[Sweatman]

We were BJ’s members some years ago and preferred them to Sam’s at that time. We prefer Costco to Sam’s now so will definitely check out the new BJ’s. Thanks for letting us know they are building. Oh, and yes we wish can only hope that one day Costco will arrive.

[SugarBear]

If I had known that 2 months ago, we wouldn’t be moving to Sarasota.
Just kidding.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by Pinball wizard

I especially like BJ's deli department. Sliced deli at great prices and very good quality.

as good quality deli processed deli

[Garywt]

BJ’s by golf cart sounds great. I like BJ’s better than Costco and Sam’s. I know they are all similar but have been a member of BJ’s for about 30 years. Anytime something good is built within golf cart range is a good thing.

[davem4616]

glad to hear this....we travel to Clermont once a month to shop at BJ's. We always shopped at BJ's when we lived up north

have always liked their meats and the portion sizes

[Northerner52]

According to multiple Wesley Chapel Costco employees the firm is looking for land between Ocala and The Villages and closer to here.

Originally Posted by stan the man

Now that Sams and BJs are here Costco will never come

[Northerner52]

Haven't been to one in years in Massachusetts but it had smaller quantities and larger selection of items.

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I'm not all too happy about that. Traffic coming up from 441 to that road is already increased, and dangerous, for golf carts coming up behind Wawa's and taking a left to get toward the drive that cuts between Lowe's and Cracker Barrel. It increased once they started opening up the apartments in the back of that photo for occupancy this past year. We just may find ourselves blocked from Lowes and all points north of it, including Taki's, the car wash, Aldi's, Walmart, Beall's, and a whole bunch of medical offices on that side of that road.

I really hope they consider some kind of accommodation for golf carts OTHER than simply trying to stay alive crossing the street there, as is, with new traffic. Either a bridge, or a traffic light, or a bypass that goes back around BEHIND the new BJ's property and comes out BEHIND Lowe's, where car traffic is already at a significant minimum.

I love that there'll be a BJ's. I'm just concerned about traffic in that spot,.

There wont be accomodations for golf carts and expect more traffic in the future as businesses are built. Golf carts are great but with the area expanding, they wont be feasible in all areas anymore. We are not a one horse town. We are a growing and expanding community. Bottom line. A car is needed for certain areas. Golf carts wont be given priority and if thats the reason many moved here, well.......time to relocate to a midwest town with 1000 people in each little town

[westernrider75]

I haven’t shopped in a BJ’s in a few years because we don’t have one close back in PA, but at that time they accepted coupons and had better brands than Sam’s.

[B-flat]

Originally Posted by davem4616

glad to hear this....we travel to Clermont once a month to shop at BJ's. We always shopped at BJ's when we lived up north

have always liked their meats and the portion sizes

Ditto!

We occasionally head to BJs in Clermont and shop the one near us when up north. I find BJs to be very similar to Sam's but the BJs store seem better kept/cleaner and that's probably because both BJs we shop at are newer. If nothing else a BJs here will have be good competition for Sam's.

[FromNY]

BJs takes coupons. Prices are same or close to Sam's. Costco has best choice in meats. BJs paper products I feel are better . Check out the web sites of both. To me the coupons and savings make the difference. Nice to have choices.

[diva1]

Originally Posted by davem4616

glad to hear this....we travel to Clermont once a month to shop at BJ's. We always shopped at BJ's when we lived up north

have always liked their meats and the portion sizes

Us too. They have the best oatmeal raisin cookies EVER. And they take coupons.

[johnnascar]

The name of store sounds offensive

[Sweatman]

From Wikipedia: The company was started by discount department store chain Zayre in 1984, on the Medford/Malden border in Massachusetts. The company's name was derived from the initials of Beverly Jean Weich, the daughter of Mervyn Weich, the president of the new company.

[Susan1234]

Love BJ’s product selection and quality....so happy they will be near buy. It’s a long ride to Clearmont..