Question: In what town was Florida’s first-ever Publix?
Answer: Winter Haven
Publix is a popular supermarket chain for many in the southeast U.S., having its roots right here in Florida. The first Publix store opened in 1930 in downtown Winter Haven. The business was started by founder George W. Jenkins, who moved from Georgia to Tampa in 1925 at the age of 17 to make his fortune in real estate. The building was designated a historical landmark in 2018.
