[gego3650]

Originally Posted by Jazzmom

It would depend where in Clermont , it's a large area. Two weeks ago the rumor was north half way between TV and Ocala.

no rumor, It is a fact it will be in clermont. But I do remember all the rumors for last 10 years

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by lyonsmm

We were told by a Sam’s employee here that Sams is the busiest store in Florida. True? Dunno.

Was it the guy that sweeps the floor? He attends the board meetings.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Originally Posted by kittymama

I spoke to a manager at a Costco and was told the area they move into has to have a $100,00.00 average income for starters. Won’t bore you with the rest.

Ooops...

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by prendymom

If you all want a Costco....go onto their FB page & post that you want them here & give them the stats of all the families here FT. I have been e mailing them for 5 of my eight years here. I have sent them lot locations etc. on their corporate website too.

Keep plugging away. Thanks for all you do.

[eeroger]

Looked at the official Costco website & didn't find any reference to store in Clermont. There were 10-15 stores listed for 2022 opening - none near TV.

[Mmarr]

441 /27 north summerfield..ocala area

[billethkid]

Itsa Costco secret to keep the rumor mill churning!
Official comment from our lawn guys blade sharpener!!!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by eeroger

looked at the official costco website & didn't find any reference to store in clermont. There were 10-15 stores listed for 2022 opening - none near tv.

2020, right?

[Jima64]

Originally Posted by eeroger

Looked at the official Costco website & didn't find any reference to store in Clermont. There were 10-15 stores listed for 2022 opening - none near TV.

when the last Costco was built in Jacksonville it was never listed in the Costco construction list. They are not always honest or accurate .

[Gerryk12]

Originally Posted by justjim

On a Village social neighborhood site it is said that Costco has purchased property in Clermont, Florida for a new store. Clermont is just 25 miles south of Leesburg via U.S. 27/Florida Turnpike and would easily be accessible to Village residents. Perhaps dreams of a Costco close by for Village shoppers just might come true. Or maybe this is just another false rumor. What say you?

I have spoken to an individual at Costco's corporate office and they recently told me they had no plans to locate anywhere in our general area. From what was discussed, "we" don't have a sufficient number of "family" units that bulk purchase. GK - Pine Ridge

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Gerryk12

I have spoken to an individual at Costco's corporate office and they recently told me they had no plans to locate anywhere in our general area. From what was discussed, "we" don't have a sufficient number of "family" units that bulk purchase. GK - Pine Ridge

Define "general area"

[rwfisher1969]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

WooHoo! The first Costco thread of 2020!

If its online it must be true!

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Gerryk12

I have spoken to an individual at Costco's corporate office and they recently told me they had no plans to locate anywhere in our general area. From what was discussed, "we" don't have a sufficient number of "family" units that bulk purchase. GK - Pine Ridge

While I do agree with that define "an individual." CEO, Receptionist, secretary, janitor, someone who broke in and answered the phone ?

[dmatkin]

I have been doing business with Costco Corporate since the mid 80's. As a result I know or have access to many of Costco's Executive staff. I contacted the SR. VP/General Manager for Costco's SE Region which includes the State of Florida via email. I specifically asked him if Costco has any plans to open a location somewere in the vacinity of Leesburg, The Villages or Ocala. I have cut & pasted the reply I received this morning. It reads:

"Good Morning
We are still In the early stages of looking for the right property and one that makes sense knowing the size (of the market) and competitive environment. Our real estate group is running into issues with finding something that is affordable by our standards. Thanks for checking back.

I can tell you that Costco will not announce any new location until the site is selected and negotiations completed and all permits granted. Information on a new store could leak from locals but Costco will not announce because many "deals" fall apart for various reasons.

At this point in time my only takeaway from the SR VP's response is that they are indeed looking. Keep your fingers crossed.

[billethkid]

A rolling two year time frame should cover it!!