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Originally Posted by Rwirish (Post 2201700)

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

Not excited at all.

WOW ! Evidently, even with B.J.'s, Costco's very experienced location team determined we did need one... since 93% of villagers used to make Costco the #1 requested business when we used to receive the annual resident's survey, with Trader Joe's always coming in at #2, I suppose this is good news for many. For us it's going to be a "toss up", Clermont or Winter Park, as to distance, but, we now have such a list of favs for lunch in Winter Park, and the added attraction of the hitting Trader Joe's and Whole Foods for some favorite items while there. Used to add a stop at Nothing Bundt Cakes, but now we can get those anytime right here :BigApplause:

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Originally Posted by Bilyclub (Post 2201764)

Good, one more parking spot in the lot. Enjoy being in the minority.

Love it, LOL ! But, based on the history of Costco's prices, quality, customer loyalty, and popularity... don't think that one person who thinks the "world" (LOL, LOL) does not need another Costco, is going to help the parking situation... LOL !
Kind of amusing, isn't it, how people get this compulsion to post such things ? It's fine, even good, that we all have varying opinions, but it's just curious as to what it is that motivates such. To me, a reply to the post that read: " we had a Costco membership for a year, but it did not really pay off for us, so not as excited as many about the new location in Clermont." Now that would add something. Or, "people rave about the quality of items at Costco, but we purchased a _____ and a ____ and were disappointed in both." Those would make sense and add to the discussion but just to say sarcastically, "just what the WORLD needs" is, well, ...... adds nothing let's say !

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Originally Posted by Al2014 (Post 2202001)

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.

Agree ! And, so many similar "hidden gems" in Florida. I know many residents visit Disney World, Cape Canaveral, Universal, and such, a few even venture out of the V's enough to discover the fabulous state parks and amazing "back in time" little towns like the setting for the world famous book The Yearling. Endless places to explore here, once you've done the most obvious attractions. Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, so many others in our beautiful state, and so many live so close and never see them ! Has anyone take the ferry to Caladesi Island state park ?

I suspect the big box marketing guys are now looking at all the apartment complexes going on in the tri-county area and don't rely on residents of TV to support their plan. While we may have the income to buy what we want, the influx of young single and married folks with kids will shop differently than us.