Grocer opens long-awaited store on college grounds

USF Tampa store is the first on-campus location for Publix.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 10:53 a.m. December 7, 2018
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Publix Super Markets Inc. has opened a highly anticipated store on the USF campus in Tampa. Courtesy photo.
Publix Super Markets Inc. has opened a highly anticipated store on the USF campus in Tampa. Courtesy photo.
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TAMPA — Lakeland-based grocer Publix Super Markets Inc. has opened its first-ever store on a college campus, at the University of South Florida in Tampa.

Publix bakery staff made special USF-themed cakes to celebrate the store's grand opening. Courtesy photo.
Publix bakery staff made special USF-themed cakes to celebrate the store's grand opening. Courtesy photo.

 

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