Between 2022 and 2023 when Polk County landed on lists of fastest growing U.S. counties, Publix took note and started plans for a boom of its own.
To feed the influx of people moving to the county, Publix has opened or will open four new grocery stores in the county this year, with a fifth under construction and expected to open in 2027.
Just days before the third store of 2026 is set to open on U.S. 27 in Davenport, the grocery chain listed an opening date for its fourth one ― nestled between Winter Haven and Auburndale at the Mariana Acres shopping center. It will open July 18…