[Rwirish]

Please not a Costco.

[tabasile]

Went on opening day. This store is different than any other Publix in the area. Very smart layout. Refrigeration all behind glass doors for the most part. Was very happy with the services.

[Kgcetm]

BJs unfortunately.

[Kgcetm]

I like the store but would not shop there or Tradewinds because they do not have the fresh meat deli case with the great steaks you find at Colony and Lake Deaton.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by tabasile

Went on opening day. This store is different than any other Publix in the area. Very smart layout. Refrigeration all behind glass doors for the most part. Was very happy with the services.

Post No. 7 says it is exactly the same layout as the Publix at Trailwinds on Rt 466A. How is it different from that one?

[Miss B GA]

I went to the grand opening yesterday morning. There was a very long line of people waiting to get in. It is a very nice Publix and has the same layout as the one at Trailwinds. They gave away very nice insulated bags to the early shoppers. I'm hoping it will relieve some of the traffic at the Publix at Lake Deaton where I shop. I'm very happy for the folks south of the turnpike so they can enjoy having a Publix closer to them now.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by thelegges

FREE always draws in crowds. If it’s a free bag the lines will be long

I hope people will credit me with being the first to say this. Shortly we will see an ad get a covid shot and get a $10 store coupon. Hey, they do it for the flu shot. Bogo get one for free and get the other for free plus a $10 store coupon?

[Gulfcoast]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

We would need a minimum of 10 requests posted on that thread for us to contact Costco and make them an offer they could not refuse.

We're not in TV, yet, but I love Costco! However, I've heard that storage space is at a premium inside of the houses in TV. That makes me wonder if buying in bulk would work.

I've heard people swear by the prices at Aldi, too. I've never been in one of those stores, though. I usually shop at Publix or Winn Dixie.

[Scorpyo]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Hmm should I mention Costco?

What's a Costco? Can't we get a Blockbuster Video? I have a movie I've been trying to return for quite some time.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Gulfcoast

We're not in TV, yet, but I love Costco! However, I've heard that storage space is at a premium inside of the houses in TV. That makes me wonder if buying in bulk would work.

I've heard people swear by the prices at Aldi, too. I've never been in one of those stores, though. I usually shop at Publix or Winn Dixie.

Storage space at a premium..............depends on what you are storing.

[CynthiaAnn]

We currently live within a mile of a Costco. We shop there weekly. You can buy things that are not in bulk. Their rotisserie chicken is an awesome deal and very tasty! Gas prices,ours has a gas station, are always cheaper than local prices. We'd love to see a Costco closer to the Villages! We will be moving there when our house is built, within 6 months, perhaps.

[nick demis]

Originally Posted by Gulfcoast

We're not in TV, yet, but I love Costco! However, I've heard that storage space is at a premium inside of the houses in TV. That makes me wonder if buying in bulk would work.

I've heard people swear by the prices at Aldi, too. I've never been in one of those stores, though. I usually shop at Publix or Winn Dixie.

Build a designer home, make alterations and stretches and have extra space for storage. That is what we did. The large pantry my wife wanted is great.

[Marita Koziar]

I stopped in yesterday afternoon, and there were a lot of people there. I live in Monarch Grove, and am so happy to have a nice grocery store nearby. I will be going there regularly! I would love to have a Trader Joe’s, and a Costco, but I don’t think it is going to happen.

[Number 10 GI]

The wife and I are glad there is a Publix so close by. Lake Deaton isn't that far but Magnolia is a lot closer and more convenient. Other than that it is just another grocery store. We are waiting for Quest Diagnostics to open up. Every 3 months we have blood work done for our doctor and now it will be a lot more convenient than Colony or Grand Traverse.

[Jerseyborn]

I would love more interesting food options like Thai or Sushi. Or maybe an Outback or Bonefish grill?Also maybe a gas station (not sure if that's already planned) Maybe a Home Goods?