PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Publix opens

The first customers at the new Longboat Key Publix head through the doors at 8 a.m.

Longboat Key resident Michele Toussaint joined the staff of the new store’s event-planning center.

Publix associates Yani Temenos and Tim Sabo prepare the first Apron’s Simple Meal selection of praline French toast.

Joan Sinder, the first customer to walk through the doors of the new Publix, put bread in her cart before stocking up on orange juice.

Jimmy Seaton Jr., Jimmy Seaton Sr. and former mayor Ron Johnson await the store's opening shortly before 8 a.m.

The new store offers an olive bar, located near the wine and cheese sections.

Barbara Kucharski entered her name in the raffle to win a Boar’s Head basket.

Tina Nohmer, a 28-year Publix associate, cut the ribbon to celebrate the new store’s opening.

Store manager Andy Lappin greets Joan Sinder, who was the first customer to walk through Publix doors.

Stuart and Joy Kramer and Joan Jordan with their purchases on opening day. They bought fruit, yogurt and toothpaste but plan to return for more.

The new store offers a hot bar, along with a salad bar. Items are priced at $7.99 per pound.

Bob Finger won a keychain after spinning the prize wheel on opening day.

Debbie Duncan with Fanny Younger and Commissioner Phill Younger

Jack Brill and his daughter, Vickie Brill, were the first Salvation Army bell ringers at the new store.

Customers entered a raffle for Boars Head gift baskets outside of the store.

Sally Thomas provides Bunny Herman with a cinnamon bread sample.