Somebody’s quick stop at a Lutz liquor store just turned into a five-figure payday. A Fantasy 5 ticket bought at a Publix liquor store matched Sunday’s midday draw and is now worth exactly $57,475. The winning numbers for the midday game were 20, 21, 22, 27 and 33.
Where the winning ticket was sold
According to the Miami Herald, the lucky ticket came from the Publix Liquor Store at 18901 State Rd. 54 in Lutz and carries a $57,475 payout. The winning Fantasy 5 midday numbers — 20, 21, 22, 27 and 33 — were reported by Florida Today.
How to claim the prize
Prizes between $600 and $1 million must be claimed in person at a Florida Lottery district office, and draw-game prizes have to be claimed within 180 days of the draw, according to the Florida Lottery’s Winner’s Guide. The guide also spells out what documentation to bring, how tax withholding works and the available payment options, so it is worth a read before heading to an office.
Tampa district office details
The Miami Herald notes that the Tampa district office handling claims at this level is in Centerpoint Business Park at 1911 U.S. Hwy. 301 North. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are not required, and the listed contact details are 813-744-6134 and [email protected] for anyone with questions about how to claim the prize.
Publix's hot streak
Publix stores keep popping up on the Florida Lottery winner’s map, with grocery runs turning into serious cash. One recent example: a Jacksonville Publix that sold a $117,598 Fantasy 5 ticket. For one Lutz shopper, that streak just continued in a very big way.
