Zoomlane

Zoomlane sits right on 92 in Plant City, and locals will tell you it's the kind of little shop that punches well above its size. Frank and his wife run the place, and if you've ever stopped in, you know exactly what people mean when they call them decent folk. Ask anyone who shops here and the first thing they mention is the couple behind the counter: friendly faces, a good attitude, and always willing to work out a deal when you're spending real money.

The selection is the other thing people talk about. As one regular put it, "if they don't have it, you don't need it." You'll find vapes and e-cigs, cigars, and a wide range of smoking accessories, plus glass pipes and water pipes that folks around town describe as genuinely beautiful and stylish blown glass. Beyond that, this is one of those spots that stocks a little bit of everything, from butane fuel for a home repair to super glue and everyday odds and ends.

It's not a gas station, as one person was careful to point out, but you can grab a soda or a candy bar while you browse. The word around Plant City is that Zoomlane keeps things clean, keeps things reasonably priced, and treats you well every time. With well over four and a half stars from more than a hundred people, it's earned a strong local following, and plenty of them go out of their way to stop here rather than shop closer to home.

There are picnic tables out front if you want to scratch your lottery tickets, and they take EBT too. For a tobacco shop in Plant City that carries hard-to-find items and greets you like a neighbor, this one's a real local favorite.