[Trish Miller]

Originally Posted by frostola

This morning I couldn't wait to see the new Publix store. I arrived around 9:00am and they were out of the free bags already. As I walked around the store I noticed many people had two bags in their cart and when I checked out the woman in front of me said "I got a bag for my friend too." I complimented the manager on their new store and asked how come people had multiple bags, she said they learned to late that people were walking back out and then walking back in to get another bag. Did I need a bag-no, it was just sad to me that some people were a little bit greedy. The new store is beautiful!!!

It was one bag PER customer......

[wendyquat]

Someone told me that Citizens First Bank used to give out apples instead of popcorn but had to quit when customers would come in with bags to fill with the apples! Unbelievable!

[Regor]

I thought the ad said "free to the first 500 shoppers". If I went along with my wife, wouldn't I also be a shopper? Hence 2 in cart.

[Uberschaf]

Another Publix is going in at Morse and 44.Then they will remodel Colony.

[DDoug]

Sorry to say but many of the people here are the most selfish people I have ever seen. Look at how they drive, it's all about me me me.

[mtdjed]

I cannot get too excited about another Publix. Same high prices as the other Publix stores in the area. Prices for most items here are far higher than they are in Boston Ma. A gallon of milk over $4 when you can get it for $3 at Sav A Lot. But I guess we Villagers do not care about that as we have a lot of money to stimulate the economy.

Just another perspective.

[John_W]

I went to MVP this morning and decided to stop at the new Publix on the way home about noon, took about 2 minutes to get there. I go right by Winn Dixie but I just don't care for that store. The new Publix shopping center parking lot was completely full, had to drive around for 5 minutes before I found a spot. However, even though this store is 9,000 sf smaller than the Colony Publix, it didn't seem too bad. It had a rather quaint feel that was nice.

The only problem getting around was all the suits standing in the aisles talking to each other, they must of had every corporate employee there. Some band's equipment was set up on the front sidewalk but weren't playing and hot dogs and cokes were for sale for a $1 next to the entrance. It seemed a lot of the clutter was this added grand opening hoopla. The one good thing, checkout had no waiting, I went straight to the cashier. I think I like this new store, I only wish Jersey Mike's was moving in, instead of Subway.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

I cannot get too excited about another Publix. Same high prices as the other Publix stores in the area. Prices for most items here are far higher than they are in Boston Ma. A gallon of milk over $4 when you can get it for $3 at Sav A Lot. But I guess we Villagers do not care about that as we have a lot of money to stimulate the economy.

Just another perspective.

I guess you should go to sav a lot for milk.........................

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by billethkid

when there is something....ANYTHING...labeled free in TV you will find a very specific number of inconsiderates raping the system.

You can count on it like the sun coming up in the morning!!

We avoid ANY venues in TV where there is a free anything.

Those are the same people that take the Sweet and Low home.

[Bonnevie]

Originally Posted by Buckeyephan

Someone once told me that Villagers would eat cardboard with gravy if it were free. I'll wait a week or so. Very happy that there is a way to avoid Colony. Winn-Dixie just doesn't meet the quality of Publix in any way.

I laughed out loud when I read this. Was talking with some ladies on my street the other night about the opening and we all agreed we would go no where near where something was given away free. I did, however, shop at Colony Publix today, mid-day, no problem getting a close parking spot.

[tghoul]

Originally Posted by cquick

I just got back from the new store. Of course, it's beautiful, and I found everything I needed. It was fun to taste the key lime pie, bacon and blt's.

I do have one gripe (just one!). As I was leaving to go north on Powell Road, I couldn't do it. Only a right turn (south) is allowed. Then I had to wait at the stop light to make a u-turn. There is no frontage road, and no other road in or out of the parking lot except Powell and Hwy. 44.

Anyway that's just one woman's opinion.

If you go behind Publix you can take Brownwood Blvd east and go 3/4 around the circle on Powell and head north

[Vladimir]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

I cannot get too excited about another Publix. Same high prices as the other Publix stores in the area. Prices for most items here are far higher than they are in Boston Ma. A gallon of milk over $4 when you can get it for $3 at Sav A Lot. But I guess we Villagers do not care about that as we have a lot of money to stimulate the economy.

Just another perspective.

I just wish they had a Shop and Bag or Wegmans in Florida - Publix is not that great and Winn Dixie is really poorly run so Publix wins by default.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Vladimir

I just wish they had a Shop and Bag or Wegmans in Florida - Publix is not that great and Winn Dixie is really poorly run so Publix wins by default.

Have you noticed that Publix is replacing many items with their own brand? Quality is declining and price is not changing.

[Reg]

I miss Wegmans too!

jersey girl

[cquick]

Originally Posted by tghoul

If you go behind Publix you can take Brownwood Blvd east and go 3/4 around the circle on Powell and head north

ooooh! didn't know that.