[BarryRX]

Originally Posted by Happinow

........With the stores/eateries going into the new Pinellas Plaza??? Whey can't something different go into this plaza instead of the same old Peachwave, Citizens First, Subway, Village Dental, Peepers.....etc. why not bring Olive Garden to that area or a real ice cream store? We also need a pizza place at this end of town. We are board with the same old places to visit. Just because its a retirement community doesn't mean we don't like variety. On the plus side, a grocery store is welcomed!

Same thing I thought when I read it.

[graciegirl]

I am guessing that the developers give precedence to those restaurants who are already a success in TV. It rewards the restaurant for doing a good job and it is a good move, because that restaurant has proven to be successful.

I am guessing this, if two restaurants want a site, one being Toojays and one being a new business, previously not here, and you, the developer owned the space, what would you do? Who would you choose? Someone that has paid their bills and fill the seats every night? Or a new entity?

Remember, this is business. What would you do if it was YOUR money?

[rayschic]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Or they could go to this site and learn a great deal about The Villages.
The Villages Commercial Property Sales & Leasing

BogieShooter...I couldn't get your link to work but I went to the website. It has tons of info...thanks for posting

[missypie]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I am guessing that the developers give precedence to those restaurants who are already a success in TV. It rewards the restaurant for doing a good job and it is a good move, because that restaurant has proven to be successful.

I am guessing this, if two restaurants want a site, one being Toojays and one being a new business, previously not here, and you, the developer owned the space, what would you do? Who would you choose? Someone that has paid their bills and fill the seats every night? Or a new entity?

Remember, this is business. What would you do if it was YOUR money?

You are totally right Grace. If a business IS paying their bills and making money, why not? We felt we had a concept eg: ice cream, but all is well. Still building in TV and still maintaing our shoppe in NC. For us, life is very good.

[Brownwood Bob]

You need to come to the Brownwood Farmers Market!

[shcisamax]

Originally Posted by gomoho

I had to laugh at the paper this morning announcing Subway would be going into the new Plaza. The way they carried on you would have thought it was a Ruths Chris Steak House. I agree would love to see some variety and how many nail salons do we really need?

I couldn't agree more.

[shcisamax]

Originally Posted by 784caroline

The BIG announcement next week for the new plaza will be



Choice Tire

You're kidding, right?

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by gocubsgo

Only the chains can afford the rent and 10% profits TV demands. I doubt we'll ever see anything other than the same old ,same old.

I would like to know the source of these stats.

The rents and fees charged by TV is an urban legend that has a life of it's own.....and very little first hand or factual knowledge.....this commentary is not directed at the poater quoted above.

btk

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by The Flash

For what?

Scroll down to "Vendors on the Squares" on the following web page and you find an answer to your question:

http://www.vendini.com/e/viewEmail.p...3a5b31b2a2e80a

[billethkid]

to answer the OP question.....NO!!!

some of us remember what was here in TV when there was nothing South of 466 (NOT 466A). When they opened Buena Vista to where the Arnold Palmer CC was TO BE is when we bought and built our home. None of the national names were here. At that time we as well as 35,000 other residents decided this was the place without having a promise of where is the next this or that. That was 9 years ago.

Then as the critical mass/population increased South of 466, doubling the size of TV national brands statred to come slowly then very quickly. As developement has now crossed South of 466A.....the population is now over 100,000....and more south of 466A is undeveloped than is developed. There is considerable commercial property owned by TV that will eventually fill in. There is a substantial amount of non developer owned commercial property all arounf the main roads surrounding TV adjacent to SR44 and many others.....this too will eveolve.

There are a lot of cities that do not have some of what has been expressed as a desire to have. And TV won't satisfy everybodies wants....all you can do is....Count your blessings and be patient.

btk

[Heartnsoul]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I am guessing that the developers give precedence to those restaurants who are already a success in TV. It rewards the restaurant for doing a good job and it is a good move, because that restaurant has proven to be successful.

I am guessing this, if two restaurants want a site, one being Toojays and one being a new business, previously not here, and you, the developer owned the space, what would you do? Who would you choose? Someone that has paid their bills and fill the seats every night? Or a new entity?

Remember, this is business. What would you do if it was YOUR money?

I would support the small businessman as I think Morse would do.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by missypie

You are totally right Grace. If a business IS paying their bills and making money, why not? We felt we had a concept eg: ice cream, but all is well. Still building in TV and still maintaing our shoppe in NC. For us, life is very good.

I hope Missy Pie and Mr. Pie and their ice cream store find a home here in TV. They are good people!

[FMF Doc]

Originally Posted by mikeod

I wonder if these companies you want to locate here look at the demographic and decide against it because it is a retirement community. They figure it is populated by retirees on fixed incomes that will not support upscale eateries.

Just like those who can't imagine what TV is until they visit, these companies would have to actually come here to get a true impression of what we are.

Or maybe they read TOTV and read posts that complain about a $7 buffet being "pricey".

[villagefriend123]

Well for starters I suggest we patronize the upstart businesses "mom and pop's" and give them a chance to gain a foothold instead of always going off to the "big box" stores and corporate restaurants. We long for the warmth and friendliness that family owned stores give us so put your money where your mouth is and stop patronizing corporate chain stores, or we wont have much choice at all where we shop.

[OnTrack]

Originally Posted by missypie

If a business IS paying their bills and making money, why not? We felt we had a concept eg: ice cream, but all is well.

Can you tell us why you weren't able to make a deal with The Villages, to bring your ice cream concept here?

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