[Garywt]

Originally Posted by merrymini

Honestly, can they build something like that nearer to the Brownwood area instead of next door to Sam’s? I am sick and tired of having to go up there with all that traffic!

No traffic up there if you go by golf cart. It is very easy and a nice drive.

[diamond2005]

Does not even compare. When it first opens, it will be really nice
and then, give it 6 months.

[Dilligas]

Originally Posted by cmj1210

I have always liked BJ’s. They were never as crowded as Costco. They also have an express line which is great if you are running in for a couple of things. I also like Sams. Costco was always good but I don’t understand the hype over the other clubs and were always so much more crowded than the other two.

You answered your own questions....less people in BJ's than in Sams & Costco, and more people in Costco than BJ's and Sams.
People and volume determine the quality and locations of retail.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by merrymini

Honestly, can they build something like that nearer to the Brownwood area instead of next door to Sam’s? I am sick and tired of having to go up there with all that traffic!

Back in 2002 when we arrived.....had to go to Ocala for Sam's & HD. Now that's something to complain about.

BTW who is the "they" you are referring to?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Back in 2002 when we arrived.....had to go to Ocala for Sam's & HD. Now that's something to complain about.

BTW who is the "they" you are referring to?

Well said, Bogie Shooter.

[pharmguy]

My wife and I have been driving to Clermont to the BJ's there. We used BJ's when we were up north and liked their products. We liked the Clermont BJ's as they had good meat, cheese, dried fruit, and most things that you see in these stores. It was much cleaner than Sam's and it didn't have that narrow exit area that gives us the heewbie jeebies in Sams. In a crowded store getting out in a hurry could be a problem. I looked around for emergency exits and they probably have them but I couldn't see them.

[Joan A. K]

We just bought a home here at TV,'s and are grateful for all the knowledge shared on this sight!

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by merrymini

Honestly, can they build something like that nearer to the Brownwood area instead of next door to Sam’s? I am sick and tired of having to go up there with all that traffic!

Who is "they"? The "they" in this case is BJ's Wholesale Club and "they" made the decision on where "they" wanted to locate the store, not The Villages, not the district, not the residents, but the store owners.

[Bertram00]

Originally Posted by 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.

Way back then I was a member at that original store. Was great at the time.

[mlmarr1]

Will you do a drone video...

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by mlmarr1

Will you do a drone video...

I'll get some footage when they start work and every few weeks after. Like most construction it will be pretty boring.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by 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.

I remember Zayre. We had one in my home town. I never knew that they became BJ's.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I take it all the time too (I live around 8 blocks from the gate into that back road).

Don't forget though that big apartment complex behind Lowes's isn't even at 1/4 occupancy yet. There are 120 apartments for rent at the moment, and 100 of them are 2-bedroom - so assuming double occupancy on those, that's another 200 people living in that back complex. Up to an additional 200 people travelling at any given moment up and down that road along the side of Lowe's, where the road behind Wawa's ends. It's listed as "pet friendly" so assume some of them will be walking their dogs.

I also see there is definitely a golf cart path across from that back entrance to Lowes, but I'm not sure where it will come out on the other side once it's finished. I just know there's a sign there that says "Golf carts only." Currently I don't think it goes anywhere.

I don't know where that cart path goes, but I've seen carts coming out of there. I wonder if it's a back way into Stonecrest.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Garywt

No traffic up there if you go by golf cart. It is very easy and a nice drive.

You can't get to Sam's by golf cart.

[Pippo]

Based on my experience with BJ’s Wholesale in South Florida, this will be a great addition to our community. I hope they are planning to include a gas station - great discount for members. They accept manufacturers coupons, which also can be combined with in store coupons.