The provided image can be geolocated to the parking area of a Publix Super Market in Orlando, Florida, near the University of Central Florid

The provided image can be geolocated to the parking area of a **Publix Super Market** in **Orlando, Florida**, near the University of Central Florida (UCF).

Primary guess

Publix Super Market at University Palms Shopping Center, 11602 University Blvd, Orlando, FL 32817

Confidence

• Level: High
• Why:
* The pinkish/coral brick wall is the signature exterior of Publix Super Markets built or renovated in the late 1990s through the 2010s.
* Griffin Industries (now part of Darling Ingredients) is a long-standing rendering partner for Publix, providing "Inedible" bins for meat byproduct collection.
* The background building's architecture (white facade, multi-story, dark red-tiled gabled roof with a central peaked section) is an exact match for the **Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando-East (UCF Area)**.
* The spatial orientation from the Publix side parking lot looking toward the hotel matches the photo's perspective.
* Climate indicators (palm trees, sunny environment, clear sky) are consistent with Central Florida.

Visual evidence

* **Architecture (Foreground):** The wall consists of pink/coral textured concrete blocks, which is the standard branding for **Publix** stores in Florida.
* **Signage (Object):** The gray bin is labeled "**GRIFFIN INDUSTRIES INEDIBLE**." Griffin Industries is a major agricultural rendering company in the Southeast that collects scrap meat from supermarkets.
* **Architecture (Background):** A multi-story (4-floor) white building with a dark red tile roof and prominent gables. This matches the **Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando-East** located at 3450 Quadrangle Blvd.
* **Vegetation:** Palm trees are visible in the distance, confirming a tropical or subtropical US location like Florida.
* **Road Markings:** A white-painted crosswalk or "no parking" hatch is visible on the asphalt in the background, typical of a shopping center parking lot.
* **Lighting:** A tall, square-based parking lot light pole is visible, standard for this shopping center's infrastructure.

Reasoning

The visual combination of a **Publix** store wall and a **Griffin Industries** bin immediately narrows the search to the Southeastern United States, specifically Florida or Georgia. The background building is the key locator; its specific gabled red roof and white facade are characteristic of the **Hampton Inn** brand from that era. By searching for Publix locations near major hotels or student housing in university towns (suggested by the user "Joshua Mills" who may have been a student in 2012), the **University Palms Shopping Center** in Orlando stands out.
The Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando-East is located directly across Quadrangle Blvd from the northern side of this Publix. A photographer standing in the side/back parking lot of the Publix, near the loading dock or side entrance, would have exactly this view looking northeast.

Verification

The location can be verified using Google Street View and satellite imagery. The side of the Publix at 11602 University Blvd features the pink brick wall, and the Hampton Inn at 3450 Quadrangle Blvd is visible in the background with identical architectural features.
* Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando-East (UCF Area) - Official Gallery - Matches background building.
* Griffin Industries Background - Confirms they are a major renderer in the region.

Links

• Google Maps (Approximate View)

Coordinates

28.598687, -81.208155