CHURROMANIA still had one hour until its grand opening, but already, Plant City customers had gathered around waiting for a chance to sample some of the restaurant’s sweet treats. The Venezuela-based chain opened its first Plant City location last month, inside Walmart Supercenter, 2602 James L. Redman Parkway. The new location is the third to […]
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Madonia auctions begin this week
Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Aug. 11 edition of the Tampa Bay Times. How did it come to this? Evelyn and Batista Madonia worked for more than a half-century building their fortune. They are known for the Red Rose Inn & Suites, a Plant City landmark, but the real money, millions upon […]
Continue ReadingLand’s Used Trucks and Equipment rolls into Plant City
After more than two decades at its current location off State Road 60, Land’s Used Trucks and Equipment is moving to a new home. Later this month, the business will pull into a new driveway, moving their operations to the old Lott-Mather dealership site, 2900 James L. Redman Parkway, Plant City. “It’s time for a […]
Continue ReadingPetSmart, Michaels, Ross open
Plant City shoppers now have several new options to spend their hard-earned dollars. Michaels and Ross Dress for Less both opened last weekend, at Lake Walden Square. PetSmart joined them this week and will hold a grand opening July 27. The stores are located at the Lake Walden Square shopping center on West Alexander Street […]
Continue ReadingDate set for Red Rose Inn & Suites auction
Plant City’s Red Rose Inn & Suites, along with other assets owned by the Madonia family and East Coast Brokers and Packers Inc., will be auctioned off beginning Aug. 15, pending United States Bankruptcy Court approval. The filing by Chapter 11 Trustee Gerard A. McHale Jr. asked the court for approval of dates for a series live […]
Continue ReadingAre We the Target Market?
Nestled between Lakeland and Tampa, some may think Plant City residents have all their shopping needs met. But with a 20-minute drive each way, many residents are clamoring for more hometown retailers. This summer, three new shops will help satisfy shoppers. PetSmart, Michael’s and Ross Dress for Less all will open this month at the […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Downtown Shopping Spree
As Plant City heats up for the summer, several new shops have sprung up like flowers in Historic Downtown Plant City. From clothing boutiques to photography studios, the new shops add diversity to the community’s unique shopping district. Kimeeruh’s Dream Closet Boutique and Kimeerah Furniture Design Address: 102 S. Evers St. (doors on W. J. Arden Mays […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: GNC
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for GNC, June 18, at 2209 James L. Redman Parkway. Owner Todd Davis and manager RT Kendall can be found at the Walden Woods Shopping Center, just a few doors down from Publix on James L. Redman Parkway. GNC supplies nutritional supplements for health […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Origami Owl
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Origami Owl. Candy Perkins is proud to announce the launch of her new business as an Independent Designer with Origami Owl Custom Jewelry, a fun and fashionable direct sales company with a unique twist. As an Independent Designer with Origami Owl, Candy holds […]
Continue ReadingMeet the couple behind Uncle Mike’s Steakhouse
Mike and Simone Tolley hope their second restaurant will have the same family friendly reputation as their first. The owners of Uncle Mike’s Steakhouse Grill of Brandon have worked for two years to earn that reputation, and they will bring it closer to home when they open Uncle Mike’s in Plant City. Mike has 11 […]
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