09/09/2026
A new hive on the way! We’re bee-yond excited!
🐝🚧 Busy Bee is building its BIGGEST-EVER store in Columbia County! 🚧🐝
Have you been wondering what that HUGE empty lot is as you pass the Ellisville exit on I-75? You’ve probably noticed the dirt being brought in, equipment moving and the site beginning to take shape.
That blank slate will soon be home to the largest Busy Bee ever built!
At more than 78,000 SF, this new location is going to be impressive—featuring Busy Bee’s full line of branded snacks, sweets, gifts and goodies, along with 100+ gas pumps and diesel fueling lanes, approximately 700 parking spaces, and a Starbucks! ☕⛽🐝
But what makes this project even more exciting is what it means for Columbia County and North Central Florida. The new Busy Bee is expected to create approximately 200 jobs, generate additional tax dollars for the community, and give the thousands of travelers along I-75 another great reason to stop, fuel up, grab some goodies and spend a little time—and money—right here in our region.
And is proud to be part of bringing it to life! ❤️🏗️
Scherer Construction is performing the sitework and concrete and building this incredible new location. There is a LOT of work ahead and our Scherer Construction management team can’t wait to share the progress as the biggest Busy Bee yet rises from the ground!
Next time you’re traveling I-75 through Ellisville, keep an eye on the progress…and HONK when you pass ! 📣🚗
We’re excited for Columbia County, North Central Florida and the economic growth this project is bringing to our region!
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