[Whalen]

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The "Sweetbay in Your Future" sign has been moved to Buena Vista & Rte 44, and has been replaced
by a "Villages Commercial Property Available" sign.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.

[Jim 9922]

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.

[honeybaby]

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.

[Whalen]

Originally Posted by honeybaby

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.

Heard the same rumor but the land that Sweetbay was supposed to be on has a "For Lease" sign on it.

The Colony store can barely handle the volume now and our winter residents haven't yet arrived.

[Carla B]

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.

[paulandjean]

Do Not think I will loose any sleep over this.

[villages07]

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.

Never mind supermarkets...someone please give me an Ace Hardware or Home Depot or Lowes over here..near 466a..Thank You!

[JenAjd]

Originally Posted by honeybaby

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.

I heard the same from a Publix employee a couple of weeks ago. I personally don't shop at this Publix anymore (unless it's early or later in the day...and just for a quick in and out) as it's gotten way crazy busy. Is even that way in the summer months so can't imagine now with the "seasonal" folks. Walgreens also needs help down there as it's sometimes over-flowing with customers. Nevermind that sometimes the shelves (specials) are empty as well. Cannot wait until "they" begin building some more stores of "any" kind down there!!!

[Figmo Bohica]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

Never mind supermarkets...someone please give me an Ace Hardware or Home Depot or Lowes over here..near 466a..Thank You!

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.

[getdul981]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

Never mind supermarkets...someone please give me an Ace Hardware or Home Depot or Lowes over here..near 466a..Thank You!

I agree and a Wal Mart.

[Carla B]

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.

[graciegirl]

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.

[swimdawg]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

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.

Well.....it depends if the driver has blond hair or not.

[meradair2]

Originally Posted by villages07

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.

Hello...

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!