Get ready, Central Florida! Residents of The Villages, Florida, are counting down to Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 8 AM, when a new Costco warehouse will open next to Hobby Lobby at Buffalo Ridge Plaza off County Road 466. Long anticipated by local shoppers, the fall grand opening will mark Costco’s latest expansion in Central Florida.
While the main store won’t open until August 6, the fuel station is already operating, offering 32 pumps to serve members across Lake, Sumter, and Marion counties. According to the official Costco site, the warehouse will also feature member-only gas, optical, pharmacy, tire center, and food court services.…