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gego3650 01-05-2020 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Jazzmom (Post 1707296)
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 01-05-2020 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by lyonsmm (Post 1707304)
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.:a040:

Rapscallion St Croix 01-05-2020 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by kittymama (Post 1707436)
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 01-05-2020 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by prendymom (Post 1707308)
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 01-06-2020 05:58 AM
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 01-06-2020 06:55 AM
441 /27 north summerfield..ocala area

billethkid 01-06-2020 07:43 AM
Itsa Costco secret to keep the rumor mill churning!
Official comment from our lawn guys blade sharpener!!!

coffeebean 01-06-2020 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by eeroger (Post 1707571)
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 01-06-2020 10:00 AM
Costco
 
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Originally Posted by eeroger (Post 1707571)
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 01-06-2020 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by justjim (Post 1707129)
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? :faint:
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 01-06-2020 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Gerryk12 (Post 1707665)
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 01-07-2020 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 1707143)
WooHoo! The first Costco thread of 2020!
If its online it must be true!:a040::1rotfl:

EdFNJ 01-07-2020 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Gerryk12 (Post 1707665)
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." :D CEO, Receptionist, secretary, janitor, someone who broke in and answered the phone ?

dmatkin 01-08-2020 03:36 PM
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 01-08-2020 05:17 PM
A rolling two year time frame should cover it!!


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