[pauld315]

Originally Posted by BerniceD

COSTCO and TRADER JOES! And it would be awesome to have a Not Your Average Joe's. Oh, yes STARBUCKS! We need one on the south side!
And Brooklyn Water Bagel. And a Greenwise.

We are within a couple miles of both TJ's and Costco's and a member of Costco here in NC. The only thing I ever use my Costco membership for is gasoline. I just can't figure out why retirees with 2 in the household need to buy cases of anything at one time?

TJ's, on the other hand, is awesome and that would be a great addition.

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by Gramjan

a gas station
First Watch
Massage therapist
Sure, there are many services , establishments throughout TV But, sometimes you just don't wanna go that far. From
down here, 441 and its environs is usually a planned excursion ! With the Village of Fenney coming, I'm sure we will be getting more development. Let's hope no more than the 4 financial/bank type already planned !!

They will probably build all of these places close to Fenney after the vacant land is all developed by TV. Right at the future turnpike interchange!

[Bavarian]

You chose to live down in the boondocks.

[Bavarian]

Originally Posted by pauld315

We are within a couple miles of both TJ's and Costco's and a member of Costco here in NC. The only thing I ever use my Costco membership for is gasoline. I just can't figure out why retirees with 2 in the household need to buy cases of anything at one time?

TJ's, on the other hand, is awesome and that would be a great addition.

If you buy a case as you say, you don't need to go shopping as often, plus things like tires are cheaper. Would not use the gasoline as it is not premium, only 91 octane.

Cheaper to buy electronic equipment and software. Went to Sams today and now have plenty of charcoal to cook the ribs I wanted but they did not have.

[laryb]

I talked to a manager at Costco when I joined in the Altamonte store (to take advantage of their car buying program), and told him that a large group of people want a Costco in or near the Villages. While he said it could happen one day, it won't be in the near future, as corporate doesn't think there's enough businesses to support one now. I told him there are plenty businesses in TV, Ocala, Inverness, and Leesburg, and while he personally agreed, he doesn't see it happening for quite a while. I seem to remember a campaign on TOTV a while back to email Costco to request a store, and I think nothing ever came of that

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Bavarian

You chose to live down in the boondocks.

[JoMar]

Most all Corporations have a Business Developement organization with a market research department. If it makes financial sense to go anywhere they usually go......I'm sure all those that have been requested have done the studies and have determined that now is not the time to come here. While there are those that can't stand the growth of The Villages, that growth is exactly what is needed to attract commercial stores. As in most things, they follow the money.

[Happinow]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Most all Corporations have a Business Developement organization with a market research department. If it makes financial sense to go anywhere they usually go......I'm sure all those that have been requested have done the studies and have determined that now is not the time to come here. While there are those that can't stand the growth of The Villages, that growth is exactly what is needed to attract commercial stores. As in most things, they follow the money.

Seems there's no shortage of money....stores are packed, restaurants are packed....we need more services...ASAP

[skip0358]

Seriously doubt any Big Box store will build in TV. Maybe along 301 or over by 75 on Rt 44. I myself just a few different Restaurants or Convenience Store would be fine. Don't need a ton of more traffic coming here for shopping. JMO

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Happinow

Seems there's no shortage of money....stores are packed, restaurants are packed....we need more services...ASAP

It is the same all over Florida in January, February and March.

Two years ago, Florida became the second most populous State, right behind California.

There wasn't a SINGLE home in The Villages south of 466A SIX years ago.

Many large retail chains are CLOSING brick and mortar stores because of burgeoning internet sales.

Companies depend on information from demographers to choose areas to build new business. Even the demographers are not keeping up with the VERY unusual rapid growth found here. AND the unusual excellent good credit found here.

The Morse huge and powerful building machine will build to suit as soon as the businesses decide to come here.

How many times have friends asked, "Now WHERE is The Villages?"

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

It is the same all over Florida in January, February and March.

Two years ago, Florida became the second most populous State, right behind California.

There wasn't a SINGLE home south of 466A SIX years ago.

Many large retail chains are CLOSING brick and mortar stores because of burgeoning internet sales.

Companies depend on information from demographers to choose areas to build new business. Even the demographers are not keeping up with the VERY unusual rapid growth found here. AND the unusual excellent good credit found here.

The Morse huge and powerful building machine will build to suit as soon as the businesses decide to come here.

How many times have friends asked, "Now WHERE is The Villages?"

Not accurate. Orlando and Miami are south of 466A. Sure there was a house or two there 6 years ago.

[Bavarian]

Originally Posted by skip0358

Seriously doubt any Big Box store will build in TV. Maybe along 301 or over by 75 on Rt 44. I myself just a few different Restaurants or Convenience Store would be fine. Don't need a ton of more traffic coming here for shopping. JMO

There is Sams

[joldnol]

Originally Posted by GrandmaP

A gas station and drug store

both are going in at lake deaton

[joldnol]

Originally Posted by Susita

Sweet Tomatoes soup and salad

they closed most of their locations last year

[Nucky]

First of all you need a great car wash near Brownwood. Most important food addition to make someone a Zillionaire would be a White Castle. If you don't know what it is trust me you'll love it. Wish I had the funds to put one on the map. You get to pay for the Burgers once but they stay with you the entire day and night.