Talk of The Villages Florida
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Talk of The Villages Florida (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/)
-   The Villages, Florida, General Discussion (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/)
-   -   New Publix (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/new-publix-129077/)

Bogie Shooter 10-06-2014 09:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wandatime (Post 949264)
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 10-06-2014 09:23 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 949330)
It is a great supermarket "up north".
I knew Bogie was honest:clap2:....a few things are better "up North"!!

NYGUY 10-06-2014 09:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wandatime (Post 949264)
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 10-06-2014 09:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bluedog103 (Post 949322)
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 10-06-2014 10:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DougB (Post 949344)

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 10-07-2014 11:33 AM
I love the new store, they had all that I was looking for, and everyone was very friendly.

Skip2MySue 10-07-2014 04:24 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wandatime (Post 949264)
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:
Skip 2

Happinow 10-07-2014 09:09 PM
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 10-07-2014 09:34 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by joldnol (Post 949006)
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 10-08-2014 08:16 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Happinow (Post 949717)
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 10-08-2014 01:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by champion6 (Post 949811)
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 10-08-2014 06:38 PM
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 10-08-2014 06:45 PM
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 10-08-2014 07:17 PM
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 10-08-2014 07:20 PM
[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 10-08-2014 07:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ditka41 (Post 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.

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 10-08-2014 09:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ditka41 (Post 950128)
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 10-08-2014 09:29 PM
Publix rules. Been a customer over 25 years. No comparison exists.

Phanatic Luvr 10-08-2014 10:10 PM
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 10-08-2014 11:06 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Phanatic Luvr (Post 950224)
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 10-09-2014 05:49 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by janmcn (Post 950169)
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 10-09-2014 07:40 AM
Only in The Villages would a discussion about a new store turn into dog talk!

Walter123 10-09-2014 08:22 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ditka41 (Post 950128)
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 10-09-2014 08:34 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by gomoho (Post 950308)
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 10-09-2014 10:28 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Phanatic Luvr (Post 950224)
....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 10-09-2014 10:39 AM
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 10-09-2014 10:48 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ditka41 (Post 950128)
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 10-09-2014 10:55 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mulligan (Post 950267)
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

CFrance 10-09-2014 10:59 AM
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 10-09-2014 02:33 PM
its a supermarket(yawn)

Bogie Shooter 10-09-2014 02:56 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 950460)
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 10-09-2014 03:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 950554)
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 10-09-2014 03:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 950571)
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 10-09-2014 07:05 PM
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 10-09-2014 07:24 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by NYGUY (Post 950440)
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 10-10-2014 04:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ditka41 (Post 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.
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 10-10-2014 05:21 PM
Oh Serenoa - I suggest you take cover immediately.

Wandatime 10-10-2014 06:04 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Serenoa (Post 951056)
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 10-10-2014 06:34 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Happinow (Post 949717)
<snip> One of the employees told me another one was going to be built 4 miles or so up the road on 44.<snip>
Quote:
Originally Posted by champion6 (Post 949811)
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?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Phanatic Luvr (Post 950224)
<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 10-10-2014 07:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by champion6 (Post 951100)
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.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:51 AM.
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.32 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.