After months of anticipation from shoppers and local residents, the new Publix supermarket at Elevation Pointe on State Road 16 in St. Johns County is scheduled to open this week. The opening marks another milestone in Publix’s continued expansion throughout Florida, serving both long-time residents and newcomers to the rapidly growing region.
When is the Publix on State Road 16 opening?
The new Publix at Elevation Pointe is set to open Thursday. This date follows months of construction and planning, positioning the store as one of the first major grocery anchors to open in the new mixed-use development on State Road 16 this year.
Where is the new Publix on State Road 16?
The store is located at 2875 State Road 16 within the Elevation Pointe development, a mixed-use community just off Florida State Road 16 near Interstate 95 in St. Johns County.
Elevation Pointe is planned to include residential units, retail space and convenient access to popular shopping and dining options, offering more than just a grocery store for area residents.
What will the new Publix feature?
The 48,387-square-foot Publix will offer a full range of grocery departments, including produce, deli, bakery, meat and seafood and a full-service pharmacy for prescriptions and health items. The store will also include an attached liquor store with a separate entrance.
While specific department details have not been fully released, the store is expected to follow Publix’s modern design concepts seen in recent openings, including an expanded prepared foods section and self-checkout lanes .
Why does the newest Publix in St. Johns County matter?
This Publix represents another grocery option for the expanding population of St. Johns County, which has seen rising demand for retail and essential services as new residential and commercial developments continue. The Elevation Pointe location expands Publix’s presence in the county, which already includes multiple stores across the region.
The new store also helps anchor the Elevation Pointe development by bringing daily convenience shopping close to new and existing neighborhoods near State Road 16 and the Premium Outlets area.
Are there other new Publix stores opening soon?
In addition to this State Road 16 location, the area saw another Publix reopen in late 2025 at Anastasia Plaza at 1033 A1A Beach Blvd. in St. Augustine.
Publix continues to grow throughout Florida, and additional future store projects are planned or under review in other parts of St. Johns County to serve the communities around Nocatee and SilverLeaf as well.
What are the opening day activities for the new Publix?
Publix announced a grand opening celebration for the Elevation Pointe location Thursday which may include promotional giveaways, such as special edition reusable bags.
Shoppers are encouraged to arrive early for the new store’s celebration.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: What to know: New Publix opening in St. Johns County this week
Reporting by Alexandria Mansfield, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union / Florida Times-Union
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