Aldi Files Permits For $1.7 Million Redo To Convert A FL Winn Dixie To A 21,930 SF, Subdivided Aldi

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By now, many Floridians realize that it is possible that their local Winn Dixie will become an Aldi after its purchase of 400 Winn Dixie stores last year. I've covered confirmed Winn Dixie to Aldi conversions for stores in Panama City, Panama City Beach, Lakeland, Deltona, Pensacola, and The Villages. And now permits have been filed for a Winn Dixie in St. Petersburg. Let's have a look.

About The Winn Dixie Location In Question: The Winn Dixie store at 3327 Dr. Martin Luther King has been reviewed over 3,000 times on Google reviews, where it earns 4.1 out of 5 stars. While there are plenty of good reviews, some of the more recent reviews recount problems.

For example, a reviewer named Vilan wrote, in part:

"This is the last time I buy here. It (has) happened to me before with 2 different products that were expired. I have never complained because I accepted it as an error. Serious, but an error...Just look at the mold..."

And a reviewer with the handle Christina wrote:

"Literally never coming back! Nasty! I got home ready to make chicken wraps and there are bugs all over the lettuce. Disgusting! Good way to get people sick!..."

The Permits And Conversion: In September of 2024, Aldi filed renovation plans with the city of St. Petersburg at an estimated cost of $1.7 million. The current Winn Dixie store is around 46,000 square feet and will reportedly be subdivided to 21,930 square feet Aldi, meaning there will be a junior-anchor space available for another tenant.

Note that the renovation plans have been filed but have not yet been approved.

The author is not affiliated with Aldi, Winn Dixie, or any other grocer or retailer.