A “Publix Fresh Kitchen” is coming together on New Tampa Highway

A fire-sprinkler permit issued July 6, 2026 describes work for a "Publix Fresh Kitchen" at 3045 New Tampa Hwy, a property Publix Super Markets owns on Lakeland's west side. Two fire-alarm permits at the same street address were issued July 8 and appear to be part of the same project, though the records don't say so explicitly.

The permits cover fire systems only, so the size and purpose of the facility aren't described beyond the name. It sits on the same stretch of New Tampa Highway as the Publix bakery plant at 3260 New Tampa Hwy, which shows up separately in the same month's permits for roof work.