A newly renovated Publix in Florida will reopen on March 5, the Lakeland-based company announced on its website.
The existing store in Clearwater, originally renovated from an Albertson’s store in 2009, was demolished to be rebuilt in the popular grocery chain’s new shopper-friendly style.
The new 46,791-square-foot store, complete with pharmacy, is expected to include many of the new design features Publix has introduced to other renovated locations including wider lanes, canopied outdoor seating areas, self-checkout lanes, expanded deli options like burrito bowls and fresh baked pizza, a salad bar, hot food buffet, olive bar and popcorn stand, a Pours beverage bar, and larger displays in the bakery, meat and seafood departments…