New Publix on Hwy 98 in SoWal breaking ground

I understand that the new Publix, on Hwy 98 in SoWal, will be breaking ground sometime this week. For those of you who didn't know about it, the new Publix will be located on the north side of Hwy 98, a few hundred feet east of Hwy 393.

Sushi is getting closer all the time.

Before you know it, you will be able to drive down to Freeport and get some sushi at Publix. (no public announcement for that one, yet.)

Before you know it, you will be able to drive down to Freeport and get some sushi at Publix. (no public announcement for that one, yet.)

They promised a Publix in DeFuniak a couple of years back. Eagle Group I think. Then greed kicked in and the lawsuits started and when the dust settled, no Publix.

I hear that Publix will soon be constructing another store near the Lowe's or Home Depot in PCB.

I hear that Publix will soon be constructing another store near the Lowe's or Home Depot in PCB.

Business is good for Publix. I have had meetings with them in which I learned that the 98 corridor is hot, and that Freeport is still years out. In related news, Fresh Market has apparently pulled out of Pier Park. I hear that the Destin store isn't performing as expected.

Fresh Market cannot compete with our clean Publix. Fresh Market is all about the feel of the store, and selection is limited. Most people will take Publix any day. Now if they were to have Kelly's as their only competition, Fresh Market would be a huge success.

I hear that Publix will soon be constructing another store near the Lowe's or Home Depot in PCB.

:scratch: Seems kinda odd with the one on the corner of Beckrich and Middle Beach. About 2 blocks away.

Excuse me, people, but I told you a couple of months ago that there would be a new Publix and nobody believed me.

Let this be a lesson to you all.

what you talking about sista?

swgb, maybe I heard PC, rather than PCB for that HD or Lowe's locations, but with three Starbucks at Pier Park, having two Publix supermarkets a few blocks away, isn't too crazy. Heck, the new one they are building in SoWal, is probably only 4-5 miles to the one at Mack Bayou, and there are only traffic lights in between the two stores.

Excuse me, people, but I told you a couple of months ago that there would be a new Publix and nobody believed me.

Let this be a lesson to you all.

Calm down, this was discussed several months ago, and if I recall correctly I nor SJ ever doubted you.

[ame="http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php?t=18386"]New Publix - In today's paper - SoWal Beaches Forum[/ame]

what you talking about sista?

swgb, maybe I heard PC, rather than PCB for that HD or Lowe's locations, but with three Starbucks at Pier Park, having two Publix supermarkets a few blocks away, isn't too crazy. Heck, the new one they are building in SoWal, is probably only 4-5 miles to the one at Mack Bayou, and there are only traffic lights in between the two stores.

I would think PC, they probably bought out the Albertson's location at the corner of 23rd and Hwy 77.

I understand that the new Publix, on Hwy 98 in SoWal, will be breaking ground sometime this week. For those of you who didn't know about it, the new Publix will be located on the north side of Hwy 98, a few hundred feet east of Hwy 393.

Oh, that is ridiculous, we need a Whole Foods market more than anything!

Oh, that is ridiculous, we need a Whole Foods market more than anything!

Or something similar by a local business person who knows good food, food service, and has a following in the area. :scratch:;-)

Calm down, this was discussed several months ago, and if I recall correctly I nor SJ ever doubted you.

http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php?t=18386

If you go back further in time, you will see when I first posted the story of Publix being approved by the Planning Dept or BCC, I cannot recall which. Mrs Rocket, I didn't dare doubt you. ;-)

Oh, that is ridiculous, we need a Whole Foods market more than anything!

My guess is that Publix is trying to beat them to the punch. Sure, they are different, but Publix is new enough (their stores in our area) and they are super clean and the employees very friendly. I don't think Whole Foods would stand a chance competing with Publix in this particular market.

If you go back further in time, you will see when I first posted the story of Publix being approved by the Planning Dept or BCC, I cannot recall which. Mrs Rocket, I didn't dare doubt you. ;-)

That's the one I was looking for.

Go Mrs Rocket.

Oh, that is ridiculous, we need a Whole Foods market more than anything!

Here here!!! Fresh Market is just, well, OK.

I really look forward to my trips anywhere that has a Whole Foods- am going to Louisville for spring break, and may have to take the luggage carrier to haul back the Whole Foods purchases.

Oh, that is ridiculous, we need a Whole Foods market more than anything!

or a Trader Joes......

...but with three Starbucks at Pier Park...

this is quite disturbing.

Oh, that is ridiculous, we need a Whole Foods market more than anything!

Dave, we like your thinking .... Whole Foods =

or a Trader Joes......

Trader Joes

or a Trader Joes......

YESSSS!

I don't know if a "Whole Paycheck" is the answer, but I'd love to see Publix get some actual competition and some decent produce! (I love Toni's, but she doesn't have all the non-local produce I love.)

Anyone else find it ridiculous that we are getting grocery stores less than 10 minutes apart but still have to drive an hour for most medical care?

Every little bit of progress. I can remember when SoWal had like eighteen different places to buy a $100 bathing suit but the only grocery stores were out by the outlet mall.

Every little bit of progress. I can remember when SoWal had like eighteen different places to buy a $100 bathing suit but the only grocery stores were out by the outlet mall.

2004, right?! We've come a long way.

If I had to make a choice, I'd rather see Publix. Fresh Market comes across as a boutique grocery store with their prices. Went in there once and left without buying anything once we started checking prices.
I will be glad to have anything closer in SRB. Publix will also bring a liquor store closer as well. Not that I mind paying a little extra to go to the little place down here on 30-A, but if one gets company and needs a bit more quantity, they are kinda high priced.