First work begins for Publix in Jacksonville's San Marco community after 18 years of waiting A generation has grown up hearing that Publix could be coming to San Marco … someday. That day looks like it’s finally here. Probably. Credit: Bob Self/Florida Times-Union Joe Bryant and Russell Morgan from Miranda Contracting look over site plans for the infrastructure their company is installing for a long-delayed Publix supermarket at Hendricks Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard in San Marco. Author: Florida Times-Union, Steve Patterson Published: 12:38 PM EST January 18, 2021 Updated: 12:38 PM EST January 18, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, Fla — A generation has grown up hearing that Publix could be coming to San Marco … someday.