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Velvet 04-22-2024 01:21 PM
I would think that in all the years it was in the development, all the above factors mentioned, were taken into consideration. Costco is not known to be an impulsive corporation.
Given that they sell in bulk, you might not want to shop strictly by golf cart.

Road-Runner 04-22-2024 01:32 PM
With the huge amount of new homes south of the Turnpike, Morse, Meggison and 301 are going to be even worse with this draw on the north side. Ugh.

Bogie Shooter 04-22-2024 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by go4fpsb (Post 2324199)
I agree it’s surprising Costco decided on that location given the amount of additional traffic they will generate. Sounds like gridlock will be a possibility unless access and egress is greatly improved. Love Costco coming but it maybe easier for us south of 44 to keep going to Clermont.
That will help to cut down on the traffic.

BigSteph 04-22-2024 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by go4fpsb (Post 2324199)
I agree it’s surprising Costco decided on that location given the amount of additional traffic they will generate. Sounds like gridlock will be a possibility unless access and egress is greatly improved. Love Costco coming but it maybe easier for us south of 44 to keep going to Clermont.

I was thinking the same thing.

I am hoping a Walmart or Walmart Market will come to 44 so I don't have to drive to the Buffalo Ridge Walmart.

I would have thought Costco would see the benefit to sit on 44 closer to the interstate -- picking up the Villages, Ocala, and Leesburg.

The Costco on Route 50 in Clermont, even with Tolls, is more appealing to me -- South of 44.

Excited for Sumter County and The Villages, though.

Dusty_Star 04-22-2024 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2324086)

What's the over/under bet on who will be the first to ask if it's golf cart accessible (good luck getting your purchases home)
It will be golf cart accessible. (The stores around it currently are).

Mleeja 04-22-2024 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Dusty_Star (Post 2324224)
It will be golf cart accessible. (The stores around it currently are).
Not if Woodbridge and Wedgewood are increased to four lanes. Maybe cutting through parking lots, but not on the streets.

Velvet 04-22-2024 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Mleeja (Post 2324186)
Hate to be a Debbie Downer on Costco, but this is a terrible location. The traffic will be horrendous! One has to remember a Costco will draw customers from outside of The Villages. It is likely that both Wedgewood Lane and Woodbridge Drive will need to be increased to four lanes, stop lights, turn lanes, etc. The infrastructure is just not there to support a store this large.

I hope Costco comes to the area, just not here. Lastly, for the other commenters, I would think you will lose golf cart access to Costco and all the businesses west of the planned location.
The Walmart there too draws outsiders… not a problem for me. I just can’t believe we “old folks” are finally worth a Costco location!

Michael 61 04-22-2024 02:47 PM
This news made my day! Now Trader Joe’s will move to the top of many people’s wish list.

kkingston57 04-22-2024 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Mleeja (Post 2324186)
Hate to be a Debbie Downer on Costco, but this is a terrible location. The traffic will be horrendous! One has to remember a Costco will draw customers from outside of The Villages. It is likely that both Wedgewood Lane and Woodbridge Drive will need to be increased to four lanes, stop lights, turn lanes, etc. The infrastructure is just not there to support a store this large.

I hope Costco comes to the area, just not here. Lastly, for the other commenters, I would think you will lose golf cart access to Costco and all the businesses west of the planned location.
Can't disagree with you. Loyal Costco customer and this is one the few Costco stores which is not near a major highway

tophcfa 04-22-2024 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Goldwingnut (Post 2324075)
This legitimate, they are coming!
Way cool, and in a convenient golf cart accessible location no less : )

tophcfa 04-22-2024 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael 61 (Post 2324239)
This news made my day! Now Trader Joe’s will move to the top of many people’s wish list.
If we had a choice it would be TJ’s over Costco, but still happy to be getting Costco. Now we won’t have to pack the truck with stuff from Costco when we drive to our Villages home : )

PurePeach 04-22-2024 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Battlebasset (Post 2324074)
Seems like it would be hard/waste of time to fake this, but who knows?
Commissioner Don Wiley posted the news on his FB page today.:MOJE_whot::clap2::MOJE_whot::clap2:

coffeebean 04-22-2024 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Pugchief (Post 2324110)
You would think, since there is already a Sam's and BJ's in that area, Costco would do better further south (either on 44 or 466A). But they have no doubt done the research and most certainly know what will work best.
Those folks down south must be upset, to say the least. As it is, we folks north of 44 have so much more retail and restaurants, and now Costco is coming to 466. I'm so glad I live in the Lake Sumter Landing area. I wouldn't have it any other way.

coffeebean 04-22-2024 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Papa_lecki (Post 2324101)
Don mentioned it on his facebook page.
It is in The Villages News..........I can't post the link. Search for it and you can read the article.

coffeebean 04-22-2024 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by patfla06 (Post 2324160)
I agree but glad NOT on 466A.
Surprised it’s not going in south of 44.
Maybe Costco is luring people from Ocala?????? Staying north may be the better option for them.


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