Plant City is growing, and business owners in neighboring cities have caught on, including David Osterweil, the founder and CEO of Fitlife Foods, a Florida-based company that focuses on healthy eating without the hassle. The company was created in 2011, after Osterweil noticed the difficulties of trying to follow weight-loss recommendations and eat flavorful food […]
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Domino’s looking to hire
Seventy-three Domino’s pizza stores throughout the Tampa area, including the store in Plant City at 204 W. Alexander St., are looking to hire new delivery drivers. There are almost 200 job positions open throughout the Tampa area. Local franchise owner Erin Mullins started out as a delivery driver in 1994. She opened her first store in 2009 […]
Continue ReadingVarrea development gets closer to reality
Cone Farms is inching closer and closer to becoming the master-planned community Varrea. Representatives from Stantec, on behalf of the landowner Walton International Group, made a presentation to the City of Plant City Planning Board Thursday, June 11, revealing more plans for the development that will resemble neighborhoods such as Walden Lake, FishHawk and Lakewood […]
Continue ReadingRibbon Cutting: BB Hobbs
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for BB Hobbs Friday, June 12, at 4310 National Guard Drive, Plant City. BB Hobbs has been in business for 25 years as an in irrigation or fertigation system design for growing your crops. The company has worked with growers of all sizes, from 1 acre to 1,000 acres. […]
Continue ReadingRibbon Cutting: Milner Technologies
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Milner Technologies Inc. June 9, at the Plant City Chamber of Commerce. Milner Technologies is expert at designing and implementing complete business solutions to improve the way large and small enterprises operate. It can recommend and supply best-in-brand multifunctional printers, scanners, and other document […]
Continue ReadingNamaste: Yoga studio opens in Plant City
The plaza of sea-foam painted businesses nestled between the south side city staples of Walmart and Sonic are a break from suburbia and give off a beach-like, island feel to a passing car or gazing shopper. In this cluster of commerce is one new addition to Plant City: The Koa Yoga studio. The studio, owned […]
Continue ReadingBusinesses on Park Road to clean up
The Code Enforcement Department began contacting businesses located in the area of East Baker Street and Park Road to encourage an area- wide cleanup and compliance effort. Contacts include the current owner of the former Plant City Steel building and CSX for their property located on the south side of East Baker Street. The department […]
Continue ReadingRibbon Cutting: Bealls Outlet
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon June 4, for Bealls Outlet, 1407 S. Collins St, Plant City. The Bealls stores started in 1915 with the Dollar Limit Store by Robert M. Beall in Bradentown, now known as Bradenton. Bealls is celebrating their 100 Year Anniversary this year. There are store locations […]
Continue ReadingRibbon Cutting: REMAX
The Greater Plant City of Commerce held a ribbon cutting May 19 for REMAX Real Estate Professionals at 316 N. Alexander St. With over 34 years of combined experience, Mike and Diane Griffin are highly familiar with the local real estate market. REMAX Real Estate Professionals is a full brokerage firm and works with a wide […]
Continue ReadingRibbon Cutting: James Hardie Building Products
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for James Hardie Building Products May 19 at 809 S. Woodrow Wilson St., Plant City. James Hardie Building Products recently completed the first phase of a more than $90 million expansion of their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Plant City. James Hardie is a […]
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