“To whom it may concern at Costco, I have been a member of Costco for many many years at my previous two locations. I’ve always had a Costco, a BJ’s, and Sam’s within 10 miles of my house. Currently, I mail order from Costco, which does cost me shipping even though I’m a member. Or I go to my daughter’s house in Sarasota County and visit the one near her house. Ocala has grown by leaps and bound. We do have a Sam’s Club nearby, but everyone I know, especially myself, miss having Costco. Please reconsider putting a Costco club in this area.” – Mary Unser, Ocala
“Why Ocala doesn’t have a Costco is a good question. Sam’s Club is a poor substitute. Just think of the tax revenue Costco could generate and how it would benefit the residents. Alas The Villages will benefit at least the commute will be cut in half compared to driving to Clermont” – Edward Lichtenstein, Ocala
“To the decision makers at Costco corporate, Ocala is one of the fastest growing cities and according to U-Haul the number one fastest growing city. Well I realize you are opening us location in The villages that is still 40 to 50 minutes away from most of the residential area in Ocala and even further from Gainesville. While we have a Sam’s club most people that have had a Costco would happily switch their purchasing to Costco as Costco is Superior in every way. A well-placed Costco would service Gainesville as well and would be more than enough to justify Costco’s opening another store in the area. Most of the residents coming here have had a Costco in there former location and miss it terribly. Please consider opening a Costco location in Ocala. We will not disappoint you.” – Rosalynn Capurso, Ocala…