[jojo]

I thought I responded to this thread but cannot find it so here goes again. I hope we patronize Sweetbay because a Publix monopoly is looming. Cannot be good for budget minded grocery shoppers.

[bike42]

dbucchi, thanks for dispelling the rumor! We just bought a CV in Virginia Trace and one of reasons we chose this location was the easy walking/cycling distance to stores. I plan to go 100% green and never drive my car anywhere once we get there. No golf cart, either; you'll see me driving my groceries home on my tricycle (pedal power!!!)

[CJ]

I think I sent this one out before and cannot find any input. Is there a Costco, BJ's or other warehouse food chain that is nearby? If so, has anyone found if they carry "Phillip's blue lump crab mear"? I will die if I can't get this stuff and make Maryland Crab Cakes!

[CJ]

Crab Meat....I meant.

[villages07]

CJ..

Sam's Club being built on Southern edge of TV will open in late January. I don't recall if it has Phillips or not.

Closest Costco is near Orlando...one in Altamonte Springs, one near Winter Park, and another in South Orange (?? I think). All a good hour and fifteen minutes away.

[SteveFromNY]

We saw a curio cabinet in Costco up north, and tried to find it for the house in TV. We drove all the way to Altamonte, and they were out of it. So I called around and found it at the Costco in Brandon, which is close to Tampa. Sounded really far! BUT, it was around 80 miles straight down I-75 and was both faster and easier to get to that Altamonte!

[GMARLIN459]

Originally Posted by gallinaro

Just heard from a reliable source that Sweetbay will be closing. It has not been successful in attracting customers and making a profit.
The building will be transformed by the developer into a bowling alley complex.

Sweetbay is not closing , We will be serving the Villages for many years to come, if any questions call the store and ask for the manager, 391-1594.

[GMARLIN459]

We will be serving the villages for many years to come , if any questions about please contact the store mgr at 391-1594.

[travelstiles]

I am glad to hear this, and would suggest you also ask the site administrators to remove the original post so that this rumor is stopped.

[CJ]

I have asked this before but not heard an answer. Is there a costco, bj or sam's warehouse near tv?

[inda50]

Love Sweetbays, it is a cut above the rest. glad it's staying!