Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The North Trail Walmart Neighborhood Market opened its doors Wednesday morning to an eager crowd of shoppers.
Sarasota—Walmart is now open for business. The North Trail Walmart Neighborhood Market opened its doors Wednesday morning following much fanfare, giveaways and even a Walmart cheer. Store Manager Jeff Douglas is at the helm of the first Walmart in Sarasota city limits, located at 3500 N. Tamiami Trail, on the corner of Myrtle Avenue. "We are in your neighborhood, so thank you for welcoming us," he told the crowd, standing in front of Walmart associates from various stores, dignitaries, guests and oh yeah — a filled parking lot of customers. The presentations included music by Booker High School, a flag ceremony with students from the JROTC program and check presentations to various community groups (see below). Mayor Suzanne Atwell …
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Sarasota Walmart Neighborhood Market Store Manager Jeff Douglas' journey to the top started as a cart pusher at the Cortez Walmart in Bradenton.
Sarasota Walmart Neighborhood Market Store Manager Jeff Douglas never forgets where he came from. The former football standout at Southeast High School in Bradenton was just 17 when he became a cart pusher at the Cortez Road Walmart on May 9, 1998. "At 17, you just want some money in your pocket," Douglas said. But who knew that he would one day rise through the ranks at Walmart and open his own store? "At Walmart, you can do anything," Douglas said Tuesday, smiling inside the new Neighborhood Market. Douglas will open the doors at 8 a.m. today following a ribbon cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m. The store on the corner of Myrtle Street and North Tamiami Trail. FOR MORE: Neigborhood Market Not Your Typical Walmart Douglas had aspirations to…
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While the Sarasota Walmart Neighborhood Market focuses on groceries, it stands on its own when it comes to Walmarts in Sarasota.
The Walmart Neighborhood Market on the North Trail is in many ways unlike your typical Walmart. While you can't get your oil change here or buy a TV off the shelf, the grocery store still offers a variety of services and options that a Walmart discount store might not in the area. And it's not open 24/7. The Neighborhood Market, 3500 N. Tamiami Trail, opens today at 8 a.m., then opens daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The store is managed by Jeff Douglas, who gave Patch a tour of the new store Tuesday. (Read more about Jeff Douglas' Walmart journey on Patch.) Out of the thousands of Walmarts, there are only 200 Neighborhood Markets in the country. However, Tampa Bay has a good concentration of Neighborhood Markets. There are two Neighborhood …
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
The Walmart Neighborhood Market is one of 200 of its kind in the nation, offering predominately groceries.
Grocery shopping on the corner of North Tamiami Trail and Myrtle Street is set to return Wednesday. The first Walmart in Sarasota city limits will open as a Walmart Neighborhood Market at 8 a.m. Wednesday, following a ribbon cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m. The store replaces a former Winn-Dixie at 3500 N. Tamiami Trail. “Welcome to the neighborhood,” said Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell in a statement. “Walmart will be a game changer for North Sarasota and beyond by bringing a quality and much-needed product to a great community.” The store is like a reversal of the Walmarts of old — instead of a large area full of clothing, surrounded by toys, electronics and bedding, it's mainly groceries with a pharmacy, health and beauty products, some pet…
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Sheila Murray
8:18 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012
I am so elated at the thought of a "hometown" gentleman reaching some of his goals so close to home. He was a youth at our church, St. Paul, and I've prayed for him often as God has directed his life. I will continue to pray for him. Sheila Murray Former Youth Director Retired Educator more ›