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by FoxLSA from Lake Mary

Last Post 474 days, 21 hours Ago


Yesterday I decided to check out the new Lake Mary Publix. I feel funny that a grocery store could have this affect on me, but it blew me away. The employees had new uniforms and were actually really helpful and friendly. There were 3 aisles of Greenwise or health food. Not to mention the area to the right when you first walk in. They have a beautiful deli and a whole hot foods area with a great menu. There's an asian food section with a wok set up to freshly prepare anything you want. Next to that is a grill and an area with filet mignon, twice baked potatoes and a huge variety of very fresh looking foods. I swear I don't own stock in Publix but I had to share this with you guys. If you get a chance, I definitely recommend checking it out. No pun intended. Who else has been there??
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slgps read my blog view my photos
Apr 24, 2007 | 4:09 PM

Publix is the last place for great customer service. (Except for my Travel Agency) lol

infinitesurvivor read my blog
Apr 24, 2007 | 4:58 PM

I love target.

gman read my blog view my photos
Apr 24, 2007 | 8:33 PM

I'm with you FOXee Ladee! Publix RULES! It's by FAR the best grocery store chain in Orlando. I've lived all over the country and Publix is right up there with best of the best (except their meats suck azzzz! - but other than that, they RULE THE WORLD!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!). And it's great that they haven't gone to those LAME cards that give you the REGULAR PRICES if you use them and RIP YOU OFF like a Mexican souvenir stand if you don't!

OK, don’t tell anyone this – ‘cause they’ll ALL be doin’ it – but PUBLIX is a GREAT place for a First Date!!! WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! ==;D

MPSqueegee read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2007 | 8:31 AM

FOXLSA

Thanx! I work for Publix , but Not the NEW one in Lake Mary . Publix Will Have a Lot Of Changes . The One In Lake Mary Is The first One . I Work in A Publix Where we have a Chinese Kitchen . And There are Only 2 stores in Orlando with that. Customer service is very very important to all of us . That Makes Us Better then any other food stores around . And That Makes us proud to work for Publix . And To Have The Stock at Publix is great too because our pay is not that great. Also The Stock is for most people retirement money . I Have been working for Publix almost 8 years . And I think that's funny because I thought I am Never going to be there that long . But I Have to say Publix is a great Place to work for . Thank you to all of you for shopping and supporting us employs !

Manuela

kyleetan read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2007 | 2:09 PM

I WILL NEVER SHOP AT A PUBLIX AGAIN. MY FIRST TIME IN A PUBLIX WAS THE WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. IF IT WASN'T JUST ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING, I WOULD TELL YOU ALL, AND THIS PUBLIX WAS IN LAKE MARY AS WELL, NEXT TO BLOCKBUSTER!!

gman read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2007 | 3:38 PM

Tell us tell us tell us!

Some smaller Publixes are nothing special. But the larger one's are Shwwwwwweet! Even some of the older ones (like up in Altamonte area).

(Maybe you can give Publix another chance? They have the best prices for most of your shopping list and their selection is as good as it gets in Orlando - which isn't saying much, but ...) I mean where else can you find Japanese Ponzu Sauce?! Not even in the Asian Stores around here - they're all Vietnamese here. And you can find hard-to-find yummies like MallowMars (a NorthEast YumYum) and those SUPER THIN soft dinner mints . . . I think they're called, "After Eight" or something.

I like Kash & Karry's over in Tampa and the Goodings near Downtown Disney RULES THE UNIVERSE! But overall, Publix kicks Boootay!

Maybe you just need to go with the right man Kyleetan! (Don’t tell Foxee Ladee. I’ll pick you up after I send her packing with her Melons . . . I mean Casabas . . . that is, her Honey Buns . . . It’s nothing more than just groceries with her – I promise! ==;D)

FoxLSA read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2007 | 3:42 PM

Wow Gman, I'm not really sure how to respond to that. How is it that you can turn any post into hitting on me?

gman read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2007 | 3:48 PM

Hey! What happened to my "GULP!"? Ohhhh. I put it in less-than/greater-than signs - HTML symbols, so it didn't show up! It was supposed to say this:

. . . that is, her [GULP! . . .] Honey Buns . . .

gman read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2007 | 3:50 PM

Talent Baybee!

Hey, I'm a guy. We can use ANY angle. Even a shopping trip to Publix! ==;D

kyleetan read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2007 | 4:18 PM

lol it is really bad and if it comes into my home, i will not buy it at publix.

gman read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2007 | 4:39 PM

Ok, since I can't reach through the internet I guess you're off the hook. Otherwise I'd tickle it outa you! WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!

So what store DO you like then Kyleetan?

kyleetan read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2007 | 4:41 PM

albertsons lol a bit pricy, but taken care of, and their employees do not have junk oozing out of them!! (hint=P)

FoxLSA read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2007 | 4:46 PM

I've noticed that Publix has MUCH better produce than Albertsons. I'm big on fruits and veggies. I used to shop at Albertsons though. Produce is a big deal for me.

kyleetan read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2007 | 4:48 PM

I love their produce, one of the main reason i even go there. I like winn dixie, but dang they are expensive. They have all the deli and veggie foods pre packaged, its awesome. great for BBQ's

gman read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2007 | 4:54 PM

I KNEW it! You can't RESIST telling us! All I have to do is act like I gave up! ==;D

. . . Wait a minute . . . Oooozing out . . OOOZING OUT of them? . . . not sure how grossed out to be with that one! Gnarly! Did the OOZE get on your food?! Dare I ask? From whence did he/she OOZE?

Albertson's huh? (Well, don't tell Foxee Ladee, but that's MY favorite too! After I'm done draggin my feet through Lame-O Publix with her, me and you can go to OUR favorite store! ALBERTSON'S RULES!! ==;D)

Yeah, I used to go to Albertson's all the time. Didn't love it when they went to the card thing though. But they DO have a lot of produce . . . and evidently Kyleetans too! ==;D I didn't know!

FoxLSA read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2007 | 4:57 PM

Gman, I gotta know, how old are you?

kyleetan read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2007 | 4:57 PM

lol you are kinda crazy, I guess thats why you like to blog. yes he was oozing and still working in the deli. Just the fact that publix would have still let him work back there is beyond me. I think thats what sickend me the most.

gman read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2007 | 4:58 PM

Since you love produce, you can squeeze me and see how ripe I am! WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

gman read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2007 | 5:07 PM

Crazy huh? CraZy about Albertsons! WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO!!! (Oh, and PUBLIX TOO Foxee Ladee! WOOOOOOOO hoooooooo!) Man, it's tough DiaBlogging TWO Cuties at once! At least in a Club it's not at the same time! . . . Wait a minite . . . What am I complaining about?! . . . THREESEES!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

gman read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2007 | 6:11 PM

YIKES! I just re-read this. Just to clarify! The "sqeeze me for ripeness" comment was for Foxee Ladee asking me HOW OLD I AM! Just realized that could sound pretty bad if taken out of context!

Well, if ya gotta know Foxee Ladee, probably a bit older than you - 30 Sumptn And you?


Looks like you Ladies went home. My turn now! It's been fun! ==;D

Heidi_Hatch read my blog view my photos
Apr 26, 2007 | 4:44 AM

You are all scaring me- but I tried Publix for the first time last week (the on at Lake Forest).

The jury is still out on whether or not we can have a long standing relationship.
I've been with Albertsons for years. I know they're a little pricey but they had a store right by my House in Salt Lake so it was easy and I got used to shopping their sales etc.

I've decided to branch out because it seems a little pricey here in Florida.

What I thought was strange at Publix was the produce section. All the vegies were portioned out in plastic already. I like to pick out my beans and put them in my own bag. I don't know maybe I could get used to it. Fewer people touching the food I eat.

Stay tuned....I'll try again tomorrow. Friday is grocery shopping day at my house.

P.S. I use a lot of coupons- they seemed pretty good about it last week. Do they double??? anyone know?

sipedo read my blog view my photos
Apr 26, 2007 | 6:57 AM

Produce? I get mine from the local fruit and vegetable stand. W/D, Publix and Albertson's produce is pathetic. I get my meats from Petty's, far superior to W/D, P and A. But you are right, Publix does provide the best customer service. But like all other businesses, will Publix soon go the way of customer no-service? As long as they stay a private company, they probably won't. If they go public, you can kiss that good-bye.

FoxLSA read my blog view my photos
Apr 26, 2007 | 9:04 AM

Well Heidi, if you decide to give Publix another chance, you should definitely go to the one in Lake Mary. I shop at a different one normally but it's tiny and nothing special. There's just something about this new one. I must say, the salad bar at the Albertsons in Lake Mary is awesome, I love it.

gman read my blog view my photos
Apr 26, 2007 | 12:03 PM

I'm going to secretly replace that Salad Bar that you Love . . . with ME Baby! - dressed up like a Salad Bar! ==;D WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Wow, aside from Bruce Willis there, this Blog is becoming a BABE LAIR! Babe Central! Taiwan, Republic Of Babes! Babe-Golia! The United States of Babe-erica! I’m stayin’ Forever!!!

Heidi Hatchling herself has joined-in! Ohhhh Yeah Babe! I know, I know! The Hatchling is married! ==:( That’s enough to make a Grown Guy Cry! Come here Foxee Ladee . . . and Kyleetan . . . (and bring Shannon Butler while your at it ==;D) . . . I need a big squishy group hug! WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO!!! NOT YOU Bruce!!!

gman read my blog view my photos
Apr 26, 2007 | 12:24 PM

Heidi:

I know what you’re saying about the pre-packaged produce at Publix. They seem to do more of that than Albertson’s. But the bigger Publix stores always have larger produce sections with more loose stuff – some have produce all the way to the back of the store. So it depends which store. Find a larger Publix and try it. (Sounds like Foxee Ladee’s new favorite is the place to try.) Albertson’s seems to be more consistent with having large produce sections.

The thing that I find is that Albertson’s “Card Price” is often higher than Publix’s regular prices. So when I DO go to Albys, I ONLY buy the Sale stuff. Even then I’m careful because I’ve seen items at Publix for less STILL.

Publix seems a lot cleaner and neater than the rest too. And they just have an overall Quality Feel to them. You’ll see in time.

You COULD try the natural food stores. We have the national chain “Whole Foods” and also “Chamberlains” here. Whole Foods is GREAT for produce, but it’s too far from where I live. Don’t know much about Chamberlains.

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FoxLSA

I am one of two Local Sales Coordinators at Fox 35 in Lake Mary. I have been working for Fox since March of 2006 and have met so many great people. I graduated from UCF with my BA in Communications. Before that, I attended Lake Mary High School. I've been in Orlando since I was 5 yrs old. I love to cook but won't do it for just anybody. I love wearing extra high heels, which comes in handy being that I'm only 5'1". I love music and would be lost without it. I hate interrupters and story toppers. I love to work out and better my body, afterall, I've only got one!

Member Since: 7/24/2006