[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

Why is it that everyone north of here feels they have to be next to a restaurant or a gas station. Back home in Ohio it was nothing to drive 30 minutes to a restaurant or to shopping malls. Driving to Brownwood or Lake Sumter is nothing.

Correct. Brownwood and LSL are pretty much nothing and it's not "everyone." Which is why many people would choose not to live in that area of Ohio or other similar areas around the country or distant parts of TV. Everyone likes what THEY like not necessarily what YOU or I like. I don't consider Brownwood or Lake Sumter to be true retail locations as there are few places to shop and as the selection of shopping is quite limited. LSL is pretty much devoid of real retail with MANY stores going out and not being replaced by retail, but mostly investment places. Brownwood is a bit better. I like Macy's, Nordstrom, Kohls, Costco, TJ's, Whole Foods you might be happy with The Purple Pig (ooops, sorry, they are closing this month) or Men's Warehouse (ooops, out of business) or Van Heusen (ooops, out of business) or Bass (oh no, out of business) but there are plenty of banks and Investment houses. All a matter of what one is used to. Yea, one can "shop online" which is all we do most of the time but going to a REAL STORE or mall or big outlet center is different xperience so we do both. Thus, our monthly trips to civilization, I mean Orlando or back up north for that REAL experience!

[MSGirl]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

Keep in mind that the negative replies that you read are from those that don't live south of 44 and are saddened by all of the great happenings down here that they don't have up there. If shopping and the traffic that comes with it is something you want you'll have to live in the old sections where all of the 3 generation households are located.

There is shopping and another square planned in the new Middleton area down south of 44. You know..Middleton is where 8200 family homes..with children… will be built.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by MSGirl

There is shopping and another square planned in the new Middleton area down south of 44. You know..Middleton is where 8200 family homes..with children… will be built.

Since retail stores did not get built for quite some time after Brownwood many people think the same will happen down south.

At our age can not wait too long

[Garywt]

Not everyone is next door to shopping but there is plenty around. Jump in you cart and go for an adventure.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by msgirl

there is shopping and another square planned in the new middleton area down south of 44. You know..middleton is where 8200 family homes..with children… will be built.

8200……?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Since retail stores did not get built for quite some time after Brownwood many people think the same will happen down south.

At our age can not wait too long

There are options; wait or move where there is shopping to meet you needs.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

8200……?

"Middleton CDD A will include about 2,480 acres and up to 8,280 homes, with a mix of housing types, designs and models. "

Wildwood Commission approves creation of Middleton CDD | News | The Villages Daily Sun | thevillagesdailysun.com

Continuing The Dream: Volume 11

[John Mayes]

Originally Posted by Mistymom

With all of the new construction in the southern area of The Villages and schools, does anyone know if there will be plans for a major shopping area such as what is located on 466? Within this, I mean a Super Walmart, department stores, Home Depot or Lowe's, etc.

God, I sure hope not.

[skippy05]

For practical purposes, you'll never see it. It was and still is part of the original scam.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by skippy05

For practical purposes, you'll never see it. It was and still is part of the original scam.

Scam???

This place is not perfect but we sure do enjoy what we have here.

[Babubhat]

Walmart neighborhood store is likely the best you will get

[MrFlorida]

Originally Posted by Hardlyworking

Sure, they get their employees discount. Where do you think we are getting workers from?😂

They get the 5 finger discount.

[MrFlorida]

I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned a Costco yet...

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by MrFlorida

I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned a Costco yet...

Costco? Did someone say Costco?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Altavia

"Middleton CDD A will include about 2,480 acres and up to 8,280 homes, with a mix of housing types, designs and models. "

Wildwood Commission approves creation of Middleton CDD | News | The Villages Daily Sun | thevillagesdailysun.com

Continuing The Dream: Volume 11

Well, that certainly isn't the 8200 "family homes with children" that was stated earlier...