We asked, you answered.
When we asked readers what business they would bring to Land O' Lakes if they could open any business in town, and what Land O' Lakes needs most, the replies came quickly.
Here is what our Facebook fans had to say:
Susan L. Strickland: A way for teens to get out and around, more safe sidewalks, and a place for them to work at part-time jobs. And a vegetarian restaurant!
Tiffany Thomas: I agree with Susan!
Joanne Ferro Branham: A good used bookstore
Denise Bentley: More restaurants
Andrea DeLorenzo: Sweet Tomatoes and a Lifeway Christian bookstore
John Sposa: An IHOP and a DQ close to LOL High School
What business would you open in Land O' Lakes, and why that business? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Rosie Heim
7:10 am on Monday, November 26, 2012
My husband and I always said that a Red Lobster would do well here in LOL. It would pull from N/S/E and West.
Leah Fox
12:41 pm on Monday, November 26, 2012
An Office Supply store!
Sherri Lonon
1:48 pm on Monday, November 26, 2012
Love these suggestions! I might stand on my head for delivery that wasn't just Italian. Nothing against our incredible selection of pizza and Italian places, but a change of pace would be nice on those nights I'm too busy to cook or run out!
Jenna
2:19 pm on Monday, November 26, 2012
I agree we need more restaurants, a Whole foods store. We need sidewalks! Please give us sidewalks so we can travel on bike or foot around the community. Land O' Lakes is in need of community activities as well such as movies in the park holiday fun fests! I would love to help out with comm events
Keli Sipperley
1:57 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Hi Jenna, they need volunteers for the Heritage Park Foundation's upcoming holiday festival at the community center. There is a meeting at 6:30 this Thursday for volunteers. You also can email Sandy Graves at sgraves253@msn.com.
D Rodgers
5:09 pm on Monday, November 26, 2012
Chick Filet on US 41. I agree with Sherri Lonon!
Jennifer Annemaria Meister
2:43 am on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
A fetish/specialty store would be awesome :D the Todd's selection is very slim....and shopping online just isn't the same...
Greg Lightning
5:04 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Be careful what you wish for....Not far south on Dale Mabry is a mass of chaotic big box corporate merchants....I thing we need to support more quality Mom n Pop style businesses..I can see Walmart is already taken over this area to some degree..Those of you who shop there would do well to learn more about Walmart
business practices..
A few fun facts to consider:
Alice Walton ,1 of 6 heirs to the Walton fortune is worth 21 Billion dollars
She spent..Not her money mind you , but money from a "foundation" on an art museum in Arkansas where 1 painting cost 35 million dollars
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/27/arts/design/crystal-bridges-the-art-museum-walmart-money-built-review.html?pagewanted=all
Most Walmart associates get paid $8.81an hour on average
Just yesterday 100 women lost their lives in a factory fire in Bangladesh that was one of the main suppliers for WalMart clothing.
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-11-25/at-least-124-killed-in-fire-at-bangladesh-garment-factory
Their hourly income...18 -20 cents an hour..Walmart claims that particular supplier is not used anymore..
Honestly I would like to see Co-Op locally owned business prevail that could hire,involve and train our youths coming up who for what ever reason need a positive direction in life.....Please know when Big Box stores take your money it leaves the area...Never to return anytime soon..
Ben Pumo
7:40 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Excellent response, people, I can't believe people want chains that pay less than anybody. I am one of the highest paying restaurants in the tampa bay are a. Big box ha! If you want minimum wage town, then welcome them.
Ben Pumo
7:51 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Be careful what u wish for.
A fetish store would do well
A mom and pop owned chick filet
A country bar.
Any business that will support each other, promote each other, and is here for the well being of the community. Big box is not the answer!