Three Publix locations newly opened in Palm Beach County
Publix continues to be a go-to grocery destination for Floridians, whether it's for a chicken tender sub, fresh salads, fried chicken or the viral seafood boil. In the last six months alone, Palm Beach County has added three new Publix locations, reflecting the grocer's ongoing push to modernize and expand across the region. Each store brings updated features and amenities designed to enhance the shopping experience for longtime customers and new visitors alike.
Here are the three Publix locations that have recently opened in Palm Beach County
The store reopened May 8 after being demolished in February to make way for a larger, modernized building. Located on Alternate A1A between Burns Road and Northlake Boulevard, the upgraded store features wider aisles, a coffee station, indoor seating, and an expanded product selection.
Shoppers lined up early for lottery tickets, $1.49 coffee, and food samples.
'It's friendly, spacious and easy to get around,' said Pat Batts, 64, of Palm Beach Gardens.
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A new Publix opened May 1 at The Greens shopping center, just north of Glades Road on State Road 7.
The 33,679-square-foot store features a full-service deli, bakery, seafood counter, wine department, pharmacy, and a produce section with over 200 artisan cheeses.
This marks the 10th+ Publix location in the greater Boca Raton area.
'We look forward to introducing customers to new offerings,' said Publix spokesperson Lindsey Willis.
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Publix has reopened at Courtyard Shops after more than a year, debuting a rebuilt store with new features.
The supermarket, at Wellington Trace and Greenview Shores Boulevard, opened at 7 a.m. Thursday with a larger deli, fresh popcorn, expanded seating, and a Pours bar offering coffee, beer, and wine. A Publix liquor store and pharmacy are also on-site.
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Diamond Walker is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at dkwalker@gannett.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today
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