TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 23, 2025 — “We’re excited to open the doors to our newest Tampa location at West River,” said Hannah Herring, Publix media relations manager. “We look forward to welcoming customers to their new Publix and providing them with the premier service and quality products they know and love.” 

95th anniversary bag

To celebrate its 95th anniversary, Publix handed out commemorative reusable bags to the first 95 customers in line at the grand opening.

Address	Opening date	Size
Publix at West River 1700 N. Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607	Oct. 23, 2025	31,485 sq. ft.

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Traditional departments

• Deli — features a full-service deli counter with a variety of meats, cheeses, antipastos and hummus, along with numerous sub-sandwich offerings.
  
• Produce — carries organic and conventionally grown fresh fruits and vegetables as well as locally grown produce. The floral department stocks bouquets bursting with colors depicting the changing seasons.
  
• Bakery — scratch bakery that offers an array of cakes, cookies and pies as well as wedding cakes and decadent desserts made by skilled decorators. Breads and rolls are baked fresh throughout the day.
  
• Meat — features custom cuts of meats, including Publix private label all-natural and organic GreenWise chicken. Customers seeking a home-cooked meal with minimal prep time can choose from ready-to-cook items prepared fresh daily.
  
• Seafood — carries fresh seafood delivered throughout the week. It includes wild and farm-raised fish, as well as a wide variety of shellfish. Publix’s whole fish and fillets are fresh, never frozen. Sushi chefs create delectable hand-rolled selections daily.
• Pharmacy —  full-service pharmacy that also includes a wide selection of natural and conventional vitamins, minerals and supplements.

Special services

• Publix Delivery — powered by Instacart.

Media contact

Hannah Herring
(863) 619-4276
Hannah.Herring@publix.com