Costco Clermont construction to begin April 2023.
 

Costco construction to begin April 2023. I'm thinking a 30 min drive from Sawgrass Grove once Meggison connects close to the Fla Tpke.Clermont Approves Costco Permits, Floor & Decor Construction Underway, Bojangles Permits Filed – Horizon West News & Info

Anticipating the new Costco - it’s great being within five minutes of catching the turnpike ramp and shooting down to Clermont for shopping when needed - beats the long, tedious drive to the Spanish Springs area. Looking forward as The Villages continues to develop southward!

Wow ... I though they began construction over a year ago and was ready to open. Guess I thought wrong. Not that much closer for me (just north of 466A) but still better than Orlando. Guess it will be early 2024.

BJ's is already in Clermont.

I work in Clermont 1 day a week and I also prefer driving there than Lady Lake.

The drive from South of 44 to Lady Lake is tedious.

The drive to Clermont, even now, is fairly easy -- either 44/44Bypass/27 or Warm Springs/501/470/27.

I prefer the latter.

Gives perspective given The Villages built three huge education campus since there Costco announcement.

Just what the world doesn’t need, another Costco.

Not excited at all.

Deja vu, all over again
 

SI.

It's a great store.

Their French vodka is the best.

Hobby lobby??
 

Is that not happening now?

Good, one more parking spot in the lot. Enjoy being in the minority.

It was announced last year that construction was slated to begin in April 2023. Right on schedule.

Meggison is open all the way to 470 and the turnpike entrance.

We’ve gone a few times to the Costco in Wesley Chapel. It’s a straight drive down I-75 and right off the interstate. Lots of nice restaurants for lunch before heading back home.

Just curious what route you take from Richmond to get to the turnpike in 5 minutes? We live in DeLuna and are just one mile to 301 after exiting the DeLuna 301 gate, so it’s usually about 5 minutes for us to get to the turnpike. Your route is definitely farther than ours.

Also, what kind of shopping is available in Clermont now? We are definitely excited about the Costco as that and TJ’s are the two stores we miss the most after moving here, but for other shopping we’ve been going up to Lady Lake and really don’t like the drive or congestion up there. So far the only places we’ve gone via turnpike is WDW and a quick stop at Costco in Orlando after a day at Epcot. Hated that Costco, but I was exhausted when we stopped there so maybe that influenced my opinion.

BJ’s can’t hold a candle to Costco. :spoken:

Great news. Clermont is a great area and right now is easy to get to. There is a Target, Home Depot, Lowes and many car dealers there already. So much easier than trying to get to the northern areas of The Villages.
I do not know how BJ's survives. The newer one in The Villages is always empty and you have to use coupons and also they staff few registers so you have to do self checkout.

Your map doesnt show the location of costco

Heck you gotta have pizza and the hotdog at costco

My son lives in Clermont and would be happy to shop at Costco again!

Wow, 15 minutes closer.

On W Colonial near all the auto dealers, as shown on the photo.

Your opinion.

I drive it every Sunday morning to attend church in Winter Garden - very little street traffic that early on a Sunday morning, I live i north Richmond, so I go Meggison to 44 to 301 to Turnpike - if I have no red lights I can get to turnpike in about 5 Minutes.

Different strokes for different folks.`

You certainly are in the minority. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Costco.

Cheddars is our favorite when we go to Wesley Chapel Costo.

I agree with that opinion. Costo is most certainly the superior warehouse for many items and their return policy cannot be beat. We canceled our BJ's membership.

The opinion of many. Including myself.

Yes, Meggison is open to 470 now, just drove that route Sunday. ������

When you check out this area, I suggest an off the beaten path drive to Montverde, Fl. It is just north of the Costco Clermont location.You must be going there, to go there, as they say. A beautiful little town and the Montverde Academy is something to see. Before you go read up a bit on the history of Montverde Academy. Francisco Lindor NY Mets gives a scholarship every year in honor of his time at the academy.

Interesting.... I drove by there Saturday and didn't notice it was open. Will be great news!

Ah, okay I know that route. 👍🏻

Doesn't Costco deliver? Just saying.

Does anyone know whether construction actually started in April?

A great stock to own

My last house had 3 Costcos within biking distance. 4 Trader Joe's nearby too. Super cool shopping experience.

According to my mapping app the Clermont location will take just as long as Wesley Chapel/Lutz.

I’m sure BJ’s had location analysis done but IMHO they blew it! Occasionally that happens if you get a consultant not familiar with the growth of an area.