The Publix Real Estate Assets Team is responsible for overseeing the Real Estate Portfolio for Publix Super Markets Inc. throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. This includes leasing and property management for company-controlled centers as well as acquisition of new development locations, acquisition of existing Publix-anchored shopping centers, disposition of excess space, and the fee development program for new developments and redevelopment of existing Publix-controlled shopping centers. While the team's focus is primarily on company-controlled real estate, the Real Estate Assets Team also handles lease administration and compliance for all leases (tenant and Publix). Publix currently controls over 564 stores and shopping centers.