Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Plant City, Lithia, Winter Haven, Seffner and Lakeland, Valrico, Dover, Thonotosassa have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Mortgage & Title Work | |
AmSouth Bank - Gail Lyons
2 Locations -
2303 Thonotosassa Rd
Plant City, FL 33563
800-267-6884
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2903 James L Redman Pkwy
Plant City , FL 33566
813-659-4190
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Hillsborough Title / Polk Title - Aaron Davis - Vice President
2 Locations -
1605 S. Alexander St. #102
Plant City, Fl 33563
Phone: 813-754-4440
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101 W Main St. #210
Lakeland, Fl 33815
Phone: 863-686-9200
Email:
info@hillsboroughtitle.com
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Sunshine State Bank - Dean Roberts - Vice President
2 Locations -
Main Office
102 West Baker St.
Plant City, FL 33563
813-752-6193
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Walden Woods Office
2400 Jim Redman Parkway
Plant City, FL 33566
813-754-1844
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Wachovia - Tim Blackburn
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Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - Build your new home on a solid foundation of construction financing. Not only can I help make the financing of your new home simple and stress-free, but I'll help you to find the right loan for your budget and your financial goals. I'll help you consider your financing choices and guide you through the loan process & allowing you to spend more time focusing on floor plans and faucet styles. And I'm always ready to answer your questions.
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Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Area Attractions | |
The Florida Strawberry Festival - Whatever your interests, we have it all. Exhibits of agriculture, commerce, industry, livestock, fine arts, horticulture, and crafts await you. The fabric of American life is woven into this Florida Strawberry Festival® through ethnic traditions, social events, competitive contests, youth developmental programs, top-name entertainment, parades with scores of glorious floats, and high-stepping marching bands moving to the musical beat.
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Adventure Island - Come slide, soak, serve, spike and splash to your heart's content. Adventure Island is now open for the 2007 season with daily operation through Sept. 3 and weekends Sept. 8 - Oct. 28.
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Busch Gardens - Busch Gardens of Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure park offering an array of fascinating attractions based on exotic encounters with the African continent. A unique blend of thrilling rides, one of the country's premier zoo's featuring more than 2,000 animals.
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Dinosaur World - Dinosaur World is an outdoor museum that is not just about prehistoric animals. It is also about families and schools, about relaxation and enjoyment. It appeals to tourists, students and area residents with its lush natural setting, scientifically accurate models and pleasant, family-oriented ambiance.
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - From the second the 50ft Hard Rock guitar at the entrance catches your eye, this breathtaking Tampa vacation destination moves to the music in your soul, featuring lavish cascading fountains, snazzy sky-lit restaurants & bars, a huge 90,000sqft casino, exhilarating live entertainment, & a full service spa & fitness center that features state of art Life Fitness Cardio equipment. Our 250-luxurious rooms is the perfect place to rest after you've rocked all night into the morning.
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Sea World - SeaWorld Orlando is the world's premiere marine adventure park with 200 acres of world-class shows, thrilling rides & unforgettable animal encounters. Over 80 million visitors have explored the mysteries of the sea with up-close animal interactions and exhilarating thrills. New state-of-the-art rides such as "Kraken" & "Journey To Atlantis" twist, turn, and drench guests with unprecedented thrills, while amazing animal encounters include killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, stingrays & more.
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| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
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Comfort Inn - This newly renovated Plant City hotel is centrally located between Tampa and Orlando with easy access off Interstate 4 and is the closest hotel to the Lakeland Regional Airport.
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Days Inn - Welcome to the Days Inn Plant City, gateway to Hillsborough County, the Strawberry capital of the world! Our resort style hotel is centrally located between Orlando and Tampa and is the ideal location if you are visiting us for the Plant City Strawberry Festival or the Sun & Fun event. In addition the Days Inn Plant City is perfectly situated adjacent to I-4 at Exit 22 and allows easy access regardless of your travel plans.
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - From the second the 50ft Hard Rock guitar at the entrance catches your eye, this breathtaking Tampa vacation destination moves to the music in your soul, featuring lavish cascading fountains, snazzy sky-lit restaurants & bars, a huge 90,000sqft casino, exhilarating live entertainment, & a full service spa & fitness center that features state of art Life Fitness Cardio equipment. Our 250-luxurious rooms is the perfect place to rest after you've rocked all night into the morning.
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Enjoy the "Hotel of Choice" in Plant City that is conveniently located at the intersection of I-4 and Park Road (exit 22) between Tampa and Orlando. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is the newest hotel in Plant City featuring fifty-four beautifully appointed guest rooms and sixteen spacious suites. Amenities are to include complimentary hairdryers, irons, full-size ironing boards, in room safes, voice mail, free high speed internet access in every room.
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| Golf | |
Walden Lake Golf & Country Club - At Walden Lake Golf & Country Club, incredible golf, exclusive amenities, and impeccable service come together in one of Florida's most unique membership experience. Discover for yourself what it means to be a member of Walden Lake.
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| Local Restaurants | |
| ABC Pizza House, Inc. - 114 N. Alexander St. Plant City, FL 33566 (813) 752-5146 | |
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar - 1204 Townsgate Ct.
Plant City, FL
(813)719-1500
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| Brooklyn Bridge Deli - 1309 S. Collins St. Plant City, FL 33566 (813) 764-0972 | |
Carrabba's Italian Grill - 1205 Townsgate Court
Plant City, FL 34613
(813) 752-0760
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| Chancy's Catfish Shack - 2509 North Park Rd. Plant City, FL 33563 (813) 754-3433 | |
Chili's - 3001 Jim Redmon Pkwy
Plant City, FL 33566
(813)764-8548
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Coffee 101 - 101 East J. Arden Mays Boulevard Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 659-0101
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Fred's Market Restaurant - 1401 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 752-7763
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Kazbor's Grill - 2212 James L. Redman Parkway
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 752-2700
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KFC - 2305 James L. Redman Parkway
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 752-0437
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Linda's Crab Shack - 202 East Reynolds St.
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 754-0492
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Maryland Fried Chicken - 315 N. Alexander St.
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 752-9200
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Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant - 2613 Thonotosassa Rd.
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 752-0057
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O'Brien's Irish Pub & Bistro - 1701 S. Alexander St.
Plant City, FL 33566
(813) 764-8818
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Outback Steakhouse - 1203 Townsgate Ct.
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 759-4329
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Panera Bread - 2909 James L. Redman Pkwy., Suite 113
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 659-0864
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Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken & Biscuits - 2005 S. Frontage Rd.
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9742
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Quiznos Sub - 1818 James L. Redman Pkwy.
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 719-2999
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Ramada Plantation House - 2011 N. Wheeler St.
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 752-3141
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| Snellgroves Restaurant - 109 S. Collins St. Plant City, FL 33563 (813) 752-3652 | |
Sonic - 2901 James L. Redman Pkwy.
Plant City, FL 33566
(813) 754-0300
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Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q - 1102 Goldfinch Dr.
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-3118
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Westshore Pizza - 1701 S. Alexander St., Suite 108 Plant City, FL 33566
(813) 754-5600
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Whistle Stop Cafe' - 102 S. Collins St.
Plant City, FL 33563
(813)752-7340
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Other Services | |
| Alan's Air Conditioning Service Inc. - Contact: Alan Lewis P.O. Box 4356 Plant City, FL 33563 Phone: 813-752-0821 | |
Allstate - Contact: Robert Adams
1514 Alexander St #105
Plant City, FL 33566
Phone: 813-754-1044
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AmeriGas - 4600 PAUL BUCHMAN HWY
PLANT CITY, FL 33565-7409
Call us today: 813-752-4188
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Bright House - 525 Grand Regency Boulevard
Brandon, Florida 33510
Phone: 813-684-6400
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DirectTV - 1-866-338-6223
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Dish Network - Current Customers: 1-888-284-7116
New Customers: 1-888-825-2557
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Florida Insurance Center Inc. - Contact: Matt Schloss
414 N. Alexander Street
Plant City, FL 33564
Phone: 813-754-3561
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| Hillsborough Surveying, Inc. - Contact: Timothy Tew 302 N Palm Dr., Ste. 102 Plant City, FL 33566 Phone: 813-707-9086 | |
State Farm Insurance - Contact: Courtney Paat
2414 James L. Redman Pkwy.
Plant City, FL 33566
Phone: 813-754-1725
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Swimming Pools - NationWidePools has a large selection of above ground swimming pools and inground swimming pools and offers wholesale prices.
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Tampa Electric Company - P.O. Box 31318
Tampa, Florida 33631-3318
Power Outages
1-877-588-1010
Hillsborough County
(813) 223-0800
Polk County
(863) 299-0800
Others
(888) 223-0800
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Tile Barn Carpet & Interiors - 1103 Goldfinch Drive
Plant City, FL 33563
Phone: 813-719-2246
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Verizon - 209 W. Alexander St.
Plant City, FL 33563
Phone: 813-759-0012
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2478 West Brandon Blvd.
Brandon, FL 33511
Phone: 813-684-0068
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| Relocation Links | |
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