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My family then started the first Franchise of Beef'O'Brady's in Lakeland in 1991 and we moved to Lakeland in 1992. I have been in the restaurant business almost my whole life, starting when I was 12. After I graduated from Lakeland Senior High School I moved to Gainesville where I opened up 2 more Beefs during my 10 year stay there. After that I moved back to Lakeland to rebuild our restaurant in Lakeland. I built that restaurant from the ground up and operated it for about 10 years before opening my own restaurant at the Cleveland Heights Golf Course Bosko's Clubhouse Grill. Ran that for 3 hard years and had to shut that down do to outside difficulties. That is when I decided to open up my current business "Your CBD Store" here in Plant City. We open in late August of 2019 and have been well accepted in the community. Your CBD Store "Health with out the High"
 

Elizabeth Waraksa is a Title Agent/Closer at Enterprise Title of Tampa Bay, a trusted real estate title company since 1988. With over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, including 14 years as a Real Estate Agent, Elizabeth has been with the title side of the business since 2001. At Enterprise Title, she is committed to providing superior customer service, ensuring every transaction is handled accurately and efficiently. Elizabeth's passion for going above and beyond for her clients is at the core of her approach, and she strives to make each deal as smooth as possible. A long time resident of Plant City, Elizabeth is dedicated to building strong relationships within the community she loves. To her, clients are more than just business—they’re family.

A little about me... i'm a passionate business consultant, the Chief Growth Officer and Co-Owner of Abella Built, and a partner at a recording studio in downtown Tampa. I have a deep love for scaling companies and helping entrepreneurs turn vision into impact.

As a Spotlight Member of Young Entrepreneurs of America and an active member of both the Tampa Bay and Plant City Chambers of Commerce, I stay deeply involved in the business community, always looking for ways to collaborate, uplift, and grow. I was also honored to be featured in Tampa Magazine’s Women to Watch 2025.

My late grandfather, a man of resilience and quiet strength, remains my greatest inspiration—his legacy fuels my drive.

Beyond business, I’m building towards launching a nonprofit that glorifies God and helps others rise through faith, purpose, and practical tools for transformation.

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I’m a proud Plant City native, born and raised in this incredible community. After time away, I returned with a renewed appreciation for our city’s heritage and values. Today, I’m the founder of Plant City Homeschool Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering homeschooling families through enrichment, connection, and community - because Homeschooling is Better Together™.

For over a decade, I led corporate initiatives in customer experience, analytics, and organizational development, working closely with executive teams and speaking at national events for Forrester and Medallia. Now, I’m channeling that experience into building something lasting for the next generation, in the community that raised me.