Some Floridians are aware that Publix has been aggressively expanding in Florida because they have seen new Publix locations go up near them or they have read about how the chain listed 22 new stores as “coming soon” on its website in the fall of 2024. Some may also be aware that last year, Publix bought out its landlord in some Florida shopping centers. Examples are the Biscayne Boulevard Shopping Center for $40 million, Davie Shopping Center for $50.7 million, and Regency Square at Broward for $50.7 million. And now, the chain has disclosed its 2024 net earnings and it made billions.…