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Chef Kia Damon Celebrates Florida Roots and Publix Pride

3/30/2026

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Chef Kia Damon of St. Cloud, Florida, expresses a deep connection to Publix and its Pub Subs.
She describes enjoying Publix offerings after an airboat tour of Lake Tohopekaliga.
Damon reflects on her time living in New York, where she faced stereotypes about Floridians.
She resented being labeled "trashy" and felt misunderstood for leaving Florida, yet she remains proud of her roots and Publix's cultural significance.

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Story summary

Chef Kia Damon of St. Cloud, Florida, expresses a deep connection to Publix and its Pub Subs.
She describes enjoying Publix offerings after an airboat tour of Lake Tohopekaliga.
Damon reflects on her time living in New York, where she faced stereotypes about Floridians.
She resented being labeled "trashy" and felt misunderstood for leaving Florida, yet she remains proud of her roots and Publix's cultural significance.