Naples shoppers will soon welcome the return of the Publix at Neapolitan Way, with the newly constructed store scheduled to reopen on July 2. The grocery store, located at 4601 Ninth Street North, has undergone a complete transformation after closing in late November 2024.
The former building was demolished to make way for a larger, modern supermarket spanning nearly 52,000 square feet. The updated location features several enhancements, including a mezzanine seating area, expanded deli offerings, self-checkout stations, and other amenities found in Publix's newest store designs.
The redevelopment process took longer than originally projected, both in breaking ground and reaching completion. The project also marks the transition from the former Store No. 172 to the newly designated Store No. 1782.
First opened in August 1986, the Neapolitan Way location held the distinction of being the oldest Publix in Collier County that had not previously been rebuilt or relocated. The reopening represents a significant modernization of one of Naples' longtime neighborhood shopping destinations.
Photo courtesy of Tim Aten.