Colony Publix
 

I know many people have posted about the overcrowding at the Colony Plaza Publix shopping area. However today, was by far the worst I have ever seen,(in the six yrs I lived here) I am sure the Super Bowl, has something to do with it, but not only were there no parking places, there were no grocery baskets, when I finally found a place to park, by Beall's I walked to the store to find no baskets, , the aisles were so crowded you could not even get down them, the lines to check out were backed up so far, people were blocking the main aisle . People were raging, complaining and literally I thought we would have a riot in the store. Now that S of 466A is almost complete the population has grown, and than we have the snowbirds, renters and Fruitland park residents adding to the problem, Why didn't the Villages realize that with new growth shopping is at a premium, The Publix on 44 is virtually empty, and I now plan to drive the extra distance to shop there (for my own sanity) until the mass leaves. The Villages did a poor job planning on the additional homes with no shopping available, except for Colony. Patience is non existent and the rudeness and actions of those I witnessed today, was disgraceful. People you are retired, chill out and smile. This is the South, and no one is in a hurry, if you don't like it stay up North.

Perhaps the new Publix just east of the Rohan Regional will help. Remember Fruitland Park was an addition that was not in the Orginal plans for The Villages. We went to Winn Dixie this week---we intend to go again---it is not the old Winn Dixie of years gone by. Really a nice Supermarket IMHO.

Doesn't seem to be affecting new home sales.

Grand traverse Publix is slammed. They cannot keep up with stock and very very narrow aisles.

I wish I owned just one of these stores. :$::$::$:

The Publix on 466 is very busy as well as is Winn Dixie near Lake Sumter Landing.


We are in the midst of the high season and as it's been pointed out, Super Bowl Weekend. This too shall pass.

Sales are down 12%.


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Dang Publix.

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Don't we hear this story every year at this time !!!!!

On a personal level the drop is sales has been a good thing. TV Sales is discounting heavily from last years prices. I will be having another meeting with my TV Sales agent next month to discuss some of the more heavily discounted areas. I’ll be able to get a larger home this year than with the same money last year. Luck shines my way on a very very very rare occasion.

LOL Down 12 percent but still #1 in the country.

How do we get a Wegman's supermarket down here.?

There aren’t many planned communities 30+ sq miles in area. TV is a big place.

Super Bowl shoppers...................

You will have the new Publix right down the end of Morse for the next high season, the sky is not falling!!..:pepper2:

You could call Danny Wegman up in Rochester, but it won't do any good. At this point, I hear, they are only about to put their first store in North Carolina. It's a long ways to Florida!!

Its not just Publix-the entire Villages is getting the look of living in a NY Subway during rush hour.--Honestly we've been here almost 5 years and this density crap has got us thinking about getting out of Dodge- Having to wait for 3-4 traffic light changes to make a left turn on to Buena Vista off of 466A-give me a break !!!

Okay, here is the story I heard. Wegmans is a family owned store. So is Publix. They kinda drew a north/south line, Wegmans only so far south, Publix only so far north.

I agree with you Chatbrat, I was on the road all day today from early morning and the traffic was crazy. I was from one end to the other and it didn't matter, everything was totally backed up.

The entrance to Canal Street from Stillwater was back up to the roundabout, so I took off and went the long way.

Turning left onto Morse from 466 was so backed up, I went all the way to 466A just to avoid that turn. At least its less frustrating, especially because I don't mind driving.

If I go to Publix (almost any of them), its either before 9am or after 7pm, just to avoid crowds. Its certainly not the way I planned it when I moved here 7 years ago. Kinda disappointing.

I've thought about relocating but I just don't think i have the energy anymore to take the packing and relocating, so I'll just continue to do things that keep me sane. :rant-rave::cus::MOJE_whot::loco:

All credibility officially lost.

Yes, Wegmans will not compete with another family owned grocery store chain. As much as I miss shopping at Wegmans and would like one here, I know it will never happen in my lifetime.

I live two minutes from Colony and for the few months of the year when crowding is a problem, I go to Winn Dixie or wait until after 7pm to go to Colony. It's not for a little while, so I don't get too upset

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Publix on 44 was not empty...the effects of SuperBowl Sunday weekend is in effect on top of the month of February....the busiest tourist month in the State of Florida, not just here....relax....in a few weeks things will calm down a bit....this place is so unique and wonderful everyone wants to be here. I do agree that another supermarket in the Colony-Fruitland Park area would do a booming business right from opening day....an opportunity awaits.

Go for it........................

Smart person indeed. Problem solved.:spoken:

I've met Danny Wegman, nice guy and shrewd businessman. I doubt he'll bite off more than he can chew. Now with careful planning and a suitable business model for Florida, who knows.

U think Publix is crowded now . . . I worked in the main Bradenton store in the fall of 1962 and when the Cuban Missile Crisis hit the fan everything in the store was gone in a few hours.

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Us too! We were at the Colony Publix tonight at 6:30. No problem getting a space for the car, getting a cart, getting around the store or checking out. I'll repeat what many here say, "We're retired. Enjoy life" Why is everyone rushing to the store during the busiest part of the day? The store is open from 7 AM to 9 PM. Go play golf or line dance during the day and shop at night when it is a pleasure :)

The Publix on 44 is not virtually empty. My husband and I were there and experienced the same thing you did at Colony. Then later he went to Winn Dixie in Pinellas, and that was mobbed too.

It's the Super Bowl, Baby!

Exactly.

Take a big risk and try something different. Shop in the evening or before 9am.

Another leap: Try Winn-Dixie and Fresh Market.

Interestingly enough, the first Wegmans in North Carolina is supposed to be in the same area as a Publix. The truce may have ended!!

I didn't know there were Publix in NC. My son lives near Durham and all the grocery stores are Food Lion and Harris Teeter

Addendum----looked up Publix website---11 stores in NC, 10 in Charlotte area, 1 in Cary

Actually Publix has ( 11 ) yes eleven Locations in North Carolina, ( 38 ) in Tennessee. The list goes on and on..

So Mr. D. Wegman speaking to The Publix... CEO William Crenshaw ...You speak with Forked Tongue.. Truce over...:$::icon_twisted:

Great business!

I thank the check out people at Publix all of the time and grab those young people who look like management to tell them what a good job they do. From the pristine carts, to the kindness and patience shown and plus....I LOVE their commercials. I shared the birthday one with our grown granddaughter on Facebook on her birthday.


They do a good job and I vote for them with my grocery dollars, but I like Winn Dixie here too. I love to go grocery shopping. Do NOT shake your head.

Ditto to all the above comments! :cryin2:

Well, guess what.....
 

169 posts and the same conclusion, change your buying habit and go at a different time. Seems so simple, doesn't it?
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This is what I understand about Wegmans not coming to Florida. You have to have a warehouse, supply depot. If you have seen the supply warehouses for WD and Publix you can understand the cost of setting up for business. The further away you are to supply your stores the higher the cost which adds to the retail prices. Once the depot has been built, then comes choosing locations and building retail outlets.
All not chosen lightly.

Oh, I agree, Gracie, Publix has the greatest staff and management. Since developing my serious back issues, the staff goes out of their way to help me and my handicapped ex-husband who shops with me. I can't thank them enough for being alert as to when we have a problem lifting or we get tired. They are super great.

I never have a problem getting on the executive courses after 6:30PM. Also, try Walmart at 1AM. No problem at all. It's your fault that you are doing things during normal times when it's convenient. And don't forget, there are many ideal parking spaces in the town squares after 9PM. Enjoy!