[AKKlein]

Yes, Meggison is open to 470 now, just drove that route Sunday. ������

[Al2014]

Originally Posted by Altavia

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

When you check out this area, I suggest an off the beaten path drive to Montverde, Fl. It is just north of the Costco Clermont location.You must be going there, to go there, as they say. A beautiful little town and the Montverde Academy is something to see. Before you go read up a bit on the history of Montverde Academy. Francisco Lindor NY Mets gives a scholarship every year in honor of his time at the academy.

[maistocars]

Originally Posted by AKKlein

Yes, Meggison is open to 470 now, just drove that route Sunday. ������

Interesting.... I drove by there Saturday and didn't notice it was open. Will be great news!

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

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.

Ah, okay I know that route. 👍🏻

[JGibson]

Doesn't Costco deliver? Just saying.

[Fltpkr]

Does anyone know whether construction actually started in April?

[coralway]

A great stock to own

[Calisport]

My last house had 3 Costcos within biking distance. 4 Trader Joe's nearby too. Super cool shopping experience.

[Bilyclub]

According to my mapping app the Clermont location will take just as long as Wesley Chapel/Lutz.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by derkster

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.

I’m sure BJ’s had location analysis done but IMHO they blew it! Occasionally that happens if you get a consultant not familiar with the growth of an area.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Al2014

When you check out this area, I suggest an off the beaten path drive to Montverde, Fl. It is just north of the Costco Clermont location.You must be going there, to go there, as they say. A beautiful little town and the Montverde Academy is something to see. Before you go read up a bit on the history of Montverde Academy. Francisco Lindor NY Mets gives a scholarship every year in honor of his time at the academy.

“Sugarloaf mountain” is in the same area. (I think that is it’s name) Second highest point in Florida by just a bit and a nice afternoon drive. Clermont area has been a very fast growing area of Lake County for the last 20 years.

[kkingston57]

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.

Assume you are talking about the Costco near the Millenial Mall. It is one of the busiest, if not the busiest Costco, that we have ever gone to. Finding a parking space can be exhaustive alone. Have learned that you never go there on a week end. We were there on 5/9. Slow for them, but still more busy than a Sams

[Aloha1]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

Assume you are talking about the Costco near the Millenial Mall. It is one of the busiest, if not the busiest Costco, that we have ever gone to. Finding a parking space can be exhaustive alone. Have learned that you never go there on a week end. We were there on 5/9. Slow for them, but still more busy than a Sams

No. Wesley Chapel is I 75 south toward Tampa. About an hour from 466A. Also seems to stock a little more upscale items than Orlando.

[Nucky]

We already quit BJ'S. I can't wait to quit Sam's, it's a long story.

I am going to join Costco, alert the media. It is definitely because of the popularity that everyone has for this joint. It must really be something else. It better be. LOL. I trust you all to lead us in a better direction.

I'm tired of the ride up to the 441 area. Just doing our part to cut down on the congestion. By the way, who did what to who??? I can't believe that 441 isn't finito yet. A real disgrace.

[FFlank]

Originally Posted by Altavia

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

I had to laugh...I checked the location on Google maps and it's already on the map as "Future Costco"