[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by John_W

I guess Winn Dixie doesn't count, or you just forgot about them? Maybe it's because W/D sucks more than Publix charges too much. It isn't that far to Pinellas Plaza and besides it gives Villagers a lot more time driving their golf cart to and from, and that's half the fun. If Publix was that bad, Winn Dixie would get a lot more business at their end of 466A.

No, I didn't forget Winn Dixie.
But -- Winn Dixie is a couple of miles down the road and many Villagers are inherently lazy and it's too far for them to go.
Many shoppers put convenience at the top of their list.
I say if you have to get in your car to drive somewhere anyway, what's the difference if it takes 5 minutes longer???
Go figure!

I am not anti Publix.
They have terrific customer service and there are many good things about them which have been mentioned by previous supporters.
However, the fact remains that they are still the most expensive supermarket in the general area.