What's your wish south of 466A?

[The Buckeyes]

Since there will be thousands of residents south of 466A what would you like to see. Just a few things on my wish list....a TooJays in Brownwood, a hospital (would love to see an affiliate of the Cleveland Clinic) on 44 with an emerygency room that can treat you within a REASONABLE amount of time. A Lowes and a fitness center and a Walmart Super Center (you could go broke shopping at Publix). What is your wish?

[SusanOfWoodbury]

I would love to see a Trader's Joes, Home Good's, Christmas Tree Shop. Old Navy. Sweet Bay grocery store, TJ Maxx.....

Some new eating establishments, something other than the one's we already have in Spanish Springs and Sumpter Landing.

Cancer Center of America

[tommy steam]

A planet Fitness gym, different supermarket company other than publics , good restaurants other than the same ones that are in all the squares, wife would like a Homegoods store, maby a lowes or Home Depot, a Costico .

[Bosoxfan]

An Ace hardware would be nice!

[jblum315]

It's hard for me to understand why you are all so down on Publix. I find shopping at Publix to be the pleasantest hour of my week!

[graciegirl]

It's hard for me to understand why you are all so down on Publix. I find shopping at Publix to be the pleasantest hour of my week!

Me too Jeanne! I also shop for staples at Walmart but am addicted to the bakery at Publix and the ALWAYS WARM and PLEASANT and HELPFUL staff at our Publix store. Also the produce section looks much cleaner than Walmart.

If only they carried Worthmore's Mock Turtle Soup like Krogers does in Cincinnati.

[Buckeyephan]

I would LOVE a Starbuck's, especially if it had a drive-through.

[Madelaine Amee]

It's hard for me to understand why you are all so down on Publix. I find shopping at Publix to be the pleasantest hour of my week!

I LOVE Publix. Compared to the other options, Publix wins hands down. I have shopped them all, I really like Fresh Market, but their prices are way out of sight. I have only twice gone into Sweetbay and the smell was so bad I won't go back. The otherhalf was in there recently for something and he mentioned "the peculiar smell in there". WallyMart does not do it for me either.

Publix is super clean, great staff who will do anything to help you, and carries just about everything I need.

[tainsley]

Love Publix! Would also like to have a Home Goods, TJM, Macy's, Navy Fed CU, Dunkin Donuts and a WAWA!

[rubicon]

Costco just raised their initiation fee. I let others decide if it was too much.
I hope all of you south of 466A get your wish. It will be beneficial for you and for the residents south of 466.

I can find all of the stores mentioned outside TV and at this point enjoy getting out of dodge with my wife to shop. so it is an enjoyable ride to Orlando, Ocala, etc. Miss Albertson here and in Mount Dora now all have disappeared from the area

We like Publix but also Sweet Bay Winn Dixie, Aldi's, Sam's and shop all of them for one reason or another.

I am being really really nice today because it my birthday and my wife says that the way I act today will be the way I'll act the rest of the year. So I am going to tread lightly all day and will defer as to how I will behave tomorrorw:D

Joyous Easter

[jblum315]

An Ace hardware would be nice!

There is an Ace Hardware in Wildwood, just 2 miles from Hemingway gate

[PaPaLarry]

DUNKIN DONUTS DUNKIN DONUTS DUNKIN DONUTS:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

[tainsley]

Hoppy birthday to you!

[geri317]

A coffee shop, hardware store and Homegoods!

[tainsley]

Costco just raised their initiation fee. I let others decide if it was too much.
I hope all of you south of 466A get your wish. It will be beneficial for you and for the residents south of 466.

I can find all of the stores mentioned outside TV and at this point enjoy getting out of dodge with my wife to shop. so it is an enjoyable ride to Orlando, Ocala, etc. Miss Albertson here and in Mount Dora now all have disappeared from the area

We like Publix but also Sweet Bay Winn Dixie, Aldi's, Sam's and shop all of them for one reason or another.

I am being really really nice today because it my birthday and my wife says that the way I act today will be the way I'll act the rest of the year. So I am going to tread lightly all day and will defer as to how I will behave tomorrorw:D

Joyous Easter

OOPS! Let me try that again...Hoppy Birthday to you Rubicon!

[drcar]

Dicks Sporting Goods, Outback, AND for anyone who knows Central NY, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, for the wife a Christmas Tree Shop, Home Goods Store, AND AGAIN anyone fron Central NY knows a WEGMANS!

[OCsun]

I would LOVE a Starbuck's, especially if it had a drive-through.

Amen to that! :highfive:

[AriaGrandparents2013]

Would like to see a Dunkin Donuts, Whole Foods, and a Panera Bread.

[AriaGrandparents2013]

Does this "wish list" get noticed by The Villages Developer so that maybe they will contact any of these franchises to see if they are interested in opening within The Villages?

[cquick]

It's hard for me to understand why you are all so down on Publix. I find shopping at Publix to be the pleasantest hour of my week!

I LOVE PUBLIX TOO!

but....I know there will be lots of other shopping opportunities in the
Brownwood area.....even some brand stores and big box stores.

[graciegirl]

[quote=AriaGrandparents2013;651459]Does this "wish list" get noticed by The Villages Developer so that maybe they will contact any of these franchises to see if they are interested in opening within The Villages?[



The survey that each of us submit yearly has a huge portion of our wants for businesses of every kind that are surely submitted to those businesses. One of the things that has happened is that much of our growth has happened in the last eight to ten years and the people who do the math, the demographers that large businesses consult have obviously missed us or didn't take a "little retirement community" seriously.

Economics 101...we are just recovering in this country from a major MAJOR economic downturn. Money for expansion has not been at the top of the lists for most businesses.

Things are beginning to look up for the country but no one has had the BOOM we have had here.

You don't just "open" a store. You have to contract for the lease for years and hire people to staff it and make a major financial commitment.

We have been here almost six years and you wouldn't believe the businesses that have come here in that time.

As Bogie Shooter often says...Patience Grasshopper.

The Morses aren't sleeping under any haystack.;)

Obviously. I am very protective of my beloved home town.

[KARENNN]

A giant indoor lap pool

[skip0358]

All for the Dunkin Donuts, Ace is already S/O 466A, as for Publix I wish people who feel they're to expensive would go somewhere else to shop as it wouldn't be so crowded then, COSTCO would be nice as would Home Goods. As for another Hospital I don't think that's the answer. Maybe a few additional Urgent cares that stay open later.

[Happinow]

It's hard for me to understand why you are all so down on Publix. I find shopping at Publix to be the pleasantest hour of my week!

I think the reason that people are down on Publix is that it is really expensive compared to any other market (except Fresh Market) and it is ungodly crowded. Even when the snowbirds go back its crowded. It's not their fault but I think, for,the most part, that's why people grump about it.

[tommy steam]

It's hard for me to understand why you are all so down on Publix. I find shopping at Publix to be the pleasantest hour of my week!

I like publix also , but it's good to have competition among business .

[tainsley]

The Publix up off of Buenos Aires across from Lowes is never crowded! I live closer to Colony but I don't like the traffic!

[AriaGrandparents2013]

[quote=AriaGrandparents2013;651459]Does this "wish list" get noticed by The Villages Developer so that maybe they will contact any of these franchises to see if they are interested in opening within The Villages?[



The survey that each of us submit yearly has a huge portion of our wants for businesses of every kind that are surely submitted to those businesses. One of the things that has happened is that much of our growth has happened in the last eight to ten years and the people who do the math, the demographers that large businesses consult have obviously missed us or didn't take a "little retirement community" seriously.

Economics 101...we are just recovering in this country from a major MAJOR economic downturn. Money for expansion has not been at the top of the lists for most businessess,

Things are beginning to look up for the country but no one has had the BOOM we have had here.

You don't just "open" a store. You have to contract for the lease for years and hire people to staff it and make a major financial commitment.

We have been here almost six years and you wouldn't believe the businesses that have come here in that time.

As Bogie Shooter often says...Patience Grasshopper.

The Morses aren't sleeping under any haystack.;)

Obviously. I am very protective of my beloved home town.

I understand........I have a lot of patience.

[Bizdoc]

1) A mix of restaurants which includes some non-chain ones

2) Whole Foods

3) Trader Joe's

[JimTony]

A gas station would be nice.

[Geewiz]

World peace (at least south of 466A)

[smow5050]

I would love to see a performing arts center for groups similar to the Savannah center, a decent level grassy dog park, and some different places to eat.

[thelegges]

Whole foods, TJ and i would be happy....i don't shop walmart or publix.....would love a lifetime fitness with indoor pool

[Sagitarius 6]

I would be so happy if Trader Joe's and Costco would come to this area. Then I feel the area would be complete.

[Mack184]

I'm finding it interesting that the vast majority of posters on this thread all have some sort of material wants. More stores to spend money in. I've noticed that only a couple of people have mentioned things like a lap pool or performing arts center. I don't think anyone asked for a library or churches. Most interesting.

[shcisamax]

There is a library and there are churches so I wouldn't read too much into that. BTW: Dog park

[spk7951]

I'm finding it interesting that the vast majority of posters on this thread all have some sort of material wants. More stores to spend money in. I've noticed that only a couple of people have mentioned things like a lap pool or performing arts center. I don't think anyone asked for a library or churches. Most interesting.


Could not help but notice that also. Personally I would like to see another bowling alley, dog park, tennis courts and baseball fields. Do not believe any of those are currently planned for south of 466A.

FYI: The library in the County bldg, 466A & Powell Rd, will be easily accessible via golf carts once the construction in that area is completed.

[Hancle704]

Instead of posting here, why not complete your resident survey? There is still time to do that. The Developer has a section and reads the "wish list".

[thelegges]

but no one gets to see your wishes on the survey

[paulandjean]

I would like some kind of gambling, like a small casino.

[graciegirl]

boy howdy.

[Thnonne]

First Watch is an example. But Ihop, Perkins, and Bob Evans would also be welcome additions to the southern Villages. Already mentioned are two favorites, Panera and Dunkin Donuts.

[laceylady]

I would LOVE a Starbuck's, especially if it had a drive-through.

Yes--Starbucks, Starbucks, Starbucks--either Brownwod or Colony Plaza.

[Shimpy]

First Watch is an example. But Ihop, Perkins, and Bob Evans would also be welcome additions to the southern Villages. Already mentioned are two favorites, Panera and Dunkin Donuts.

Panera and Dunkin Donuts don't serve traditional breakfast, eggs, bacon, potatoes, pancakes, etc.

[laceylady]

It's hard for me to understand why you are all so down on Publix. I find shopping at Publix to be the pleasantest hour of my week!

Public is way too crowded and noisy. Constantly being bumped into by others doesn't conjure up any sense of pleasantly to me. The Walmart in The Villages is less expensive, has other things besides groceries (get it all done at once) and is THE absolute cleanest Walmart I have ever been in. We would absolutely love a Walmart down south. I like grocery stores that are 'super' stores-- have many things besides groceries. Up in the NW we shop at one of these called Fred Meyer, which is a step or two up from Walmart.

[marianne237]

I'd go along with a drive up Starbucks.

[wiseman48]

I'd like to see a nice big, fenced in Dog Park located south of 466A.

[shcisamax]

Dog Park YES. More big box restaurants, No thanks.

[Scoops]

My list includes: BJs, Starbucks, HomeGoods, Ace, Toojays, Jimmy Johns, Dunkin, Whole Foods, a good Greek restaurant and a good Mexican restaurant.

[coalminer]

Gas station car wash

[skip0358]

Glad to see a different Italian Rest. coming to Brownwood, and the Brew House. See they put O'Sheas sign up on the old Butter Beanery an Irish Bar & Rest. To bad it's not on this side off 466A. Hope it works out though.

[sjdjmd]

I need a Dillards.

[Grannynance]

One thing you don't have to wish in which Mr Morse is going to give you south
Of 466a is more and more of houses.

[Uncle Tom]

Since there will be thousands of residents south of 466A what would you like to see. Just a few things on my wish list....a TooJays in Brownwood, a hospital (would love to see an affiliate of the Cleveland Clinic) on 44 with an emerygency room that can treat you within a REASONABLE amount of time. A Lowes and a fitness center and a Walmart Super Center (you could go broke shopping at Publix). What is your wish?

Less trafic would be nice. Starting to get too big around here.

[mrsyarbie]

Love Sweetbay but really just more grocery stores of any kind would be welcome. Publix is nice but I have been in Florida over 30 years and watched them put everyone out of business, kind of like The Big Walmarts put all the little stores out of business...

[TNT]

First Watch would be great. Another gas station to give Shell/Colony some competition... their prices are always higher.:22yikes:

[Lbmb24101]

A cvs ( don't care for walgreens)
Different restaurants
A good hardware store
Target
Another publix

[Didiwinbob]

Dog Park with shade for small dogs and large dogs, daycare, overnight accommodations, pick up and delivery option, vet office , store stocked with high quality dog food products, grooming, indoor training facility, agility equipment, handicap accessible, people bathrooms, dog adoption area for adoption groups to have, low cost spay, neuter, and vaccine clinics. Ability for vet school to staff for their internships and resident rotations. Is that asking for too much? Oh and golf cart accessible11852 11853 they made me write this!

[graciegirl]

Dog Park with shade for small dogs and large dogs, daycare, overnight accommodations, pick up and delivery option, vet office , store stocked with high quality dog food products, grooming, indoor training facility, agility equipment, handicap accessible, people bathrooms, dog adoption area for adoption groups to have, low cost spay, neuter, and vaccine clinics. Ability for vet school to staff for their internships and resident rotations. Is that asking for too much? Oh and golf cart accessible11852 11853 they made me write this!

They just called me and asked me to post that there should be a treat station TOO stocked with beggin treats....and you DON'T have to do a trick to get them.

[jblum315]

Less trafic would be nice. Starting to get too big around here.

Highly unlikely that it will get any smaller!

[maureenod]

I would love to see Christmas Tree Shop, Trader Joes, and especially Home Goods. I have emailed Home Goods about opening a store here and they responded they would pass it on to the right department. How about EVERYONE sending them an email.

[scarecrow1]

That it would go away!!!!

[The Buckeyes]

Never expected so many replies....all have merit! Not too worried about this getting back to the Morse family. I'm sure it is someone's job to monitor the subjects on TOTV.

[The Buckeyes]

Not to get off subject to much but I need to explain my thoughts about Publix. They may offer some items others do not have and great customer service but at what price? I had never been to Publix before my Lifestyle visit but here are two items that opened my eyes. 1.) Lay's Light Potato Chips $3.99 / bag compared to $3.48 at Walmart. 2.) Coke 2 liter bottle 1.99 compared to $1.38 at Walmart. Bottom line is that Walmart is making a profit !
Take your receipt and comparison shop....you could probably fill up your golf cart all year round just on the savings.

[graciegirl]

I would love to see Christmas Tree Shop, Trader Joes, and especially Home Goods. I have emailed Home Goods about opening a store here and they responded they would pass it on to the right department. How about EVERYONE sending them an email.

Post the link.

I personally could have started a Christmas Tree shop with what I got rid of before we moved here and STILL have enough stuff that I could open one.

[The Buckeyes]

Post the link.

I personally could have starred a Christmas Tree shop with what I got rid of before we moved here and STILL have enough stuff that I could open one.

Although we haven't moved yet, same with us and probably quite a few others. Could probably start a Christmas Tree Consignment Shop but, who would run it . I'm retired and intend to stay that way.

[2BNTV]

My choices would be Home Goods, and a Cheesecake Factory. Love their cheesecake.

[skip0358]

Not to get off subject to much but I need to explain my thoughts about Publix. They may offer some items others do not have and great customer service but at what price? I had never been to Publix before my Lifestyle visit but here are two items that opened my eyes. 1.) Lay's Light Potato Chips $3.99 / bag compared to $3.48 at Walmart. 2.) Coke 2 liter bottle 1.99 compared to $1.38 at Walmart. Bottom line is that Walmart is making a profit !
Take your receipt and comparison shop....you could probably fill up your golf cart all year round just on the savings.

Well there's a Walmart at 25A & 27/441 so that's solved. I'll keep going to Publix, when I go it's not crowded and don't mind paying a little more and I find the workers very helpful and friendly. People complain about prices at the Shell station in Colony but I had to wait in line the other day to get gas.

[Mack184]

First Watch would be great. Another gas station to give Shell/Colony some competition... their prices are always higher.:22yikes:
If I understand things correctly, Circle-K/Shell has an exclusive deal with the developer. There can be no other competing gas stations on Villages property.

[cquick]

I need a Dillards.

Me too!

[tommy steam]

If I understand things correctly, Circle-K/Shell has an exclusive deal with the developer. There can be no other competing gas stations on Villages property.

I would think most of the stores have an exclusive with the developers , lol

[cquick]

A cvs ( don't care for walgreens)
Different restaurants
A good hardware store
Target
Another publix

I love Walgreens, have never liked CVS, but I am surprised that CVS hasn't built near the Walgreens at Colony....in Orlando, if CVS built, then Walgreens was sure to follow. If Walgreens built, CVS was sure to build nearby. I know some people's insurance only covers if they use CVS. So I think it's a hardship for them to have to go to the one on 466.

[AriaGrandparents2013]

How about a quality Outlet Mall with Nike, Reebok, Coach, LL Bean, etc.? Or a Bass Pro Shop?

[jblum315]

How about a quality Outlet Mall with Nike, Reebok, Coach, LL Bean, etc.? Or a Bass Pro Shop?

God forbid

[workingonit]

there is a Walmart in Fruitland Park very close to TV. There is a CVS at the corner of 44 and 301. there is a Winn-Dixie across the street from the CVS. There is an Ace Hardware in Wildwood with superior customer service the best that I've seen anywhere in or surrounding TV!

So I'm a little confused on why everyone wants another Walmart or other grocery stores down here? Do you really shop that much at Costco?

I would like more green space including a dog park - and I don't even own a dog nor do I plan on it.

[Bosoxfan]

There is an Ace Hardware in Wildwood, just 2 miles from Hemingway gatenot golf cart accessible

[wendyquat]

I love Publix and take advantage of their weekly BOGOs. I'm amazed that even when Publix is very crowded I've never had to wait very long for checkout! Some things are worth paying a little more!

[unitedst]

Toojays would be a great addition. We're new to the Villages, but we do know that their food and baked goods are very good.

[Topspinmo]

tennis and pickleball courts as far as the eye can see!

[ilovetv]

Not to get off subject to much but I need to explain my thoughts about Publix. They may offer some items others do not have and great customer service but at what price? I had never been to Publix before my Lifestyle visit but here are two items that opened my eyes. 1.) Lay's Light Potato Chips $3.99 / bag compared to $3.48 at Walmart. 2.) Coke 2 liter bottle 1.99 compared to $1.38 at Walmart. Bottom line is that Walmart is making a profit !
Take your receipt and comparison shop....you could probably fill up your golf cart all year round just on the savings.

The potato chips are a good example of name-brand products being BETTER in the store's own brand, at half the price. I find that in all major supermarket chains north and south, the store's own label is better product.....with more of it, for half the price of the brand-name.

As for WalMart making a profit.....yes, "but at what price?" Local businesses killed off by Walmart's no-wholesaler model would be glad to tell you "at what price".

[spk7951]

Toojays would be a great addition. We're new to the Villages, but we do know that their food and baked goods are very good.


As a new poster you may not have seen it but Too Jay's coming to Brownwood has been noted previously on TOTV. Here is the info I copied from The Villages Gourmet Club web site:

Too Jay's Original Gourmet Deli (Brownwood), West Torch Lake Dr., The Villages, FL. (American) (Deli) B/L/D. Their third location in The Villages will be located at Paddock Square in Brownwood. Construction is underway and the Deli will be part of Phase 2 and open in late 2013

[cwnavy1]

On the Publix issue, it's a fine store, but the one in Colony always looks like the day before a hurricane; just tons of people. As for hardware, there is a farm store right across 44 from Brownwood that is an excellent store with tons of tools and other hardware items, including a huge pet supplies department. Give it a try if you need hardware or building materials, or just feed for your steers.

[Shimpy]

. As for hardware, there is a farm store right across 44 from Brownwood that is an excellent store with tons of tools and other hardware items, including a huge pet supplies department. Give it a try if you need hardware or building materials, or just feed for your steers.

If you are in the market for a bullwhip they carry them also. Great place to wonder around if you are the Home Depot type as I am.

[The Buckeyes]

The potato chips are a good example of name-brand products being BETTER in the store's own brand, at half the price. I find that in all major supermarket chains north and south, the store's own label is better product.....with more of it, for half the price of the brand-name.

As for WalMart making a profit.....yes, "but at what price?" Local businesses killed off by Walmart's no-wholesaler model would be glad to tell you "at what price".

In some instances you may be right. The example I sighted was on name brands carried in both stores. A prime example would be the Walmart supercenter that was erected on the old Gator Hole driving range in North Myrtle Beach where we vacation annually. Since it opened at least 40 "new" businesses have opened around it with "new" employees. So when the house is built in TV we may shop for a few things at Publix but, the bulk will be at Walmart. I will enjoy the trip with the golf cart to Colony Shell, filling the tank on our continual savings. I suggest some loyal Publix customers take their most recent receipt to Walmart and compare. It may be an enlightening experience that will not lighten your wallet!

[rmcpklinefelter]

Hubby really misses his fav, Menards. Being a retired plumber/pipefitter and a private contractor he could always save on plumbing materials for jobs, just no Menards here in the South.

[Bronxmike]

How about a decent place to get a coffee. I think Dunkin Donuts would do real well. I have to drive far to get to the one across town. I live in Collier village.

[cst4villages]

How about a few more banking choices? a TD Bank would be nice!! And I give another vote for a Starbucks.

[delima2000]

We Also miss Menards and of course my favorite Meijer's. I talked to a store rep before we moved and he said that Meijer's is looking at the Florida market. I told him to check out the villages area since there are a lot of people from the Midwest. (Michigan, Ohio,Indiana and Illinois.) that was 2 years ago. Someday maybe ��

[mulligan]

An Ace hardware would be nice!

Have you tried Sparr...across from brownwood...more inventory, great service, and better prices than ACE.

[yabbadu]

Dont forget, a store to suvive should have enough shoppers and have to make their profit before 9 pm when everyone has gone to bed!

[murray607]

How about a decent place to get a coffee. I think Dunkin Donuts would do real well. I have to drive far to get to the one across town. I live in Collier village.

I am going to play Devils' Advocate and wish for a Tim Hortons Coffee Shop. All Canadians are in love with "Timmies" and they are in a lot of NE States, but none south of Ohio.

With FL having so many Snowbirds, I am sure they would do well here.

Also, I would like a Bass Pro that is closer than Orlando.

[Biker B]

I miss WHITE CASTLE!!!!!

[marvymare]

I don't mind Publix either (their still #1 with me), BUT VARIETY is the SPICE of life! So NEW STORES would be appreciated! #1 HOME GOODS/MARSHALLS! #2 STEINMART (since Macy's would be pushing it) #3 WAWA (OR ANY convenience) store, do love our WAWA though! #4 HAVERTY'S!!!! Just a thought

[BobnBev]

What's the fee now?

[kellyjam]

I miss WHITE CASTLE!!!!!

Ain't a night without White!

[njbchbum]

I know that this is a 'wish list' thread...but it makes me wonder how far people had to travel from their former residences to get to something they miss having close to them here? Is travel from the Brownwood area to Southern Trace/Lake Sumter really an inconvenience? Were your stores/services back home really closer than they are here? My house in Maine is at least a 15 min drive from everywhere - but we knew that when we bought there.

[ditka41]

Agree with the need for a good ACE! Not fun having to drive to Wildwood or farther to buy (or often, TRY to buy) common hardware items. It needs to be within 5-10 minutes, by cart, of Brownwood and cart accessible.

[peggyb]

A Super WAWA would be awesome...it would take care of a convenience store, a coffee shop, a sandwich shop, a gas station, and although not in jersey, it would also have a beer cooler. They are now in Fl...so why not The Villages????

[electricblue]

I would love to see a bowling alley in Brownwood..

[Bucco]

I know that this is a 'wish list' thread...but it makes me wonder how far people had to travel from their former residences to get to something they miss having close to them here? Is travel from the Brownwood area to Southern Trace/Lake Sumter really an inconvenience? Were your stores/services back home really closer than they are here? My house in Maine is at least a 15 min drive from everywhere - but we knew that when we bought there.

Wondering the same thing. A large percentage of this wish list is already here in The Villages or really close by. These corporations are not going to open a second or third location in a very seasonal small (relatively speaking) area.

The Villages has grown..when we first arrived (15) years ago, we had to drive for many things. The growth has been awesome, but most of what has been "wished" for is here, and duplicating it south of 466, in most cases, is not going to happen.

[BS Beef]

DUNKIN DONUTS DUNKIN DONUTS DUNKIN DONUTS:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

:BigApplause:AMEN!!!!

[D&Lsunfun]

what about: Dinner show/theater, Golf Galaxy, Home Goods, bowling alley

[SALYBOW]

An Ace hardware would be nice!

There is an Ace Hdw in Wildwood so I don't see them putting a new one that close.

[manaboutown]

I would appreciate a Hooters restaurant.

[George Bieniaszek]

A Dunkin Donuts in Colony or Pinellas Plaza, golf cart accessible!!

[AriaGrandparents2013]

A Dunkin Donuts in Colony or Pinellas Plaza, golf cart accessible!!

I second that request........we hear there will be a Dunkin Donuts in Brownwood........which I hope is true.

Remember "America runs on Dunkin".

[LI SNOWBIRD]

I would appreciate a Hooters restaurant.

don't you mean a Hooters breastaurant?
:mmmm:

[getdul981]

Would love to see a WAWA or a Sheets that is golf cart accessible.

My wife and I were in Orlando a couple weeks ago and ate at Abuelos Mexican Restaurant. We mentioned to the manager that we thought they should open one in The Villages. He said that he was one of the people that looked for new sites and would check it out. If anyone gets to Abuelos, please speak to the manager and put in a word.

Most people have not heard of The Villages and don't realize the potential we have here.

[123Cookie]

a GAS STATION with golf cart access south of 466a!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!

:gc:

[Cisco Kid]

Me as your live in pool boy

[SALYBOW]

Trader Joes, cheaper gas, more executive courses. new and different restaurants. I think Hooters would go over about as well as TGIF did. Of course, I am opposed to Hooters at several different levels. :icon_bored:

[janieb]

what about: Dinner show/theater, Golf Galaxy, Home Goods, bowling alley

I would like a Golf Galaxy, my son manages a store in NC and if there was one here, maybe he could transfer down

[Bavarian]

Red Robin anywhere

[rubicon]

When you wish upon a star............................

[e-flyer]

Since we are wishing, I wish for additional golf courses. It's getting hard to get a tee time 1-3 days out due to all the " edit " arriving. As far as other things like stores, I vote for Lowes, Home Depot, Panera, Chipote, a Golf Specialty store, and any decent size sporting goods store (Dicks, Bass Pro, Gander, Field & Stream).

[BnCinME]

A Dunkin Donuts in Colony or Pinellas Plaza, golf cart accessible!!

Yes! :clap2:

[cquick]

I would appreciate a Hooters restaurant.

My husband agrees with you, but I told him that's just for youngsters!

[cquick]

Would love to see a WAWA or a Sheets that is golf cart accessible.

My wife and I were in Orlando a couple weeks ago and ate at Abuelos Mexican Restaurant. We mentioned to the manager that we thought they should open one in The Villages. He said that he was one of the people that looked for new sites and would check it out. If anyone gets to Abuelos, please speak to the manager and put in a word.

Most people have not heard of The Villages and don't realize the potential we have here.

We loved Abuelos at the Loop in Orlando! Good suggestion

[BSuper]

We really need a large flat dog park. :pray:

[patfla06]

A Dunkin Donuts in Colony or Pinellas Plaza, golf cart accessible!!

Great idea...

[getdul981]

We loved Abuelos at the Loop in Orlando! Good suggestion

Thanks Connie. Yeah. that's the one.

We really need a large flat dog park. :pray:

What's a flat dog?:a20::eek::eek::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Chinook]

COSTCO and Traders Joes!!!
:pray:

[lovinganimals]

A decent dog park that is flat, with grass, a little shade, and you don't have to get there by golf cart. Some dogs can't ride on carts and the only decent dog park in TV is the one behind Nancy Lopez and you can only get to it by cart or walking. My dog is pooped by the time we walk up there.

[jnieman]

Since we are wishing, I wish for additional golf courses. It's getting hard to get a tee time 1-3 days out due to all the " edit " arriving. As far as other things like stores, I vote for Lowes, Home Depot, Panera, Chipote, a Golf Specialty store, and any decent size sporting goods store (Dicks, Bass Pro, Gander, Field & Stream).

I definitely agree with the Chipolte. Those who haven't had it don't know what they are missing. We had it in Ohio and loved it. I even e-mailed them about a year ago to encourage them but didn't hear back.

[rn1tv]

My wish list would include: Home Goods, Trader Joe's, Costco, and a Bahama Breeze restaurant. I agree with many others; it seems we keep getting the same chain restaurants and I would like to see something different. By the way, does anyone know what is going to be built on 44 across from the chevy dealership...more homes? Certainly looks big enough to handle a nice shopping center!

[My Daily Run]

I would love to see more independent stores in the Brownwood Town Square and anything that we don't already have within The Villages and nearby surrounding area...anything...I would like more choices in supermarkets, big box stores and restaurants...chains or otherwise !!!

[D&Lsunfun]

a dog park,
why not use the dog parks that are available, instead of any common area, including the pool/mailbox area/cart paths. don't you owners have your own patch of grass?

[Peek]

I agree with everything you wanted except a fitness center. There already is one at Brownwood. How do we even go about asking for what we want?

[LABSX2]

My two biggest wishes is to have a Super Walmart and a nice, flat, grassy dog park. :pray:

[dewilson58]

No Big Boxes

[swimdawg]

Indoor pool! INDOOR pool! INDOOR POOL!

I'm giving up. :(

It is what it is.

[Shimpy]

We've got Walmarts etc in TV but need more variety. How about Sears, but doubt it since they are in financial trouble. Penny's would be nice but they are too. I miss these two expecially when they both had auto centers and were great places to buy tires, tools, sporting goods and clothes. So.......my wishes are simple, just give me a few gas stations and a couple places for a full breakfast menu.

[nitehawk]

A really "Good" or a "Great" golf course that is kept in Great condition----- dreaming :sing:

[Matzy]

I personally don't like to have all the shops and restaurants around the house or close to my front door because I like to discover place to eat or shop in a greater golf-cart distance.
What I am really missing in TV is a facility with a sauna, hot steam room and yes, a indoor pool is welcome, too.
When they constructed the new gym at Brownwood I thought that would be a a nice thing to put in and offer for an additional little fee.

[57ChevyFI]

Cracker Barrel.