[TimeForChange]

Originally Posted by daca55

The opening of this Publix could spell death for Winn Dixie in Phinelas Place.

No way. I like Publix but if you're from anywhere in the South you already know that Winn Dixie stocks more Southern type foods than Publix. Their meats are much better also.

[TimeForChange]

Oh my gosh, another Costco mention! There is NO way a Costco will ever be built in TV. We are two person households, do not purchase enough in one buying session. Go to a Costco in Orlando and just watch and notice the traffic and the number of people buying twice the average of a couple in TV. No, you cannot compare it to Sam's. If a Costco ever opened Sam's would go out of business.

[TimeForChange]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

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.

Where is Everglades Rec Center? Never heard of it.

[JSR22]

I shopped at the new Publix this morning in Trailwinds on 466A. What a nice store, well stocked, friendly employees and different items available at Colony. Lots of freshly prepared take out food, huge assortment of cheese and an olvie bar. The meat section has a nice assortment of prepared food to take home and heat and shopping bags with all the ingredients to make a very nice meal. Definitely my new supermarket and to make it even better no golf carts.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by TimeForChange

Where is Everglades Rec Center? Never heard of it.

Past 44 down Morse Blvd to almost the end and turn right (forget the name of the road) cross the highway and on the right.

Been open about a year.

[Aloha1]

Originally Posted by TimeForChange

Oh my gosh, another Costco mention! There is NO way a Costco will ever be built in TV. We are two person households, do not purchase enough in one buying session. Go to a Costco in Orlando and just watch and notice the traffic and the number of people buying twice the average of a couple in TV. No, you cannot compare it to Sam's. If a Costco ever opened Sam's would go out of business.

You do know the Villagers aren't the only area residents, right? You don't think all the "support troops" who live around here also wouldn't love to have a COSTCO? And if nobody here would ever buy enough to warrant a COSTCO, why is Sam's here? Same concept.

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by Aloha1

You do know the Villagers aren't the only area residents, right? You don't think all the "support troops" who live around here also wouldn't love to have a COSTCO? And if nobody here would ever buy enough to warrant a COSTCO, why is Sam's here? Same concept.

Sam's is a smaller footprint.

[CanTho]

Shopped at this new Publix this AM 08/30/20, layout completely different then every Publix nearby.

Salad bar, ready made packaged foods galore, plenty of space in the vegetable/fruit dept.

One way aisles non existent, wine selection very disappointing, that said I did not visit the adjoining Publix Liquor Store.

Overall I rate the store compared to Colony....Slightly better only because of parking is much better, contents disappointing.

Overall I rate the store compared to Traverse.. Traverse is better for contents, parking is about the same.

Conclusion; I will likely shop at Trailwinds only because it is more convenient for me, that said I am not impressed.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by JSR22

Sam's is a smaller footprint.

Sams is one of their bigger ones, much bigger than the one we went to in Roanoke.

If Costco came would be an interesting battle.

[zonerboy]

I think the Trailwinds location gives Publix some leverage. If rent from Trailwinds is less than locations on Village developer land, they could always close the Colony location and stay with the new location.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Brandigirl

When I use the olive bar at the Publix on Kristine way, I take a produce bag, put my hand through it and pick up the serving spoon that way.

It's not the spoon and it's not just even Covid that concerned me .... it's just so gross when the 5' little lady had her hair dragging over the bar. I NEVER get food from any of those "buffet" style services. I have always avoided them. The last actual buffet I went to was probably 20+ years ago when I went to a Wendy's salad bar (talk about gross). YUCH! At least when you buy produce you can take it home and wash it.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by TimeForChange

Where is Everglades Rec Center? Never heard of it.

lol

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

It's not the spoon and it's not just even Covid that concerned me .... it's just so gross when the 5' little lady had her hair dragging over the bar. I NEVER get food from any of those "buffet" style services. I have always avoided them. The last actual buffet I went to was probably 20+ years ago when I went to a Wendy's salad bar (talk about gross). YUCH! At least when you buy produce you can take it home and wash it.

Strange how publix is even keeping this bar open now. Like a buffet at restaurants but in these times should have an employee dishing out food choices.

[Dana1963]

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.

I don’t mind paying a little more at Publix but usually buy sale items. Publix seems to treat their employees better along with pay benefits very little turnover and seem to take more pride in providing service. Very rarely understaffed.

[Dana1963]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Interesting how food here is more expensive than elsewhere, even OJ that grows in Florida

I must agree with you on that just returned from trip through Midwest, New England and Atlantic Coast yes there is a big difference in prices on just about everything. Although there are exceptions.