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jannd228 10-21-2012 04:02 PM

What Business Is Needed
 
Someone posted a thread like this before, I could not find a definitive answer. Aside from different types of eateries, what type of business do you feel The Villages is lacking? What business do you miss from home or what business do you feel is a necessity that is missing?

I am just curious, I am in the dance business so I am not opening anything but maybe there are wishes out there that need to be met

BobnBev 10-21-2012 05:13 PM

Ace
 
Everybody loves a good hardware store....ACE comes to mind.

graciegirl 10-21-2012 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BobnBev (Post 570454)
Everybody loves a good hardware store....ACE comes to mind.

We have Ace on 466 near Publix.

I would like Steinmart and Homegoods.

BarryRX 10-21-2012 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jannd228 (Post 570426)
Someone posted a thread like this before, I could not find a definitive answer. Aside from different types of eateries, what type of business do you feel The Villages is lacking? What business do you miss from home or what business do you feel is a necessity that is missing?

I am just curious, I am in the dance business so I am not opening anything but maybe there are wishes out there that need to be met

A craft brewery!

cbg150 10-21-2012 05:42 PM

Good idea, BarryRX...a craft brewery would be very nice! :-)

applesoffh 10-21-2012 05:51 PM

Costco, but I'm not holding my breath!

skip0358 10-21-2012 05:51 PM

Another vote for a brewery!!

perrjojo 10-21-2012 06:33 PM

Hobby Lobby and Costco

cab1948 10-21-2012 06:47 PM

Wishing
 
BJ's and Homegoods

Lbmb24101 10-21-2012 07:16 PM

steinMart!
a good Cuban restaurant...might need to go to Tampa when we crave good Cuban food
( Havana CC only has a few items)

Bogie Shooter 10-21-2012 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BobnBev (Post 570454)
Everybody loves a good hardware store....ACE comes to mind.

Ace in Southern Trace, Spanish Springs and Wildwood......that should be enough.

Didiwinbob 10-21-2012 08:33 PM

Sewing material, craft, quilters supplies, good quality yarn, sewing machines, classes- no offense with Hobby Lobby but they don't hold a candle to some of the specialty craft businesses with experienced and a passion for needle work.


Chris

ajbrown 10-21-2012 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cab1948 (Post 570483)
BJ's and Homegoods

Love BJs

next3rd 10-22-2012 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BarryRX (Post 570459)
A craft brewery!

:bigbow::beer3:

We are from Colorado and miss the craft breweries we had there. Although, we have been pleasantly surprised with what we can find in the grocery/liquor stores. Would love to have more options on tap at the restaurants/country clubs.

jannd228 09-11-2013 09:28 AM

I posted this last year. I just calculated that TV is now 5 times larger than where I originally owned a business for 25 years. Read the answers, my question has changed. What TYPES of businesses do you think the "boomer" generation is going to require in the next 5 to 10 years in TV? My categories are:

Recreational
Boutique/Niche (including grand children)
Non-Chain Restaurants (many on another thread feel "fine" and specific cuisine based would not survive)
Snow Bird Only
Snow Flake Only (I live on Cape Cod, the reverse of TV. We have one t-shirt/sweatshirt manufacturer who has multiple locations only for the season, Cuffy's for those who know the area, in addition to eateries. I also have friends on "the islands" same thing BUT they have HUGE profits in the summer based on grand children's needs, especially niche events)

It appears you have EVERYTHING covered but I do not think so as your population grows; add your own, I am curious since I am coming to stay with a friend in late October.

billethkid 09-11-2013 10:06 AM

TV is a prime target for a micro brewery............

jbdlfan 09-11-2013 12:08 PM

Kroger and Meijer

dotti105 09-11-2013 12:34 PM

Costco, Hobby Lobby and Massage Envy.

We are going to miss our Massage Envy soooo much!!!

alandchristinetv 09-11-2013 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jannd228 (Post 570426)
Someone posted a thread like this before, I could not find a definitive answer. Aside from different types of eateries, what type of business do you feel The Villages is lacking? What business do you miss from home or what business do you feel is a necessity that is missing?

I am just curious, I am in the dance business so I am not opening anything but maybe there are wishes out there that need to be met

WaWa my kingdom for a WaWa

janmcn 09-11-2013 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by alandchristinetv (Post 743962)
WaWa my kingdom for a WaWa


WaWa is planning on opening 100 stores in the next five years in the Orlando and Tampa area. There are several opening this fall.


Wawa convenience chain expanding in Florida: Plans 100 stores in Orlando, Tampa; could Jacksonville be on the map?

asianthree 09-11-2013 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dotti105 (Post 743843)
Costco, Hobby Lobby and Massage Envy.

We are going to miss our Massage Envy soooo much!!!

closest massage envy is orlando...

CycleChic 09-11-2013 07:35 PM

Macy's, Dillards, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom....a really nice department store of some sorts.

Sagitarius 6 09-11-2013 07:41 PM

All of the above and Trader Joe's

Futurevillager2013 09-11-2013 08:03 PM

Homegoods definitely ! Applebee's. A great Mexican or Italian restaurant! And of course Trader Joe's


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