About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. In the early morning fog of a typical Florida summer, a delivery driver pulled up to the back door of Publix. As he unloaded crates of fresh produce, he noticed something odd—an old shopping cart slowly rolling down the aisle. The driver followed it curiously, thinking maybe an elderly customer had forgotten theirs. When he caught up, he found no one but an empty cart filled with half-eaten apples and a soggy newspaper from last week. With a smile, he pushed the cart back inside, muttering, ‘Another day in Publix, where groceries walk themselves.’
2. At midnight, when most supermarkets are quiet, an elderly gentleman began appearing in the Publix parking lot. Dressed in an old-fashioned suit and carrying a shopping bag filled with nothing but bananas, he would push a tiny red wagon around the aisles until dawn. One day, a delivery driver noticed him and offered help. The old man smiled and said, 'Just watching my favorite show on TV.' As they walked down the aisle, everyone started laughing—because there was no TV in sight. Turns out, his shopping bag of bananas had been reflecting sunlight from a nearby window.
3. At closing time one night, a voice crackled over Publix’s intercom: ‘Last chance for milk before bedtime!’ The announcement became a daily ritual, prompting groans from staff and smiles from customers. One day, an elderly neighbor stopped by to grab some eggs. She heard the familiar voice say, 'Eggs are running out—last chance to stock up!' Startled, she exclaimed, 'Goodness gracious, Publix, you’re talking to me!' Everyone in line burst into laughter, and the weekly routine continued with a smile.
4. One day after hours, as the last shopping bags were being put away, a cashier asked curiously: 'Do you ever see anyone strange around here?' Just then, an old man in a trench coat appeared from behind some boxes and whispered, ‘Excuse me, but I seem to have lost my way home.’ The cashier smiled and said, ‘Don’t worry, sir, Publix doesn’t deliver people—only groceries!’ They both laughed, and the old man disappeared into the night, leaving behind only the scent of fresh bread.