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A New Publix Prototype - Store #1722, Tampa, FL.

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Publix #1722 4315 W. Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL. - Gandy Commons The new Gandy Publix opened on December 10, 2020 after almost 2 years of planning and construction. This store replaced Winn-Dixie #2417, which existed until 2018. A close-up image of the Publix sign outside the building. Enter here to see the Evergreens of a new Publix store! And welcome to Publix #1722! The welcome sign is larger than the previous Sienna design. The new Publix stores have a grocery pickup section that is located next to customer service. The Publix deli is located to the center of the grab and go/produce sections in these newer 48M (48,000 square foot) stores. The grand aisle in store 1722 features mostly the produce department and a part of the deli. The first aisle in the Gandy Publix, home to canned milk, cereal, and syrups. The customer service desk as seen from the end of aisle 1. A newer style of Publix Aprons counter, which is currently being used as a promotional display. The first aisle in froze...

It's The Blue Walmart! - Store #1203, Wimauma, FL.

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(All photos of this Bealls are courtesy of Yelp and Google Maps) Walmart #1203 (1st Location)/Bealls Florida #33 3846 State Road 674, Ruskin, FL. The original Walmart #1203 opened on June 2, 1988 and was a typical Division 1 discount store. Closed on April 18, 2007 to relocate to a new Supercenter 3 miles to the east. Later became Bealls #33 in early 2008. Bealls did a complete renovation of the interior and exterior, so there are no traces of Walmart's past to be seen here! The layout and interior is Bealls' 2000's format with a mix of warehouse and drop ceilings around the store. A look at one of the clothing sections inside Bealls. Let's exit Bealls and head on over to the Walmart Supercenter! Walmart #1203 (2nd Location) 4928 State Road 674, Wimauma, FL. The new Walmart #1203 opened on April 19, 2007 as a relocation for the former store above, and was one of the last to feature the old Wal-Mart logo before 2008. A look at the first interior of the store can be found...