Plans for a Buc-ee’s store in Port Charlotte are moving forward, marking the first location in Southwest Florida for the Texas-based chain. The site plan, submitted to Charlotte County, calls for 120 gas pumps, 740 parking spots and a 74,000-square-foot store off Interstate 75 near Harborview Road. Buc-ee’s is known for its massive stores, wide food offerings and barbecue that draw travelers nationwide. The project has raised concerns among residents about traffic, environmental impacts and neighborhood character, while others welcome the potential for jobs, tax revenue and tourism. Once the site plan receives final approval, permitting and construction can begin, WINK News reports.
Buc-ee’s plans first Southwest Florida store in Charlotte County
Buc-ee’s has submitted plans for a 74,000-square-foot store with 120 gas pumps in Port Charlotte, its first Southwest Florida location.
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