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Bogie Shooter 04-23-2024 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mrf0151 (Post 2324470)
Hope it will be a store the size of the Clermont store. That Costco is about twice the size of our Sams Club on 441. My gut tells me it will be a mini-Costco.
Todays Daily Sun.
162,000 square feet
700 parking spaces

WingedFoot78 04-23-2024 08:27 AM
How about putting Whole Foods Market on your wish list

jarodrig 04-23-2024 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2324086)
If Don says so, then it's so!!!! All the Katie Bells cheapskates are gonna put Costco out of
business with the free samples and $1.50 hot dog/drink meals, hahaha!!

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) and who will be the first to gripe about traffic/parking? How long until this makes it onto all the major Villages YouTube sites? The Developer should'a scooped this with the news themselves - lost opportunity to show they still control their PR narrative.

Man! The lines for gasoline are gonna be miles long!

P.S.- Kudos to Altavia to being the first to discover and disseminate this news! Next task: Trader Joe's. Not for the skinflints, however.
Congratulations ! You have just complained about everything you think others will complain about !

So, you get the gold star on your forehead for being first ! :)

WingedFoot78 04-23-2024 08:42 AM
This past Saturday, The wife and I went to Orlando. What a mess getting to the Turnpike. I guess if you live down there getting around is easier. My GPS didn't work for a while. In the past, you go down Morse, cross the Turnpike, make two lefts, and a right, and you're on the 'Pike heading south. Glad I don't make that trip often. Is taking 301 S to the Turnpike easier?

graciegirl 04-23-2024 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by WingedFoot78 (Post 2324486)
How about putting Whole Foods Market on your wish list
Because Whole Foods Market is not overwhelmingly popular and only entities that are VERY financially successful will be seen in this tough economic environment expanding their venues. It isn't a wish list. It take millions and millions of dollars on the part of the business and it has to negotiate a lease on the commercial land in The Villages.

justjim 04-23-2024 09:05 AM
The only thing that is a bit of surprise to me is the location. I thought Costco, when it came, would go south closer to State Route 44 and where the future middle of TV will be. But congrats to the Developers Commercial division for apparently landing such a deal.

rustyp 04-23-2024 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by justjim (Post 2324506)
The only thing that is a bit of surprise to me is the location. I thought Costco, when it came, would go south closer to State Route 44 and where the future middle of TV will be. But congrats to the Developers Commercial division for apparently landing such a deal.
You bring up a good point. I doubt TV owns the land on that side of the street. There are apartment and assisted living quarters on that side of the street. Also big box stores usually will not lease the land they are investing to build on. Not one big box store in TV on developer's land can I think of.

Altavia 04-23-2024 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe C. (Post 2324453)
Traffic will be heavy when Costco first opens up. As soon as the novelty of exploring and shopping in this new store wears off, traffic will resume to normal levels. Just like when BJ's opened, it was a pain to go there. But now if you time it just right, it's a breeze. I shop there around 5pm and there's no traffic and not lots of people. It'll be the same when Costco opens for business.
Google Maps can help find a best time.

Here's Claremont typical for a Saturday and a weekday.

Altavia 04-23-2024 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2324458)
The Sun this AM is calling the Costco move preliminary. Interesting
That's why I was careful naming the thread.

Haven't seen anything so far that shows approval but trust Don to be in the know.

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jmaccallum 04-23-2024 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Altavia (Post 2324328)
Nope, Clermont is closer with less traffic.
Clermont, less traffic?!? Ha! :1rotfl:

Dusty_Star 04-23-2024 09:44 AM
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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.
TJ's has always been on the top of my wish list.

MrFlorida 04-23-2024 09:48 AM
Now the next debate will be when is it going to open ?

jmaccallum 04-23-2024 09:57 AM
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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.
This location off 466 mirrors Costco’s location in Clermont exactly. Costco in Clermont is actually on Collina Terrace, which is just off and parallels Hwy 50 and is 2 lane. Costco in Buffalo Ridge will be on Wedgwood Lane which is just off and parallels Hwy 466 and is 2 lane. Hmmm, guess they do know what they’re doing. And golf carts shall go there, too, just like to Walmart and BJ’s (love how BJ’s has the golf cart parking up front :1rotfl:). South of 44, you’ll get the next one. :wave:

richdell 04-23-2024 10:26 AM
I'm still surprised it will be on 466. Rt301 will be worse than it already is, with everyone coming off the turnpike or 75/44 just to head north through Wildwood.

Topspinmo 04-23-2024 10:36 AM
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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.
Not mention big apartment complex going in right behind it.


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