Another Costco Rumor
 

On a Village social neighborhood site it is said that Costco has purchased property in Clermont, Florida for a new store. Clermont is just 25 miles south of Leesburg via U.S. 27/Florida Turnpike and would easily be accessible to Village residents. Perhaps dreams of a Costco close by for Village shoppers just might come true. Or maybe this is just another false rumor. What say you? :faint:

My wife read online that Costco is officially coming to Clermont. If so, that would be closer than going to Altamonte Springs, Orlando or Tampa to get our Costco fix. I still wish they'd come to The Villages but apparently they think of us as A) a seasonal population (although the full-time resident count is growing by leaps and bounds) and B) cheap. Well, B) may be true. I've heard that Sams Club doesn't do as well as at other locations as Villages only buy small ticket items (like groceries and gas) there rather than big-ticket items (like furniture and appliances).

WooHoo! The first Costco thread of 2020!

:MOJE_whot: Costco Threads ......can't get enough of them...... like Dog Poop Threads! :ohdear:

I LOVE COSTCO! :bigbow:

I suppose every little bit helps, but unfortunately, that's only +-15 minutes closer than to the Wesley Chapel or Altamonte Springs locations from my house. :shrug:

Oh well, at least they're getting closer! :D

Clermont won’t make any difference for us as a few minutes of driving more would get us to 3 other Costcos. Maybe for future Villager in the south section when it is developed it might make a difference.

Only 34 min from Linden, about the same as Spanish Springs :coolsmiley:

Depending on the location in T.V. one lives...that might be closer. We're in the vicinity between Mallory CC and Hemingway CC, so it's about 30 minutes to Clermont for us, if it's on the end of town of Culver's.

I don't think it is "official". Yesterday, I did an online chat with Costco and asked specifically about the Clermont store. The chat lady said that they don't announce any information about future stores until they break ground.

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Rumors abound in T.V.---generally heard either at the pool or from an agent (real estate or a store). Unless we see the announcement in the paper I'd take it with a grain of salt.

:Screen_of_Death:

It would depend where in Clermont , it's a large area. Two weeks ago the rumor was north half way between TV and Ocala.

We were told by a Sam’s employee here that Sams is the busiest store in Florida. True? Dunno.

When Costco cures cancer, I will get excited.

If you all want a Costco....go onto their FB page & post that you want them here & give them the stats of all the families here FT. I have been e mailing them for 5 of my eight years here. I have sent them lot locations etc. on their corporate website too.

Might be during peak season but if Costco ever opened within 20 miles it would hurt them dearly. They cannot compare with Costco in any department or especially with their minimum wage employees. I think of Sam's as just another Walmart.

Costco
 

People have been contacting Costco and Trader Joe's since I move here 7.5 years ago. Nothing has happened.

We currently do not fit the Costco demographic or marketing footprint. They will not open here since too seasonal and not enough larger families with higher incomes. Look at where their stores are located.

A little bird's tweet
 

There may be one at the new shopping area across from Pinellas Plaza, however, COSTCO already assassinated a leaker! So wait and see!

I certainly hope Costco will come to Clermont. I will drop my Sam's Club membership in a heartbeat. The local Sam's Club is the worst one I have ever visited, and getting worse. Costco is such a better choice.

There already is one in Clermont
 

there already is one in Clermont

Clermont
 

There is not a Costco in Clermont.

:ohdear: WRONG! :icon_wink: Welcome to TOTV..... you'll fit right in! :ho:

Currently there is only BJs in Clermont. NO Cosco in Clermont

Wesley Chapel
 

70 miles!

After a trip to Sam's yesterday they will never see my smiling face again!
What a fiasco that was...
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We travel to Gainesville once a month. At least we can stop at TJs. A Costco would be nice in that area. Have not been to a BJs. We have couple up north, but we use Sams, Costco, TJs, and the exchange.

I did not downsize to buy in bulk.

I spoke to a manager at a Costco and was told the area they move into has to have a $100,00.00 average income for starters. Won’t bore you with the rest.

no rumor, It is a fact it will be in clermont. But I do remember all the rumors for last 10 years

Was it the guy that sweeps the floor? He attends the board meetings.:a040:

Ooops...

Keep plugging away. Thanks for all you do.

Looked at the official Costco website & didn't find any reference to store in Clermont. There were 10-15 stores listed for 2022 opening - none near TV.

441 /27 north summerfield..ocala area

Itsa Costco secret to keep the rumor mill churning!
Official comment from our lawn guys blade sharpener!!!

2020, right?

Costco
 

when the last Costco was built in Jacksonville it was never listed in the Costco construction list. They are not always honest or accurate .

I have spoken to an individual at Costco's corporate office and they recently told me they had no plans to locate anywhere in our general area. From what was discussed, "we" don't have a sufficient number of "family" units that bulk purchase. GK - Pine Ridge