Publix Supermarkets

they consistently do a decent job.

A good Publix in a great location.

PUBLIX — WHERE SHOPPING REALLY IS A PLEASURE
I asked my husband what he thought of Publix. And he was quick to respond. «One of the best things about living in Florida.» I agree with him.
We go back a long way with Publix — 40+ years — ever since we moved to Florida. Like an old married couple — we’ve been through good times — e.g., fun holiday shopping and our «Pilgrim» salt/​pepper shakers — bad times — e.g., when we were hit by Hurricane Andrew in Miami and the Publix we shopped at was decimated — and just changing times.
When we first moved to this area 20 years ago — this was the only Publix location in the immediate area. It was kind of drab and dingy. I felt like an old lady shopping there. Then the Marsh Landing Parkway Publix opened. Much newer and nicer — and about the same distance away from us as the Sawgrass store — it quickly became our preferred Publix. And stayed our preferred Publix for a long time.
In 2013 — Publix gave this location a total facelift. And wow — what a difference. From dowager to débutante. The store is cleaner — brighter — more modern and a heck of a lot more fun place to shop. The renovation was completed about a year ago — and now we’re regular customers.
No discussion of Publix would be complete without mentioning its employees. Sometimes — when you deal with them — no matter what location you’re talking about — and compare them to employees in some other local establishments — you wonder what secret labor pool Publix is using that other employers can’t access. Because the employees are that terrific — so much better than average.
But then you get some clues. For example — the manager at this location is a long time Publix employee who used to work in «corporate» in Lakeland. He came back to this area — his home town — because — as he approached retirement — he wanted to be closer to family and return to managing a store and interacting with the public. Would be ever think of leaving Publix? Not in a million years.
And then there are the thousands of young people in Florida who get their start in the working world at Publix.. Most quietly learn how to be responsible employees. Although a few do get famous. If only for 15 minutes. Who can forget this year’s Florida/​Georgia game? Which led to this headline in the Washington Post: «Florida’s Publix bag boy scores on trick play as Gators upset Georgia».
It’s also hard to ignore the employment opportunities Publix extends to people with various forms of handicaps/​disabilities. It’s part of a great corporate culture — and Publix was doing it long before it became fashionable to do so.
And what about us customers. How do we get treated? Always very well IMO. Whether you’re talking about having someone helping you to the car with your groceries. Being able to check out relatively quickly even the day before Christmas (when everyone in the store who isn’t doing something else — except maybe the pharmacist — is manning a cash register). Or finding a lot of the things you need for seasonal events/​holidays on sale or on BOGOs at just the right time (sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving — collards and black eyed peas for the New Year).
I could go on — but I think you get the idea. I love Publix. And wish everything else here was half as good. Robyn

I love my new Publix! I still split my time between my local Publix and Winn Dixie, because I LOVE the competition between the two. Last time Winn Dixie remodeled, it was shortly followed by Publix doing a complete face lift, and guess what? Winn Dixie is now remodeling, yet once again. Got to love it!
Anyway, back to my Publix review. I love the new open and fresh layout and all the new wine selections. I also like their deli, bakery and ready to go cooked food. The mojo pork is to die for, it almost gives that Cuban mother of mine a run for her money.
Anyway, if you haven’t visited, try it. It’s worth the adventure. :-)

They have lamb bellies. Now most publix stores don’t have the bellies that I was looking for. But, Mr. Tim Thomson (the meat manager) carries them most of the time. The store is still really new and has all the new jump up and down features. The aisle are wide and always stocked. The place is always immaculate also. I really like this store but it is so far from my house. About 30 miles but they have what I wanted. Thanks Tim

This is the best Publix I have been in so far. I love the deli area. They did a really good job on the remodel. I wish it were closer to my house! (i guess i could always move to sawgrass!)

A new remodel did this Publix good!
I grew up going to this store before the one at Marsh Landing Parkway. And my loyalties were strong since I worked at that one as a teenager. But when this store reopened the day after we returned from our vacation, my husband insisted I must try it out. It’s gorgeous!
The store is definitely bigger. The checkout area is roomier (the old one was so cramped) and they have all new specialty sections: cheese, wine, chinese hot bar, soup bar, olive bar, salad bar and entertaining planning. And now a pharmacy. The pharmacy at Marsh Landing was one of the other reasons that kept me loyal.
When I can walk across the street — which I opt to do when it isn’t too cold — and have a shopping experience that I LOVE, I wouldn’t go anywhere else.