[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Anticipating the new Costco - it’s great being within five minutes of catching the turnpike ramp and shooting down to Clermont for shopping when needed - beats the long, tedious drive to the Spanish Springs area. Looking forward as The Villages continues to develop southward!

Just curious what route you take from Richmond to get to the turnpike in 5 minutes? We live in DeLuna and are just one mile to 301 after exiting the DeLuna 301 gate, so it’s usually about 5 minutes for us to get to the turnpike. Your route is definitely farther than ours.

Also, what kind of shopping is available in Clermont now? We are definitely excited about the Costco as that and TJ’s are the two stores we miss the most after moving here, but for other shopping we’ve been going up to Lady Lake and really don’t like the drive or congestion up there. So far the only places we’ve gone via turnpike is WDW and a quick stop at Costco in Orlando after a day at Epcot. Hated that Costco, but I was exhausted when we stopped there so maybe that influenced my opinion.

[PurePeach]

Originally Posted by Al2014

BJ's is already in Clermont.

BJ’s can’t hold a candle to Costco.

[derkster]

Originally Posted by Northerner52

Costco construction to begin April 2023. I'm thinking a 30 min drive from Sawgrass Grove once Meggison connects close to the Fla Tpke.Clermont Approves Costco Permits, Floor & Decor Construction Underway, Bojangles Permits Filed – Horizon West News & Info

Great news. Clermont is a great area and right now is easy to get to. There is a Target, Home Depot, Lowes and many car dealers there already. So much easier than trying to get to the northern areas of The Villages.
I do not know how BJ's survives. The newer one in The Villages is always empty and you have to use coupons and also they staff few registers so you have to do self checkout.

[Karmanng]

Originally Posted by Northerner52

Costco construction to begin April 2023. I'm thinking a 30 min drive from Sawgrass Grove once Meggison connects close to the Fla Tpke.Clermont Approves Costco Permits, Floor & Decor Construction Underway, Bojangles Permits Filed – Horizon West News & Info

Your map doesnt show the location of costco

[Karmanng]

Originally Posted by RobinM

We’ve gone a few times to the Costco in Wesley Chapel. It’s a straight drive down I-75 and right off the interstate. Lots of nice restaurants for lunch before heading back home.

Heck you gotta have pizza and the hotdog at costco

[merrymini]

My son lives in Clermont and would be happy to shop at Costco again!

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by Northerner52

Costco construction to begin April 2023. I'm thinking a 30 min drive from Sawgrass Grove once Meggison connects close to the Fla Tpke.Clermont Approves Costco Permits, Floor & Decor Construction Underway, Bojangles Permits Filed – Horizon West News & Info

Wow, 15 minutes closer.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Karmanng

Your map doesnt show the location of costco

On W Colonial near all the auto dealers, as shown on the photo.

[Garywt]

Originally Posted by PurePeach

BJ’s can’t hold a candle to Costco.

Your opinion.

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy

Just curious what route you take from Richmond to get to the turnpike in 5 minutes? We live in DeLuna and are just one mile to 301 after exiting the DeLuna 301 gate, so it’s usually about 5 minutes for us to get to the turnpike. Your route is definitely farther than ours.

Also, what kind of shopping is available in Clermont now? We are definitely excited about the Costco as that and TJ’s are the two stores we miss the most after moving here, but for other shopping we’ve been going up to Lady Lake and really don’t like the drive or congestion up there. So far the only places we’ve gone via turnpike is WDW and a quick stop at Costco in Orlando after a day at Epcot. Hated that Costco, but I was exhausted when we stopped there so maybe that influenced my opinion.

I drive it every Sunday morning to attend church in Winter Garden - very little street traffic that early on a Sunday morning, I live i north Richmond, so I go Meggison to 44 to 301 to Turnpike - if I have no red lights I can get to turnpike in about 5 Minutes.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Rwirish

Just what the world doesn’t need, another Costco.

Not excited at all.

Different strokes for different folks.`

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Rwirish

Just what the world doesn’t need, another Costco.

Not excited at all.

You certainly are in the minority. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Costco.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by RobinM

We’ve gone a few times to the Costco in Wesley Chapel. It’s a straight drive down I-75 and right off the interstate. Lots of nice restaurants for lunch before heading back home.

Cheddars is our favorite when we go to Wesley Chapel Costo.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Garywt

Your opinion.

I agree with that opinion. Costo is most certainly the superior warehouse for many items and their return policy cannot be beat. We canceled our BJ's membership.

[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by Garywt

Your opinion.

The opinion of many. Including myself.