Publix confirmed it will open a 31,000-square-foot grocery store in Downtown Jacksonville under an agreement with the Gateway Jax development partnership.

In a Sept. 3 news release, Gateway and Publix announced they had signed a lease for the grocery chain to occupy ground-floor space in Gateway’s Block N7 mixed-use development at 119 W. Beaver St.

That project is part of Pearl Square, Gateway’s $750 million, multiproperty development in the NorthCore area of Downtown.

“A grocery store is the heartbeat of any neighborhood,” said Bryan Moll, CEO of Gateway Jax, in the release.

“The addition of Publix, already well-known and loved, is a game-changer for Downtown and an incredible step forward for Pearl Square. It brings everyday convenience and reinforces our commitment to building a com

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