Too Many Discount Stores? Here's What Dunedin's Saying
As Dunedin city leaders weigh in on updated site plans to a Dollar General Store on San Christopher Drive, here's what Dunedin readers have to say.
Since we told you in December about potential land use and zoning changes that would allow for an incoming discount retail chain, Patch readers have had plenty to say on the topic. Our lastest story on the topic, Dollar General One Step Closer to San Christopher, received lots of discussion. Here's what some Dunedin Patch readers had to say: Hannah Andrews: "Good enough. The lot will be functional now." Karen Burton: "Corporate America wins again. Profit is the bottom line and not people. I thought Dunedin was supposed to be "green" as they constantly brag. Goods made in China and other countries under near slave labor conditions are "green"? Our "Delightful Dunedin" is now the new poster child of Wal-Mart and Dollar stores. Thought the …
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Cecilia
6:40 am on Sunday, February 24, 2013
Do a web search on Dollar General and see the effects that their openings have on surrounding neighborhoods. Also see how they come in NOT selling alcohol and tobacco products and about 6 months after they are open and the (negative) hoop-la about their opening has somewhat subsided; they (Dollar General) apply for and receive licenses to sell those products. It just gets better and better....... more ›