April 2010

by Artie Caribone he opened his first store in Tarpon Springs and then a second location in New Port Richey. Since its inception, the company has continuously broadened its inventory and service territories. Today he has teamed up with his long time friend Bob Candiloro and on February 1, 2010 they opened a third location in Odessa. Bob retired after 28 years as a district manager with Bridgestone/Firestone Tires Plus. “My retirement lasted a whole 2 months before Artie and I opened the Odessa location,” he jokingly shares. “I couldn’t stay retired and it just made sense the Gunn Highway location is great and Artie and I are not only friends, but we have a good work history together.”

Rental Equipment, Heavy to Light

Pinellas Rental Center caters to all of your rental equipment needs from contracting jobs, do-it-yourself home improvement projects and parties. By offering customers’ outstanding equipment and superior product support, PRC has continued to grow and thrive. Bob shares, “Gunn Highway is a main thoroughfare for contractors, this area is still growing and we’ve noticed that builders are beginning to bounce back from the slowdown.”  So far they have had great feedback from the community. In fact, as I was talking with Bob for the article a customer came in asking about a trailer and I overheard how happy he was that they are now in the neighborhood.

PRC’s fleet of rental machines provides customers the ultimate in equipment flexibility. When owning a machine is not always the optimal equipment solution, PRC can meet your needs and they are committed to offering top of the line equipment. They have a wide selection of earth movers, carpentry tools, concrete and compaction equipment, floor and wall tools and plumbing and electrical tools and more. Bob assures, “Our equipment is the latest and newest by far and If we don’t have it we’ll get it.”

As a homeowner I recognize this is the time of year that we go into our garages dust off our tools and begin our home improvement projects.  If you are anything like me (a do-it-yourselfer but still learning) you may not have know exactly which tools you need for the job but Bob assures me that isn’t a problem, “If you don’t know what your looking for just give us a call and we will make sure you have the right tools for the job.” He also makes sure his customers know how to properly use the equipment, “All of our customers are taken through the “how to” steps of each piece of equipment, we’ll make sure you feel confident with the equipment before you leave the store,” Bob explains.  PRC has a list of trusted contractors who they will refer out if your do-it-yourself project gets too big. 

Party Supplies Too!

Not only do they help with home improvements but they can also help with party supplies. Whether you are planning a graduation party or a wedding PRC can also help you with your party needs. They carry tables, chairs, fans and wedding arches. They also have carry rollaway beds for out of town guests, cribs, highchairs and car seats.

Bob says it best, “If you have the job we have the tools.” PRC has a 51’ bucket lift for roofing, tree trimming or house painting. They carry sod cutters, mowers, wood chippers and stump grinders for your landscaping needs, one and two man augers for post digging, tile saws, concrete saws, mortar mixers, pressure washers and more. When you are looking for rental equipment be sure to take advantage of their Weekend Special: pay for only one day’s rate when you rent on a Saturday and you don’t have to return the equipment until Monday. In addition to the rental equipment, at Pinellas Rental Center they also carry a wide variety of hardware items for sale wheel barrows, hard hats, rakes, shovels and measuring tapes are just to name a few.

If you are planning a party, a remodel or home repair make sure you do it right and call Pinellas Rental Center. With over thirty years experience and three convenient locations they will have what you need.

The newest location of Pinellas Rental Center is at 2106 Gunn Highway in Odessa. You can check out their inventory at pinellasrentalcenter.com and Bob will be happy to answer any of your questions just give him a call 813-749-7585.

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