Villas close to shops

[Orlandoorbust]

Are there any?, i have told DW she needs to drive to the grocery stores but she insists i ask if there are any within walking distance[?]

[SunLover]

There are a few communities that are closer to shops, but the thing to remember is that you will be fine going, but do you really want to lug bags of groceries back to your villa in 80 or 90 degree heat ?

Personally, I'd go for the car and air conditioning option [msnwink]

[Carla]

You'd do well to be like a local and drive.[msnsmile2][msnsmile2]

None of the developments are more than a couple of minutes drive from large supermarkets.[msnsmile2]

[Linicia]

Lake Wilson Preserve, where we have our home, is within walking distance of a CVS Pharmacy. US pharmacies are a cross between a corner shop, Boots the chemist and Woolworths. They sell a variety of food and provisions but no where near as much selection as a large US supermarket. The CVS near us is great for a morning walk to buy a newspaper, bottle of milk, carton of orange juice, loaf of bread etc.

It is quite unusual to find this in Florida as the position most shops are in are not 'walker friendly' i. e. no pavements (sidewalks). The CVS near to us can be reached safely by walking along an old unused road that runs parallel to the new one that carries the traffic. Friends of ours who stayed at their home for some months used to walk there and back every day for some groceries and enjoyed meeting the locals, usually playing bowls, at a RV vacation resort nearby.

[Shirley G]

Southern Dunes has a Super Walmart, Wynn Dixie, Dollar Tree and a bank just outside the community gate. No roads to cross and from our villa it takes 10 minutes to walk there. It can take longer coming back depending on how much you have bought in Walmart as the bags get heavy.[msnwink]

[wilfy]

Likewise the communities around the Medieval Times 24 hr Walmart. Chatham park, indian point, terra verde, bass lakes to name a few.

[killian]

Glenbrook has a Walgreens at the entrance for basics. Formosa Gardens also has a Winn Dixie within walking distance. Grand Reserve has a small service station near the entrance also. Theres also a villa community behind the Winn Dixie on US27, just can't remember the name.

Goodings Supermarket do offer a home delivery service which may be of use to you

Most other places you'll have to drive.

[russell148]

Hampton Lakes is a mile form Publix and about 3-4 from Walmart

Russell

[reemur]

Glenbrook has a Walgreens & a Chemist at the entrance Winn Dixie & Walmart a few mins away

[Ruth]

Highlands Reserve has a Publix right next door but I would still always take the car[:I]

[mizzy]

this surprised us on our first visit, driving to the shop even for a few items seemed strange

but it is sooo easy to get carried away whilst in the said shops[msneek][msnembarrased] and then the car becomes a piece of magic all on it's own[msnwink]

Mizzy

[thornton]

Silver Creek has a Winn Dixie one mile away but as others say, fine to walk to but not so good for walking back as we nearly always buy more than planned.

Jill

[mfairhurst]

THE HAMLETS JUST OF THE highway 192 and you can walk to Wendys ,Target ,Dollar shop jo ann a fabric and haberdashery store brand new complex , you will need a car for going further to Malls Flea markets and other places. regards MAUREEN
www.onlinefloridavillas.com/villas/1683.aspx

[DISNEYDIVA]

I guess that's why we booked your villa Maureen [msnwink]

[Susan J]

To walk to shops is unheard of - to drop wife off at shops for day, and enjoy peace and quiet is a popular one :D
We all have shops and stores that are well within walking distance, but only English people think to do it :D When we are driving back to our villa, we often " spot the English" walking back from our local shops -enjoy the floridian way of life - drive, shop, eat, relax have fun :D :D

[wrpac00]

Driving in Florida is a far easier place to drive than the UK especially around London or any other major city.

Personally I only know of 1 person that I have ever met that has been to Florida or anyone who has ever rented off me in the past 4 years that haven't driven so I would have to say that those that don't drive are a very small minority. And at about £200 for 2 weeks car hire it is not expensive and far more convenient than waiting around for any other form of transport.

[Orlandoorbust]

Thanks for all the replies, Lake Wilson Preserve sounds promising.