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Teen treasure plato's closet opens on tyrone

By Times Staff Writer
Published January 6, 2008

St. Petersburg

Plato's Closet's new Tyrone location had a line of young people waiting for its grand opening last week. Teens were eager to check out the "gently used" fashions that are the store's specialty, owners said.

Trendy brands like Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, American Eagle, Guess, BeBe and Lucky are available at a discount at 3993 Tyrone Blvd.

The store is the 20th in the state and the second for owner Karen Ragsdale, who holds another franchise in Palm Harbor. The St. Petersburg location has been paying cash for used clothes since Nov. 13 in advance of opening for sales.

Plato's Closet has about 200 U.S. stores and is part of an 800-store corporate umbrella from Minneapolis-based Winmark Corp., which also includes Play It Again Sports, Once Upon A Child and Music Go Round.

The St. Petersburg store's number is 343-8021.

Pinellas Park

Bounce U inflates fun factor Jan. 11-12

Bounce U, an indoor, climate-controlled fun center with giant interactive inflatable structures and arcade games, will hold its grand opening at 4 p.m. Jan. 11. Owners Andrew and Brenda Allen continue the festivities at 7209 112th Ave. N from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 12 with an open house including guest appearances by St. Louis Cardinals player Miguel Cairo and by the Dalmingo Society and its antique fire trucks.

Pinellas Park

Liberty Tax Service plans second opening

Nichole Morales is marking the opening of her second Liberty Tax Service office at 4 p.m. Jan. 14 at the office, 4451 Park Blvd.

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