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It's not hard to find a Sarasota Publix. It seems like you're never more than a few minutes away from a store. From the Publix on Longboat Key, to the store all the way over at Bee Ridge. But there's one thing we Publix shoppers all have in common. We all have a favorite.
Why is that? It's a grocery store chain, shouldn't all the stores be essentially the same? That would make sense, but we know it's not true. I'm a huge fan of the Chicken Tender Pub Sub. But I know the spot I want to go to get it. Would another store make it as good? Maybe not, I'm not risking it. And maybe you're the type that doesn't go to your closest Publix because you prefer the fancy one. People do have opinions on this.
Like, why is the Publix on Tamiami and 10th Street in Sarasota ranked so much lower than the one down the street at Bay Street and 41. Is it because of the Taco Bell next door?
How I Created the Ranking of Publix stores in Sarasota:
For whatever reason, Sarasota, Florida residents have a favorite Publix. So let's rank 'em. All 17 of them. Let the people's voice be heard! We used Google reviews to rank the stores. When stores have the same rating, the one with the most ratings is on top. If a LOT of people are going on google to rank a grocery store, they must be doing something right. Also, if you're heading down to Fort Myers and need to pick up some things, here's their rankings. If I missed a store, let me know.
1. Publix Super Market at The Shoppes at Palmer Ranch
8405 Honore Ave UNIT 1, Sarasota, FL 34238
Rating: 4.7
Number of Reviews: 45
A brand new store with a salad bar. I always love Publix salad bars. And the new one is on top of the list.
2. Publix Super Market at Bay Street
2031 Bay St, Sarasota, FL 34237
Rating: 4.6
Number of Reviews: 1,437
Parking under the store with an escalator for you cart. Love this one.
3. Publix Super Market at Town and Country Shopping Center
501 N Beneva Rd Ste 161, Sarasota, FL 34232
Rating: 4.6
Number of Reviews: 1,011
One five star reviewer gushed ""Absolutely love the chicken the ribs shrimp soups it is all good" I don't know what ribs shrimp soups is, but I know I want it.
4. Publix Super Market at Centergate Village
5804 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Rating: 4.6
Number of Reviews: 994
Nice, easy to get to location off I75. But having self checkouts could speed up the registers.
5. Publix Super Market at Shoppes of Bay Isles
525 Bay Isles Pkwy, Longboat Key, FL 34228
Rating: 4.6
Number Of Reviews: 967
One reviewer states "A little pricey but very good quality food and friendly staff" I mean, it's on Longboat Key. It's pretty likely that things out there cost a little more.
6. Publix Super Market at Sarasota Village Plaza
3690 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Ranking: 4.6
Number of Reviews: 965
Go see Georgia in the deli section for your Pub Sub.
7. Publix Super Market at Lakewood Ranch Town Center
8330 Market St, Bradenton, FL 34202
Rating: 4.6
Number of Reviews: 812
The address says Bradenton, but whatever. It's Sarasota.
8. Publix Super Market at Shops at Siesta Row
3825 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239
Rating: 4.6
Number of Reviews: 797
9. Publix Super Market at Northridge
5100 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Rating: 4.6
Number of Reviews: 720
What was with the guy out front pretending to play the violin looking for tips? That was weird. I was at a different Publix a month ago and some guy was pretending to play accordian.
10. Publix Super Market at Beneva Village Shoppes
3428 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231
Rating: 4.6
Number of Reviews: 673
One reviewer raves "Idk Who the dude is in the sub sandwich making department. He has tattoos on his neck, thin statue, This guy makes a 10 star sandwiches at publix."
11. Publix Super Market at University Walk
2875 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
Rating: 4.5
Number of Reviews: 1,600
There's really no way of knowing how many of these reviews happened before the remodel.
12. Publix Super Market at Sarasota Pavilion
6543 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
Rating: 4.5
Number of Reviews: 1,292
Ask for Amanda to make your Pub Sub.
13. Publix Super Market at Bee Ridge
8300 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241
Rating: 4.5
Number of Reviews: 994
The westernmost of the Bee Ridge locations. What is that, 4 Publix on the same road?
14. Publix Super Market at Sarasota Crossings
5391 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
Rating: 4.5
Number of Reviews: 873
Lori at the deli counter is amazing on subs. I like my chicken tender sub Nashville Hot, shaken.
15. Publix Super Market at The Plaza at Palmer Ranch
8409 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34238
Rating: 4.5
Number of Reviews: 788
The Big Publix. Can we call it that? Is it really much bigger or does it just feel that way?
16. Publix Super Market at The Landings
4840 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
Rating: 4.5
Number of Reviews: 468
They added that fancy upstairs dining area on the remodel. Some of the negative reviews could be as they work out the kinks to the new design.
17. Publix Super Market at Broadway Promenade
1044 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
Rating: 4.3
Number of Reviews: 1,207
One negative reviewer remarked "The chicken tenders are way over cooked almost impossible to eat." That'd be a deal breaker for me, too.
