Fernandina Beach Publix to close April 26 for demolition, reconstruction

Publix intends to tear down its existing store in Island Walk Shopping Center in Fernandina Beach and build a new, larger one. (Jacksonville Daily Record)

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – The Publix supermarket in Fernandina Beach is set to close on April 26 as crews will begin its demolition and reconstruction.

According to News4JAX partners, the Jacksonville Daily Record, a Publix spokesperson confirmed the 57,086-square-foot store will be replaced with a 58,834-square-foot version, matching a store that opened in Wellington in November.

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Publix Super Markets store at the Courtyard Shops at Wellington in Wellington. (Courtesy: Publix Super Markets)

The city of Fernandina Beach permitted the project Jan. 7. The St. Johns River Water Management District issued an environmental resource permit in 2023.

The nearest Publix to Fernandina Beach following the closure will be Publix Super Market at Villages of Amelia at 463855 Florida 200 in Yulee, about 6 miles away.

Read more on The Jacksonville Daily Record


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