BJ's Wholesale Club coming to Lady Lake
 

BJ's Wholesale Club is planning on opening a new location in Lady Lake, next to Lowe's. This will finally give Sam's Club some much needed competition. Based on my trip to Lowe's yesterday, it appears that site work is already starting.

I know, now here comes the "I want a Cosco...", "I want a Trader Joe's...", "I want a (insert your favorite store name from the place you left to come to here)...". Bottom line is that these other stores will come to this area if they feel they can make a profit (there's that evil word again) and if the area fits their target market demographic.

The attached pictures show the new location (these are from the permitting).

Awww you just took the guesstimating away from 50 people, who were hoping for something else. Their hopes, and dreams dash away.. .:coolsmiley:

good news. BJ's better than no Cosco!!!!

I'm not all too happy about that. Traffic coming up from 441 to that road is already increased, and dangerous, for golf carts coming up behind Wawa's and taking a left to get toward the drive that cuts between Lowe's and Cracker Barrel. It increased once they started opening up the apartments in the back of that photo for occupancy this past year. We just may find ourselves blocked from Lowes and all points north of it, including Taki's, the car wash, Aldi's, Walmart, Beall's, and a whole bunch of medical offices on that side of that road.

I really hope they consider some kind of accommodation for golf carts OTHER than simply trying to stay alive crossing the street there, as is, with new traffic. Either a bridge, or a traffic light, or a bypass that goes back around BEHIND the new BJ's property and comes out BEHIND Lowe's, where car traffic is already at a significant minimum.

I love that there'll be a BJ's. I'm just concerned about traffic in that spot,.

Shoot! I was hoping it would locate in Trailwinds Village next to Publix.

I’ve never been to a BJ’s. Can someone talk about what it’s like, especially in comparison to Sam’s?

I always liked BJ's. BJ's has a lot more "name brand" stuff (at least it did back in NJ 3yrs ago). I liked it better than Sam's but not as much as Costco. Yea, wish it weas in Trailwinds rather then 441 which is a PITA.

Thanks for Info.

Reserving that for Costco and Trader Joes :jester::jester::jester:

More jobs. Less poverty. Less crime. Good stuff. Never been to a BJ's.
 

I got that freebee membership to Sam's a couple weeks ago (pay $45, get a $45 credit on your membership card). Used it to look around, see what they have, buy $45 worth of whatever. Their cat food/litter section is TINY, and they didn't have any unscented clumping litter at a reasonable price (I'm not fussy about brands). BJ's has the entire side of an aisle dedicated to cat food, cat litter, and accessories.

They had some interesting things in the center-store area (clothing/books/furnishings, etc). Their meat and prepared fresh foods department looked pretty awesome.

I'm not decided on which I like better - I'm used to BJs, but trying to keep an open mind about Sam's.

I especially like BJ's deli department. Sliced deli at great prices and very good quality.

IMO, BJ's is a poor third to Costco and Sam's Club. Nothing beats Costco for quality and price. I've taken many "free" trial memberships at BJ's over the years, and never bought much there when a Costco was nearby. You have to ask yourself why BJ's keeps sending out "free" 3-month trial memberships every year when Costco never has. The answer is - Costco doesn't have to. Take the "free" BJ's trial, then take a trip to Costco to see the difference for yourself.

Now that Sams and BJs are here Costco will never come

In MI we have all three on the same road, within 10 miles. Got a BJ’s free membership, most of the items we shop for were more $. Only thing that looked interesting was the deli, but who buys that much processed meat.

We were BJ’s members some years ago and preferred them to Sam’s at that time. We prefer Costco to Sam’s now so will definitely check out the new BJ’s. Thanks for letting us know they are building. Oh, and yes we wish can only hope that one day Costco will arrive.

If I had known that 2 months ago, we wouldn’t be moving to Sarasota.
Just kidding.

Is there such a thing
 

as good quality deli processed deli

BJ’s by golf cart sounds great. I like BJ’s better than Costco and Sam’s. I know they are all similar but have been a member of BJ’s for about 30 years. Anytime something good is built within golf cart range is a good thing.

glad to hear this....we travel to Clermont once a month to shop at BJ's. We always shopped at BJ's when we lived up north

have always liked their meats and the portion sizes

According to multiple Wesley Chapel Costco employees the firm is looking for land between Ocala and The Villages and closer to here.

Haven't been to one in years in Massachusetts but it had smaller quantities and larger selection of items.

There wont be accomodations for golf carts and expect more traffic in the future as businesses are built. Golf carts are great but with the area expanding, they wont be feasible in all areas anymore. We are not a one horse town. We are a growing and expanding community. Bottom line. A car is needed for certain areas. Golf carts wont be given priority and if thats the reason many moved here, well.......time to relocate to a midwest town with 1000 people in each little town

I haven’t shopped in a BJ’s in a few years because we don’t have one close back in PA, but at that time they accepted coupons and had better brands than Sam’s.

Ditto!

We occasionally head to BJs in Clermont and shop the one near us when up north. I find BJs to be very similar to Sam's but the BJs store seem better kept/cleaner and that's probably because both BJs we shop at are newer. If nothing else a BJs here will have be good competition for Sam's.

BJs takes coupons. Prices are same or close to Sam's. Costco has best choice in meats. BJs paper products I feel are better . Check out the web sites of both. To me the coupons and savings make the difference. Nice to have choices.

Us too. They have the best oatmeal raisin cookies EVER. And they take coupons.

The name of store sounds offensive

From Wikipedia: The company was started by discount department store chain Zayre in 1984, on the Medford/Malden border in Massachusetts. The company's name was derived from the initials of Beverly Jean Weich, the daughter of Mervyn Weich, the president of the new company.

Love BJ’s product selection and quality....so happy they will be near buy. It’s a long ride to Clearmont..

What is this "Cosco" a few are always mentioning?

Cosco is a shipping company in China.

Costco is a store we really want.

There's no port close enough to The Villages that's convenient.

I'm sure there are a few items at Costco, Sam's, and BJ's that arrive in the US via Cisco's ships, though.

😉😁

Great news
 

This is amazing news! Sams club is so dismal that we seldom use it opting instead for the 45 minute drive down to Leesburg
BJs is full of the things that we, at least, like and is well stocked and friendly
No matter it will be a welcome addition for us all

I have always liked BJ’s. They were never as crowded as Costco. They also have an express line which is great if you are running in for a couple of things. I also like Sams. Costco was always good but I don’t understand the hype over the other clubs and were always so much more crowded than the other two.

Back where I lived in Massachusetts we had a Costco and BJ's right across a highway from each other. They both did very well.

What people need to realize is that not all BJ's, Costcos and Sam's Club are the same. Some are larger than others depending on the population that they serve and their location. Because The Villages is located far from a major highway our Sam's Club is small. It wouldn't surprise me to see this new BJ's as one of their smaller stores as well.

It will be nice to have a choice and it will be great to be able to get there by golf cart. I'll definitely check it out. Competition is good.

Yea if you’re mind is in the gutter. :1rotfl: BJs labels their private label as Berkeley and Jensen.

I take that route all the time and I don't see it as dangerous at all. I've never felt that I'm just trying to stay alive. It's a simple intersection.

Looking at the photo and the site, it looks like there will either be another way into BJ-s or you'll have to take right where you take a left to get to the road that runs behind Cracker Barrel.

I honestly don't see a problem.

What's in Leesburg?

Honestly, can they build something like that nearer to the Brownwood area instead of next door to Sam’s? I am sick and tired of having to go up there with all that traffic!

I think they meant the BJ's in Clermont

When it becomes easy to get on and off Rt 75 and Turnpike maybe Costco will consider. Much to the dismay of many villages, it is not the center of the universe.