Originally Posted by Aces4 (Post 2324894)

I think, Rusty, The Villages residents in their golf carts are far different from the massive automotive influx from outside the perimeter. As I said time will tell and we'll hope for the best.

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star (Post 2324911)

I find this amusing. After years of posts from people pleading for a Costco, we get a Costco & now there are a plethora of posts complaining about: the location, the traffic, the intrusions, the cost of membership, & one from left field about tires near groceries. :1rotfl:

Originally Posted by Lottoguy (Post 2324834)

The traffic will be crazy because this is where most of the shopping in The Villages is now located. The south looks desirable to you because this area is lacking. I really thought that Costco would maybe build down there. But, now this location is closer to Ocala and also Gainsville. Where many young families are living.

Originally Posted by Aces4 (Post 2324851)

Lol, in thirty years none of us will care. We arrived here in 2004 and the changes are as Margaret indicated.

It was really a cool place then but I think for the good of The Villages, it would have been better for the new Costco to be on the south end of Ocala.

The traffic and influx of surrounding neighbors to shop Costco will be extremely undesirable for The Villages. We would always prefer to drive 20-30 minutes rather than have that constant congestion. Now Ocala residents will be in the crowd filling the streets here.

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star (Post 2324911)

I find this amusing. After years of posts from people pleading for a Costco, we get a Costco & now there are a plethora of posts complaining about: the location, the traffic, the intrusions, the cost of membership, & one from left field about tires near groceries. :1rotfl:

Originally Posted by Michael 61 (Post 2324243)

Will there be any retraction of comments made by many on TOTV that swore Costco was never gonna come to TV?

Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 2324915)

I arrived in 2005 - 42000 residents. Today TV is 160000 residents. They all (99.9%) own automobiles. In my neck of the woods that qualifies as a massive influx.

"The fastest-growing US metro area between the 2010 Census and 2020 Census was The Villages in Florida"

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2324946)

The influx of people from neighboring towns will be welcomed by restaurants in The Villages.

Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 2324915)

I arrived in 2005 - 42000 residents. Today TV is 160000 residents. They all (99.9%) own automobiles. In my neck of the woods that qualifies as a massive influx.

"The fastest-growing US metro area between the 2010 Census and 2020 Census was The Villages in Florida"

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star (Post 2324911)

I find this amusing. After years of posts from people pleading for a Costco, we get a Costco & now there are a plethora of posts complaining about: the location, the traffic, the intrusions, the cost of membership, & one from left field about tires near groceries. :1rotfl:

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2324974)

It is strange how so many people want the costco to be anywhere other than here.

Some people cant wait to complain about anything.

Originally Posted by Aces4 (Post 2324968)

So does that mean you own a restaurant? If not, be ready to slide back further in the wait times to be served.:1rotfl:

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2324978)

We don't ever go out to eat in any restaurant at busy times. We never have to wait when we go to lunch/dinner around 3:00 in the afternoon. We've been doing this for many years including when we lived in NJ and South Florida.

Originally Posted by Aces4 (Post 2324976)

Not only that, then there are those who are accused of complaining immediately if their opinion isn't in lockstep with the poster at the time. Sigh....

Costco will do what they want, just be prepared. I mean think of all the people who can dine on the samples at Costco and not have to make lunch at home anymore.:pepper2: