{"id":197109,"date":"2025-09-03T15:13:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T15:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/197109\/"},"modified":"2025-09-03T15:13:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T15:13:11","slug":"publix-marks-first-downtown-location-at-pearl-square","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/197109\/","title":{"rendered":"Publix marks first downtown location at \u2018Pearl Square\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>JACKSONVILLE, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 Publix is officially coming to Downtown Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The addition of the Florida-based grocery store will anchor Pearl Square, a mixed-use neighborhood currently under development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The address of the 31,000-square-foot store will be 119 W. Beaver St.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u201cFor 95 years, Publix has provided premier service and quality products in a welcoming store environment,\u201d Hannah Herring, Publix media relations manager, said in a news release. \u201cWe are excited to continue that legacy as part of the Pearl Square neighborhood.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Pearl Square, which will feature housing, restaurants and retail across nine blocks, including Church, Julia and Ashley streets, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2025\/05\/29\/gateway-jax-breaking-ground-on-second-building-of-pearl-square-downtown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2025\/05\/29\/gateway-jax-breaking-ground-on-second-building-of-pearl-square-downtown\/\">broke ground on the second building<\/a> on Beaver Street in May. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/topic\/Gateway_Jax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/topic\/Gateway_Jax\/\">Gateway Jax<\/a>, the commercial real estate development firm behind the project, broke ground on the first phase in October 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Renderings of future Publix location in Downtown Jacksonville (Gateway Jax)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The Publix store will be accompanied by a 15-story residential tower with about 250 apartments and integrated parking with 400 spaces. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u201cThe addition of Publix, already well-known and loved, is a game-changer for Downtown and an incredible step forward for Pearl Square. It brings everyday convenience and reinforces our commitment to building a complete, connected community that reflects the energy of Jacksonville,\u201d Gateway Jax CEO Bryan Moll said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Construction is expected to begin in summer 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Publix is officially coming to Downtown Jacksonville. 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