In a first for Lakeland based Publix Supemarkets, the company will open a store on the University of South Florida’s main campus in Tampa. The 29,000 square foot store will be a part of USF’s new Student Housing Village, putting more than 10,000 students within walking distance of the store. The company’s agreement with the school includes a 21-year ground lease with six five-year term extensions for a store to be built at the corner of Fletcher Avenue and North Palm Drive. Construction of the new project is expected to begin later this year with a completion date of late 2016.
“Our students’ top request was to bring a grocery store to campus so that we could create a healthy living and learning environment,” says USF President Judy Genshaft. “This Publix location will bring a great dimension to our new student village and create a vibrant and welcoming environment on the Tampa campus.”
