[Normal]

It appears the Winn Dixie is closing in Lake Harris Square Leesburg. I stopped by the other day and the shelves were almost bare. The coolers were mostly empty and produce was next to non existent. Signs were everywhere 15% off. The store is closing for remodeling in the month of February. The folks in the Dabney Enclave should be happy.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Normal

It appears the Winn Dixie is closing in Lake Harris Square Leesburg. I stopped by the other day and the shelves were almost bare. The coolers were mostly empty and produce was next to non existent. Signs were everywhere 15% off. The store is closing for remodeling in the month of February. The folks in the Dabney Enclave should be happy.

Just wondering why anyone would be happy to have one less grocery store near them. Does the parking lot border the Enclave?

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Just wondering why anyone would be happy to have one less grocery store near them. Does the parking lot border the Enclave?

"closing for remodeling"

[Bill14564]

According to a Leesburg paper, this is another of the Winn Dixies that are being converted to an Aldi.

I haven't visited the area but Google Maps shows a Publix just across the street.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

According to a Leesburg paper, this is another of the Winn Dixies that are being converted to an Aldi.

I haven't visited the area but Google Maps shows a Publix just across the street.

Yep, there is a Publix along with several businesses just across from Wendy’s and the plaza. We use the Ace Hardware, Advanced Auto etc. The whole area is about 2 miles down on 470 where it intersects 441.

[kansasr]

Originally Posted by Normal

Yep, there is a Publix along with several businesses just across from Wendy’s and the plaza. We use the Ace Hardware, Advanced Auto etc. The whole area is about 2 miles down on 470 where it intersects 441.

Shhhh... you'll give away our secret. Next you know, they'll find the post office!

[thelegges]

Thanks for the heads up, Not to stop. Not a fan of Aldi

[Ignatz]

Originally Posted by thelegges

Thanks for the heads up, Not to stop. Not a fan of Aldi

That’s the truth!

Not a big fan of Winn Dixie as they’ve become a clone of high priced Publix, especially an older location like the Okahumpka store.

But Aldi is certainly a step in the less desirable direction in terms of quality, selection, service, and appearance.

It’s sad when Super WM is the preferred grocery option around here. But it is what it is.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by Ignatz

That’s the truth!

Not a big fan of Winn Dixie as they’ve become a clone of high priced Publix, especially an older location like the Okahumpka store.

But Aldi is certainly a step in the less desirable direction in terms of quality, selection, service, and appearance.

It’s sad when Super WM is the preferred grocery option around here. But it is what it is.

I do get it, but ALDIs is not leaving anytime soon. It will be good to place some pressure on Publix to keep things reasonable in price. Besides, much of the area is lower income and the store will be welcomed by those who dominate the population in that area.

[frayedends]

I don’t know how happy I’ll be. Never been in an Aldi because I never have a quarter. I wasn’t a huge fan of Winn Dixie. Meat quality seemed subpar as did produce. Publix is way overpriced. Anyhow it is nice we have options. I’m in lake Denham, not Dabney nor the Enclave. Of course most Villagers think we have to take the turnpike to shop anywhere.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by Normal

The whole area is about 2 miles down on 470 where it intersects 441.

470 intersects 27 - not 441.

27 merges with 441 about 6 miles north.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

470 intersects 27 - not 441.

27 merges with 441 about 6 miles north.

Yes, it is easy to generalize both as the same since they do merge as one in Leesburg. Thank you for the clarification.

[DrMack]

You are correct, I’ve done this myself and I am a stickler for facts.

[Decadeofdave]

Aldi is not equal to a Winn Dixie

[HellToupee]

Granted I was only in Winn Dixie a couple of times but found it to be a dump. Never shopped at Aldi up north only Wegmans, Market Basket & Trader Joe’s. . Down here we’ve been to Aldi to supplement Publix.Not a fan of prices at Publix or their meat. To me Aldi is a Trader Joe’s lightish. It seemed better than Winn Dixie but smaller