Great news as the long-awaited Publix store in the Packing District is now open, and it features unique murals inspired by the history of the area.
Dr. Phillips Charities, the community builder behind the $700-million Packing District project, announced way back in September 2021 that Publix was to open a 27,512 square foot supermarket s in the Packing District.
The store located at the northeast corner of Princeton Street and Orange Blossom Trail, has finally opened! Welcome to Orlando Store # 1845!
The brand new supermarket sits on the same location as the original Dr. Phillips packing house.
The supermarket feature traditional grocery, dairy and frozen food departments, deli, pharmacy, seafood, meat and a fresh produce department.
Of course, it would not be s Publix without a full-service bakery!
To celebrate the historical significance of the area, Publix commissioned Orlando based artist, Christian Stanley to create three murals celebrating the history of the Packing District.
The beautiful murals highlight the local citrus industry, depicting local orange groves, with freshly picked citrus in packing boxes waiting to be delivered around the world.
The murals are illuminated in the evening hours, which will really make them shine!
The supermarket sits behind the newly opened replica Dr Phillips Juice Stand, which is home to Ravenous Pig Brewery, Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, and Foxtail Coffee.
The Packing District is a 202-acre transformational project centered at the intersection of Princeton Street and Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando, preserving the history of the area while providing a vibrant base of living and commerce.
Historic buildings are being repurposed, integrated with new uses, and connected to dedicated public spaces by a new and bold plan for urban trails and a new 100-acre public park (gifted to the City of Orlando) dedicated to health and wellness, education, arts and community, and sustainability.
Preparations first began to ready the site for construction in 2018, with the project continuing to mature over the next 10-15 years.
To learn more, visit www.packingdistrictorlando.com.
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