A new grocery store will be constructed in Downtown Jacksonville for the first time in more than 10 years.
Investment and development firm Gateway Jax said in a news release on Wednesday that it has signed a lease with Publix to anchor the Pearl Square development in Downtown Jacksonville.
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The Florida-based supermarket chain will open a 31,000-square-foot store at 119 W. Beaver Street, becoming the full-service grocery anchor for the walkable, mixed-use neighborhood.
“For 95 years, Publix has provided premier service and quality products in a welcoming store environment,” Hannah Herring, Publix media relations manager, said in the release. “We are excited to continue that legacy as part of the Pearl Square neighborhood.”…