[talonip]

It’s almost quicker from some points in the villages south of 44 to go to Clermont. Sick of everything being built up north. Even the villages admin is moving to Brownwood to be closer to the center.

[Switter]

Originally Posted by Justputt

For those of us in the South, Clarmont is only 27 mins away (38 mins if avoiding tolls, GPS est.) and the new Buffalo Plaza store will be 23 mins away (32 mins if avoiding tolls, GPS est.). Especially in snowbird season, I'm willing to bet the estimate for getting to the new store will be significantly longer.... The mostly Hwy 27 drive south will no doubt be faster than going north.

I agree.I live in the far north, about a mile south of 42. It takes me about 50 minutes to get to the Claremont store and I'll bet close to half of that is just driving down 301 to get to the turnpike.

[Shadowrider]

I agree. A location on 466A would have been a better choice. The southern part of TV needs more shopping choices.

[Switter]

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed

Might?? That is an understatement. That store will draw traffic from many miles away. That road (466) is not designed to handle that much volume a big box store like that will draw. Gonna be a nightmare.

Traffic will likely increase but I don't think it'll be a nightmare. I think for most people, Costco isn't a place that you go to multiple times a week like a Walmart or Publix. Most of the people I know go there like twice a month or something. I'm also pretty sure Costco has done traffic studies.

The biggest caveat might be the gas station, if it is significantly cheaper than the surrounding gas stations. Hopefully they put it somewhere where it doesn't impede traffic going in and out of store itself. They are usually pretty good about having multiple entrances though, so you can avoid the gas station area.

I guess we'll finally find out now!

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by shaw8700@outlook.com

A “Habit” would put it over the top!

Oooooooh, Habit Burger? I am a big In-N-Out fan of course, but the Habit's fries are much better than INO's!

Originally Posted by Switter

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The biggest caveat might be the gas station, if it is significantly cheaper than the surrounding gas stations. Hopefully they put it somewhere where it doesn't impede traffic going in and out of store itself. ...

Gas is usually about a dime a gallon cheaper than surrounding areas. Significant if you fill up often or with big tanks (RVs, Trucks, etc.). However, I would say that Buc-ee's tends to beat Costco by a nickel in my casual observational experience. If you're frugal or still working and commuting, it can be significant over time. In my working life I was filling up 2x/week. Costco represented a $150/month savings. That was nearly $2000 a year! Well worth the cost of membership before I even walked in the door.

[Driller703]

Neck

[kendi]

Originally Posted by Mrprez

I’ll never understand the attraction to Trader Joe’s. Been in several, walked out empty handed. Please explain.

All I can say is that I liked their little tins of dark chocolate which are no longer available.

[UpNorth]

Nice to have a Costco in an area accessible by golf carts. Maybe the first in their chain? Are there trailers available for golf carts?

[MrLonzo]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Probably chosen for available space and proximity to Ocala. Those in the south and in the east are somewhat close to Clermont already. Not much empty space in the middle. And it looks like there is nothing to the north between here and Jacksonville.

I predict the next Costco (after this one) will be in Ocala. Then maybe one in Gainesville. With the Walmart super center and Sam's club, Villages North already has lots of shopping. We do need something here south of 466A at some point!!

[Ken D.]

Originally Posted by Mrprez

I’ll never understand the attraction to Trader Joe’s. Been in several, walked out empty handed. Please explain.

I totally agree!

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by MrLonzo

I predict the next Costco (after this one) will be in Ocala. Then maybe one in Gainesville. With the Walmart super center and Sam's club, Villages North already has lots of shopping. We do need something here south of 466A at some point!!

If you build it, they will come works in the movies but is not a great business model.

If you build it where they are, you are likely to have customers is better for business.

I don't have any idea how long Villages homes existed north of 466A before 466 began building out. Given that the large lot the Costco is getting was still vacant, it had not already been built out yet. 466A is still being developed. All of Trailwinds Village, the new Home Depot, and the upcoming Dollar Tree came about since the time I purchased near Brownwood. Once the customers were there, the businesses began filling in.

Looking at a map, I wouldn't be surprised if the area near Coleman, South of 470, or particularly where 470 meets the Turnpike isn't reserved for commercial development. But, it will be a little while, and a few thousand more homes, before that development really takes off.

[harby]

Who care? Bj s and Sam s will do. We, senior citizens don t buy bulks of food, etc. Walmart, Aldi, WD, and Px (on sale) usually cost cheaper.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by harby

Who care? Bj s and Sam s will do. We, senior citizens don t buy bulks of food, etc. Walmart, Aldi, WD, and Px (on sale) usually cost cheaper.

I buy bulk foods, etc. Does this mean I am not a senior???

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Time to move south lol

Or further north

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

If you build it, they will come works in the movies but is not a great business model.

If you build it where they are, you are likely to have customers is better for business.

I don't have any idea how long Villages homes existed north of 466A before 466 began building out. Given that the large lot the Costco is getting was still vacant, it had not already been built out yet. 466A is still being developed. All of Trailwinds Village, the new Home Depot, and the upcoming Dollar Tree came about since the time I purchased near Brownwood. Once the customers were there, the businesses began filling in.

Looking at a map, I wouldn't be surprised if the area near Coleman, South of 470, or particularly where 470 meets the Turnpike isn't reserved for commercial development. But, it will be a little while, and a few thousand more homes, before that development really takes off.

Goldwing last video, had all of the newest properties of TV on a map. His estimate, in the next 5 years, 25,000 more homes for the next villages.