[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Hackercraft

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]

Originally Posted by 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?

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]

Originally Posted by GoPacers

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]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

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]

Originally Posted by Dana1963

And Fenny area is still WAITING

Isnt the one by Everglades rec center really in Fenney?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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. 👍🏻