New Winn Dixie
 

To continue the wonderful posts about shopping and grocery stores in the various parts of the Villages, Winn Dixie is building a new store on 466A, at Micro Race Track Rd.

By my count, there are 4 grocery stores within a mile of that intersection on 466A, not counting the 2 Publix on 44.

Why not put the new store in the South area?

Winn Dixie is going on private land, why not ask Winn Dixie about the location placement?

Huh? Publix, Walmart, and now a new Winn Dixie. What is the fourth one within a mile?

Aldi's

Isn't Aldi's about 3 miles away?

Trailwinds has Publix, Aldi's and Winn Dixie across the street. Walmart is right across the street from Colony a lot of markets in a small area and only one across 44.

Aldi's is more than 4 miles away.

It's 3 miles. The point people are making is on 466A 2 Publix, Aldi's, Walmart and now 2 Winn Dixies. under 10 minutes apart. I live closer to the Colony Publix, but shop at the Tailwind's Publix because there aren't any golf carts in the lot.

I get the point, and I agree with it.

But, not to be nit picky, according to Google Maps, from the intersection of 466A and Micro Race Track Rd. to Aldi's is 4 miles.

Publix and Winn Dixie down in Pinellas and Trailwinds - it’s 4 to5 miles, but its close. Throw in the Winn Dixie in LSL, 5 miles, and its 5 within a 10 minute drive

Publix in Lake Deaton is 6
Publix in Traverse Plaza is 7
I forgot about the Aldi in Trailwinds, so it’s 8.

Please stop nit picking. There are 5 markets in close proximity and now there will be 6.

I agree that the southern section of TV could use more grocery stores in their area.

These big corporations do a lot of marketing analysis before committing to a new site. Not uncommon to see gas stations on at least 3 corners of an intersection. CVS and Walgreen always seem to be close. When a McDonald's moves in you can bet Wendy's and Burger King are coming too.

Maybe the data they're looking at is dated given the rapid growth in TV....but they must have had enough positive information to commit to that locale.

I thought the exact same thing when I read about the new WD. I don't know why you would put a new grocery store in that area. There are an abundance of grocery stores near 466A. This new store store is less than a mile from Walmart.

The only store south of 44 is the Publix at Magnolia. There is another Publix just north of 44 at Lake Deaton Plaza. Publix is notoriously expensive.

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I would think that the first discount grocery store (Walmart, Aldi, Lidl, Costco), down in the "new section" would have a monopoly. People would flock there.

They're building there because of all the new family housing that is going up in that area, the housing that all the residents are objecting to because of the traffic situation. There will be more grocery stores south of 44, most likely they are already in the works but not ready to publicize until they are done deals. I read a long time ago that Sumterville was going to be the retail center of the south, take a ride down there and go west on 470 and while looking at the thousands of acres between 301 and I-75 think retail.

More concerned with traffic issues at that intersection.

Tap the brakes on being excited about a WInn Dixie, Publix hands down blows them away. We only use WD for stuff like some milk or eggs in a pinch.

A page from Yogi Berra. “Nobody goes there; it’s too crowded.”
Thus WD on Pinellas is great because it never is. And WM after 7 pm is never crowded either

I agree. I go to Publix almost every day.

I only go to Winn Dixie for their small generic pizzas that used to cost one dollar, and now are $1.49, and Utz thick pretzels, which Publix doesn't carry.

They would until they get competition. Would love to see a lidl here but think that is years away

I'm the opposite. Prefer WD to Publix for everything except meat and deli. Walmart grocery is my go-to however.

Publix produce looks very nice but Sams is better and much cheaper to boot.

I agree. There is a large trade area outside The Villages. I imagine a lot of people from Pennbrooke and Fruitland Park shop in The Villages, since the only supermarkets in Leesburg proper are an old Publix and the super Walmart on Citrus.

Aldis

I am sure Winn-Dixie will try to get a new store in the new part of the villages but obviously there is a lot of competition where they're putting a store now and it's definitely a multi-million dollar capital expense so I would be very happy to see that near me. Capitalism at its finest

Leesburg has a Save-A-Lot, an Aldis, Walmart, an oriental grocery store, three Publix, and a ton of dollar stores that sell groceries as well as Winn-Dixie in the North end. In central Leesburg there is really no other place to build a large box store right now for another supermarket but we are well served and actually have several fresh fish stores as well, wine shops also and several ABC liquor stores,

It would be nice if another grocery store opened here in the villages....not Publix or Win-Dixie. Something different. I don't care what it is, just something new.

Like a Wegmans??

Maybe because the new Winn Dixie location is close to the town of Fruitland Park which doesn't have a major grocery store nearby. It can serve those outside TV too. It's not always just about those on campus.

Do not think another high price grocery would work here but would love to get a lidl.

Think Whole Foods. Where are the closest WFM's to the Villages - Orlando, Gainesville, Tampa, or maybe Ocala?

I have 6. Do I hear 7? 6 going for 7. 7 anyone?? Sold to the gentleman for 6. Now here is another offering: Distance! Let’s open with 2 miles. Do I hear 3 miles. Thank you. Now 3 going for 4………

I heard the Winn Dixie at Pinellas is closing

Three things you should never discuss here: religion, politics and Winn-Dixie vs Publix

Would an Aldis or a Walmart Neighborhood Market or a BJs work?

466a? Why not south of 44?

plus thousands of new people arriving daily.. winter birds ready to fly and all resources are needed..

Ah, all the choices, and close by too!

I hope not. They have good wings.

…and it’s golfcar accessible. Publix at Trailwinds is not, nor will the new W-D be “in” The Villages.