Trailwinds Publix

[LuvtheVillages]

The new Publix at Trailwinds Plaza on 466A has a sign in front. It will open at 7am on Thursday, August 27. I'm looking forward to it.

Other businesses coming to the shops alongside Publix are
Great Clips
Helen's Nails & Spa
Sunrise Asian
Marco's Pizza

[JSR22]

I am looking forward to Publix opening in Trailwinds. I definitely will shop there instead of Colony. No golf carts!

[Doro22]

I am looking forward to Publix opening in Trailwinds. I definitely will shop there instead of Colony. No golf carts!

Right...good point!

[champion6]

Will Sunrise Asian be a restaurant or a food market?

[Northstar]

The new Publix at Trailwinds Plaza on 466 has a sign in front. It will open at 7am on Thursday, August 27. I'm looking forward to it.

Other businesses coming to the shops alongside Publix are
Great Clips
Helen's Nails & Spa
Sunrise Asian
Marco's Pizza

The new Publix in Trailwinds is on 466A not 466.

[Stu from NYC]

The new Publix in Trailwinds is on 466A not 466.

Wow sure took a long time to finish the store

[JSR22]

Wow sure took a long time to finish the store

10 months is normal for that size store.

[kittygilchrist]

Great! I was waiting for that too!

[champion6]

A Starbucks is also coming to this area. It will be a free-standing store, across the street behind Circle K.

[Stu from NYC]

10 months is normal for that size store.

Been going to Aldi in front of the Publix since we moved here six months ago.

Generally less than 10 cars in front of the Publix making me think they had slowed down construction. This past Sunday there must have been at least 50 cars in front.

[daca55]

The opening of this Publix could spell death for Winn Dixie in Phinelas Place.

[merrymini]

It appears that winn dixie does not do as well as publix. I prefer publix and shop there. Financially, as a corporation, Winn dixie does not seem as strong either. The new supermarket at magnolia plaza was supposed to be a winn dixie until they pulled out and publix went in. I have no proof for these opinions except for what I have read and heard about the two companies.

[Hackercraft]

The opening of this Publix could spell death for Winn Dixie in Phinelas Place.

Winn Dixie is what keeps Publix prices reasonable. We moved here from the Zeppherhills area and both stores operate there quite successfully.

[JerryLBell]

While a new retail presence is always appreciated, I'm not feeling like we really needed yet another Publix. That's mostly because I live in the middle of a rectangle, each corner of which will now have a Publix - Colony, Trailwinds, Grand Traverse and Lake Deaton. And, before too long, the one down by the Everglades recreation center. My wife and I would really have been happier with a new grocery presence in The Villages, such as Harris Teeter, Kroger, Wegmans or Trader Joes. Of course, a Costco would have really made us happy.

[gbush39@comcast.ne]

ah shuck's but someone will figure away. Have to sort of agree though.

[Stu from NYC]

Winn Dixie is what keeps Publix prices reasonable. We moved here from the Zeppherhills area and both stores operate there quite successfully.

Wonder how this will affect Aldi's business. Their prices are much cheaper but of course a much more limited selection.

[NavyVet]

Looking forward to it. Colony too crowded, parking lot always jammed. Been going to Lake Deaton because it's easier, though farther away.
There is a reason Publix does better than Winn Dixie; more variety, better healthier options. Very hard to find low sodium, organic, etc products at Winn Dixie and their produce is meh at best. Both chains do have some good BOGOs though.

[Dana1963]

And Fenny area is still WAITING

[westernrider75]

I’m not yet a villager but have visited several times. I thought Publix was more expensive that Winn Dixie, so wondering why it seems to have more of a presence?

[GoPacers]

I’m not yet a villager but have visited several times. I thought Publix was more expensive that Winn Dixie, so wondering why it seems to have more of a presence?

Publix is way more expensive but they do present better. Aldi is at the other end but also appeals to a customer base. We shop at Winn Dixie as much as we can but expect to pay 10-15% more when we go to Publix. I agree with the post that said Winn Dixie helps to keep Publix prices on check. I've lived in CA, NY, WI and TX and groceries in The Villages are expensive. More so than even Pavilions in CA.

[Stu from NYC]

Publix is way more expensive but they do present better. Aldi is at the other end but also appeals to a customer base. We shop at Winn Dixie as much as we can but expect to pay 10-15% more when we go to Publix. I agree with the post that said Winn Dixie helps to keep Publix prices on check. I've lived in CA, NY, WI and TX and groceries in The Villages are expensive. More so than even Pavilions in CA.

Interesting how food here is more expensive than elsewhere, even OJ that grows in Florida

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Marco’s pizza chain is a great addition to villages , you’ll love it

[Stu from NYC]

Marco’s pizza chain is a great addition to villages , you’ll love it

Good to know, hopefully it is NY style pizza

[alanmcdonald]

I was the first person to check out at the new Publix this morning so they consider me the first customer. They had me sign a dollar bill and took my picture with the store manager.

There was a long line when they opened but it moved quickly.

[New Englander]

I went to Aldi today about noon and the new Publix had a very full parking lot.

[Stu from NYC]

And Fenny area is still WAITING

Isnt the one by Everglades rec center really in Fenney?

[retiredguy123]

Isnt the one by Everglades rec center really in Fenney?
I don't think the Publix near the Everglades Rec Center is open yet. But, just to clarify, the Everglades Rec Center is not in the Village of Fenney. It is in the Village of Marsh Bend. Fenney is not an area, it is a residential village. Some people think that the entire area south of Rt 44 is called Fenney. But, there are about eight or so residential villages south of Rt 44 and Fenney is only one of them.

[thomp679]

I was the first person to check out at the new Publix this morning so they consider me the first customer. They had me sign a dollar bill and took my picture with the store manager.

There was a long line when they opened but it moved quickly.

Congratulations.

I drove by on my way to Lowes today. It is rather interesting how crowded the parking lot was. Hasn't anyone in The Villages been to a Publix before??? Maybe it is the novelty of having to drive a car to the store rather than a golf cart.

[coffeebean]

The layout of this new Publix is not like any of the existing Publix in The Villages. Seems this is a new prototype. Layout of the aisles is pretty much the same but that is where the similarity ends. I won't go into detail on this thread. Better to see it for yourself.

We got there by 7:30 am the morning of the grand opening. We ladies were given a carnation. We also received a nice large insulated green Publix bag which was used to bag our groceries. Then, as we were leaving the store, there were "goodie" bags being given out in the lobby. In the bag were not only coupons but sample size packages of snacks and even instant mashed potatoes. Very nice for a grand opening.

This new Publix is beautiful!!! Colony is my usual Publix but I will enjoy going to this new Publix every once in a while.

[patfla06]

Trailwinds Publix is amazing.
Their deli section is stand alone and very large.
They have an elevator to the 2nd floor where you can sit and eat lunch.

Opening day they gave you a Publix insulated bag.
Employees were so nice and accommodating.

Much closer than Colony is to us.

YAY Publix. 👍🏻

[asianthree]

Well if they were giving something for free, it’s going to be packed

[Jima64]

I’m not yet a villager but have visited several times. I thought Publix was more expensive that Winn Dixie, so wondering why it seems to have more of a presence?

cleaner stores and higher quality employees overall.

[vinricci]

Wonder if prices will be lower than the other Publix since they don’t have to pay the Developers.

[JSR22]

Wonder if prices will be lower than the other Publix since they don’t have to pay the Developers.

They have to pay the Trailwinds Developer. I think the prices will be the same.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

And Fenny area is still WAITING it takes 6 minutes to get to Publix soooooo far

[Stu from NYC]

Very nice store and friendly and helpful employees.

Wish it was more competitive with other stores in the area.

[JoMar]

Very nice store and friendly and helpful employees.

Wish it was more competitive with other stores in the area.

You pay for convenience. If you want price then you accept less.

[Stu from NYC]

You pay for convenience. If you want price then you accept less.

They do stock more things than most supermarkets for sure.

Found a few things we had been looking for such as horseradish and plain Kodiak Hot Cake mix (in other publix only saw the cinnamon and choc chip versions).

[EdFNJ]

Nice store and (currently) well stocked. What I found surprising is in the "Deli area" they had a "public" buffet (serve yourself) items. Open olive bar with the glass "sneeze protector" over it that the little lady almost got her head under but her hair def made it and wide opened fried chicken items (strips, nuggets etc) that you pick up with tongs. You don't see much of that type of thing these days with sanitizing being the big thing. They did have a fresh "salad bar" but employees with gloves & masks made the salads as you instructed them. So if they could have open olive bar and loose opened fried chicken stuff why couldn't they have an opened salad bar? Fresh produce is different because you can wash them first.

They did have a very large selection of PACKAGED prepared meals compared to the Colony store which has comparatively very little.

[Viperguy]

Actually it's Walmart and Aldi and the big box stores that keep the prices down. Competition

[OCsun]

A Starbucks is also coming to this area. It will be a free-standing store, across the street behind Circle K.

Now that was the news I was waiting for! Thanks! :MOJE_whot:

[FLSun]

The subway making line did not keep customers 6 feet apart. The second employee worked faster than the first employee causing the second customer to loom over first customer in making selections. Very unnerving. The salad bar and olive bar had communal serving spoons. No way would I touch that.

Store looked very appealing. Can’t wait until this viral spread is over.

[Jima64]

The subway making line did not keep customers 6 feet apart. The second employee worked faster than the first employee causing the second customer to loom over first customer in making selections. Very unnerving. The salad bar and olive bar had communal serving spoons. No way would I touch that.

Store looked very appealing. Can’t wait until this viral spread is over.

I always order my sandwiches online and never wait for them to be made. Just order, set the pickup time and forget the crowd.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

In national business surveys Publix is either a leader or very high as bring family friendly, pay of employees, hiring and moving there own into management among other things. I use Publix not only because of the quantity but I also don’t mind paying a little more for a business that treats there employees well, just remember when people are sad about some store going out of business in there area , well did they use that store or did they go to the big box store to save a little

[Brandigirl]

Nice store and (currently) well stocked. What I found surprising is in the "Deli area" they had a "public" buffet (serve yourself) items. Open olive bar with the glass "sneeze protector" over it that the little lady almost got her head under but her hair def made it and wide opened fried chicken items (strips, nuggets etc) that you pick up with tongs. You don't see much of that type of thing these days with sanitizing being the big thing. They did have a fresh "salad bar" but employees with gloves & masks made the salads as you instructed them. So if they could have open olive bar and loose opened fried chicken stuff why couldn't they have an opened salad bar? Fresh produce is different because you can wash them first.

They did have a very large selection of PACKAGED prepared meals compared to the Colony store which has comparatively very little.


When I use the olive bar at the Publix on Kristine way, I take a produce bag, put my hand through it and pick up the serving spoon that way. Then when I am done, I reverse taking the bag off and throw in the garbage that is near the deli. This avoids having to touch the serving spoon at all.

[TimeForChange]

The opening of this Publix could spell death for Winn Dixie in Phinelas Place.

No way. I like Publix but if you're from anywhere in the South you already know that Winn Dixie stocks more Southern type foods than Publix. Their meats are much better also.

[TimeForChange]

Oh my gosh, another Costco mention! There is NO way a Costco will ever be built in TV. We are two person households, do not purchase enough in one buying session. Go to a Costco in Orlando and just watch and notice the traffic and the number of people buying twice the average of a couple in TV. No, you cannot compare it to Sam's. If a Costco ever opened Sam's would go out of business.

[TimeForChange]

I don't think the Publix near the Everglades Rec Center is open yet. But, just to clarify, the Everglades Rec Center is not in the Village of Fenney. It is in the Village of Marsh Bend. Fenney is not an area, it is a residential village. Some people think that the entire area south of Rt 44 is called Fenney. But, there are about eight or so residential villages south of Rt 44 and Fenney is only one of them.

Where is Everglades Rec Center? Never heard of it.

[JSR22]

I shopped at the new Publix this morning in Trailwinds on 466A. What a nice store, well stocked, friendly employees and different items available at Colony. Lots of freshly prepared take out food, huge assortment of cheese and an olvie bar. The meat section has a nice assortment of prepared food to take home and heat and shopping bags with all the ingredients to make a very nice meal. Definitely my new supermarket and to make it even better no golf carts.

[Stu from NYC]

Where is Everglades Rec Center? Never heard of it.

Past 44 down Morse Blvd to almost the end and turn right (forget the name of the road) cross the highway and on the right.

Been open about a year.

[Aloha1]

Oh my gosh, another Costco mention! There is NO way a Costco will ever be built in TV. We are two person households, do not purchase enough in one buying session. Go to a Costco in Orlando and just watch and notice the traffic and the number of people buying twice the average of a couple in TV. No, you cannot compare it to Sam's. If a Costco ever opened Sam's would go out of business.
You do know the Villagers aren't the only area residents, right? You don't think all the "support troops" who live around here also wouldn't love to have a COSTCO? And if nobody here would ever buy enough to warrant a COSTCO, why is Sam's here? Same concept.

[JSR22]

You do know the Villagers aren't the only area residents, right? You don't think all the "support troops" who live around here also wouldn't love to have a COSTCO? And if nobody here would ever buy enough to warrant a COSTCO, why is Sam's here? Same concept.

Sam's is a smaller footprint.

[CanTho]

Shopped at this new Publix this AM 08/30/20, layout completely different then every Publix nearby.

Salad bar, ready made packaged foods galore, plenty of space in the vegetable/fruit dept.

One way aisles non existent, wine selection very disappointing, that said I did not visit the adjoining Publix Liquor Store.

Overall I rate the store compared to Colony....Slightly better only because of parking is much better, contents disappointing.

Overall I rate the store compared to Traverse.. Traverse is better for contents, parking is about the same.

Conclusion; I will likely shop at Trailwinds only because it is more convenient for me, that said I am not impressed.

[Stu from NYC]

Sam's is a smaller footprint.

Sams is one of their bigger ones, much bigger than the one we went to in Roanoke.

If Costco came would be an interesting battle.

[zonerboy]

I think the Trailwinds location gives Publix some leverage. If rent from Trailwinds is less than locations on Village developer land, they could always close the Colony location and stay with the new location.

[EdFNJ]

When I use the olive bar at the Publix on Kristine way, I take a produce bag, put my hand through it and pick up the serving spoon that way. It's not the spoon and it's not just even Covid that concerned me .... it's just so gross when the 5' little lady had her hair dragging over the bar. I NEVER get food from any of those "buffet" style services. I have always avoided them. The last actual buffet I went to was probably 20+ years ago when I went to a Wendy's salad bar (talk about gross). YUCH! At least when you buy produce you can take it home and wash it.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Where is Everglades Rec Center? Never heard of it.lol

[Stu from NYC]

It's not the spoon and it's not just even Covid that concerned me .... it's just so gross when the 5' little lady had her hair dragging over the bar. I NEVER get food from any of those "buffet" style services. I have always avoided them. The last actual buffet I went to was probably 20+ years ago when I went to a Wendy's salad bar (talk about gross). YUCH! At least when you buy produce you can take it home and wash it.

Strange how publix is even keeping this bar open now. Like a buffet at restaurants but in these times should have an employee dishing out food choices.

[Dana1963]

Publix is way more expensive but they do present better. Aldi is at the other end but also appeals to a customer base. We shop at Winn Dixie as much as we can but expect to pay 10-15% more when we go to Publix. I agree with the post that said Winn Dixie helps to keep Publix prices on check. I've lived in CA, NY, WI and TX and groceries in The Villages are expensive. More so than even Pavilions in CA.
I don’t mind paying a little more at Publix but usually buy sale items. Publix seems to treat their employees better along with pay benefits very little turnover and seem to take more pride in providing service. Very rarely understaffed.

[Dana1963]

Interesting how food here is more expensive than elsewhere, even OJ that grows in Florida
I must agree with you on that just returned from trip through Midwest, New England and Atlantic Coast yes there is a big difference in prices on just about everything. Although there are exceptions.

[ficoguy]

Costco and "THE DEVELOPER" had a feud some time ago and there will be no COSTCO on Village Property. We almost didn't get the neighborhood WalMart off 466A because THE DEVELOPER works off a % of sales rental model, and WMT does not do % of sales. Cooler head prevailed.

[Stu from NYC]

Costco and "THE DEVELOPER" had a feud some time ago and there will be no COSTCO on Village Property. We almost didn't get the neighborhood WalMart off 466A because THE DEVELOPER works off a % of sales rental model, and WMT does not do % of sales. Cooler head prevailed.

I would imagine Costco would want low cost rent but would think there is a lot of vacant land that would be ideal for them if they wanted to come here.

[Stu from NYC]

I must agree with you on that just returned from trip through Midwest, New England and Atlantic Coast yes there is a big difference in prices on just about everything. Although there are exceptions.

Figured that some day when we can travel back to where we came from a lot of food would be in the car on the way home.

That would include stuff we have not found here.

[coffeebean]

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[coffeebean]

I think the Trailwinds location gives Publix some leverage. If rent from Trailwinds is less than locations on Village developer land, they could always close the Colony location and stay with the new location.

Bite your tongue!!!!!!!

[Aloha1]

Sam's is a smaller footprint.

But same big lot concept.

[CFrance]

Costco and "THE DEVELOPER" had a feud some time ago and there will be no COSTCO on Village Property. We almost didn't get the neighborhood WalMart off 466A because THE DEVELOPER works off a % of sales rental model, and WMT does not do % of sales. Cooler head prevailed.
Whose heads prevailed, the developer's or WalMart's?