Last week, signs placed outside the Winn-Dixie on Bee Ridge Road and McIntosh Road alerted customers that the store is closing. It will remain open throughout the month of January and then be converted into an Aldi grocery store that will open later in 2025.

Aldi is known for its low-cost groceries sold under independent labels to keep prices down. (It's a model Trader Joe's also uses.) Customers can expect an ample freezer selection, tons of international cheeses, produce, dry goods, and weird but charming seasonal finds, like throw blankets, picture frames, pet sweaters, socks and bath bomb kits.

The no-frills grocery store also requires a quarter to access its shopping carts (the quarter's given back to you when the cart is returned), so be sure to keep one on you at all times.

Aldi acquired the Florida-based Winn-Dixie grocery store chain in 2023 and has since converted some of them into Aldi stores throughout the state. There's not a set date for the Bee Ridge Aldi's opening yet, but we'll keep you updated as we learn more.