Originally Posted by KAM+6 (Post 2324601)

I'm looking at a older map and it appears that from LSL take Buena Vista and then Belvedere Blvd. Is this the correct golf cart way to that area?

Originally Posted by MrLonzo (Post 2324412)

I agree! I wonder lately how some of these retailers decide where to build new stores. It used to be the infrastructure was built first (including shopping areas), then residential neighborhoods built up around it. Now it's just the opposite! Have you seen the development south of Warm Springs lately? A year from now there will be thousands of new residents but no place within 20 minutes to buy groceries (except of course the over-priced Publix). And still no Costco within a 40 minute drive.

Still shaking my head at Home Depot building a new store 'steps' from Lowes on 466A when there's another one a stone's throw away in Lady Lake. Why not build SOMETHING, ANYTHING... south of 44??

Originally Posted by mikeycereal (Post 2324517)

Back in 2018 I joined a Costco just because of their trays of pesto salmon. Best I had ever had from a store and at a very good price. So I'll be joining for that again, plus other things. Now if I can only find a store with those individual bins for Jelly Bellys I am set!

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston (Post 2324531)

Never been a big fan of the place. Even when my kids were younger we never needed a 96oz box of Cheerios. I still patronize local butchers and prefer that setting and helping the little guy. Something about buying my food that shares shelf space with Bridgestone all season tires doesnt work for me. Still adjusting to how retirees, most on TOTV...that talk mostly about eating out...need to bulk shop but as posted earlier, to each his/her own. Im sure most go for the all you can sample buffet in the aisles anyway...*

*JM, if we're still on speaking terms, please insert 'sarcasm' meme here

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2324210)

I don’t understand the fascination with store where you have to paid to walk in door?

Originally Posted by RoadToad (Post 2324771)

From that view point, same could be postulated of a Church ??

:throwtomatoes:

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2324210)

I don’t understand the fascination with store where you have to paid to walk in door?

Originally Posted by RoadToad (Post 2324771)

From that view point, same could be postulated of a Church ??

:throwtomatoes:

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston (Post 2324531)

Never been a big fan of the place. Even when my kids were younger we never needed a 96oz box of Cheerios. I still patronize local butchers and prefer that setting and helping the little guy. Something about buying my food that shares shelf space with Bridgestone all season tires doesnt work for me. Still adjusting to how retirees, most on TOTV...that talk mostly about eating out...need to bulk shop but as posted earlier, to each his/her own. Im sure most go for the all you can sample buffet in the aisles anyway...*

*JM, if we're still on speaking terms, please insert 'sarcasm' meme here

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2324785)

I'm not your servant! ;)

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And tell me you've never shopped at Costco without telling me you've never shopped at Costco...

"food sharing shelf space with tires..." :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2324210)

I don’t understand the fascination with store where you have to paid to walk in door?

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston (Post 2324709)

It’s always about supply and demand. 30 years ago there probably wasn’t a demand and many big box retailers didn’t exist in those days and if they did....weren’t siting in areas like that. Things evolve. You can bet the larger chains...using existing marketing, would site on every block if the demand is there. Middleton will be primed for a commercial component just based on the demo it will serve. It’s not going to take decades for those needs to be met

Originally Posted by margaretmattson (Post 2324802)

What DID NOT exist years ago near Spanish Springs and Sumter were major thouroughfares. 301 and 466 were NOT heavily travelled like they are today. NOT EVEN CLOSE. Middleton will NOT be heavily travelled until construction on remaining vacant land is complete. A major box store will not be interested until this happens. Right now, all the Developer has is a promise to complete. Anything can happen between now and then. Major commercial will not risk their money on a promise.