What service or store is TV missing?

[JFoxTV]

It seems we have everything here in the Villages, but I was wondering what you all thought might make The Villages a better place.

Is there a certain service or store from home that you really miss and can't find here?

[MicheleE]

Would love to see a Trader Joes here. I thought I heard there would be one coming but not sure.

[graciegirl]

Home Goods, Hobby Lobby, and Steinmart.

[Deerfly]

I miss Costco.

[Carl in Tampa]

Popeye's Chicken :mmmm:

Church's Chicken :mmmm:

[mrsanborn]

Guitar Center

[Duckfinger2]

Another vote for Costco !!

[TVMayor]

Texas Roadhouse
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[justjim]

Wife votes for a Macy's.

[dalecrenshaw]

Steinmart, Home Goods, Charming Charlies, La Provence Restaurant (country french)

[alanmcdonald]

One more for Costco, I'll hate to give that up when we get to TV full time it's only a few miles from my home in GA.

[jbdlfan]

Single A minor league baseball team.

[Erijo]

Costco! Love their coffee!

[janmcn]

Trader Joe's, WaWa and Home Goods.

[memason]

I'd be thrilled with a decent restaurant in Havana Country Club!

[jebartle]

a shoe repair shop

[Mayeapple109]

Ditto on what Gracie posted.

[Patty55]

a shoe repair shop

The shoe place by Bargains & Treasures does shoe repair, I've had purses repaired there.

[Patty55]

I would like Macy's, Coach, an outlet mall and a REAL bakery that has seven layer cake.

[gpirate]

Wild Buffalo Wings greatest sports bar going and fantastic wing selections. A good Korean Restaurant. I will miss them once I make the move to TV.

[2BNTV]

Another vote for Home Goods. I make it a point to stop at Home Goods, in Ft. Lauderdale, when visiting my son, and always have to think of filing for bankruptcy, when I finish shopping.

Down another $300 on this trip, and don't even want to remember my last trip. My guess is another $500 or more. I asked the saleslady to take my picture, and ban me from Home Goods. she replied, "after you do that for me". :D

Seriously, they would have a captive audience in TV shoppers, as it's a great store, for upgrading and decorating one's home at reasonable prices, for what you get in quality. IMHO

[buggyone]

Wild Buffalo Wings greatest sports bar going and fantastic wing selections. A good Korean Restaurant. I will miss them once I make the move to TV.

The chicken wings are delicious and plentiful at Cody's less than a block from the empty TGIF's. Cody's would give them a good run for the money but Wild Buffalo Wings is a good thought.

A Korean restaurant would have a hard time in The Villages. Much of the Korean food depends on lots of hot spices and pepper and to bland it down to so many Villagers preferences would not be tasty. Can you imagine Kim Chee (the fermented and extremely spicy cabbage) being enjoyed by most at The Villages?

[MelZ]

A bakery that can make bread with a crust and hard rolls.

[Buckeyephan]

A BIG Hobby Lobby like the one in Lakeland. A Joann Superstore with a Viking sewing machine store/repair section. Donatos Pizza.

[buggyone]

Another vote for Home Goods. I make it a point to stop at Home Goods, in Ft. Lauderdale, when visiting my son, and always have to think of filing for bankruptcy, when I finish shopping.

Down another $300 on this trip, and don't even want to remember my last trip. My guess is another $500 or more. I asked the saleslady to take my picture, and ban me from Home Goods. she replied, "after you do that for me". :D

Seriously, they would have a captive audience in TV shoppers, as it's a great store, for upgrading and decorating one's home at reasonable prices, for what you get in quality. IMHO

There is a Home Goods in Clermont - about 45 minutes away. Pretty close to have a second store - but not a bad idea.

[buggyone]

A bakery that can make bread with a crust and hard rolls.

Has anyone tried the Sweet Tables Bakery in Wildwood? There was so much forum hype but I have heard nothing recently.

[2BNTV]

There is a Home Goods in Clermont - about 45 minutes away. Pretty close to have a second store - but not a bad idea.

Thanks for the info. I was only aware of the one in Orlando, that is a little over a hour away.

45 minutes, is very doable. :smiley:

[jblum315]

There is a Home Goods in Clermont - about 45 minutes away. Pretty close to have a second store - but not a bad idea.

The Home Goods store locator shows no store in Clermont. Closest one is Altamonte Springs, about an hour away.

[Wing-nut2]

Apple store.

[TrudyM]

Most of the shops and stores around the villages seem to have sold out of size 16 and 18 because they are buying standard size runs which have only one size 16 and 18 for 4 size 12 and 14s and some items stop at size 16, which is not the correct buying for this demographic. I would think a shop with larger sizes that had good style like Jones New York and Liz etc would be good. Maybe heavy in what is called the yatch resort looks. Well tailored coordinates as most of the women I see around here have decent taste and are not the loud polyester big top types. The Macys in Ocala is a C level store so no larger sizes in the better labels most of the store is Macys own brands and even in those the selection in larger sizes was thin. We are taking a trip down to the Millenium Mall to that Macys as it is an A level and hopefully will have a decent Womans world area.

[SALYBOW]

a shoe repair shop

There is one next to Bargains and Treasures

[SALYBOW]

Costco, Trader Joes, Steinmart (with larger sizes), HOBBY LOBBY, A good Seafood restaurant, Little Joeys in the South Villages.

[jebartle]

TOTV'rs are a wealth of info....:thumbup:



The shoe place by Bargains & Treasures does shoe repair, I've had purses repaired there.

[jebartle]

you and Patty55 keep me informed!...Thanks


There is one next to Bargains and Treasures

[RETIREDSFW]

Hess gas station

[Carl in Tampa]

A bakery that can make bread with a crust and hard rolls.

Doesn't Panera Bread at LSL produce a wide variety of fresh baked breads with crusts?

https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/menu-categories/freshly-baked-breads.html

:mmmm:

[LuckySevens]

texas roadhouse
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agree,, texas roadhouse!!!

[swimdawg]

Wegman's!

Tim Horton's!

[Mark1130]

Another gas station on the western end of 466A.

Tijuana Flats...best burritos.

Firehouse Subs.

[Jskates9]

Millers Ale House! Decent food and a great place to watch sports!

[renielarson]

Most of the shops and stores around the villages seem to have sold out of size 16 and 18 because they are buying standard size runs which have only one size 16 and 18 for 4 size 12 and 14s and some items stop at size 16, which is not the correct buying for this demographic. I would think a shop with larger sizes that had good style like Jones New York and Liz etc would be good. Maybe heavy in what is called the yatch resort looks. Well tailored coordinates as most of the women I see around here have decent taste and are not the loud polyester big top types. The Macys in Ocala is a C level store so no larger sizes in the better labels most of the store is Macys own brands and even in those the selection in larger sizes was thin. We are taking a trip down to the Millenium Mall to that Macys as it is an A level and hopefully will have a decent Womans world area.

Costco, Trader Joes, Steinmart (with larger sizes), HOBBY LOBBY, A good Seafood restaurant, Little Joeys in the South Villages.

DRESS BARN is my favorite store to shop and I'd love to see one here in The Villages! Would also like a Costco, Trader Joes, Hobby Lobby, Home Goods and P.F. Chang's restaurant.

[Sagitarius 6]

I agree with all of the above. Trader Joe's, Costco, Stienmart, Home goods, Cheese Cake Factory. California Kitchen:MOJE_whot:

[GatorFan]

Trader Joe's, Zaxby's and a Krystal Burger. Restaurants: Cheescake Factory

[Bill32]

I'm going on three hours now tonight with Comcast service so I would like to have a live Comcast customer care rep to through eggs at!!!!!

[JB in TV]

Costco, Costco, Costco. (Sams is a distant second) AND REAL Mexican food. Spent the first 60 years of my life in the SW...CA and AZ, where they know how to make Mexican food. The Mexican food here is the pits. Really! (Is it ok to be negative until Jan 1?)

[graciegirl]

DRESS BARN is my favorite store to shop and I'd love to see one here in The Villages! Would also like a Costco, Trader Joes, Hobby Lobby, Home Goods and P.F. Chang's restaurant.


P.F.Chang's YES. Never ever been in a Trader Joes, but everyone says they are great. I also like Costco. Don't recall Dress Barn.

[Matzy]

It would be great to have a facility with Squash-/Racquet-Ball (also useable for hand-ball) courses and public (for Villagers) jet tubs.

[swimdawg]

It would be great to have a facility with Squash-/Racquet-Ball (also useable for hand-ball) courses and public (for Villagers) jet tubs.

Don't get me started....INDOOR POOL....with sauna, steam room, whirlpool.

Not in my lifetime! :(

[buggyone]

It would be great to have a facility with Squash-/Racquet-Ball (also useable for hand-ball) courses and public (for Villagers) jet tubs.

By "jet tubs", do you mean whirlpool hot tubs?

Ehh, no thanks. The water would have to be extremely chlorinated to take care of "certain issues" involving hot swirling water and seniors not wanting to get out of the tubs periodically. :throwtomatoes:

[Carl in Tampa]

A restaurant serving BROASTED CHICKEN.

:a040: :icon_hungry: :mmmm: :icon_hungry: :a040:

[CFrance]

Another vote for Home Goods. I make it a point to stop at Home Goods, in Ft. Lauderdale, when visiting my son, and always have to think of filing for bankruptcy, when I finish shopping.

Down another $300 on this trip, and don't even want to remember my last trip. My guess is another $500 or more. I asked the saleslady to take my picture, and ban me from Home Goods. she replied, "after you do that for me". :D

Seriously, they would have a captive audience in TV shoppers, as it's a great store, for upgrading and decorating one's home at reasonable prices, for what you get in quality. IMHO

There's a Home Goods over in Orlando, not far from the World Market. I know that's not close, but it's closer than Lauderdale!

A Trader Joe's would be great. Whole Foods too, but I doubt that would ever happen.

[CFrance]

The Home Goods store locator shows no store in Clermont. Closest one is Altamonte Springs, about an hour away.

That's the one I was referring to, but called it Orlando.

[CFrance]

Costco, Costco, Costco. (Sams is a distant second) AND REAL Mexican food. Spent the first 60 years of my life in the SW...CA and AZ, where they know how to make Mexican food. The Mexican food here is the pits. Really! (Is it ok to be negative until Jan 1?)

That's funny! You have at least another 24 hours!

[swimdawg]

That's funny! You have at least another 24 hours!

But once the giant ball falls and we ring in the New Year, you turn into a pumpkin if you're bad!

[gerryh1943]

Costco,Costco,Costco

[rdhdleo]

COSTCO>>>>PLEASE!!! Ok also Trader Joes and P. F. Changs!

[buggyone]

I would like to have a Bahama Breeze in The Villages. Seems like the right type of place that would fit in perfectly.

Of course, most of us guys would love to have Hooters in The Villages - but NOT with Villages waitresses! :throwtomatoes:

[JP]

Culver's and an Apple Store.

[patfla06]

A really good Chinese restaurant.

[Parker]

Chipotle!

[JeffAVEWS]

A DIY auto shop with a car lift, or golf cart lift!

[CFrance]

It seems we have everything here in the Villages, but I was wondering what you all thought might make The Villages a better place.

Is there a certain service or store from home that you really miss and can't find here?

This was a great first post, JFoxTV :BigApplause::BigApplause: Look how many responses in less than 24 hours.

[kwtoman]

A Massage Envy Spa... Affordable, Affable and very relaxing for everyone. The closest I have found is in the Orlando area.

[Portia]

planet fitness..much more reasonable fees !!

[MelZ]

Doesn't Panera Bread at LSL produce a wide variety of fresh baked breads with crusts?

https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/menu-categories/freshly-baked-breads.html

:mmmm:

Not like we had in NY

[graciegirl]

Not like we had in NY


I am CERTAINLY not an expert, never having had any of this wonderful bread from New York, but Publix Italian loaf with seeds is REALLY YUMMY.

[rdhdleo]

A really good Chinese restaurant.


YES!!! Haven't had decent "Chinese Food since moving here from Chicago area!, Asian Fusion here is good like Bamboo Bistro, but all the "ChineseFood is awful :(

[rdhdleo]

Culver's and an Apple Store.

Also agree Culvers!!! Yummy !!! And definitely an Apple Store, getting tired of the drive to Mall of Millennia!

[lyndybu]

Tim Hortons and Costco

[Mary Lou]

I am CERTAINLY not an expert, never having had any of this wonderful bread from New York, but Publix Italian loaf with seeds is REALLY YUMMY.

That is my favorite - it is hard to get, as it is very popular. I like that you can just buy 1/2 a loaf.

Mary Lou

[Mary Lou]

We would like to see a "Boston Market". Such a nice change from the usual "fast food".

[jblum315]

We would like to see a "Boston Market". Such a nice change from the usual "fast food".

Don't you think we have enough chain restaurants?

[marianne237]

If you're going to mention "chain store foods", than I have to agree with Mary Lou that a Boston Market would be a good fit. Me personally, I'd still love to see a Pizzera Uno. A good Chicago style pizza would be a nice addition don't you think?

[Timbo627]

Okay, I will put my vote in for a Miller's Ale House. We need improved "sports watching" venues, IMHO.

[Villages PL]

I would like to see a good vegan or vegetarian restaurant, with decent prices too.

:BigApplause:

[Sagitarius 6]

Yes to Chipolte, and PF Changs and yes to apple store

[graciegirl]

Chipolte, Boston Market, PfChang and Macaroni Grill.

[mr and mrs bike]

Tied for #1 HomeGoods and more Dunkin Donut
#2 Costco

[yabbadu]

Would like to have a full service car wash and gas station with golf cart access on SR 44 near Brownwood!

[rosygail]

Zaxby's, Cheddars (love those crossiants) Good Chinese (not what we have now!)

[tommy steam]

I'd like to see some kind of micro brewery here.

[janmcn]

I would like to see another Katie Belle's at Brownwood, with live nightly entertainment, a state of the art sound system, and a five-star restaurant. And how about another Church on the Square?

[Barefoot]

Tim Horton's Coffee
Swiss Chalet Chicken

And why don't the grocery stores in The Villages sell vegetable bread?

[PattyCakes]

Another vote for Cosco!

[CFrance]

Tim Horton's Coffee
Swiss Chalet Chicken

And why don't the grocery stores in The Villages sell vegetable bread?

Tell me what vegetable bread is... sounds really good.

[jhrc4]

A terrific thread. Here are my suggestions for adding to CR466a.

1) A " Storage Facility "

2) A " Mattress Store "

3) A " Chiropractor "

4) A " Law Firm "

5) A " Used Furniture/Clothing "

6) Last but not to be overlooked... Yet another " Strip Mall "

[hema54]

Planet Fitness, cheese cake factory, surf & turf market, southern steer butcher shop, traders joes,

[Warren Kiefer]

it seems we have everything here in the villages, but i was wondering what you all thought might make the villages a better place.

Is there a certain service or store from home that you really miss and can't find here?

costco

[Maynay]

Ann Taylor Loft...Wegmans...Wawa...Trader Joes. The women's clothing store selection in this area is pitiful!!

[CFrance]

What Maynay said.:thumbup:

[Patty55]

I would like Mystic Ice Cream in every town square.

[nitehawk]

I just love the villages the way it is now----This is paradise -- how can anyone improve paradise ------ be happy for what you have and dont be greedy - I see some tv lovers have wished for 10 - 12 things that they dont have now---I have the best of everything ---- Love tv -- January is positive month

[CFrance]

I just love the villages the way it is now----This is paradise -- how can anyone improve paradise ------ be happy for what you have and dont be greedy - I see some tv lovers have wished for 10 - 12 things that they dont have now---I have the best of everything ---- Love tv -- January is positive month

Is this a test, nitehawk? If so, funny! If not, I must disagree with your statement. I think even paradise can be improved upon. :D

[123Cookie]

Two needed..........
1. Would love to see a new Ollie's Frozen Custard south of 466A. - love that stuff but a real hike up there from Brownwood area.
2. drastically needed - a golf cart accessible gas station south of 466A near Brownward area. - closest now is at Colony Plaza about a 20 minute trip by golf cart.

[LianaB]

Would like to have a full service car wash and gas station with golf cart access on SR 44 near Brownwood!

A car wash would be GREAT!

I would prefer BJ's over Costco, but would welcome either as long as they were on the south end of TV.

And another vote for Trader Joe's and more non-chain healthy restaurants.

I'm sure the next couple of years will bring a variety of new resources, especially around Brownwood. Exciting!

[Avista]

Apple store.

I agree!:MOJE_whot:

[cfrepro]

Clermont has a new Hobby Lobby, not a Home Goods.

[HMLRHT1]

Costco, another Publix, gas stations, car wash, JC Penny's, Apple store, breakfast restaurants. All down near 466A or Brownwood

[BS Beef]

Skyline Chili hands down!!!! And a more realistic hope I'll 2nd (or 3rd or 4th) the golf cart accessible gas station(s).
29209

[JB in TV]

Skyline Chili hands down!!!! And a more realistic hope I'll 2nd (or 3rd or 4th) the golf cart accessible gas station(s).
29209

Walmart on 466 has cans of Skyline Chili

[asianthree]

Walmart on 466 has cans of Skyline Chili

there is the frozen skyline, but still not the same

[ggomba1]

It seems we have everything here in the Villages, but I was wondering what you all thought might make The Villages a better place.

Is there a certain service or store from home that you really miss and can't find here?

WaWa

[ggomba1]

WaWa

[BS Beef]

there is the frozen skyline, but still not the same

The frozen makes an awesome dip. Cream cheese base then the skyline chili and topped with cheese!!!! :MOJE_whot::mmmm::MOJE_whot:

[l2ridehd]

Costco, Wegmans, Trader Joe's, WaWa, and a really good high end special occasion place to eat.

[Whit53]

I would like to see a Costco and trader Joes.

Anxious to see what goes in at Brownwood.

Just heard today a Cheesecake Factory, truth or rumor I do not know. .

[gerryh1943]

Costco,Costco, that would take that 1 1/2 hr. Ride on a busy road away.

[nitehawk]

Is this a test, nitehawk? If so, funny! If not, I must disagree with your statement. I think even paradise can be improved upon. :D
Its a test

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

There are thousands of musicians here in the Villages. You have to drive all the way to Ocala or Orlando to get to a good music store. I'm kind of surprised that with the Villages population exceeding that of Ocala and Leesburg combined that someone wouldn't open a good music store here.

[wjk1912totv]

Ditto on Costco

[buggyone]

Isn't WaWa something like a 7-11 and usually hooked onto a filling station?

Don't the little convenience stores hooked on to RaceTrack stations provide what you would need from a WaWa - but I may be 100% wrong on what I think a WaWa store is.

[livsea2]

OMG no Wawa is special. FAR superior to racetack, 7-11, etc, no contest. Soft pretzels, hoagies, fresh made sandwiches, FREE atm withdraws Bring Wawa to the Villages! :BigApplause:

[asianthree]

I would like to see a Costco and trader Joes.

Anxious to see what goes in at Brownwood.

Just heard today a Cheesecake Factory, truth or rumor I do not know. .

TJs would be nice a nice resturant would be great

[skyking]

Costco for sure and Chipotle second.

[Xavier]

A really high quality, expansive offering, bakery. You know - with special holiday breads, pies, cakes, rolls, etc. along with the standard offerings. I am totally surprised that no one has seen the need.

Xavier

[LittleDog]

Red Robin!!!

John

[coffeebean]

One more vote for Costco.

[Francie]

I love so much about TV, but am adding some fun "nice to have" items and other items that would really take it to the next level:

*Wegmans Food Market
*Tim Horton's Coffee Shop
*AAA-type service for golf cart breakdowns
*Charging stations for electric carts at the Regional Rec Centers (all colleges have electric car charging stations)
*GPS/Google Maps for Golf Cart/Multi-Modal Paths
*Preferred Seating at the squares for Villages ID holders
*Additional Bowling Alleys at LSL and Brownwood
*Larger Print Signage on Golf Cart/Multi-Modal Paths
*Catholic Church on the South end of TV
*Ted's Hot Dog Restaurants (Charcoal grilled year-round)
*TV Newspaper with Hard News/Editorials
*Gas station near LSL/Sweet Bay
*Garbage & Recycling Totes (with covers) (Ban plastic bags placed outside on curb - inviting vermin).
*EZ Pass Type Transponders to open gates (versus having open winder, scan card)
*Racquet Ball courts
*College level courses at Life Time Learning College
*Farmers Market at Squares
*Food & Wine training kitchens
*Employment Center/Call Centers for Work at Home Opportunities (great jobs for retirees!)

Hope this stimulates some discussion and is meant to be thought provoking.

[graciegirl]

I love so much about TV, but am adding some fun "nice to have" items and other items that would really take it to the next level:

*Wegmans Food Market
*Tim Horton's Coffee Shop
*AAA-type service for golf cart breakdowns
*Charging stations for electric carts at the Regional Rec Centers (all colleges have electric car charging stations)
*GPS/Google Maps for Golf Cart/Multi-Modal Paths
*Preferred Seating at the squares for Villages ID holders
*Additional Bowling Alleys at LSL and Brownwood
*Larger Print Signage on Golf Cart/Multi-Modal Paths
*Catholic Church on the South end of TV
*Ted's Hot Dog Restaurants (Charcoal grilled year-round)
*TV Newspaper with Hard News/Editorials
*Gas station near LSL/Sweet Bay
*Garbage & Recycling Totes (with covers) (Ban plastic bags placed outside on curb - inviting vermin).
*EZ Pass Type Transponders to open gates (versus having open winder, scan card)
*Racquet Ball courts
*College level courses at Life Time Learning College
*Farmers Market at Squares
*Food & Wine training kitchens
*Employment Center/Call Centers for Work at Home Opportunities (great jobs for retirees!)

Hope this stimulates some discussion and is meant to be thought provoking.



There is a Catholic Church on the south end of TV. St. Vincent de Paul.


I have heard nothing but praise for Wegmans.


Remember to put all of your wishes and suggestions into the yearly survey from the developer. It gives them clout to show some of these businesses they are wanted.

[Francie]

Thank you Gracie! You are a class act!

[CFrance]

Also, there is a large farmer's market at Brownwood on Saturday and one at SS on another day (which day I can't remember).

[Xavier]

I'd add a Friendly's restaurant.

Xavier

[JaniceOhio]

Nordstrom? Von Maur? Boston Market!

[jebartle]

It's on Thursday



Also, there is a large farmer's market at Brownwood on Saturday and one at SS on another day (which day I can't remember).

[Golfingnut]

Hooters.

[buggyone]

Hooters.


Patty would not you go there!

:boxing2:

[scrapple]

[QUOTE=Francie;805717]I love so much about TV, but am adding some fun "nice to have" items

*AAA-type service for golf cart breakdowns

Sean runs a business that is not allowed mention here, many people use his company, google "golf cart rescue the villages"


*GPS/Google Maps for Golf Cart/Multi-Modal Paths

cartingthevillages.com


*Farmers Market at Squares. As mentioned they happen Thurs in SS, and Saturday in Brownwood

[Villager Audio Video]

Google maps for multi modal paths is a reality. Just select bicycle as the mode of transportation and you're off...

[Francie]

TOTV is the place to go for answers! Thanks all!!

[nitehawk]

Tiffany - The closest one is Orlando

[BS Beef]

I love so much about TV, but am adding some fun "nice to have" items and other items that would really take it to the next level:

*Wegmans Food Market
*Tim Horton's Coffee Shop
*AAA-type service for golf cart breakdowns
*Charging stations for electric carts at the Regional Rec Centers (all colleges have electric car charging stations)
*GPS/Google Maps for Golf Cart/Multi-Modal Paths
*Preferred Seating at the squares for Villages ID holders
*Additional Bowling Alleys at LSL and Brownwood
*Larger Print Signage on Golf Cart/Multi-Modal Paths
*Catholic Church on the South end of TV
*Ted's Hot Dog Restaurants (Charcoal grilled year-round)
*TV Newspaper with Hard News/Editorials
*Gas station near LSL/Sweet Bay
*Garbage & Recycling Totes (with covers) (Ban plastic bags placed outside on curb - inviting vermin).
*EZ Pass Type Transponders to open gates (versus having open winder, scan card)
*Racquet Ball courts
*College level courses at Life Time Learning College
*Farmers Market at Squares
*Food & Wine training kitchens
*Employment Center/Call Centers for Work at Home Opportunities (great jobs for retirees!)

Hope this stimulates some discussion and is meant to be thought provoking.

WOW!!!! This was a really well thought out post. :bigbow:

After seeing the charging station suggestion I'm really, really surprised I've never seen that come up before. Seems like the perfect place for it. Maybe it has come up here and I've just never noticed it. I've literally never seen one used in other places but am 100% certain they would be used to a significant level in TV.

I do like a lot of those. I'll 2nd your motion on Tim Horton's. I didn't put that on my list since there are Dunkin' Donuts I'll just wish for more of them. I don't believe there are any Tim Horton's in the south. DD is a close second to Tim's!!!

And I saw another one I was remiss at including�..Chipotle. Actually I'm surprised there aren't any there. However, I think McDonalds has pulled way back on their expansion with them.

[nitehawk]

A Free WiFi system for residents

[Bogie Shooter]

Here is an earlier thread with over 130+ posts, probably the same ones posted on this thread.
Enjoy!
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/whats-your-wish-south-466a-73893/

[pooh]

A Free WiFi system for residents
Would be a dream come true.....BUT, we didn't have it where we all came from.....so expecting it here....well.....;)

[goldenlucydog]

Costco !! HomeGoods Bahama Breeze (restaurant)

[Yosemite]

Whole Foods and Wegmans. And an Italian deli.

This is my first visit to TV. I can't believe there is no indoor pool.

Did you know, Israel has free WI-FI throughout the entire country. Seems to me TV is smaller than Israel and could provide the same service. Many small US cities and towns are going in the same direction. TV could be a trend setter in this area; it would certainly be another good selling point.

[zcaveman]

A Free WiFi system for residents

There are free WiFi setups at most rec centers. And some diners.

Z

[buggyone]

"After seeing the charging station suggestion I'm really, really surprised I've never seen that come up before. Seems like the perfect place for it. Maybe it has come up here and I've just never noticed it. I've literally never seen one used in other places but am 100% certain they would be used to a significant level in TV."

Outback Steakhouse has free electric cart charging at their restaurant on Hwy 441.

Funny story but true - Last year, Mrs. Buggy had not checked our cart for power level before taking it to Colony. It was not even 1/3 full and she ran out of power on the way home. She was able to get to our mail station in Glenbrook and it stopped completely out of power. Mrs. Buggy called me; I took the charger and a long extension cord and went there and plugged in the cart and Mrs. Buggy took the car home.

After several people had asked me what happened and why was I charging at the mail station, I said to one lady that it was cheaper to use the Villages electricity rather than my own. She believed me and really got upset at me using free electricity. I 'fessed up and she laughed. After about 45 minutes, I was charged enough to get the cart home.

[CraigAC]

How about Portillio's? Great Chicago hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches.

[llaran]

Most of what has been suggested are about20 miles away in ocala Costco is about 45min and on the way there is a home goods. The really nice Home goods is in winter garden village about 45mins. Where did you live that all stores were 5mins?

[NanaDarling]

My wish list includes Costco, Wegman's, Chipotle Grill, HomeGoods, and Whole Foods.

[ggomba1]

WaWa

[Doctommft]

Stew Leonard's, a New England (CT) outfit that has exceptional quality, in-store sampling, and reasonable prices for exceptional quality.

[Shirleevee]

My wish list includes Costco, Wegman's, Chipotle Grill, HomeGoods, and Whole Foods.

Me too plus Trader Joe's

[vito711]

I vote for a coffe shop in brownwood

[Bavarian]

Red Robin, BJs, another vote for Texas Road House. A good restaurant, preferably locally owned, where one can go for a quiet, good dinner.

[graciegirl]

Red Robin, BJs, another vote for Texas Road House. A good restaurant, preferably locally owned, where one can go for a quiet, good dinner.



Red Robin. YUM!

[nitehawk]

Free online tee time -- the way it used to be - before tv started nickle and diming the residents. please dont tell me it is cheaper to use phone system

[Judith Ann]

A family/breakfast restaurant in the Colony area....

[ggomba1]

WaWa

[jbdlfan]

I love so much about TV, but am adding some fun "nice to have" items and other items that would really take it to the next level:

*Wegmans Food Market
*Tim Horton's Coffee Shop
*AAA-type service for golf cart breakdowns
*Charging stations for electric carts at the Regional Rec Centers (all colleges have electric car charging stations)
*GPS/Google Maps for Golf Cart/Multi-Modal Paths
*Preferred Seating at the squares for Villages ID holders
*Additional Bowling Alleys at LSL and Brownwood
*Larger Print Signage on Golf Cart/Multi-Modal Paths
*Catholic Church on the South end of TV
*Ted's Hot Dog Restaurants (Charcoal grilled year-round)
*TV Newspaper with Hard News/Editorials
*Gas station near LSL/Sweet Bay
*Garbage & Recycling Totes (with covers) (Ban plastic bags placed outside on curb - inviting vermin).
*EZ Pass Type Transponders to open gates (versus having open winder, scan card)
*Racquet Ball courts
*College level courses at Life Time Learning College
*Farmers Market at Squares
*Food & Wine training kitchens
*Employment Center/Call Centers for Work at Home Opportunities (great jobs for retirees!)

Hope this stimulates some discussion and is meant to be thought provoking.

These are great.What I like best about this post is that it's mostly about enhancing lifestyle and provided upgrades in service. Most of these ideas aren't about buying more stuff but creating a better Villages. Nice stuff.......nice stuff......
(there already is a AAA golf cart service :) )

[boatmaiden]

Trader Joes, Costco, Steinmart!!! Have emailed them all and begged them to come

[buggyone]

"Loose Meat Sandwiches" are great and cannot be found down here. Nothing like a loose meat sandwich and a Grain Belt beer for lunch.

[Bavarian]

St, Vincent DePaul Church is on the South side. But no Golf car access. Small now, but building new Church building on CR462

[Bavarian]

Also miss Bruster's.

[Number 6]

There are thousands of musicians here in the Villages. You have to drive all the way to Ocala or Orlando to get to a good music store. I'm kind of surprised that with the Villages population exceeding that of Ocala and Leesburg combined that someone wouldn't open a good music store here.

Funny, now that you mention it. Ocala has Guitar Center, Sound Exchange and Parramore. All pretty good. The Villages has, well, noting like that. Go figure.

[Shimpy]

Can you vision a tatoo parlor, check cashing store, or a pool hall in The Villages?

[Ecuadog]

I'm kinda feelin' the need for a new tat.

[Sanbo]

Steinmart, Home Goods, Cosco, and we (below 466A) could use some of the same stores that are around 466 and 441.

[blue72]

HOOTERS and Race Track get my vote:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[jblum315]

Can you vision a tatoo parlor, check cashing store, or a pool hall in The Villages?

Nope.

[r gish]

Dick's Sporting Goods, Academy Sports, Stein Mart, Popeye's Chicken

[Gail Sullivan]

There's a Popeye's Chicken on Rt 27 in Leesburg.

[Parker]

Curious, why are there only Shell gas stations in TV?

[graciegirl]

Curious, why are there only Shell gas stations in TV?



The developer owns Shell Oil?




JUST KIDDING.

[nitehawk]

How about a store to buy Mace and things to protest yourself in case someone tries to mug you or tries to burglarize you home

[Jullie]

Texas Roadhouse, Steinmart, Home Goods, Hobby Lobby, Cheesecake Factory, Costco, and a big enclosed mall.

[geri317]

A real ice cream stand like they have up north in the summer time!