{"id":148302,"date":"2026-02-08T21:03:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T21:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/148302\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T21:03:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T21:03:09","slug":"locals-say-planned-costco-would-be-a-boon-for-seminole-towne-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/148302\/","title":{"rendered":"Locals say planned Costco would be a boon for Seminole Towne Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. \u2013 A new Costco \u2014 set to be the largest in Central Florida<\/a> \u2014 could soon rise at the Seminole Towne Center, bringing with it the promise of new jobs, nearby housing, and a major boost in foot traffic for surrounding businesses.<\/p>\n

The membership-based warehouse store is planned to take over the space once occupied by Macy\u2019s at the mall. Plans show the new store would span more than 156,000 square feet, include 850 parking spaces, and feature the retailer\u2019s popular tire and food centers.<\/p>\n

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For nearby small businesses like Decision Tactical<\/a>, a veteran-owned shop just steps from the mall, the project is welcome news.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re definitely interested in seeing that Costco is going to bring more people,\u201d said Derek Pullen, veteran-relations specialist at Decision Tactical. \u201cCostco is Costco \u2014 it\u2019s going to blow up.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pullen said he\u2019s already seen the area changing with new development in recent years, bringing in more customers from the surrounding community.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been nice to see more people coming in \u2014 it helps the mall and us too,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Local shoppers say a new Costco closer to home will make a big difference. Right now, the nearest locations are in Altamonte Springs, Clermont, and the Millenia area of Orlando.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have to travel a little bit away from home just to get to a Costco,\u201d said Gabriella Randeros, who lives nearby. \u201cThey\u2019re always so packed, especially the one in Millenia. It\u2019ll be nice to have more options without driving so far.\u201d<\/p>\n

Randeros said her family \u2014 especially her daughter, a self-described foodie \u2014 is looking forward to the new store\u2019s food court offerings.<\/p>\n

The proposed store is part of a larger 40-acre development that could also include new apartments, adding to the revitalization of the Towne Center area. The expansion is among the biggest projects Seminole County has seen in recent years.<\/p>\n

Seminole County commissioners are scheduled to hold a final vote on the project Monday at 7 p.m. If approved, the new Costco would officially move toward construction, marking a major step in the redevelopment of the mall corridor.<\/p>\n

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