Nearly 50-Year-Old Publix Closes for Reconstruction
The Publix location at 4711 Babcock St NE in Palm Bay closed its doors on July 11, said coverage by Florida Today, and it’s about to undergo a complete transformation. After nearly 50 years in operation there, the store will be entirely rebuilt. Coverage by the Orlando Business Journal describes the project as a “multimillion-dollar demolition and reconstruction.” Once rebuilt, the Publix store will be completely modernized with a Publix Liquor Store as well. As the Business Journal adds, “Plans were also previously filed for a new shell building for the Publix Liquor Store aspect, valued at approximately $3.87 million…” This news comes in addition to recently revealed plans for a second Publix in Horizon West’s Hamlin Town Center. The grocery store chain is having a busy year! “We’ve come a long way since 1930,” says the Publix website’s About Publix page. “Throughout our history, our associates and customers have helped Publix grow from a single store into the largest employee-owned company in the United States. We thank them by remaining deeply dedicated to customer service and community involvement, and being a great place to work. We’ve earned numerous awards for these efforts.”
