Where did Publix just open in Florida? What to know about new supermarkets in the state

Jeff Kleinman

Publix is on a grand opening streak.

The Florida-based supermarket chain has opened three new stores across the state in May. And the chain this month is expected to reopen a hurricane-damaged store in Southwest Florida as well.

The May burst of new stores comes on top of several new supermarkets opening in March and April.

Here’s what to know about recent Publix openings in Florida:

The first Publix to open in Miami Beach is at 1045 Dade Blvd.
The first Publix to open in Miami Beach is at 1045 Dade Blvd.

New Florida store openings in May

Tallahassee: Opened May 11, The Shops at Bannerman Village, 8462 Bannerman Blvd.

Stuart: Opened May 11, Cove Shopping Center, 5943 SE Federal Hwy.

Jacksonville: Opened May 6, eTown Exchange, 11025 eTown Pkwy.

Kissimmee: Opened May 4, Celebration Pointe, 1725 Future Way

Plato meets young customers at Publix.
Plato meets young customers at Publix.

New Florida store openings in April

Sarasota County: Opened April 27, The Shoppes of Palmer Ranch, 8405 Honore Ave.

Shoppers are Publix.
Shoppers are Publix.

New Florida store openings in March

Sarasota County: Opened March 23, The Landings, 4840 S. Tamiami Trail

Navarre: Opened March 8, Wynnehaven Plaza, 10040 Navarre Pkwy.

Tampa: Opened March 2, Gandy Shopping Center, 3617 W. Gandy Blvd.

Newest store in South Florida

Pembroke Pines: On Jan. 23, Publix opened a new store at 16024 Pines Blvd. in Pembroke Pines. The store’s neighbor is an older Publix across the street at Paraiso Parc at 15729 Pines Blvd. The older store isn’t going anywhere. “As a whole, we look for opportunities to best serve our customers and, in some cases, alleviate congestion in stores, in addition to allowing for the best traffic patterns in a particular area,” said Lindsey Willis, media relations manager for Publix.

Reopenings in Florida

Fort Myers Beach: Publix isn’t saying when a hurricane-amaged store on Estero Boulevard will reopen. Local TV station WBBH-NBC2 is reporting that the reopening is expected May 25. “We want our little Publix on the island,” Fort Myers Beach Vice Mayor Jim Atterholt told the station. “We love our Publix. I’m hungering for Publix. Not just for grocery shopping, but to get a sub at the deli.” The store has been shuttered since Hurricane Ian steamrolled the area last September. Publix’s statement on the reopening: “Our team is working diligently to get the store prepped and ready for reopening. We are going through our standard processes before we open any store to ensure we are prepared to provide all our customers with the best possible experience.”

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