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I would like to see a Costco and trader Joes.

Anxious to see what goes in at Brownwood.

Just heard today a Cheesecake Factory, truth or rumor I do not know. .

Costco,Costco, that would take that 1 1/2 hr. Ride on a busy road away.

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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 804307)

Is this a test, nitehawk? If so, funny! If not, I must disagree with your statement. I think even paradise can be improved upon. :D

Its a test

There are thousands of musicians here in the Villages. You have to drive all the way to Ocala or Orlando to get to a good music store. I'm kind of surprised that with the Villages population exceeding that of Ocala and Leesburg combined that someone wouldn't open a good music store here.

Isn't WaWa something like a 7-11 and usually hooked onto a filling station?

Don't the little convenience stores hooked on to RaceTrack stations provide what you would need from a WaWa - but I may be 100% wrong on what I think a WaWa store is.

OMG no Wawa is special. FAR superior to racetack, 7-11, etc, no contest. Soft pretzels, hoagies, fresh made sandwiches, FREE atm withdraws Bring Wawa to the Villages! :BigApplause:

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Originally Posted by Whit53 (Post 804610)

I would like to see a Costco and trader Joes.

Anxious to see what goes in at Brownwood.

Just heard today a Cheesecake Factory, truth or rumor I do not know. .

TJs would be nice a nice resturant would be great

Costco for sure and Chipotle second.

A really high quality, expansive offering, bakery. You know - with special holiday breads, pies, cakes, rolls, etc. along with the standard offerings. I am totally surprised that no one has seen the need.

Xavier

One more vote for Costco.

I love so much about TV, but am adding some fun "nice to have" items and other items that would really take it to the next level:

*Wegmans Food Market
*Tim Horton's Coffee Shop
*AAA-type service for golf cart breakdowns
*Charging stations for electric carts at the Regional Rec Centers (all colleges have electric car charging stations)
*GPS/Google Maps for Golf Cart/Multi-Modal Paths
*Preferred Seating at the squares for Villages ID holders
*Additional Bowling Alleys at LSL and Brownwood
*Larger Print Signage on Golf Cart/Multi-Modal Paths
*Catholic Church on the South end of TV
*Ted's Hot Dog Restaurants (Charcoal grilled year-round)
*TV Newspaper with Hard News/Editorials
*Gas station near LSL/Sweet Bay
*Garbage & Recycling Totes (with covers) (Ban plastic bags placed outside on curb - inviting vermin).
*EZ Pass Type Transponders to open gates (versus having open winder, scan card)
*Racquet Ball courts
*College level courses at Life Time Learning College
*Farmers Market at Squares
*Food & Wine training kitchens
*Employment Center/Call Centers for Work at Home Opportunities (great jobs for retirees!)

Hope this stimulates some discussion and is meant to be thought provoking.

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Originally Posted by Francie (Post 805717)

There is a Catholic Church on the south end of TV. St. Vincent de Paul.

I have heard nothing but praise for Wegmans.

Remember to put all of your wishes and suggestions into the yearly survey from the developer. It gives them clout to show some of these businesses they are wanted.

Thank you Gracie! You are a class act!