- For Lease $22.00/SF/YR
- Property Type Retail - Street Retail
- Property Size 1,950 SF
- Property Tenancy Single Tenant
- Year Built 1916
- Year Renovated 2023
- Date Updated Jun 18, 2026
Description
Located in beautiful downtown Winter Haven, directly across from the Central Park water fountain.Back on the market! This is a rare opportunity to establish your business in one of Florida's most significant commercial landmarks—the very first Publix location, where George W. Jenkins launched his grocery empire in 1930.
Offering approximately 1,950 SF of interior space plus a 710 SF outdoor patio, the premises is currently in shell condition, providing a blank canvas for a custom buildout. The listed rate includes the landlord's white box improvements, allowing tenants to create a space that reflects their vision.
Ideally seeking an activated use that carries on the legacy of this historic location and contributes to the continued vitality of downtown Winter Haven. Great uses may include a boutique retail concept, entertainment venue, cocktail bar, art gallery or studio, family-friendly attraction, specialty food concept, or other experiential destination.
Highlights
- Additional 710 SF outdoor patio included
- Approximately 1,950 SF of interior space
- Great foot traffic from the Saturday markets, park activities and downtown events
- Prominently located directly across from Central Park water fountain
- Site of the first Publix grocery store in 1930
True
1 Space Available
Publix #1
Space Type
Retail
Lease Rate
$22.00/SF/YR
Total Space
1,950 SF
Divisible Space
1,950 - 1,950 SF
Available Date
Immediate
Lease Type
NNN
Renewal Option
Yes
Sublease
No
Lease rate does not include building operating expenses or utilities.
Contacts
Meghan Young
Six/Ten
Location
Contact Listing Broker
Meghan Young
Six/Ten