Former Winn-Dixie Site In Gulf Shores To Become A Publix

GULF SHORES, Ala. — The site of the former Winn-Dixie supermarket on Gulf Shores Parkway that has been closed for more than a year could become a prototype for a Publix market store under a proposal approved by the Gulf Shores Planning Commission, Gulf Coast Media reports. The building footprint is approximately 25,000 ft2, while most Publix stores are 50,000-60,000 ft2. The commission voted unanimously this week to approve a site plan to tear down the old building and construct a Publix at the site. The plan calls for lighting improvements in the parking lot, with 18 new light poles. While a schedule for construction has not been announced, the city is to issue a building permit for the project once conditions set by the commission are met.