Here and Gone

By Times staff
© St. Petersburg Times
published February 14, 2003

Here's a look at some of the new businesses setting up shop in the area:

THAI TO-GO: A new restaurant that opened Nov. 30 at 1941 W Brandon Blvd. offers a different Thai special every day. Ploy Thai is open 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday. 684-5007.

HOME-COOKED: Literally. Stephanie Martin started her own in-home cooking service, Mealtime Magic, in August. This personal cooking service, at 4317 Arley Place in Valrico, can cook almost anything clients want. Martin caters to any dietary needs. She buys, cooks and packages complete meals with heating directions. On-site catering for special occasions is also available. Can't get any easier than that. 789-8302.

NAME SAYS IT ALL: Beepers N Phones, 329 E Brandon Blvd., opened Dec. 12. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. 657-9555.

And here's a business leaving the area:

GOING OUT OF BUSINESS: After 20 years in the La Viva Plaza, Calico Cat will be shutting its doors once all its collectables, gifts and home furnishings are sold at a 25 percent discount. The shop at 716 W Lumsden Road is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday though Saturday and 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Store owner Susan Clark is retiring. 684-2072.

-- Know of a business that is opening, closing or moving? Contact Ruba Uri, Brandon Times, 426 W Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL 33511. Phone: 661-2426. Fax: 661-2427. E-mail: Brandon@sptimes.com.

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