Business

New talent agency hits Plant City

April 10, 2014 By Amber Jurgensen

Nestled next to Orlando, a city with a booming entertainment industry, Plant City talent has the opportunity to align itself with the stars. And that’s exactly what Yvonne Fry and Taylor Baker plan to make happen. The duo has just launched its own talent agency, Fresh Picked Talent, in Plant City. Fresh Picked Talent will […]

Plant City medical practice expands to second location

April 3, 2014 By Amber Jurgensen

Plant City’s Specialist Doctors’ Group celebrated last month an expansion into a second office. The group held a ribbon cutting March 14, for its new office, 1910 W. Reynolds St. The practice, which also operates a location off North Alexander Street, hopes the new location will help its health care professionals deliver the best care […]

Sweetbay to convert to Winn-Dixie store

March 27, 2014 By Amber Jurgensen

Sweetbay’s lone location in Plant City will close its doors for the final time this weekend. When they reopen six days later, they will reveal Plant City’s new Winn-Dixie. Starting March 29, members from Winn-Dixie’s marketing, operations and other departments will descend on the location to complete the conversion, which will be complete April 4. […]

I-4 Power thanks customers

March 27, 2014 By Michael Eng

I-4 Power Equipment customers enjoyed a feast fit for a king March 21, during the company’s customer appreciation event. The event featured a barbecue lunch prepared by Robert and Diana Cooper, along with giveaways, raffle prizes and special promotions.

Hillsborough Title announces partnership

March 19, 2014 By Michael Eng

Hillsborough Title President and CEO Aaron Davis announced March 18, the acquisition of HomePlus Title, as well as the Hillsborough Title family of companies’ expansion into Polk County. It is the company’s second acquisition in four months. Through HomePlus Title, the company now will serve Polk County through offices in Lakeland and Winter Haven. “We […]

Red Rose Inn & Suites back on market

March 13, 2014 By Amber Jurgensen

The Red Rose Inn & Suites is back on the market, listed in mid-February for $3.95 million, through Florida Executive Commercial Brokers Inc. LBMT Properties LLC, led by Louis Spiro, of Pinellas Park, purchased the 280-room Red Rose for $1.5 million at the beginning of the year. Because the Red Rose and 7.8-acre property sat […]

Krazy Kup to add recording studio

March 13, 2014 By Amber Jurgensen

Since Krazy Kup opened late last year, it has built quite a reputation as being a cozy neighborhood coffeehouse. Now, its owners want to expand that image. Frank and Wenda Trunzo, have been working to add a musical note to their shop. They already have invited local bands and performers to play in the upstairs […]

Good deeds roll at Plant City Automotive

February 20, 2014 By Amber Jurgensen

Walking into Tony Mendolia’s Plant City Automotive is like walking back in time. The waiting room has been completely redone in a retro style. Tin siding climbs up half the wall, pictures of classic cars dot the hallway to the bathroom which is labeled “Pit Stop.” A black and white checkered floor is the boldest […]

Hillsborough Title acquires Paramount Title Corp.

February 13, 2014 By Amber Jurgensen

Hillsborough Title acquired Paramount Title Corp. and its staff Dec. 31. The merger puts the Hillsborough Title family of companies in the top 1% of title agencies in the state. “We’re very excited,” said Aaron Davis, CEO and president of Hillsborough Title. “We are thrilled to be in business with such a well known and […]

Nate Kilton named 2014 Chamber chair

January 31, 2014 By Michael Eng

The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce welcomed its 2014 board and said good-bye to its outgoing directors at the 32nd annual Chairman’s Banquet Jan. 30, at the HCC Plant City John R. Trinkle Center. Nate Kilton, of Sedita Kilton & Company and Sedita Kilton Life & Wealth Management LLC, was named the 2014 chairman. […]