C. A. Bridges
USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida
Summary: Costco is opening a new store in The Villages, Florida, on August 6, 2025, at the Buffalo Ridge Shopping Plaza on County Road 466, with doors opening at 8 a.m. This location is part of a broader expansion that includes seven new stores in August across North America. The Villages store will offer membership incentives for first-time and returning members with lapsed accounts. Costco recently updated its hours, allowing Executive members early access at 9 a.m. and extending regular Saturday hours to 7 p.m. As of July 8, there are 35 Costco locations in Florida, with more potentially on the way.