By Marty Clear, Times Correspondent
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
VALRICO — The new Publix going up at Valrico Square on State Road 60 won't just be a replacement for the old Winn-Dixie, it will be the chain's largest store in east Hillsborough.
More than a year after announcing it would move its current Valrico location across the street to 1971 State Road 60, Publix finally began work on the project last month — recently demolishing the old Winn-Dixie.
The store not only will be larger, but it also will feature a number of improvements not found in your typical Publix, including a larger seafood department with a lobster tank.
There also will be an expanded selection of sushi, more ethnic and specialty items, and more fine wines, with a wine specialist on hand to answer questions and offer guidance.
In addition, Publix expects to feature a wider variety of prepared ...