New Publix

[NYGUY]

What does everyone think of the new Publix? We went today and it was not crowded. It is smaller than Colony (our regular store) which seemed to have necessitated many things be in miniature (bakery, produce, certain grocery categories etc) They layout is similar to Colony, but, again, being smaller, some items have been relocated. The staff, as usual, were very nice. We will probably stick with Colony.

(I started this thread to provide a spot to talk the store rather than free bags)

[tommy steam]

Cold cut counter too small.

[Trish Miller]

I love the new store!!

[Bogie Shooter]

Regardless of what Public would build, posters on TOTV will find fault. They wanted another store now they got one.....................but

[Chazz]

Haven't been there, yet, but expect to stop by after one of my workouts at MVP. It will be very convenient to the gym.

[Bonnevie]

we had a Publix near where I used to live we used to call "the little Publix". It was my preferred store to use. I could do my shopping really quickly because it was smaller.

[Debfrommaine]

Very nice store - and service excellent. Too early for me but the $1.00 Boar's Head hot dog and soft drink special today looked appealing if you like that sorta thing.

[kittygilchrist]

Devoted publix fan, floridian. If you do not see the difference, you may be blinded by small expectations of customer service and not using what is available.
Employee owned? Is it?
Forbes:
Publix Super Markets is the largest employee-owned supermarket chain in the U.S. Founded in 1930 by George W Jenkins, Publix operates 1,080 retail food supermarkets throughout Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. CEO Ed Crenshaw is the grandson of the founder and the fourth family member to lead the company.

[gomoho]

Kitty??? I don't get your drift.

[missypie]

Went there yesterday and was once again impressed with Publix. As usual I went in for 3 items and walked out with 3 bags!

[courtyard]

We've been waiting for three years for this store to open. Our prayers have been answered. Now all we need is a Bealls Outlet store next door ;-)

[Villager Joyce]

Love the new store. So convenient. We attended church (meeting at Eisenhower) and went to Publix for the $1 dog and drink (my husband and I live that sort of thing). That, combined with this beautiful weather, has made today a wonderful day.

[CFrance]

Regardless of what Public would build, posters on TOTV will find fault. They wanted another store now they got one.....................but
BUT... The one at Colony could fit into a shoebox compared to the others farther north. I was hoping for a bigger Publix than Colony. You know, where two people with carts can actually navigate through the produce section while other shoppers are legitimately standing around while making up their mind what they want.

[mrsyarbie]

Very nice, but nothing impressive..

[Walter123]

Regardless of what Public would build, posters on TOTV will find fault. They wanted another store now they got one.....................but

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[steamdogman]

I think her drift was that "employee Owned: means that the employees are probabl on some type of profit sharing. A rarity in this day!

[sunnyatlast]

Regardless of what Public would build, posters on TOTV will find fault. They wanted another store now they got one.....................but

Right. As if we are all victims who aren't allowed to drive a car to other places here like Sam's Club, Aldi, Fresh Market, and the 6 other Publix and 3 Winn Dixie's in TV.

[Doro22]

I am a big...huge Publix shopper for the last 40 yrs being originally from S. Fl. Went to the new one today, and just have to say I will be doing most of my shopping at Colony Publix. I am so very glad it is there so I can shop in peace at Colony. At the new Publix the obviously local Wildwoid families were there with little kids....mostly unsupervised running around. I had to maneuver my cart wheels around several. Don't get me wrong...I am a retired teacher, & I love children. I have five grandchildren of my own. I'm just glad I don't have to go grocery shopping with them. Lol! Also the parking there seems to be sorely inadequate to say the least. In addition...when I got home I see I forgot to get milk. Aha! I also needed allergy meds. So I went over to Colony Publix to get the things which I forgot. Aha...peaceful shopping experience.

[cattywampus]

BUT... The one at Colony could fit into a shoebox compared to the others farther north. I was hoping for a bigger Publix than Colony. You know,

where two people with carts can actually navigate through the produce section while other shoppers are legitimately standing around

while making up their mind what they want.

The Publix just "NORTH" of The Hospital off US 441/27 should fit the criteria.
Never crowded, wide Aisles, friendly people shopping, nobody in a hurry.
The people working there really make it a pleasant place to shop.

Say Hello to Gary the General Mangler ( Oops, I meant Manager )

This WAS the Albertson's Supermarket back in the day.
Which makes the layout different than most Publix.

It is between Koyame Asian Fusion and Ollie's Frozen Custard.

[ROCKETMAN]

I have worked for publix for 9 years and it is indeed employee owned. Employees get 1 share of stock for x number of dollars earned. Even my part-time status (18 hours a week) I get stock and can purchase if i wish. When i started stock was $100.00 a share but split 5 for 1. Then dropped to $15 a share when they bought all the albertsons. Now $35 a share. Do the math. Good for retirement if you can handle 15 bucks an hour full time for most employees.

[elenG]

What is it about Publix that people like? I don't see much price difference from Winn Dixie and Winn Dixie has a better deli and more salads. Can someone set me straight?

[tippyclubb]

I like the new Publix, but only because it's close to my house. So far I'm not impressed with any of the grocery stores in Florida. The produce is awful and expensive compared to up north. Food prices here are outrageous. A pound of small shrimp $14, that's ridiculous. Sticker shock for me on many, many food items.

Are there any vegetable/meat markets in the area? I've been to the farmers markets in Brownwood and Marion County, but it's slim pickings. On top of that a head of broccoli was $3.50. Perhaps, I'm spoiled by the quality and abundance of fresh produce options we had up north.

Anyway, Tom & I always said when we retired we were giving up this vegetarian lifestyle. Bring on the cheeseburgers and fries. We're ready, but we would like to have a nice fruit, veggie, meat market close by too. One would have to be from up north to understand, I think.

[sunnyatlast]

What is it about Publix that people like? I don't see much price difference from Winn Dixie and Winn Dixie has a better deli and more salads. Can someone set me straight?

I agree. While I like Publix and like them nearby, I think it's over-rated and sometimes over-priced. I buy 50/50 between W-D and Publix.

Grocery shopping isn't something I like to think about more than 20 minutes a week! (And maybe that's part of never having a weight problem…..)

[Gary7]

We've shopped both Winn Dixie and Publix ... we think that Publix offers a few more products that we want to purchase (e.g., Taylor ham).

We do miss Wegmans from up north.

[NYGUY]

....We do miss Wegmans from up north.

Nothing down here compares to Wegman's!!!

[Bogie Shooter]

Things were always better back up North................don't you just get tired of hearing that?

[CFrance]

The Publix just "NORTH" of The Hospital off US 441/27 should fit the criteria.
Never crowded, wide Aisles, friendly people shopping, nobody in a hurry.
The people working there really make it a pleasant place to shop.

Say Hello to Gary the General Mangler ( Oops, I meant Manager )

This WAS the Albertson's Supermarket back in the day.
Which makes the layout different than most Publix.

It is between Koyame Asian Fusion and Ollie's Frozen Custard.
Great! I used to love Albertson's. I will try this Publix out. Thanks for the recommendation.

[joldnol]

As a native Floridian (53 years out of 62) there is a huge difference between Winn Dixie and Publix. Customer Service and cleanliness are two of the biggest. Selection tends to be better at Publix (depending on store size). The Publix store brands are on a par with "name" brands and with W.D. that is not the case. Some folks say Publix is too expensive but if you shop wisely (take advantage of coupons and BOGO's) this is not true. Publix will honor rival's coupons and if something does not ring up correctly you get it for free. Here in Jax. (we close in TV next week), I have a WD across the street from my subdivision and a Publix a mile away. The only time I shop WD is to get fuel perks to match the 50 dollar Shell card I paid 40 bucks for at Publix (they run coupon deals for gas cards every other month).

[Penguin]

What is it about Publix that people like? I don't see much price difference from Winn Dixie and Winn Dixie has a better deli and more salads. Can someone set me straight?

People just have different opinions. Let it go.

[Bigben007]

I shop at the new Winn Dixie and am very happy there. The aisles are wide, the store is brightly lite and doesn't seem so jammed packed. I am conveniently located to both stores but will stick with Winn Dixie

[keywest]

things were always better back up north................don't you just get tired of hearing that?

yup!!!!!!!!

[Mike&Marilyn]

I love the new Publix. Went today, Monday, about 11:00am and it was not crowded. I love the lay out which is much similar to what I am used to before Colony. The meats are easier to see as the display shelves are angled so you can see all the way to the back of each shelf without having to dig through everything to see what is available. The store may be a bit smaller but what the heck it has everything any other Publix has. I'm a Publix shopper from way back(first grocery shopping experience I remember was one in College Park(Orlando) and I've been hooked everysince. We got what we asked for ---a Publix closer to Brownwood.

[dave from deland]

Things were always better back up North................don't you just get tired of hearing that?Sure do, how about the weather?. lol

[Barefoot]

Things were always better back up North................don't you just get tired of hearing that?

You should start a new thread called "Don't you just get tired of hearing that". :duck:

[Mike&Marilyn]

This is a great new addition to our community. Publix goes beyound the call of duty.

[Wandatime]

Okay, I'll bite. What is so great about Wegman's? Never heard of them before now.

[Aandjmassage]

BoGo

[DougB]

Things were always better back up North................don't you just get tired of hearing that?

I guess everything was better up north except their lives.

[bluedog103]

I guess everything was better up north except their lives.
I don't think much is better back up north. It's easier living here for the retired and the weather, at least during the winter, is far better, but the food prices are generally lower in the north. This is not new. My folks had the same comments when we lived in Florida for a short time when I was a little fellow.

[NYGUY]

You should start a new thread called "Don't you just get tired of hearing that". :duck:

Love it!!:mademyday:

[Bogie Shooter]

Okay, I'll bite. What is so great about Wegman's? Never heard of them before now.

It is a great supermarket "up north".
You will have a nice long ride to visit, there are locations in these states. Even some in VA!
MA (3)
MD (7)
NJ (7)
NY (46)
PA (16)
VA (6)

[NYGUY]

It is a great supermarket "up north".

I knew Bogie was honest:clap2:....a few things are better "up North"!!

[NYGUY]

Okay, I'll bite. What is so great about Wegman's? Never heard of them before now.

Google Wegman's.....consistently rated one of the best supermarkets in the country...best to work for....best for women to work for...best for customer satisfaction.........started in Rochester, NY....if you went to one you would get it!!!

[DougB]

I don't think much is better back up north. It's easier living here for the retired and the weather, at least during the winter, is far better, but the food prices are generally lower in the north. This is not new. My folks had the same comments when we lived in Florida for a short time when I was a little fellow.

I'm from Miami, "up north" to me is Jacksonville.

[cattywampus]

I'm from Miami, "up north" to me is Jacksonville.

Huh ??

I have found the most "Southern" part of Florida is
in Extreme Northern Florida.
Just up yonder a ways North of Jax.

When I'm fixin' to mosey on up there I practice my Southern Drawl.

[QueenBee1]

I love the new store, they had all that I was looking for, and everyone was very friendly.

[Skip2MySue]

Okay, I'll bite. What is so great about Wegman's? Never heard of them before now.

I could go on and on about how great Wegman's is with selection, selection and more selections. You can enjoy lunch or dinner there and the bakery and meat dept. are to die for. But I won't cause this thread is about Publix and the moderator may give me a beating :laugh:
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[Happinow]

Went to Publix today. Not many there which was good for me. The store is a bit small...the isles are kinda narrow...not much room to park your cart and chat which villagers are so good at. The staff was very friendly and they selection was adequate. I sure wish it was as big as Colony. I will go back and shop here for the winter season as it should be much easier to navigate. One of the employees told me another one was going to be built 4 miles or so up the road on 44. The first I've heard of that. I think this Publix is a nice addition to the area.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

As a native Floridian (53 years out of 62) there is a huge difference between Winn Dixie and Publix. Customer Service and cleanliness are two of the biggest. Selection tends to be better at Publix (depending on store size). The Publix store brands are on a par with "name" brands and with W.D. that is not the case. Some folks say Publix is too expensive but if you shop wisely (take advantage of coupons and BOGO's) this is not true. Publix will honor rival's coupons and if something does not ring up correctly you get it for free. Here in Jax. (we close in TV next week), I have a WD across the street from my subdivision and a Publix a mile away. The only time I shop WD is to get fuel perks to match the 50 dollar Shell card I paid 40 bucks for at Publix (they run coupon deals for gas cards every other month).

I agree 100%. The selection, customers service and cleanliness are all far better at Publix. I too go to Winn Dixie occasionally when it is convenient and to get the fuel perks, but I try to avoid it if at all possible.

[champion6]

Went to Publix today. <snip> One of the employees told me another one was going to be built 4 miles or so up the road on 44. The first I've heard of that. I think this Publix is a nice addition to the area.If "4 miles or so up the road on 44" means "about 4 miles east," that is the area where Morse and 44 will intersect. Could there be another shopping area planned near the Morse & 44 intersection?

[joldnol]

If "4 miles or so up the road on 44" means "about 4 miles east," that is the area where Morse and 44 will intersect. Could there be another shopping area planned near the Morse & 44 intersection?

That would be great since it would be close to where we are buying next week.

[ditka41]

We visited the new store today and everything was satisfactory EXCEPT for the woman walking around with her dog in her arms. Seriously, you need a dog to help with the grocery shopping?? I do hope management checked her out.

[Penguin]

That dog should have had a " service vest " on right? I don't think dogs are allowed in grocery stores unless their service dogs.

[ditka41]

I observed it twice just to be sure. NO vest (which could be phony anyway). She didn't even have a cart, so couldn't have been buying much. Do hope they tossed her and the dog out. I did not say anything to her personally because who knows what somebody that goofy is packing.

Would be good for the new management to become acquainted with oddities to be encountered here in The Villages and do the right thing for the organization. I will discuss it directly with the manager Thursday and contact HQ if the response is not correct.

[dbussone]

[QUOTE=ditka41;950156]I observed it twice just to be sure. NO vest (which could be phony anyway). She didn't even have a cart, so couldn't have been buying much. Do hope they tossed her and the dog out. I did not say anything to her personally because who knows what somebody that goofy is packing.

Would be good for the new management to become acquainted with oddities to be encountered here in The Villages and do the right thing for the organization. I will discuss it directly with the manager Thursday and contact HQ if the response is not correct.[/QUOTE

[janmcn]

I observed it twice just to be sure. NO vest (which could be phony anyway). She didn't even have a cart, so couldn't have been buying much. Do hope they tossed her and the dog out. I did not say anything to her personally because who knows what somebody that goofy is packing.

Would be good for the new management to become acquainted with oddities to be encountered here in The Villages and do the right thing for the organization. I will discuss it directly with the manager Thursday and contact HQ if the response is not correct.


Publix needs to put up a big sign at the front door stating that no pets are allowed except for seeing eye dogs. That should end the discussion on pets in their stores.

[NYGUY]

We visited the new store today and everything was satisfactory EXCEPT for the woman walking around with her dog in her arms. Seriously, you need a dog to help with the grocery shopping?? I do hope management checked her out.

Unfortunately it is not uncommon around here to see dogs in the grocery stores. At least this one was in someones arms rather than in the cart where people put food!!

[kittygilchrist]

Publix rules. Been a customer over 25 years. No comparison exists.

[Phanatic Luvr]

Went today for the 1st time. Nice store, a bit smaller but had everything I was looking for.
I saw one of the managers that used to be a Colony and struck up a conversation. He told me there was another new Publix being built around Morse and 44. Said it will be open in 6 months. He also told me he heard a Lowes was coming into the area.
On the downside, does it bother anyone else that you need to exit onto Powell going south and make a U-turn at the light at 44 if you want to get back up Powell and into TV's by car? I would think the planning would have been a little better in regards to traffic flow. I can foresee a problem when that center gets busy, especially during the winter months.

[Average Guy]

Went today for the 1st time. Nice store, a bit smaller but had everything I was looking for.
I saw one of the managers that used to be a Colony and struck up a conversation. He told me there was another new Publix being built around Morse and 44. Said it will be open in 6 months. He also told me he heard a Lowes was coming into the area.
On the downside, does it bother anyone else that you need to exit onto Powell going south and make a U-turn at the light at 44 if you want to get back up Powell and into TV's by car? I would think the planning would have been a little better in regards to traffic flow. I can foresee a problem when that center gets busy, especially during the winter months.
A previous thread explained how to take a different entrance onto Powell that allows drivers to turn left and go north on Powell.

[mulligan]

Publix needs to put up a big sign at the front door stating that no pets are allowed except for seeing eye dogs. That should end the discussion on pets in their stores.

Unfortunately, that would be illegal. Service dogs and so -called "comfort" dogs must be allowed by law, and you may NOT ask what service the critters provide. This is spelled out in the ADA.

[gomoho]

Only in The Villages would a discussion about a new store turn into dog talk!

[Walter123]

We visited the new store today and everything was satisfactory EXCEPT for the woman walking around with her dog in her arms. Seriously, you need a dog to help with the grocery shopping?? I do hope management checked her out.


Brings new meaning to "Cleanup needed in aisle 5":1rotfl:

[Way2Old]

Only in The Villages would a discussion about a new store turn into dog talk!

I agree, perhaps it's indicative of a deeper concern.

[NYGUY]

....does it bother anyone else that you need to exit onto Powell going south and make a U-turn at the light at 44 if you want to get back up Powell and into TV's by car? I would think the planning would have been a little better in regards to traffic flow. I can foresee a problem when that center gets busy, especially during the winter months.

You can exit at the rear of Publix (right turn) and go to the traffic circle on Powell. From the you can go north on Powell (and then take a right on 44A, taking you to Buena Vista if you wish).

[Matzy]

Sorry, I can't compare stores or something else with other areas, neither east north or west. I just adapt to that where I am, it makes life easier.
Regarding the new PUBLIX, very well designed to the area which it was planned for, it is smaller and the staff are very friendly. I shop wherever I feel for, that could be WIN DIXIE or PUBLIX. I like that those stores are not similar to each other, it would be too boring.

[CFrance]

We visited the new store today and everything was satisfactory EXCEPT for the woman walking around with her dog in her arms. Seriously, you need a dog to help with the grocery shopping?? I do hope management checked her out.
Did you say anything to the manager, or at least ask the mgr. about the dog? Nothing's going to happen about that if no one lodges a complaint to the right source.

[CFrance]

Unfortunately, that would be illegal. Service dogs and so -called "comfort" dogs must be allowed by law, and you may NOT ask what service the critters provide. This is spelled out in the ADA.
Under the narrowed-down ADA definition, comfort dogs do not fall under the definition of a service dog.
Revised ADA Requirements: Service Animals (http://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm)

[CFrance]

Also, you may ask two questions of a person with a dog in a place where they are normally not allowed:
When it is not obvious what service an animal provides, only limited inquiries are allowed. Staff may ask two questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform. Staff cannot ask about the person’s disability, require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training documentation for the dog, or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task.

Hope this clears things up.

[looneycat]

its a supermarket(yawn)

[Bogie Shooter]

Also, you may ask two questions of a person with a dog in a place where they are normally not allowed:
When it is not obvious what service an animal provides, only limited inquiries are allowed. Staff may ask two questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform. Staff cannot ask about the person’s disability, require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training documentation for the dog, or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task.

Hope this clears things up.

Yep, most anybody can have a dog wherever they go.

[CFrance]

Yep, most anybody can have a dog wherever they go.

But not a comfort dog. Just the facts, sir. Clearing up a misstatement made earlier. Now I can't help it if people lie about their dogs...

[Buffalo Jim]

But not a comfort dog. Just the facts, sir. Clearing up a misstatement made earlier. Now I can't help it if people lie about their dogs...

Right Again !! Congrats !!!!! :clap2::clap2::blahblahblah::blahblahblah::blahbla hblah:

[Wandatime]

Hey, I live in Virginia and most of my South Carolina relatives consider me a Yankee. No matter how many times I tell them that Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy, they reply, nope, you are north of Charlotte. Yankee.

Anyway, back to Publix. I can't wait to go to the new, smaller one and check it out. But then, I enjoy grocery shopping. It is nice and cool in there and I am of a certain age. I am hoping to buy most of my produce at the farmer's markets, so I want to know if they are cheaper than the grocery stores? Even if not, it would still be buying local, right?

[Phanatic Luvr]

You can exit at the rear of Publix (right turn) and go to the traffic circle on Powell. From the you can go north on Powell (and then take a right on 44A, taking you to Buena Vista if you wish).

Thanx! I'll have to look more closely next time I am there. I only saw the one way sign and no left turns onto Powell.

[Serenoa]

I observed it twice just to be sure. NO vest (which could be phony anyway). She didn't even have a cart, so couldn't have been buying much. Do hope they tossed her and the dog out. I did not say anything to her personally because who knows what somebody that goofy is packing.

Would be good for the new management to become acquainted with oddities to be encountered here in The Villages and do the right thing for the organization. I will discuss it directly with the manager Thursday and contact HQ if the response is not correct.

Oh good grief. When we finally move to TV I sure hope I have better ways than this to occupy my time. How exactly did a lady carrying a small dog through a store adversely affect you?

[gomoho]

Oh Serenoa - I suggest you take cover immediately.

[Wandatime]

Oh good grief. When we finally move to TV I sure hope I have better ways than this to occupy my time. How exactly did a lady carrying a small dog through a store adversely affect you?

You will, and probably will have a lot more fun too.

[champion6]

<snip> One of the employees told me another one was going to be built 4 miles or so up the road on 44.<snip>If "4 miles or so up the road on 44" means "about 4 miles east," that is the area where Morse and 44 will intersect. Could there be another shopping area planned near the Morse & 44 intersection?<snip>I saw one of the managers that used to be a Colony and struck up a conversation. He told me there was another new Publix being built around Morse and 44. Said it will be open in 6 months.<snip>I drove by the Morse & 44 intersection today. There is definitely commercial space being developed there. The shells for one or two stores are already up. I didn't see signs identifying any stores by name, but maybe another Publix is on the horizon.

[champion6]

I drove by the Morse & 44 intersection today. There is definitely commercial space being developed there. The shells for one or two stores are already up. I didn't see signs identifying any stores by name, but maybe another Publix is on the horizon.Stop the presses ... I just looked at the 2014 $5 map. What I saw under construction is probably the Rohan Regional Rec Center. Time will tell.

[SouthOfTheBorder]

Stop the presses ... I just looked at the 2014 $5 map. What I saw under construction is probably the Rohan Regional Rec Center. Time will tell.


We have a bingo! Rohan RRC construction is well under way. :agree:

Oak Hammock Plaza is scheduled to be constructed east of Rohan RRC. IF it contains a grocery store, Publix could be the the tenant.

Don

[Barefoot]

I observed it twice just to be sure. NO vest (which could be phony anyway). She didn't even have a cart, so couldn't have been buying much. Do hope they tossed her and the dog out. I did not say anything to her personally because who knows what somebody that goofy is packing.

Would be good for the new management to become acquainted with oddities to be encountered here in The Villages and do the right thing for the organization. I will discuss it directly with the manager Thursday and contact HQ if the response is not correct.

Oh good grief. When we finally move to TV I sure hope I have better ways than this to occupy my time. How exactly did a lady carrying a small dog through a store adversely affect you?

You are a breath of fresh air. :ho:

[KeepingItReal]

Unfortunately, that would be illegal. Service dogs and so -called "comfort" dogs must be allowed by law, and you may NOT ask what service the critters provide. This is spelled out in the ADA.


Publix is a great store but there is a lot of incorrect information about them having to allow certain dogs inside being presented as law when it is not, this explains it very well..

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2F2012.servicedogsfl.org%2F%3Fp%3D2 2&ei=HMQ4VN7wBImRNv_vgWg&usg=AFQjCNGt7s67IHU_fi_dCk4c3kClp8BVkw&sig2=v23x6bLltuOsgcQB1kY0lg

Emotional Support Animals (ESA), Therapy Dogs & Rights
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Emotional Support Animals(ESA)


Are Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) the same as Service Dogs (SDs)?

No, Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are not the same as Service Dogs (SDs).


ESAs are Therapeutic Pets, usually prescribed by a therapist or psychiatrist or doctor, that help the disabled with emotional difficulties or with loneliness. They may include cats and birds.



Under the US Federal Laws, Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) cannot go into no-pets-allowed places, BUT THEY ARE ALLOWED to live in “no-pet” housing and in the cabins of airplanes when accompanied by a note from their handler’s doctor.


ESA Info for Landlords
Although not trained to do work or tasks, ESAs can be greatly beneficial to their owners just by their comforting presence, company, companionship and love.
Dogs used for emotional support, that are not task-trained, are called
emotional support animals. They are not service dogs.
“The Department is proposing new regulatory text in § 35.104 to formalize its position on emotional support or comfort animals, which is that
‘‘[a]nimals whose sole function is to provide emotional support, comfort, therapy, companionship, therapeutic benefits, or promote emotional wellbeing are not service animals.’’
The Department wishes to underscore that the exclusion of emotional support animals from ADA coverage does not mean that persons with psychiatric, cognitive, or mental disabilities cannot use service animals. The Department proposes specific regulatory text in § 35.104 to make this clear: ‘‘[t]he term service animal includes individually trained animals that do work or perform tasks for the benefit of individuals with disabilities, including psychiatric, cognitive, and mental disabilities.’’ This language simply clarifies the Department’s longstanding position.”


Revised ADA Regulations Implementing Title II and Title III (http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/ADAregs2010.htm)

Can an Emotional Support Animal go in public areas, restaurants, stores, etc?

Usually NO. It can go where pets are allowed to go. Most restaurants and businesses are off-limits to pets, so are also off-limits to ESA’s. Some hotels like, Motel 6 and La Quinta are pet friendly. The only special rights that the ESA handler has is that it can LIVE in “no-pet” housing and travel in the cabin of an aircraft.

Other than theses two extra rights, it is just a common pet.

Isn’t an ESA a Service Dog, and protected under the ADA, so it can go anywere a service dog can go?
NO. An ESA has no rights under the ADA and does NOT have public access rights in “no-pets” areas.

2010 The ADA now defines a service animal as:Service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes of this definition.The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the handler´s disability. Examples of work or tasks include, but are not limited to, assisting individuals who are blind or have low vision with navigation and other tasks, alerting individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to the presence of people or sounds, providing non-violent protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, assisting an individual during a seizure, alerting individuals to the presence of allergens, retrieving items such as medicine or the telephone, providing physical support and assistance with balance and stability to individuals with mobility disabilities, and helping persons with psychiatric and neurological disabilities by preventing or interrupting impulsive or destructive behaviors.
The crime deterrent effects of an animal´s presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship do not constitute work or tasks for the purposes of this definition.


Service Dogs have thousands of hours of documented training, ESA’s however have little, if any, training and behave much like pets in public. It is a crime, felony fraud, to claim your pet, or ESA, as a Service Dog with ADA rights.
If you are interested in getting your ESA dog certified through SDFL, click here.




Therapy Dogs

Are Therapy Dogs (TDs) the same as Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) or ADA Service Dogs (SDs)?

No, Therapy Dogs (or therapy animals) are not Service Dogs nor are they Emotional Support Animals. TDs are anyone’s pets that have been trained to behave properly in a wide variety of environments and who are exceptionally gentle and well-mannered with a wide variety of human beings. Their “job” is to bring a higher level of social functioning to people in nursing homes, schools, hospitals, hospices, etc.

They cannot go into no-pets-allowed places unless they are invited.

A therapy dog is an individual’s pet which has been trained, tested, certified and insured to work in hospital, nursing home, school, and other institutional settings. The therapy dog and their handler visit to cheer patients, to educate the community, to counter grief and stress, and generally be good canine ambassadors within the community. Many therapy dog partners are volunteers. Therapy dogs are not service dogs.

Under U.S. law, persons with therapy dogs are NOT granted the right to enter businesses with their dogs which do not permit pets. They do not get to fly in the cabins of aircraft because they are therapy dogs, nor do they get to live in “no pets” housing because they are therapy dogs.

If you are interested in getting your dog certified, click here for Therapy Dog International.

For landlords and others who may still be confused about ESA’s and Therapy dogs.

Emotional Support Animals (ESA) and Therapy Dogs (TD) are different, be sure you use the proper title. Many confuse the two, they are two different animals, and different laws that apply to them. Neither of them are ADA Service Dogs (SD).

The Therapy Dog is a working animal, owned by a NON-DISABLED person. When working it VISITS hospitals, schools and nursing homes to brighten the spirits of the people it visits.

It has no ADA RIGHTS and the FHA rules do not apply to it.

An ESA (Emotional Support Animal) is an animal owned by a DISABLED person. An ESA is a therapeutic pet, but has special rights under the FHA to allow them to live in “no pet” housing, and rights under the Air Carriers Act so that it can go in the cabin of an aircraft. As it is a PET you will have to stay in a pet friendly hotel. It however does not have any ADA protections like Title I (Work place), Title II (Transport) or Title III (Public Access in businesses).

So your ESA can not go to work with you (unless invited) or go shopping in Walmart or other businesses that ban pets.

The requirement to have an ESA are: Be legally disabled under the FHA or State law and/or a letter from your doctor prescibing an ESA for your mental well being.
REF: Guide for Landlords about ESA’s
If you are disabled and have a pet that assists you in the home, do not call it a ‘Therapy Dog’.


Why is it so bad if pets pretend to be service dogs?

Simple, the rights of the disabled are being infringed. Just as pretending to be a Law Enforcement Officer infringes the rights of the police. Both are viewed the same way. It’s a Felony in many states to do either. There are laws in place to punish such people with fines, prison terms, and/or loss of future benefits (such as Medicare, Social Security Benefits, Food Stamps, etc.). Do you really want to risk your Social Security later, so you can bring a pet with you in public?

[karostay]

Regardless of what Public would build, posters on TOTV will find fault. They wanted another store now they got one.....................but

:bowdown: Exactly

[dotti105]

We love the new Publix! Clean, close by, good selection and good customer service! Happy to never go through the "Crazy Colony Congestion" again.

Rumor has it that a new Publix is also planned for the corner of Morse and 44. Smart. Very smart!!

Oh, and we realize that crazy, entitled pet owners are likely to show up anywhere. That's a given in TV. Goes with the territory. Just ignore them.

[shelljoe7169]

Some ppl will love it and some will be negative about it. Same as your opinion about the villages. Change your zip code. We appreciate being in this one'

[shcisamax]

Although it is further from our home than the Colony Publix, we went yesterday and what a difference! Oh my gosh...We could actually get through the aisles without bumping into people. The lines for check out were....well there were no lines! There were open checkout counters. What a complete joy. It definitely took less time to shop and get home than it would have at the Colony Publix.

[ditka41]

Publix is a great store but there is a lot of incorrect information about them having to allow certain dogs inside being presented as law when it is not, this explains it very well..

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...tuOsgcQB1kY0lg

Emotional Support Animals (ESA), Therapy Dogs & Rights
POSTED BY SPLINTERFL

Emotional Support Animals(ESA)


Are Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) the same as Service Dogs (SDs)?

No, Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are not the same as Service Dogs (SDs).


ESAs are Therapeutic Pets, usually prescribed by a therapist or psychiatrist or doctor, that help the disabled with emotional difficulties or with loneliness. They may include cats and birds.



Under the US Federal Laws, Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) cannot go into no-pets-allowed places, BUT THEY ARE ALLOWED to live in “no-pet” housing and in the cabins of airplanes when accompanied by a note from their handler’s doctor.


ESA Info for Landlords
Although not trained to do work or tasks, ESAs can be greatly beneficial to their owners just by their comforting presence, company, companionship and love.
Dogs used for emotional support, that are not task-trained, are called
emotional support animals. They are not service dogs.
“The Department is proposing new regulatory text in § 35.104 to formalize its position on emotional support or comfort animals, which is that
‘‘[a]nimals whose sole function is to provide emotional support, comfort, therapy, companionship, therapeutic benefits, or promote emotional wellbeing are not service animals.’’
The Department wishes to underscore that the exclusion of emotional support animals from ADA coverage does not mean that persons with psychiatric, cognitive, or mental disabilities cannot use service animals. The Department proposes specific regulatory text in § 35.104 to make this clear: ‘‘[t]he term service animal includes individually trained animals that do work or perform tasks for the benefit of individuals with disabilities, including psychiatric, cognitive, and mental disabilities.’’ This language simply clarifies the Department’s longstanding position.”


Revised ADA Regulations Implementing Title II and Title III

Can an Emotional Support Animal go in public areas, restaurants, stores, etc?

Usually NO. It can go where pets are allowed to go. Most restaurants and businesses are off-limits to pets, so are also off-limits to ESA’s. Some hotels like, Motel 6 and La Quinta are pet friendly. The only special rights that the ESA handler has is that it can LIVE in “no-pet” housing and travel in the cabin of an aircraft.

Other than theses two extra rights, it is just a common pet.

Isn’t an ESA a Service Dog, and protected under the ADA, so it can go anywere a service dog can go?
NO. An ESA has no rights under the ADA and does NOT have public access rights in “no-pets” areas.

2010 The ADA now defines a service animal as:Service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes of this definition.The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the handler´s disability. Examples of work or tasks include, but are not limited to, assisting individuals who are blind or have low vision with navigation and other tasks, alerting individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to the presence of people or sounds, providing non-violent protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, assisting an individual during a seizure, alerting individuals to the presence of allergens, retrieving items such as medicine or the telephone, providing physical support and assistance with balance and stability to individuals with mobility disabilities, and helping persons with psychiatric and neurological disabilities by preventing or interrupting impulsive or destructive behaviors.
The crime deterrent effects of an animal´s presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship do not constitute work or tasks for the purposes of this definition.


Service Dogs have thousands of hours of documented training, ESA’s however have little, if any, training and behave much like pets in public. It is a crime, felony fraud, to claim your pet, or ESA, as a Service Dog with ADA rights.
If you are interested in getting your ESA dog certified through SDFL, click here.




Therapy Dogs

Are Therapy Dogs (TDs) the same as Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) or ADA Service Dogs (SDs)?

No, Therapy Dogs (or therapy animals) are not Service Dogs nor are they Emotional Support Animals. TDs are anyone’s pets that have been trained to behave properly in a wide variety of environments and who are exceptionally gentle and well-mannered with a wide variety of human beings. Their “job” is to bring a higher level of social functioning to people in nursing homes, schools, hospitals, hospices, etc.

They cannot go into no-pets-allowed places unless they are invited.

A therapy dog is an individual’s pet which has been trained, tested, certified and insured to work in hospital, nursing home, school, and other institutional settings. The therapy dog and their handler visit to cheer patients, to educate the community, to counter grief and stress, and generally be good canine ambassadors within the community. Many therapy dog partners are volunteers. Therapy dogs are not service dogs.

Under U.S. law, persons with therapy dogs are NOT granted the right to enter businesses with their dogs which do not permit pets. They do not get to fly in the cabins of aircraft because they are therapy dogs, nor do they get to live in “no pets” housing because they are therapy dogs.

If you are interested in getting your dog certified, click here for Therapy Dog International.

For landlords and others who may still be confused about ESA’s and Therapy dogs.

Emotional Support Animals (ESA) and Therapy Dogs (TD) are different, be sure you use the proper title. Many confuse the two, they are two different animals, and different laws that apply to them. Neither of them are ADA Service Dogs (SD).

The Therapy Dog is a working animal, owned by a NON-DISABLED person. When working it VISITS hospitals, schools and nursing homes to brighten the spirits of the people it visits.

It has no ADA RIGHTS and the FHA rules do not apply to it.

An ESA (Emotional Support Animal) is an animal owned by a DISABLED person. An ESA is a therapeutic pet, but has special rights under the FHA to allow them to live in “no pet” housing, and rights under the Air Carriers Act so that it can go in the cabin of an aircraft. As it is a PET you will have to stay in a pet friendly hotel. It however does not have any ADA protections like Title I (Work place), Title II (Transport) or Title III (Public Access in businesses).

So your ESA can not go to work with you (unless invited) or go shopping in Walmart or other businesses that ban pets.

The requirement to have an ESA are: Be legally disabled under the FHA or State law and/or a letter from your doctor prescibing an ESA for your mental well being.
REF: Guide for Landlords about ESA’s
If you are disabled and have a pet that assists you in the home, do not call it a ‘Therapy Dog’.


Why is it so bad if pets pretend to be service dogs?

Simple, the rights of the disabled are being infringed. Just as pretending to be a Law Enforcement Officer infringes the rights of the police. Both are viewed the same way. It’s a Felony in many states to do either. There are laws in place to punish such people with fines, prison terms, and/or loss of future benefits (such as Medicare, Social Security Benefits, Food Stamps, etc.). Do you really want to risk your Social Security later, so you can bring a pet with you in public?



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KeepingItReal correctly states the law on dogs and where they do and don't belong. Those who don't understand it, should review the post. It is really quite clear and exists for obvious reasons --(to most people).

[cquick]

We love the new Publix! Clean, close by, good selection and good customer service! Happy to never go through the "Crazy Colony Congestion" again.

Rumor has it that a new Publix is also planned for the corner of Morse and 44. Smart. Very smart!!

Oh, and we realize that crazy, entitled pet owners are likely to show up anywhere. That's a given in TV. Goes with the territory. Just ignore them.

never had any trouble at Colony myself. no Crazy Colony Congestion for me

[CFrance]

never had any trouble at Colony myself. no Crazy Colony Congestion for me
We sure have! Won't go there during the winter season.

[jblum315]

This Publix will not relieve the crowding at Colony Publix. It's too far away and too small.

[gomoho]

This Publix will not relieve the crowding at Colony Publix. It's too far away and too small.

I think you may be correct about that - hope not. Time will tell.

[KathieI]

Although it is further from our home than the Colony Publix, we went yesterday and what a difference! Oh my gosh...We could actually get through the aisles without bumping into people. The lines for check out were....well there were no lines! There were open checkout counters. What a complete joy. It definitely took less time to shop and get home than it would have at the Colony Publix.

I happened to be in Wildwood today and thought I'd pick up a few things in the new Publix. Thanks to the posters on here, I found the way to exit the parking lot and get onto Powell, which was great. I also found the store to be fantastic, aisles are very large, their shelves are completely stocked (unlike Colony because its so busy) and they have laid it out so well, things are easy to find. I complemented the cashier as I feel it was very well done by Publix management. Although its also further away from where I live, I will make it a point to go there if I find myself in that area. Great new store, very much needed, and I don't find it that much smaller than Colony.

I agree with Bogie, they wanted another store, they got it and still they are complaining. :shrug:

[NYGUY]

This Publix will not relieve the crowding at Colony Publix. It's too far away and too small.

Have been to the new Publix and today we went back to Colony. It was noticeably less crowded than before the new Publix opened!! As further evidence of that, I noted 6 open handicapped parking spaces is the same area. I have never seen that, ever, in, or out, of season. I asked one of the employees, and she indicated that they believed that the traffic at Colony had been reduced since the new store opened.

I am glad that so many people like the new Publix and hope they keep going there!!

[tomwed]

Is the new Publix still selling Boars Head Hot Dogs and a Soda for a dollar? or was that just a promo when they opened

[beachx4me]

Hey, I live in Virginia and most of my South Carolina relatives consider me a Yankee. No matter how many times I tell them that Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy, they reply, nope, you are north of Charlotte. Yankee.

Anyway, back to Publix. I can't wait to go to the new, smaller one and check it out. But then, I enjoy grocery shopping. It is nice and cool in there and I am of a certain age. I am hoping to buy most of my produce at the farmer's markets, so I want to know if they are cheaper than the grocery stores? Even if not, it would still be buying local, right?

This is not about the grocery store!! I am from Virginia too, and we are truly a southern state. Remind your relatives where the Mason-Dixon Line is and yes, Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy. We drink sweet tea and say y'all just like they do!!!

[teresadyer15@gmail.com]

This new Publix is a home run!! Colony is always a zoo and customers and employees rude! Now all this place needs is a Home Goods!

[sallystew]

We have been to both. Will probably stick with Colony for the most part.

[ROCKETMAN]

That is one of the first posts i've read that employees at colony publix are rude. I work there and don't really see that. Anyway sales figures for the first week open for new store $395,000. First week publix open in colony was $298,000. Publix in colony sales for last week were $1,000,000 compared to 1.4 and 1.2 the previous weeks. It has made some difference as far as how crowded it seems.

[jblum315]

I cannot believe that any Publix employee has ever been rude to a customer. In my experience they go out of their way to be helpful even if you interrupt their work, and always with a smile.

[tomwed]

I shop at Aldi's on 441. I was there yesterday. It was busy and sometimes the carts are in others way and you have to wait. The thing is that the people who shop in Aldi's never seem to care. Shopping I think is less stressful when you only have 3,000 items in a store compared to 35,000 items. I heard many people complain about rude behavior in other stores many times before. Check-out is fast because there is no bagging. I like bagging my own so I can group like items for the frig, freezer or cabinet. I save more time unpacking then the extra time I take bagging.

I hope s new Aldi's comes to the Brownwood side of town.

[Shimpy]

This new Publix is a home run!! Colony is always a zoo and customers and employees rude! Now all this place needs is a Home Goods!


I have found after over 4 years of shopping there several times a week that the emloyees are always very nice and never rude.

[Bogie Shooter]

I have found after over 4 years of shopping there several times a week that the emloyees are always very nice and never rude.

And many of them are our neighbors!

[ROCKETMAN]

I think we have a better chance of getting a traders joes than a new aldis. Aldis owns trader joes and they currently have no plans to build anywhere around here. They just opened one in orlando and had to traffic cop because parking lots were jammed.

[REDCART]

I cannot believe that any Publix employee has ever been rude to a customer. In my experience they go out of their way to be helpful even if you interrupt their work, and always with a smile.

I agree wholeheartedly. We've never encountered a rude Publix employee either at Colony or Southern Trace. You would think with the law of averages, over 10 years that you would encounter at least one who might be having a bad day.

[tomwed]

and they currently have no plans to build anywhere around here.
Where did you read that? I was looking for that information a couple of weeks ago.

[2BNTV]

Things were always better back up North................don't you just get tired of hearing that?

I think it is a refreshing idea that stores don't have all the same quality foods, that some of us gouged on, up north, or anywhere else, for that matter.

It certainly works for me as I could easily become a "chubcicle" again. :smiley:

Pushaways, from the dinner table, is the best option.

[simpkinp]

OK, I will be bad and say I am tired of hearing about it being better "back home". Where are these people living? I live in The Villages and love it. THIS is home. Of course this post does not apply to snowbirds, as they do have another home, but for full time residents, I wonder why they want to be here. The grocery stores are better, the restaurants are better. What about the lifestyle?

[JoMar]

OK, I will be bad and say I am tired of hearing about it being better "back home". Where are these people living? I live in The Villages and love it. THIS is home. Of course this post does not apply to snowbirds, as they do have another home, but for full time residents, I wonder why they want to be here. The grocery stores are better, the restaurants are better. What about the lifestyle?

We live here for the lifestyle and accept the differences from what we came from. The restaurants aren't that great and the grocery stores are grocery stores.....nothing more and not better. I can't believe there are 11 pages of discussion on grocery stores.