Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
#1
|
||
|
||
![]()
For those of us anxiously awaiting the new supermarket on Rte 466A , it doesn't look like it is going to happen anytime soon.
The "Sweetbay in Your Future" sign has been moved to Buena Vista & Rte 44, and has been replaced by a "Villages Commercial Property Available" sign. The land to the east of this property is the future home of yet another assisted living facility. But take heart fellow Southerners, we're going to get a new tire store at Colony.
__________________
Brooklyn, The Poconos, Garden City South, The Village of Hemingway ![]() |
|
#2
|
||
|
||
![]()
Don't forget they and all retailers are in business to make a profit. We get what we spend (or will spend) our money on. Tires, nursing centers, chain fat food (not a typo) resturants, golf carts, etc.
![]()
__________________
All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism. |
#3
|
||
|
||
![]()
According to a friend that works at Publix the former Sweetbays site will be another Publix. Yes, only 5 miles from the one at Colony. Publix is concerned that when the area south of 466A is built out that the Colony store cannot handle the volume.
|
#4
|
||
|
||
![]() Quote:
The Colony store can barely handle the volume now and our winter residents haven't yet arrived.
__________________
Brooklyn, The Poconos, Garden City South, The Village of Hemingway ![]() |
#5
|
||
|
||
![]()
Yes, please somebody build another supermarket near 466A! Three years ago, I worried about the Colony Publix having enough customer base to support it. Now, there is barely elbow room to shop.
By the way, Publix doesn't seem to mind locating stores close to one another. When we lived in Palm Beach County, there were four Publix stores within 5 miles, all on US Highway 1 and there were no other supermarkets. Period. |
#6
|
||
|
||
![]()
Do Not think I will loose any sleep over this.
|
#7
|
||
|
||
![]()
Does anyone know why Sweetbay will not be going in that spot?
Perhaps it was a corporate decision based on the overall economy and/or a revamped expansion plan for the company. In other words, it might be a larger Sweetbay/Hannaford decision rather than a local Villages issue.
__________________
Maryland (DC Suburbs) - first 51 years ![]() The Villages - next 51 years ![]() |
#8
|
||
|
||
![]()
Never mind supermarkets...someone please give me an Ace Hardware or Home Depot or Lowes over here..near 466a..Thank You!
|
#9
|
||
|
||
![]() Quote:
![]() |
#10
|
||
|
||
![]()
There is an Ace Hardware store in Wildwood, located behind Wells Fargo on 301. Way closer than going all the way across the Villages to 441/27. Use it a lot, friendly, helpful and glad for the business.
__________________
Florida CWL Instructor NRA Certified Law Enforcement Handgun/Shotgun Instructor NRA Certified Civilian Handgun/Shotgun Instructor NRA Chief Range Safety Officer NRA Certified Home Protection Instructor Retired Army Military Police Investigator - 20 years, 4 months, 13 days Retired Deputy Sheriff/Corrections Officer IDPA Safety Officer Instructor All skill is in vain when an Angel weewees in the flintlock of your musket. |
#11
|
||
|
||
![]()
I agree and a Wal Mart.
__________________
Greg A pessimist is an optimist with experience. "In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm and three or more is a congress." - John Adams |
#12
|
||
|
||
![]()
A Home Depot over here would save on several 16-mile round trips per week for the project person in this house. As for Wal*Mart, the one in Leesburg is not close, but no farther than the one on 466 and the drive down the back roads is pleasant.
|
#13
|
||
|
||
![]()
From Morse and 466A to the Walmart in Leesburg is pretty convenient. Just straight east on 466A and right at the light by the Fruitland Park Post office. You don't really have to go out on 441/27.
__________________
It is better to laugh than to cry. |
#14
|
||
|
||
![]() Quote:
![]() |
#15
|
||
|
||
![]() Quote:
Good news... Sweetbay still plans on opening its new store in The Villages, FL. News has broke that the lease has been signed and there is an estimated Grand Opening date scheduled for October/November 2013. Hope to see everyone there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Closed Thread |
|
|
|