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‘It would do very well:’ DeSantis agrees Buc-ee’s should open new spot at this Florida junction
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Key Points:
- Buc-ee’s, a popular convenience chain, is planning several new locations in Florida, with Governor Ron DeSantis endorsing a potential site near the U.S.-1 exit in Florida City, close to the highway leading to the Florida Keys.
- DeSantis has expressed strong support for Buc-ee’s expansion in Florida, including a planned 2029 opening near Interstate 75 in Ocala, and has described Buc-ee’s owner Arch Aplin III as a friend and political ally.
- Additional Buc-ee’s locations are planned for Ft. Pierce, expected to open in 2027 with up to 120 gas pumps and over 700 parking spots, and near Tallahassee off Interstate 10, which could create around 200 jobs and feature a 75,000-square-foot travel center.
- A potential Buc-ee’s site is also under consideration near Port Charlotte, where rezoning has cleared the way for development, including a smaller parcel possibly designated for a new gas station along Harborview Road near Interstate 75.
