Attention shoppers. As first reported by The Ledger, Publix plans to close its supermarket in the Lake Miriam Square plaza in June or July to begin a full remodel. The store at 4730 S. Florida Ave. will be demolished and rebuilt from the ground up, similar to a recent remodel at the Oakbridge Centre Publix on Harden Boulevard. According to the current project timeline, you can expect to walk the brand new aisles by summer of 2025.
Several changes are planned for the store, first built in 1978:
- A bigger store footprint at 63,830 sqft — a 4,297-sqft increase from the current one — that will include the space of the former Aprons Cooking School
- Mezzanine with a seating area for customers
- New liquor store + pharmacy in former neighboring retail space
Lake Miriam Square is home to many other businesses, including Gosh! Asian Bistro & Sushi, Glam Color Bar, and SoFresh, which tells us it will remain open as usual. When the Oakbridge Publix underwent a remodel, other shops in the center stayed open, so keep an eye on your favorite nearby businesses for updates during construction.
Is this your preferred grocery store? Don’t fret — Publix GreenWise Market, located just across the street, will soon become a traditional Publix supermarket. The transition is already in progress, but future plans have not been announced for GreenWise Market once the new Lake Miriam store is reopened.
If you’re looking for a classic Publix shopping experience, the closest supermarkets are in the Oakbridge Center and Southgate Shopping Center. Both are about a 10-minute drive, depending on traffic.
