probably more to come.

It will be interesting to see what goes in there.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachments/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/104628d1719505951-future-commercial-area-@-cr470-meggison-near-lake-denham-img_0458-jpg

[Normal]

Would hope for Trader Joes and Greek and German Restaurants

It would be a great spot for a TraderJoe’s. A local micro brewery, a Home Goods Marshals and a drive up type restaurant (skip the roller skaters though) would all be successful too.

[Marathon Man]

Indoor pickleball. Costco. Movie theater. Bowling alley. And the new Katie Bell's.

[Stu from NYC]

Indoor pickleball. Costco. Movie theater. Bowling alley. And the new Katie Bell's.

Dont think you have much of a chance for any of them.

[scubawva]

“unfortunately not Shaoxing cooking wine”

I buy it at an Asian grocery when I travel. I have an extra bottle if you need it.

[scubawva]

“unfortunately not Shaoxing cooking wine”

I buy it at an Asian grocery when I travel. I have an extra bottle if you need it.

[McClendons]

Hooters......

[frayedends]

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/2344881-post1.html

It's a very stage shaped property, so probably more to come.

It will be interesting to see what goes in there.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachments/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/104628d1719505951-future-commercial-area-@-cr470-meggison-near-lake-denham-img_0458-jpg

I believe the strange shape is because of the water treatment plant. Some small sections they don’t own.

[Nevinator]

I’d love to see a bowling alley added in the south. It would also be nice to see some things added that the average senior citizen can participate and get out of the heat in the summer. Maybe a new state of the art movie theater.

As I drive around The Villages (love living here) I have to scratch my head sometimes and wonder who approved some of the recreational activities and the dollars spent to build and maintain them. Currently in Eastport (under construction) is a lake where they will have dragon boat racing. Not something that I see myself doing and probably the same goes for the other 95% of Villages residents.

The new recreation center there will have a rock climbing wall. Go figure? Might be nice for the grandkids visiting; heck, I might even try it once or twice as a 70 y/o guy, but definitely not something that I’d add to my daily activity list.

[Mrfriendly]

Three new Wawa gas stations

[LuLinn]

I think whatever it is will also be marketed towards Turnpike traffic.

[Normal]

I believe the strange shape is because of the water treatment plant. Some small sections they don’t own.

True, the 39 acre platt was already OKed by city council and the county for apartments. It also will include retail. It should be a busy, busy place.

[mraines]

I like the way you think. How about a "real" Japanese restaurant. And maybe a Philippino restaurant as well.

And Mediterranean and Lebanese? Something other than pizza and fried foods.

[Michael 61]

I do a decent amount of "Asian-style" cooking. A friend of mine goes with his Asian wife to Orlando for cooking supplies a few times a year to some stores that supposedly have everything. I don't think we have the numbers to support that type of store here but it's nice that Walmart carries a lot of the sauces required like Hoisin and Oyster sauce, unfortunately not Shaoxing cooking wine.

I cook quite a bit of Asian as well. I’m in Orlando once a week, and frequent the Asian markets there. There is a small Korean market in Ocala that is also good. I also supplement with deliveries of non-perishable items. My Asian Market comment was more wishful thinking - there is not a demand here in The Villages (yet anyway) to make that a viable option.

[Ptmcbriz]

I do a decent amount of "Asian-style" cooking. A friend of mine goes with his Asian wife to Orlando for cooking supplies a few times a year to some stores that supposedly have everything. I don't think we have the numbers to support that type of store here but it's nice that Walmart carries a lot of the sauces required like Hoisin and Oyster sauce, unfortunately not Shaoxing cooking wine.

I order Shaoxing cooking wine from Amazon and get it the same day or next day.

[Michael 61]

I like the way you think. How about a "real" Japanese restaurant. And maybe a Philippino restaurant as well.

I try not to be critical of the ethnic dining options here in The Villages (I knew that coming in), but I crave authentic Japanese, and not the fusion and Americanized places with their sugary sauces, and fried and battered proteins. For Filipino, I’ve learned to cook pretty authentic adobo, pancit and lumpia. But a restaurant would be nice. I found a place in Orlando that has awesome Halo Halo.

[Nell57]

I cook quite a bit of Asian as well. I’m in Orlando once a week, and frequent the Asian markets there. There is a small Korean market in Ocala that is also good. I also supplement with deliveries of non-perishable items. My Asian Market comment was more wishful thinking - there is not a demand here in The Villages (yet anyway) to make that a viable option.

Hmmm…I don’t know.
The Japanese restaurants in Lake Sumter Landing and Colony Plaza have both been in business for 12+ years.
You don’t have to be Asian to love ‘em.
I think an Asian Market would thrive

[Mass288]

Now that Don Wiley has confirmed it's being cleared for commercial development, and not just staging for 470 lane expansion, what will be put here?

Costco? Hobby Lobby? 7/11, Citizens First and a car wash?

Will there be a tunnel under 470 from Megisson?

In any case the desert wasteland that is Lake Denham and Dabney may be getting some new life. :D
Wasteland..?? Ok mr privilege tell us all how awesome your house is compared to my little hut in my wasteland..

[Txcottage]

It’d be nice to have a Sonic, TJ’s, Home Goods, Walmart grocery— but it’ll be the usual mom & pop stores that the developer favors.

[LeRoySmith]

Wasteland..?? Ok mr privilege tell us all how awesome your house is compared to my little hut in my wasteland..

Easy tiger he lives in Lake Denham too

[Lottoguy]

I suggest a mattress store, nail salon, bank, and laundramat.

[Stu from NYC]

I try not to be critical of the ethnic dining options here in The Villages (I knew that coming in), but I crave authentic Japanese, and not the fusion and Americanized places with their sugary sauces, and fried and battered proteins. For Filipino, I’ve learned to cook pretty authentic adobo, pancit and lumpia. But a restaurant would be nice. I found a place in Orlando that has awesome Halo Halo.

You dont care for Sakura? Really like their noodle dishes

[Karmanng]

Costco and Hobby Lobby is already close enough to there. Maybe a Walmart, Trader Joes, Total Wine and a gas station.


Trader joes would be nice maybe a SUPER Walmart the rest not so much

[Lisanp@aol.com]

Whole Foods, Old Navy, Sephora and Dicks Sporting Goods please

[frayedends]

Wasteland..?? Ok mr privilege tell us all how awesome your house is compared to my little hut in my wasteland..

My house is in lake Denham and my comment was meant as humorous sarcasm of how people up north describe our area.

[New Englander]

Okay, some here mentioning Asian Markets. What are you buying at Asian markets that you can't get in a regular grocery store?

[PugMom]

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/2344881-post1.html

It's a very stage shaped property, so probably more to come.

It will be interesting to see what goes in there.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachments/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/104628d1719505951-future-commercial-area-@-cr470-meggison-near-lake-denham-img_0458-jpg

looks like it can be another car wash

[Altavia]

If it’s Villages owned, you can go to any of the many commercial plazas and see what will be in the new plaza.

It’s not like the formula changes.

Restaurant on either end, grocery store in the middle, nails, BBQ place, eye doc or HairCuttery - you know the routine.

The permits indicate the property is Villages owned.

Environmental Resource Permit Apps (http://www38.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ERP/ERP/Entry/ERP.aspx?id=897269&UniquePageID=373a3bd5-2c24-40ad-a721-c25190fe3199)

[Normal]

The permits indicate the property is Villages owned.

Environmental Resource Permit Apps (http://www38.swfwmd.state.fl.us/ERP/ERP/Entry/ERP.aspx?id=897269&UniquePageID=373a3bd5-2c24-40ad-a721-c25190fe3199)

Not all property across from Dabney is Villages owned. There is an apartment complex being built also that was approved by Leesburg not long ago.
Leesburg commission approves rezoning for apartments, commercial complex across from The Villages – GrowthSpotter (https://www.growthspotter.com/2023/12/22/leesburg-commission-approves-rezoning-for-apartments-commercial-complex-across-from-the-villages/)

[mrf6969]

Whatever retail etc. is put in, y'all will have to be VERY patient, as it will be years in the making.

[Stu from NYC]

Whatever retail etc. is put in, y'all will have to be VERY patient, as it will be years in the making.

5 to 10 years would be my guess

[frayedends]

Not all property across from Dabney is Villages owned. There is an apartment complex being built also that was approved by Leesburg not long ago.
Leesburg commission approves rezoning for apartments, commercial complex across from The Villages – GrowthSpotter (https://www.growthspotter.com/2023/12/22/leesburg-commission-approves-rezoning-for-apartments-commercial-complex-across-from-the-villages/)

My post was about the Villages land that is now being cleared.



5 to 10 years would be my guess

Even though they are clearing the land now?

[Altavia]

Not all property across from Dabney is Villages owned. There is an apartment complex being built also that was approved by Leesburg not long ago.
Leesburg commission approves rezoning for apartments, commercial complex across from The Villages – GrowthSpotter (https://www.growthspotter.com/2023/12/22/leesburg-commission-approves-rezoning-for-apartments-commercial-complex-across-from-the-villages/)

Interesting - Different location near Turnpike, conceptual.
...


Leesburg commission approves rezoning for apartments, commercial complex across from The Villages

The Leesburg City Commission approved a PUD rezoning for 39 acres right off the Florida’s Turnpike exit at C.R. 470, across from the Villages of West Lake. (City of Leesburg)


The Leesburg City Commission this month approved zoning requests that will make way for an apartment complex and commercial space on 39 acres east of the Florida’s Turnpike and south of County Road 470, across from The Villages of West Lake.

The commission approved it unanimously with no discussion and there was no public comment. The city’s Planning & Zoning Director, Dan Miller, spoke about the project.

Conceptual plans for the complex, done by LPG Urban and Regional Land Planners, call for a maximum of 325 apartments in a maximum four-story buildings. The complex will sit on 25 acres and include a pool, cabana, gym, playground and a dog park as well as raised bed gardens with a tool shed and a six-foot wide walking trail.

The development will be a combination of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. One-bedroom units won’t be smaller than 800 square-feet. Two-bedroom units won’t be smaller than 1,000 square-feet. And three-bedroom units won’t be smaller than 1,2000 square-feet.

Access to the complex and commercial center will come from CR 470.

Plans show the commercial portion sitting on about 14 acres. Permitted uses include general retail sales, restaurants, pharmacies, professional and medical offices, urgent care facilities, veterinary care, coffee shops with or without drive-thrus, daycare centers, houses of worship, fitness centers, hotels and personal services like beauty salons and spas.

Currently, the land is vacant and undeveloped. It’s owned by John Schmid, city documents say.

[justjim]

Without a tunnel for golf carts it won’t change much for Village residents. Currently there is a Public, Winn Dixie, McDonalds, Oakwood, bank, gas station and other businesses that are two or three miles east via car on 470. I seriously doubt they would duplicate this on the land they are “scratching around” on county road 470. However, sometimes I’m surprised by what the Developer does or doesn’t do.

[scubawva]

I order Shaoxing cooking wine from Amazon and get it the same day or next day.

12.47 from Amazon; 3.29 at Asian market. Fortunately I’m in a good Asian market every 4-6 weeks.

[Normal]

Interesting - Different location near Turnpike, conceptual.
...


Leesburg commission approves rezoning for apartments, commercial complex across from The Villages

The Leesburg City Commission approved a PUD rezoning for 39 acres right off the Florida’s Turnpike exit at C.R. 470, across from the Villages of West Lake. (City of Leesburg)


The Leesburg City Commission this month approved zoning requests that will make way for an apartment complex and commercial space on 39 acres east of the Florida’s Turnpike and south of County Road 470, across from The Villages of West Lake.

The commission approved it unanimously with no discussion and there was no public comment. The city’s Planning & Zoning Director, Dan Miller, spoke about the project.

Conceptual plans for the complex, done by LPG Urban and Regional Land Planners, call for a maximum of 325 apartments in a maximum four-story buildings. The complex will sit on 25 acres and include a pool, cabana, gym, playground and a dog park as well as raised bed gardens with a tool shed and a six-foot wide walking trail.

The development will be a combination of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. One-bedroom units won’t be smaller than 800 square-feet. Two-bedroom units won’t be smaller than 1,000 square-feet. And three-bedroom units won’t be smaller than 1,2000 square-feet.

Access to the complex and commercial center will come from CR 470.

Plans show the commercial portion sitting on about 14 acres. Permitted uses include general retail sales, restaurants, pharmacies, professional and medical offices, urgent care facilities, veterinary care, coffee shops with or without drive-thrus, daycare centers, houses of worship, fitness centers, hotels and personal services like beauty salons and spas.

Currently, the land is vacant and undeveloped. It’s owned by John Schmid, city documents say.

I’m looking at the platt map and it shows parcel 3913818 and 3906202 are not owned by the Villages. They would only be working on 3929534 or 1088003. There is the possibility of easement for 470?

[LeRoySmith]

Not all property across from Dabney is Villages owned. There is an apartment complex being built also that was approved by Leesburg not long ago.
Leesburg commission approves rezoning for apartments, commercial complex across from The Villages – GrowthSpotter (https://www.growthspotter.com/2023/12/22/leesburg-commission-approves-rezoning-for-apartments-commercial-complex-across-from-the-villages/)

I've been waiting for someone to mention this, I thought I saw something 3 or 4 months ago about this. As I recall the 7 or 8 small parcels that back up to 470 are commercial businesses (store fronts)? I don't know if that's what they've been clearing the past month.

[MrLonzo]

A WalMart supercenter would be nice. The drive north is getting longer every time. And it seems to be the go-to store for new residents moving in.

[Stu from NYC]

My post was about the Villages land that is now being cleared.





Even though they are clearing the land now?

Based on how long it took to build infrastructure for Wildwood. Stores will wait until there is enough population to support them.

[Altavia]

I’m looking at the platt map and it shows parcel 3913818 and 3906202 are not owned by the Villages. They would only be working on 3929534 or 1088003. There is the possibility of easement for 470?

Agree, that property owner may be attempting to increase the value of that property with the "plan."

[frayedends]

Based on how long it took to build infrastructure for Wildwood. Stores will wait until there is enough population to support them.

Seems to me they wouldn’t be clearing land if plans weren’t. In progress now. Plus they have turnpike traffic right there so not just Villages. I’m just speculating but I expect we will see buildings starting. in less than a year

[Tobys Dad]

Now that Don Wiley has confirmed it's being cleared for commercial development, and not just staging for 470 and a

In any case the desert wasteland that is Lake Denham and Dabney may be getting some new life. :D

As a 21 year resident on our third home I am always suprized by the changes made by the developer. When we moved here they bragged that every Village already had infrastructure in place. In our first Village which was brand new already had Publix, Walgreens, Citizens etc. Village of Woodbury. Those days are sadly long gone.

[Dusty_Star]

Without a tunnel for golf carts it won’t change much for Village residents. Currently there is a Public, Winn Dixie, McDonalds, Oakwood, bank, gas station and other businesses that are two or three miles east via car on 470. I seriously doubt they would duplicate this on the land they are “scratching around” on county road 470. However, sometimes I’m surprised by what the Developer does or doesn’t do.

I'm not so sure 'the developer' does or doesn't do things. From what I see they develop the infrastructure & then post "commercial land for development available, for building or we will build to suit." It is then entirely up to businesses whether they think they will make money in that space or not. Since the developer has been doing this for a long while, they may give heads up to their contacts at companies they have successfully dealt with in the past, like Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, etc. But you are right, companies that are in the immediate area already will have a harder time making a successful profit forecast. Unless, their current locations are bursting with customers.

[Nana2Teddy]

Wasteland..?? Ok mr privilege tell us all how awesome your house is compared to my little hut in my wasteland..
Tongue in cheek, lol.

[aces_04]

Starbucks

[frayedends]

Don just posted in his thread about video 147 showing a better map with the section the Villages has pulled permits for clearing. But his sources aren’t talking about what is going in. It’s very cryptic and secretive. So probably one of those popup Halloween stores. :D

[skippy05]

Mister car wash, WaWa gas, and a Vape shop.

[jasamy2]

There are 2 Asian grocery stores in Brandon that may be closer or easier to get to.



I do a decent amount of "Asian-style" cooking. A friend of mine goes with his Asian wife to Orlando for cooking supplies a few times a year to some stores that supposedly have everything. I don't think we have the numbers to support that type of store here but it's nice that Walmart carries a lot of the sauces required like Hoisin and Oyster sauce, unfortunately not Shaoxing cooking wine.

[BubblesandPat]

No on Costco, No on Hobby Lobby, too close to current and future location.

My bet would be Grocery, should be high volume, then again one can never go wrong with a
Mattress place, nail salon, and another 7-11:oops:barf

I agree...yet another Publix...

[Marathon Man]

As a 21 year resident on our third home I am always suprized by the changes made by the developer. When we moved here they bragged that every Village already had infrastructure in place. In our first Village which was brand new already had Publix, Walgreens, Citizens etc. Village of Woodbury. Those days are sadly long gone.

Not sad at all. Lots of these things, and more, are just a short drive away from every home in The Villages. Even the ones at the farthest corners.

[Yodledog]

Now that Don Wiley has confirmed it's being cleared for commercial development, and not just staging for 470 lane expansion, what will be put here?

Costco? Hobby Lobby? 7/11, Citizens First and a car wash?

Will there be a tunnel under 470 from Megisson?

In any case the desert wasteland that is Lake Denham and Dabney may be getting some new life. :D

Of course this is all speculation at this point but if I can be offered a wish list, here is mine:
1. A bridge or tunnel for golf cart access
2. grocery store, publix or winn dixie
3. Gas station.
Everything else would be gravy.

[CybrSage]

I agree...yet another Publix...

It will surely be a Publix, but I hope for a different grocery store.

[MorTech]

Four banks and a Walgreens.

[MorTech]

A Hooters and a Cardiatric center.

[Snakster66]

It will surely be a Publix, but I hope for a different grocery store.

Isn't there a publix and a Winn Dixie right up the road on 470 in Okahumpka? Can't imagine they'd build another one so close. But then again, being wrong is like a second job for me, so I dunno.

[frayedends]

Isn't there a publix and a Winn Dixie right up the road on 470 in Okahumpka? Can't imagine they'd build another one so close. But then again, being wrong is like a second job for me, so I dunno.

I agree, both are only about 2 miles away, maybe 3.

[Altavia]

Does the area need another independent/assisted living facility?

[Stu from NYC]

Does the area need another independent/assisted living facility?

We are all getting older

[Timothyimitchell]

I'd like to see a grocery, breakfast restaurant, gas, Applebee's hooters type restaurant, haircut place, fast food but not your usual crap, pizza place...

[frayedends]

I'd like to see a grocery, breakfast restaurant, gas, Applebee's hooters type restaurant, haircut place, fast food but not your usual crap, pizza place...

I'd much rather an independently owned restaurant than a chain.

[Stu from NYC]

I'd much rather an independently owned restaurant than a chain.

Me too

[asianthree]

Our youngest was disappointed not one “Coney Place” in Louisville. Has been taking polls among their guests @ their 3 high end NOLA restaurants for two years.

There are more displaced lovers of Great breakfast and lunch places than one would think. His thoughts are an Ethnic restaurant with breakfast, coney dogs, Greek salads, gyros, along with a true NOLA restaurant, in TV would be packed daily. Both in a retail strip.

Now just need to convince him, a chef and some outstanding people to migrate a little farther south.

[JMintzer]

I agree, both are only about 2 miles away, maybe 3.

The Publix @ Lake Deaton and Colony Plazas are about 3.5 miles apart. So one never knows,,,

[LeRoySmith]

The Publix @ Lake Deaton and Colony Plazas are about 3.5 miles apart. So one never knows,,,

I hope its not a Publix, I like their subs and fried chicken but cant afford to do any real shopping there, Winn Dixie isn't much better

[frayedends]

I hope its not a Publix, I like their subs and fried chicken but cant afford to do any real shopping there, Winn Dixie isn't much better

Yeah, I'm not down there full time. I was wondering if it was all of Florida or just these stores that had either horrible prices or crappy selection. Mostly I'm talking about meat. When I was in Publix, it seemed like the horrible commodity chicken with 15% broth added was over $5/lb. Pork was also crazy expensive. Up here that chicken is like $2.99 lb and pork is never really more than $4/lb. Winn Dixie sort of reminded me of Walmart in quality.

I resigned myself to going to Costco for meat when I get down there full time. I'll split it up, vacuum pack it and freeze it. I don't see myself using those stores for regular shopping if I can help it.

[asianthree]

Kroger delivery, Costco or base every couple months, TJ’s takes care of all our needs.

[Stu from NYC]

Yeah, I'm not down there full time. I was wondering if it was all of Florida or just these stores that had either horrible prices or crappy selection. Mostly I'm talking about meat. When I was in Publix, it seemed like the horrible commodity chicken with 15% broth added was over $5/lb. Pork was also crazy expensive. Up here that chicken is like $2.99 lb and pork is never really more than $4/lb. Winn Dixie sort of reminded me of Walmart in quality.

I resigned myself to going to Costco for meat when I get down there full time. I'll split it up, vacuum pack it and freeze it. I don't see myself using those stores for regular shopping if I can help it.

Try Aldi, or Sams or BJ

[Altavia]

The Publix @ Lake Deaton and Colony Plazas are about 3.5 miles apart. So one never knows,,,

Even closer if it materializes, an earlier Villages map showed a building and parking lot very similar to other Publix at Eastport.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/2307734-post1.html



That info was removed after GoldWingnut pointed it out.

[Normal]

I’ll bet they are waiting for the ballot count on recreational marijuana.

If it passes, maybe we get a dispensary, a tattoo parlor, vape shop, and sports betting casino.

[frayedends]

I’ll bet they are waiting for the ballot count on recreational marijuana.

If it passes, maybe we get a dispensary, a tattoo parlor, vape shop, and sports betting casino.

Too funny. Plus us southerners are getting younger. Those soon to be sagging tramps stamps will be needing some coverup work at the Villages Tattoo and Smoke Shop.

[Mass288]

My house is in lake Denham and my comment was meant as humorous sarcasm of how people up north describe our area.
Gotcha