Publix Supermarket Opens at First Street Village

Oct 31, 2007

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Re: New Publix Supermarket Opens its Doors in the New First Street Village Community

The much anticipated Publix Supermarket in the River District is set to hold its ribbon cutting to unveil its newest location. The new location will offer the most recent design and layout, as well as the newest technologies in retail and grocery facilities and new products. This Publix opening marks the first big milestone for First Street Village, the $150 million mixed-use community that broke ground last October.

Time/Date of Event:  7:15 am, Thursday , November 1, 2007 
Publix opens for business officially at 8 am

Location: First Street Village Site

(On the corner of McGregor Blvd. and Altamont Ave.) 
2164 W. First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Special Guests:

The Honorable Jim Humphrey, mayor of Fort Myers

Members of City Council and supporters

Joe Cameratta, chief executive officer of Cameratta Properties

Members of Regency Centers, an owner, operator, and developer of grocery-anchored and community shopping centers

Highlights:

A local brass band will be present  
Community giveaways with local vendors

Event Agenda:

7:15 am – Welcome from Publix officials

7:30 am – Ribbon cutting with Mayor

7:45 am – Conclude with questions and answers and a community celebration

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