[Txcottage]

I realize this is my personal list but I’d like to see these stores put down south of Magnolia Plaza instead of the usual ones TV establishes—
Cleaners/Shoe Repair; Chick-Fil-A; Sonic; Walmart Neighborhood grocery; Lowe’s; a SMALL Dick’s Sporting Goods; a donut place NOT Dunkin!; JJill women’s casual clothes; DSW; home decor store. Oh, and Target would be nice as well! It’s wishful thinking on these stores, but maybe someday.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Txcottage

I realize this is my personal list but I’d like to see these stores put down south of Magnolia Plaza instead of the usual ones TV establishes—
Cleaners/Shoe Repair; Chick-Fil-A; Sonic; Walmart Neighborhood grocery; Lowe’s; a SMALL Dick’s Sporting Goods; a donut place NOT Dunkin!; JJill women’s casual clothes; DSW; home decor store. Oh, and Target would be nice as well! It’s wishful thinking on these stores, but maybe someday.

Doubt if The Villages establishes any retail. All of those stores you mentioned pay somebody a lot of $$ to determine where to place a store.
Send your wishes to them…….

[MrChip72]

Originally Posted by Txcottage

I realize this is my personal list but I’d like to see these stores put down south of Magnolia Plaza instead of the usual ones TV establishes—
Cleaners/Shoe Repair; Chick-Fil-A; Sonic; Walmart Neighborhood grocery; Lowe’s; a SMALL Dick’s Sporting Goods; a donut place NOT Dunkin!; JJill women’s casual clothes; DSW; home decor store. Oh, and Target would be nice as well! It’s wishful thinking on these stores, but maybe someday.

I live in Deluna not far from Magnolia Plaza. We already have an existing Lowe's and a Target that's being built about 6 miles away on 466A in Wildwood, so I wouldn't count on them adding others near south TV unless it's down when they're developing near Center Hill..

Sporting goods other than Pickleball and Golf stores are already sparse in all parts of TV, so that would be nice but I'm not sure about the demand when that stuff is bought online quite often now. At least the new Costco in Clermont opening next month will be 25 mins or less for most people south of 44.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Txcottage

I realize this is my personal list but I’d like to see these stores put down south of Magnolia Plaza instead of the usual ones TV establishes—
Cleaners/Shoe Repair; Chick-Fil-A; Sonic; Walmart Neighborhood grocery; Lowe’s; a SMALL Dick’s Sporting Goods; a donut place NOT Dunkin!; JJill women’s casual clothes; DSW; home decor store. Oh, and Target would be nice as well! It’s wishful thinking on these stores, but maybe someday.

Developer builds the store front, it’s up to the business to rent at that location. The only way you will see the retail you would like is, apply for franchises, and open up as many as you can afford. Good luck with your new ventures

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Developer builds the store front, it’s up to the business to rent at that location. The only way you will see the retail you would like is, apply for franchises, and open up as many as you can afford. Good luck with your new ventures

That's not how it works and most of those stores are not "franchises".

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

That's not how it works and most of those stores are not "franchises".

First 3 , Donut, cleaners, Chick-fil-A, Sonic, one would guess would be probably more in franchise fees, than the average person would want to invest. Except for target The rest are brick and mortar, that most order online, even my parents have online personal shoppers, instead of driving to a store.

[bowlingal]

TX...good luck with that. You should have researched that area before you bought.

[MidWestIA]

Shoes are all plastic now they go broke but a good one in Eustis as well as a good clock repair

[Rwirish]

Perhaps south of 44 isn’t such a good option?

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by Txcottage

I realize this is my personal list but I’d like to see these stores put down south of Magnolia Plaza instead of the usual ones TV establishes—
Cleaners/Shoe Repair; Chick-Fil-A; Sonic; Walmart Neighborhood grocery; Lowe’s; a SMALL Dick’s Sporting Goods; a donut place NOT Dunkin!; JJill women’s casual clothes; DSW; home decor store. Oh, and Target would be nice as well! It’s wishful thinking on these stores, but maybe someday.

I wonder if people living north of 44 would travel south of 44 very far to eat. Maybe. If not, that cuts the sales quite a bit. I really doubt that male golfers around here would be willing to shop at Small Dick’s Sporting Goods, accurate or not. Drunken’ Donuts might be a nice option.

[Goodwingle]

Originally Posted by Txcottage

I realize this is my personal list but I’d like to see these stores put down south of Magnolia Plaza instead of the usual ones TV establishes—
Cleaners/Shoe Repair; Chick-Fil-A; Sonic; Walmart Neighborhood grocery; Lowe’s; a SMALL Dick’s Sporting Goods; a donut place NOT Dunkin!; JJill women’s casual clothes; DSW; home decor store. Oh, and Target would be nice as well! It’s wishful thinking on these stores, but maybe someday.

Please add: HomeGoods, TJ Max and Marshalls!!!!

[Maker]

Looking at maps, there are land owners who have not sold out to TV. Perhaps they are hoping to sell to a big box chain, or some other shopping plaza developer. Where the overpriced TV lease costs won't force payments based upon sales, and drive up costs too high to be profitable.

[pikeselectric]

Originally Posted by Txcottage

I realize this is my personal list but I’d like to see these stores put down south of Magnolia Plaza instead of the usual ones TV establishes—
Cleaners/Shoe Repair; Chick-Fil-A; Sonic; Walmart Neighborhood grocery; Lowe’s; a SMALL Dick’s Sporting Goods; a donut place NOT Dunkin!; JJill women’s casual clothes; DSW; home decor store. Oh, and Target would be nice as well! It’s wishful thinking on these stores, but maybe someday.

Great list! Need another Chik-fil-A definitely. More clothing options would be a plus or a small mall of sorts. Fingers crossed!

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Developer builds the store front, it’s up to the business to rent at that location. The only way you will see the retail you would like is, apply for franchises, and open up as many as you can afford. Good luck with your new ventures

The "Only Way"?

[Whitley]

The OP never said there MUST be these stores or he doesn't want to live here. He would "LIKE" to see these. Lighten up people, it's Friday, relax. I have a mind to post a thread about traffic circles, rental homes or dog bathroom habits. Guy posts an innocent light comment and people are getting on his case.