Bank Of America Leaves Void In GroceryAisle

TAMPA, Fla. - (03/17/06) – Bank of America announcedThursday it is pulling of Publix supermarkets in Florida. Thebanking giant said it is closing 82 branches throughout the state,leaving a giant void for other banks and credit unions to fill.BofA is in the process of renovating 185 branches throughout thestate, opening 35 new ones and upgrading 200 ATMs. The closure ofthe Publix branches will be done over the next twoyears.