Whole Foods Expands In The Sunshine State
Whole Foods Market has expanded its presence in Florida with the opening of a new store in St. Petersburg.
The doors at 201 38th Ave. North officially opened its doors on February 28. Shoppers are welcomed to the 40,100 square foot store by a radiant sun motif, and the entire store is adorned with elements reminiscent of sunbeams and a warm, inviting color scheme, capturing the spirit of the Sunshine City.
“As a Tampa-area native, opening a Whole Foods Market store in St. Petersburg feels like a personal milestone. This moment has been eagerly awaited, and I’m honored to be part of the team bringing our store to such a vibrant community,” said Mario Torres, store team leader for Whole Foods Market. “This store has so much to offer, including knowledgeable team members in every department who are passionate about good food and ready to meet our new customers”
Among the store’s highlights is its curated grocery section filled with 365 by Whole Foods Market brand favorites and a variety of local products. Also featured is a full-service seafood counter, an array of Sourced For Good local options, a specialty department dedicated to celebrating cheesemakers and artisan producers, and a full-service meat counter with butchers available to cut steaks to order.
As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting local communities, Whole Foods Market is contributing a refrigerated van to Good Neighbors through its Nourishing Our Neighborhoods initiative. Introduced by the retailer in 2020, this program is dedicated to strengthening the operational capacities of local food rescue organizations, empowering them to effectively distribute surplus food to areas where it’s needed the most.
Additionally, Whole Foods Market will extend its support to the St. Pete Free Clinic by making a charitable contribution to aid the nonprofit’s initiatives aimed at improving food accessibility throughout Pinellas County.
