Why Did Publix Build a Store Across from...Publix?

A Curious Move

If you’ve driven down Pines and Dykes lately, you might’ve noticed something that seems strange.

A brand new Publix has opened just across the street from the existing Paraiso Parc Publix.

At first glance, it looks like overkill.

But zoom out and this move starts to make a lot of sense.

It’s not a glitch in the matrix.

It’s a masterclass in how Publix reads growth and it says a lot about where Pembroke Pines is heading, especially along the booming I-75 corridor.

We'll get to the Publix scoop in a moment, but here’s what else you should know this week.

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Here’s the Publix Playbook

Demand Justifies It

• Paraiso Parc is one of the busiest Publix locations in the area with long lines, packed parking, and limited entry/exit points during peak hours.

• The new store at 16000 Pines Blvd relieves pressure on the original while capturing overflow and serving commuters heading in the opposite direction.

• It’s traffic-aware planning and not duplication

The I-75 Corridor Is Exploding with Growth

• This section of Pembroke Pines is transforming fast.

• With new housing developments, office relocations like Comcast at The Edison, and healthcare giants like Baptist and Memorial expanding nearby, daytime population and residential density are rising.

• Publix sees what’s coming and is getting ahead of it.

They’re Anchoring a New Power Center

• The new store isn’t just a grocery stop, it’s the anchor tenant of the recently completed 16000 Pines Market, a redeveloped USPS site turned retail plaza.

• Publix isn’t just there to serve shoppers; it’s the cornerstone of a multi-tenant ecosystem.

• The real estate play? Drive traffic, raise rents, and lock in location dominance.

Publix Plays the Long Game

• Publix is famously selective.

• They own most of their real estate, avoid risky locations, and build where they see sustainable growth not just current demand.

• If they doubled down at this corner, it means they believe in this area's future 15–20 years out.

• That’s not guesswork. It’s data, market modeling, and boots on the ground planning.

What This Means for West Pines

Property Values Rise Where Publix Builds

• Historically, areas with a Publix see stronger price appreciation.

• It’s a signal to both homeowners and investors that the area is stable, convenient, and supported by infrastructure.

Multifamily Developers Take Note

• Two Publix stores across from each other?

• That’s a density marker.

• It supports higher intensity residential nearby; think apartments, townhomes, and mixed-use concepts.

The I-75 Corridor Isn’t Emerging…It’s Arrived

• From healthcare campuses to retail reinvestment and FDOT's $95M interchange upgrade, this side of Pembroke Pines is becoming its own economic engine.

• Publix sees it. So should we.

Final Thought:

Publix didn’t make a mistake. They made a move.

And when Publix bets on a corner, they’re betting on the community around it.

For real estate in West Pines, this isn’t just a grocery expansion it’s a validation of the entire corridor’s momentum.

What Do You Think?

Does having two Publix stores across the street feel like overkill or exactly what this growing part of town needs?

Reply and let us know. We’d love to hear your take.

Stay Safe,

Mike

P.S. Publix isn’t the only one making smart moves in West Pines. If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or investing let’s talk strategy.
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