It won't be easy for Chris Sikes to drive by the old Florida Tile Industries site once the now-sold manufacturing plant is closed up and shut down. The widow of Florida Tile founder Jimmie Sikes is ...

Florida Tile Inc.'s 50th year in business will be marked by the closing of its Lakeland plant, where the company originated in 1954. It's sad to see a business close -particularly one that was ...

In places like Orlando, Tampa and the Gulf Coast, materials have to handle humidity, sand, water, and the everyday wear that comes with an active household. “When homeowners begin planning a remodel, ...