[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

So, you moved into a community that is KNOWN for it's golf access and then complain that there are too many golf courses?

And in an area where others complain there are too few golf courses.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

And in an area where others complain there are too few golf courses.

I was going to mention that, but figured it was a lost cause...

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by JRcorvette

why did you move way south? It will take time for the are to grow.

^This. The appeal of new construction has to be weighed against the detractors. The lack of shopping, the Turnpike, no town square, etc.

As far as Walmart goes, it would make more sense in my opinion to staff the existing stores properly before trying to find employees to staff new stores. Checking out of the one in Colony can take 20+ minutes mid day, which is unacceptable. But they no doubt know what they are doing for their bottom line.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Dsritchey

There is commercial land at the corner of Meggison and Warm Springs available for sale but nothing is being built there.

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Really? The Villages owns everything else in the area but there is a commercial site that they do not own? Or they do own it but are willing to sell it and give up control over what is put there?

I hope that land sits empty for a very long time. I am very happy to drive to Gainesville for TJ’s and Whole Foods, KK donuts, lunch at PF or CheeseCake. So hour and five each way, half tank of gas, and hopefully Buccee’s will be done within a year, to round out the trip. What I don’t buy at those places a very nice person in a blue truck drops off the rest of my groceries at my door.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by Regorp

What makes the most sense would be somewhere southeast heading towards the new areas around Newell and Eastport/Middleton. Perhaps at the junction of 470 and Marsh Bend Trail. The add a pharmacy, Dunkin, and 7eleven.

The Villages renamed 470 to Central Parkway because it was supposed to be in the center of the Villages in a few years. If that turns out to be true, I would hope that the stores would start building right away. The people are already there. There seems to be undeveloped land near 470 and the Turnpike. It would get existing customers from Warm Springs south, Turnpike traffic, and future customers from Middletown and Eastport.

[Defined]

Not to ruffle your feathers anymore then they are but there is also another full service Walmart with a medical clinic coming to Wildwood !

[tophcfa]

Great news, the check out lines at the other Walmarts are getting way too long and word has it that Wallyworld figured everyone already has to drive north anyways to play golf : )

[John Mayes]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

There are reports that another Walmart Neighborhood Market is going to be built at the intersection of 466 and Sumter County Road 100 in Lady Lake. This is only about 5 miles from the Walmart Neighborhood Market off 466A and about 7 miles from the Walmart Supercenter in Leesburg.

There seems to be lots of shopping choices north of 466A - there are numerous Walmart and Aldi stores and several Winn-Dixie stores.

I would think there would be a huge demand for a Walmart or Aldi south of 44 and north of the Turnpike. At the present time, our only option is Villages Grown at Sawgrass. A discount grocery store would have a monopoly in this area.

Personally, and I may be in the minority with my feelings, I am very glad that Walmart is not anywhere close to where I live. I don’t shop at Walmart and would hate the thought of living close to one. When we moved to TV, we wanted to move to the new areas south of 44 specifically to be away from the congestion and big box stores. I know in time, more businesses will locate down this way, (when it makes business sense), but I’m fine if that’s a long ways off.

Again, personal opinion.

On the other hand, I would be very happy if a GOOD steak restaurant decided to build close by.

[Southwest737]

Less Dollar Generals and more Walmarts.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by Karmanng

AGREe I feel that they are putting in too many golf course which means more water usage on top of that. NOT everyone plays golf or everyday either

There are also too many people older than 55 in The Villages.

[Battlebasset]

More shopping options are better than fewer options. Bring it on.

Originally Posted by Rainger99

There are reports that another Walmart Neighborhood Market is going to be built at the intersection of 466 and Sumter County Road 100 in Lady Lake. This is only about 5 miles from the Walmart Neighborhood Market off 466A and about 7 miles from the Walmart Supercenter in Leesburg.

There seems to be lots of shopping choices north of 466A - there are numerous Walmart and Aldi stores and several Winn-Dixie stores.

I would think there would be a huge demand for a Walmart or Aldi south of 44 and north of the Turnpike. At the present time, our only option is Villages Grown at Sawgrass. A discount grocery store would have a monopoly in this area.

You would think!

[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

There are reports that another Walmart Neighborhood Market is going to be built at the intersection of 466 and Sumter County Road 100 in Lady Lake. This is only about 5 miles from the Walmart Neighborhood Market off 466A and about 7 miles from the Walmart Supercenter in Leesburg.

There seems to be lots of shopping choices north of 466A - there are numerous Walmart and Aldi stores and several Winn-Dixie stores.

I would think there would be a huge demand for a Walmart or Aldi south of 44 and north of the Turnpike. At the present time, our only option is Villages Grown at Sawgrass. A discount grocery store would have a monopoly in this area.

Several W-D’s?? Where? I only know of two here. Multiple Publix however.

[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by MrFlorida

I'd rather see a Walmart than apartments.

Nice golf courses and beautiful scenery vs shopping malls or sterile apartment buildings? I’ll take the former, thank you. We have plenty of places to shop

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed

Several W-D’s?? Where? I only know of two here. Multiple Publix however.

There are WD in Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter, and Pinellas.