About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. In the early hours of one morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside Publix. As he unloaded crates onto the back porch, he noticed something peculiar: an old, dusty box had been left behind. Curious, he opened it and found rows upon rows of tiny handwritten notes. Each note was written in a childish scrawl, saying things like ‘Please give me a cookie’ or ‘I love bananas!’ The driver chuckled, realizing someone must’ve accidentally left their little treasure trove here. With a smile, he took the box inside, promising himself a treat later that day. Turns out, Publix did get a bit more interesting after midnight—just don’t ask what kind of neighbors they attract.
2. Late one night, a neighbor was walking their dog when they noticed something odd inside Publix's parking lot. Curious, they peered through the fence and saw a delivery driver frantically searching for his keys. Turns out, he’d left them in the Publix bathroom. The neighbor laughed and said, ‘Next time maybe use your phone as a flashlight!’
3. In the late afternoon, an employee was restocking shelves in Publix when he stumbled upon an old shopping cart. Curious, he pushed it down the aisle. Inside lay a mysterious package wrapped in brown paper and string. As he lifted the package, an old newspaper fell out—‘Today’s Special: Fresh Baked Goods!’ Suddenly, from behind him came a voice: ‘Hey, that’s my shopping cart!’ Turned around, he saw an elderly lady waving her cane. ‘I left it here last week,’ she giggled. The employee smiled sheepishly, apologizing profusely. That night, everyone in town talked about how Publix had found time-traveling groceries.
4. Late one night, a security guard patrolling Publix heard a strange humming noise coming from the produce section. Curious, he approached and saw nothing out of place—just some bananas dancing in the breeze. Turns out, an overzealous delivery driver had accidentally left his stereo on while unloading crates of fruit. The guard laughed it off, thinking it was a funny urban legend for his friends back home.