Coleman Davis eases himself into a chair near the front door at Plant City’s Badcock Home Furniture & More. The longtime store owner situates himself so he can keep an eye on the door, and as customers come in, he greets many of them by name. Sure, most can’t help but take a look at […]
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STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Krazy Kup
The smell of coffee isn’t wafting through the rooms of the Krazy Kup yet. The new coffeehouse next to the Whistle Stop Cafe in downtown Plant City won’t open until Oct. 19. But, the décor already is bringing a warm feel to the building’s historic charm. “We want a place for Plant City to come […]
Continue ReadingSTORE AROUND THE CORNER: Uptown Girls Boutique
What do an accountant, national account manager and Merle Norman associate all have in common? They love fashion. So much so that they’ve combined forces to open up their own boutique in Historic Downtown Plant City. Carole Wright, Tara Smith and Diane Mueller celebrated last week the grand opening of Uptown Girls Boutique, located at […]
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New seafood restaurant dives into Plant City
It’s hard to miss the new yellow paint covering the outside of Plant City’s newest restaurant, The Seafood Dive. And the bold, fun look continues inside, as well. Bosting nautical décor, including fishing nets on the ceiling and a boardwalk-style chalkboard menu, owner Tom Kazbour hopes to whisk his Plant City customers away on a […]
Continue ReadingWinery announces Wonka-inspired contest
There were no Oompa Loompas running around Keel and Curley Winery, when owner Joe Keel announced Aug. 21, a Wonka-inspired contest, the Search for the Golden Cork. Wine drinkers will get a chance to find one of 10 golden corks stashed away inside of the winery’s 19 bottled options. The Plant City winery is sponsoring […]
Continue ReadingPlant City couple creates fresh business
Every night, Kathie and Stephen Pagliaro destroy their kitchen. Pots and pans are strewn on top of the counter, and utensils are dripping with cake-like substances. But, the Pagliaros aren’t baking. Their Sunbeam mixer is working overtime, twisting and folding the natural ingredients that make up a laundry detergent. They’ve only been making it for […]
Continue ReadingPlant City pickers sell sweet treasures
It was the famous raven-haired Betty Boop that got collector and picker Mia Roach to start her own vintage market outside her store in Plant City, The Honey Hole Marketplace. Roach’s collection of sultry Betty Boop figurines, dish ware and music boxes had monopolized her home office. At the suggestion of fellow collector Janice Bass, […]
Continue ReadingAfter auction, future of Red Rose still uncertain
Editor’s Note: A version of this story was first published on TampaBay.com. The future of the Red Rose Inn & Suites was locked away Aug. 16, in a tiny room off the auction’s center stage, at the Lakeland Center. With the exception of a tiny sliver of light, curious bystanders couldn’t catch a glimpse of […]
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