Lakeland and Polk County approve incentives, tax breaks for 200 new tech jobs and capital investment in downtown properties.
Tag: Publix
Posted inBusiness, Consumer
Big Changes Planned as Two South Lakeland Grocery Stores Close Temporarily
The Publix in Lake Miriam Square is getting a major makeover. The Winn-Dixie on South Florida Avenue is becoming an ALDI.
Posted inA & E, History
Polk Theatre to Restore Marquee and Upgrade Sound System with $141,500 Grant From Publix Charities
The nonprofit organization that owns the historic Polk Theatre will use the funds for renovations.
Posted inDowntown, History
Demolition Starts on 66-Year-Old Florida Citrus Mutual Building
The full block just south of City Hall will become surface parking for Publix’ downtown technology campus.
Posted inRecreation
Lakeland’s New Kelly Branch Library ‘Small but Nice,’ Patrons Say
The satellite branch’s opening last week marked a new chapter for the city’s Kelly Recreation Complex.
Posted inDowntown, History
Florida Citrus Mutual Building Approved for Demolition
The City Commission voted unanimously to allow the 1957 Donovan Dean structure to be torn down to create parking for Publix employees.
Posted inBusiness, City Hall, Downtown
Publix Expanding Its Downtown Technology Footprint
The Lakeland-based supermarket giant is taking over a fourth building downtown and plans to add several hundred IT jobs.
Posted inDining, People
Tarisha Gray’s Sweet Job: Creating Ice Cream Flavors for Publix
Behind the plain-vanilla title of research and development manager, Tarisha Gray might have the sweetest job in Lakeland. Among her duties: tasting all of the ice cream flavors made in the Publix Super Markets dairy plants to decide if they need improvements. She also helps develop new Publix ice cream flavors.
Posted inCity Hall, Downtown
Project Horizon: Publix Plans IT Expansion at Downtown FedEx Building
Publix Super Markets is planning to expand its information technology presence in downtown Lakeland by purchasing and upgrading the FedEx building and adding an estimated 100 new jobs in three years, according to Polk County documents. The Lakeland-based company is seeking $500,000 in local government incentives for the project and a partial exemption on ad […]
Posted inBusiness, Consumer
Grocer Aldi Plans to Build a New Store on South Florida Avenue
Low-frills grocer Aldi is coming to south Lakeland. The international chain is planning to build its second Lakeland store at 4532 S. Florida Ave., currently the site of a Golden Corral restaurant, which is slated for demolition.