New Publix on Hwy 98 in SoWal breaking ground
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Jennifer Steele
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I don't know if a "Whole Paycheck" is the answer, but I'd love to see Publix get some actual competition and some decent produce! (I love Toni's, but she doesn't have all the non-local produce I love.)
Anyone else find it ridiculous that we are getting grocery stores less than 10 minutes apart but still have to drive an hour for most medical care?
Anyone else find it ridiculous that we are getting grocery stores less than 10 minutes apart but still have to drive an hour for most medical care?
Every little bit of progress. I can remember when SoWal had like eighteen different places to buy a $100 bathing suit but the only grocery stores were out by the outlet mall.
2004, right?! We've come a long way.
If I had to make a choice, I'd rather see Publix. Fresh Market comes across as a boutique grocery store with their prices. Went in there once and left without buying anything once we started checking prices.
I will be glad to have anything closer in SRB. Publix will also bring a liquor store closer as well. Not that I mind paying a little extra to go to the little place down here on 30-A, but if one gets company and needs a bit more quantity, they are kinda high priced.
I will be glad to have anything closer in SRB. Publix will also bring a liquor store closer as well. Not that I mind paying a little extra to go to the little place down here on 30-A, but if one gets company and needs a bit more quantity, they are kinda high priced.
Anyone else find it ridiculous that we are getting grocery stores less than 10 minutes apart but still have to drive an hour for most medical care?
All of my doctors are in the medical building in front of Sacred Heart - which is a fine hospital, and I think we are lucky to have it! The farthest I have to go is to the Walton/Okaloosa county line on 98, to get to the SH Medical Group there.
The farthest we ever had to go was when Mom's oncologist would not have his Destin office hours one week a month, and we would have to drive to Ft. Walton. That was a pain, but it was only once a month.
Trader Joes
Trader Joe's or Whole Foods, I would prefer either to Fresh Market.
OK - I feel I need to stem the tide a bit - BUY LOCAL.
We don't need more chains or stores. Everything you need you can now get in SoWal. If we don't have it you don't need it. If you do need something exotic from afar, like plaid clothing, you can get it delivered to your door. The prices in SoWal may be a bit higher but you can save money on gas, and you are supporting our neighbors.
Even when grocery stores were farther away, didn't you go less often, saving time, hassle, and possibly money? I think it comes down to a psychological need to go somewhere and shop, to acquire things, to hunt and gather. Why else would someone make a long trip to Target 20 miles away to buy a blender, which by the way is most likely made in China. Please - stop the madness!
Go to For The Health Of It, Modica Market, Seagrove Market, Blue Mountain Liquors, Movies By The Sea, lillypads, Shops Of Grayton, Toni's Market, Big Daddy's, Wild Olives, Sally's By The Sea Store, Design, Gigi's, Perpetual Imagination, Sundog Books, Central Square Records, Fonville Press, Big Mama's, Yellowfin, Ono, Goatfeathers, . . . . the list goes on and on.
Why are we in such a hurry to make 98 in SoWal look like 98 in neighboring counties? The same goes for 331. Why does progress equal more choices and more places to spend money?
A final thought - if you feel a burning desire to spend your $600 government "see we're here to help" rebate, spend it local!
We don't need more chains or stores. Everything you need you can now get in SoWal. If we don't have it you don't need it. If you do need something exotic from afar, like plaid clothing, you can get it delivered to your door. The prices in SoWal may be a bit higher but you can save money on gas, and you are supporting our neighbors.
Even when grocery stores were farther away, didn't you go less often, saving time, hassle, and possibly money? I think it comes down to a psychological need to go somewhere and shop, to acquire things, to hunt and gather. Why else would someone make a long trip to Target 20 miles away to buy a blender, which by the way is most likely made in China. Please - stop the madness!
Go to For The Health Of It, Modica Market, Seagrove Market, Blue Mountain Liquors, Movies By The Sea, lillypads, Shops Of Grayton, Toni's Market, Big Daddy's, Wild Olives, Sally's By The Sea Store, Design, Gigi's, Perpetual Imagination, Sundog Books, Central Square Records, Fonville Press, Big Mama's, Yellowfin, Ono, Goatfeathers, . . . . the list goes on and on.
Why are we in such a hurry to make 98 in SoWal look like 98 in neighboring counties? The same goes for 331. Why does progress equal more choices and more places to spend money?
A final thought - if you feel a burning desire to spend your $600 government "see we're here to help" rebate, spend it local!
Bravo, Kurt! Yesterday, was my first visit to Target in the last four years. I went to the one at Pier Park and it was in the evening, so there weren't many people there. I needed some shorts as my shorts, are quickly wearing thin, and are gathering holes. I decided to make one loop through the entire store to see what everyone raves about. I'll give you this point, Target is a clean store, and the shoppers aren't the "get the heck out of my way mentality." However, I still noticed an very close resemblance to Wal-mart, minus a large grocery store. The clothes were not different, yet a little more pricey. Old Navy is still cheaper. Every item I picked up had a "made in China" label. I realize that I haven't been missing a thing by not shopping at Target.
That said, I would love to see a small Publix (WaterColor Publix size) in Freeport, because I simply cannot shop at Kelly's. I'd rather buy even my milk, at the gas station, and that isn't exciting at all.
That said, I would love to see a small Publix (WaterColor Publix size) in Freeport, because I simply cannot shop at Kelly's. I'd rather buy even my milk, at the gas station, and that isn't exciting at all.