The Shields Painting Difference: Perfection with Every Brush Stroke
Many painting companies in Florida rely on flashy marketing and big promises to try and attract new clients. But when it comes time to work, they fall short of their promises. This is often due to a lack of experience, qualified painters, and a drive to overachieve. At Shields Painting, we do things a little differently than other painting companies in Citrus County. We believe that a professional paint job should be as close to perfect as possible. Our goal is to leave you 100% satisfied, whether we're touching up an old residential paint job or performing a complex commercial project. It might sound simple, but we achieve that goal through honesty, hard work, beautiful results, and reasonable pricing.
As a family-owned and operated painting company in Beverly Hills, FL, we strive to provide personalized, professional, and friendly service. Shields Painting has been in business since 1968 for a good reason. Whenever possible, we go the extra mile to make sure our customers are happy. Unlike some of our competition, we want to know all about your house or business painting project: your vision, your preferences, your challenges, and your goals. When we understand your needs, we can present you with a fantastic final product - one that you're proud to show off to friends and neighbors.
At Shields Painting, we combine our extensive experience with time-tested, meticulous painting processes, resulting in the highest quality painting results around. As a painting contractor in Citrus County, we can take on a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial projects in Florida.
A few of our most popular painting services include:
- Interior Painting
- Exterior Painting
- Residential Painting
- Commercial Painting
- Cabinet Painting
- Ceiling Painting
- Fence Painting
- Sign Painting
- MUCH More!
Our commercial, industrial, and residential painting contractors take the proper steps to protect your property and belongings while we work. Our team will clean up after ourselves, so your property is left clean and free of debris when we're done. After all, we think there's only one way to do a job, and that's the right way.
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Your Go-To House Painting Company in Beverly Hills, FL
Your home is a haven of relaxation and solitude. It is uniquely you - a place where you can express who you are through style and design. Whether you need interior touch-ups for your crown molding or a new exterior coat of paint, hiring a reliable painting contractor is the best way to get quality results.
At Shields Painting, we know how important it is to have a home that highlights your tastes and personality. That's why we offer an extensive array of residential painting services in Citrus County. As tempting as it might be to try a DIY paint job, without the proper skills and experience, there is a good chance that the results will turn out less than satisfactory.
High-quality painting requires skill, experience, and patience. If you're a homeowner who needs residential painting services but doesn't have the time, patience, or skills to handle the job, look no further than Shields Painting. We offer accuracy, precision, and longevity with each paint job we perform. Our customers choose Shields Painting for their home because they receive:
- Free Quotes with Detailed Project Breakdowns
- Affordable Pricing
- Expert Painting Contractors
- High-Quality Paint Products
- Combo of Traditional and Modern Techniques
- Well-Maintained Tools
- Unmatched Craftsmanship
- Friendly, Personalized Service
- Good Old-Fashioned Hard Work!
The majority of our house painting services come in two forms: interior and exterior.
Interior Residential Painting
As an interior painting contractor with decades of experience, our expert technicians have developed an interior painting process that maximizes quality and emphasizes customer satisfaction. We understand that interior painting goes beyond aesthetics. It protects your ceilings and walls and helps you sustain a healthier place to live for your family. When only the finest craftsmanship will do inside your home, Shields Painting is here for you.
Our seasoned team of painting experts and craftsmen is dedicated to respecting your space and providing you with the look and feel you're craving inside your home. Whether you bought a new house and want to make it your own or need minor touch-ups but have no time, Shields Painting is ready to tackle the job, no matter how small or large.
Unlike some painting companies, our interior house painters take the time to get the details right, every time. For instance, color is only one aspect of your interior paint job. The paint sheen or finish is just as important. Certain finishes are better for living rooms and bedrooms than in kitchens and bathrooms. We'll help you find the right finish and paint colors for your home, so you don't have to worry about touch-ups or repainting.
Some of our most popular interior house painting services include:
- Ceiling Painting
- Popcorn Ceiling Removal
- Living Room Painting
- Bathroom Painting
- Basement Painting
- Color Consultations
- More

Cabinet Painting
Citrus County cabinet painting deserves its own section on this page because it requires more time, skill, and quality paint than most sections of your home. If your home's cabinets are built into its woodwork, replacing them can be obnoxiously expensive. Compared to the cost of installing new cabinets, painting your kitchen cabinets is much more affordable.
At Shields Painting, we specialize in transforming old cabinets into new, gorgeous features that are just as usable as they are beautiful. Each step of our cabinet painting process is meticulous and thorough. And we'll take care of the entire job, from cleaning, prep, and sanding to priming, painting, and reassembly. This unique service lets you enjoy a brand-new look in your kitchen without having to go into debt by replacing your cabinets.
Whether your cabinets are new, but you want to change their color or you'd like to transition wood cabinets to a painted finish, Shields Painting has the expertise and experience to give you a new look you'll love.

Exterior Residential Painting
Your home - it's a place that not only keeps your belongings safe. It protects your family and loved ones, too. It's one of your largest investments, and like anything else of value, it should be protected. However, Florida weather can take a toll on your home's structure and paint, lowering your home's value and even putting your family at risk.
While it's true that a beautiful exterior affects your house's value, it shouldn't take thousands of remodeling dollars to make a positive change to your home. There's a fine line between reasonable pricing and top-quality painting, and that sweet spot is what Shields Painting aims for. If you want to transform how your friends and neighbors see your home, never underestimate the power of a professional paint job.
Our exterior residential painting services are designed to boost curb appeal, give your home a fresh look, and help it stand up to Florida's unique weather. But we provide more than that. When you hire Shields Painting for your outdoor painting project, you will enjoy peace of mind in knowing that your home is in truly capable hands. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and help bring out the best in your property, whether you need to re-stain your deck or remove old, peeling paint from your siding.
If you're on the hunt for the very best exterior painting contractor in Beverly Hills, FL, look no further than Shields Painting.
Some of our most popular exterior house painting services include:
- Vinyl Siding Painting
- Deck Painting and Staining
- Stucco Exterior Painting
- Wood Exterior Painting
- Porch Painting and Staining
- Soffit Painting
- Fascia Painting
- Window Painting
- Front Door Painting
- Thorough Painting Prep
- More

The Premier Commercial Painting Company in Beverly Hills, FL
When it comes to first impressions, your businesses' appearance plays an important role. Your commercial property's paint job factors into its overall aesthetics. A great-looking, well-maintained paint job can mean the difference between a customer walking in your storefront and passing by. Conversely, an old, worn-out commercial paint job can send the wrong message to prospective customers. If you can't take the time to keep up your property's appearance, why would a customer spend their hard-earned money on your products?
The same goes for your businesses' interior paint. Would you want to do business with a company that has peeling paint or unsightly crown molding? At Shield's Painting, our goal is to create a beautiful environment that your customers and employees will love inside and out. When you work with our business painters, you can rest easy knowing we treat your business like it were our own. We always clean up after ourselves and know that operations cannot come to a halt just because we're painting. As such, we'll work with your busy schedule to ensure the job gets done right the first time without disrupting your day-to-day commitments.
With decades of commercial painting experience, we know the demands of a commercial painting project necessitate a disciplined and focused approach from the start. Our team of business painters is committed to delivering quality, on-time results on every project, every time - no excuses

We offer professional business painting services to a variety of building types, including:

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Industrial Painting
A high level of care and finesse are required to effectively paint an industrial property. At Shields Painting, we know that industrial paint jobs involve much more than aesthetics. That's why our industrial services are customized to your specifications, using industrial-grade materials that stand up to heavy-duty operations.
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Retail Store Painting
Our commercial painters apply effective, yet appealing interior and exterior paint that stand up to the daily rigors of busy retail environments.


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Small Business Painting
Do you own a restaurant franchise? Have a small "mom and pop" location that needs a fresh coat of paint? Shields Painting has the resources and reliability to efficiently get the job done the first time. That way, you can focus on serving your customers, not having your business repainted.
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Healthcare Location Painting
From walk-in clinics to long-term care facilities, Shields Painting is sensitive to your patients' needs. We know you must protect your patient's privacy while maintaining productivity. Our approach to healthcare location painting centers around your schedule to avoid disruptions in care.


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Apartment Complex Painting
Erase signs of wear and make your apartment complex or multi-family building a more desirable place to live with a stunning, professional paint job.
Florida's Most Trusted Painting Contractor
Shields Painting has been in the business since 1968. In a world where so much has changed, we are proud to uphold the ideals that make us successful: hard, honest work, getting the job done right, and excellent customer service. Providing you with trustworthy, quality work will always take priority over rushing through a project to serve the next customer. That is just not the way we choose to do business.
As professionals dedicated to perfection, we strive to provide a unique painting experience for every customer - one that focuses on their needs and desires instead of our own. Whether you need residential painting for your home or commercial painting for your business, we encourage you to reach out today to speak with our customer service team. Whether you have big ideas about a new paint project or need our expertise and guidance, we look forward to hearing from you soon.

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BOCC vote ends Beverly Hills’ Groundhog Da
Chronicle Onlinehttps://www.chronicleonline.com/opinion/bocc-vote-ends-beverly-hills-groundhog-da/article_f8c52403-6416-575c-abbd-aba7e25dbf99.html
Citrus County’s modestly-priced Beverly Hills subdivision was among the first retirement-oriented planned communities in Central Florida with a community center, park and swimming pool owned and maintained by the community.In the decades that have followed, the retirement-oriented community has become more demographically diverse with fewer retirees and more young families in starter or rental homes.With the changing demographics making the operation and maintenance of the community’s swimming pool unaffordable for ...
Citrus County’s modestly-priced Beverly Hills subdivision was among the first retirement-oriented planned communities in Central Florida with a community center, park and swimming pool owned and maintained by the community.
In the decades that have followed, the retirement-oriented community has become more demographically diverse with fewer retirees and more young families in starter or rental homes.
With the changing demographics making the operation and maintenance of the community’s swimming pool unaffordable for residents, the county took ownership of the pool in 2011. Following the pool’s $117,000 refurbishment in 2016, county commissioners voted to close it in 2019 due to declining usage and an estimated $70,000 repair bill.
Even with the pool closed, however, the pool continued to be a community conundrum that just would not go away. Beverly Hills community leaders and residents brought forth various proposals to the Board of County Commissioners without resolution, making the pool’s fate akin to the 1993 movie Groundhog Day where the day is repeated over and over.
The most recent proposal by the Keep the Pool Open Committee appeared to offer a promising resolution for the Groundhog Day conundrum for both the Beverly Hills community and BOCC.
As proposed, the Nature Coast Affordable Housing Corporation would purchase the pool property and a small, nearby parcel of vacant land from the County for the construction of a playground. The pool would be used for free by the Citrus County Boys & Girls Clubs. Also, a reduced rate to incentivize Beverly Hills Civic Association members to join a planned swim club would be offered to help underwrite the pool’s operations and maintenance.
Although the proposal, as presented, had no impact on county taxpayers, it regrettably was a missed opportunity for both the committee and BOCC.
It was a missed opportunity for the committee because it did not communicate the proposal’s details to the BOCC in advance of its scheduled vote. The absence of details left commissioners skeptical, especially Commissioner Ruthie Schlabach, who had previously championed keeping the pool open.
The BOCC, absent the “devil in the details,” missed the opportunity to give the proposal a fair hearing and a more informed vote by not acting upon Commissioner Diana Finegan’s willingness to table the issue pending more detailed information.
In light of the missed opportunity by both parties, only time will tell if the BOCC vote to fill in the pool to end Beverly Hills’ Groundhog Day has best served the community’s recreational needs.
Beverly Hills home destroyed in fire overnight
Georgia Sullivanhttps://www.chronicleonline.com/news/local/beverly-hills-home-destroyed-in-fire-overnight/article_934f69cf-46aa-5eee-a8ca-5399df73b04a.html
Citrus County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 1:17 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, on North Muscadine Path in Beverly Hills where, upon arrival, a home was found almost entirely engulfed in flames.The single story, concrete block residential home of around 2,600 square feet was approximately 75 percent involved with fire by the time authorities arrived, with active fire showing from the center roof and main body of the home, according to a Fire Rescue release.The property owner had self-evacuated from the residence befor...
Citrus County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 1:17 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, on North Muscadine Path in Beverly Hills where, upon arrival, a home was found almost entirely engulfed in flames.
The single story, concrete block residential home of around 2,600 square feet was approximately 75 percent involved with fire by the time authorities arrived, with active fire showing from the center roof and main body of the home, according to a Fire Rescue release.
The property owner had self-evacuated from the residence before Fire Rescue’s arrival and advised he was the only occupant in the home.
Law enforcement was also on the scene and evacuating neighbors from their homes on each side of the residence as a precautionary measure. Firefighters from Hernando, Pine Ridge, Kensington, Connell Heights, Highlands, Citrus Springs, a Chief Officer and a Safety Captain responded to the scene.
Extinguishing the flames began from the yard while neighboring exposures were protected. It was soon found that the fire extended into the garage attic and additional suppression activities began as well.
The property owner told Fire Rescue he was returning from work and found the roof of the residence on fire, tried to enter but was unable to because of the flames and heavy smoke inside. He then called 911.
Firefighters entered the residence and confirmed there was no one else inside.
A neighboring property owner was contacted to be advised of heat damage sustained to a gable and siding on their residence. Crews investigated for any further fire or smoke damage to the neighbor’s home but found none.
The fire was brought under control by 1:49 a.m., but the residence was a total loss. No injuries were reported, per a Fire Rescue release. The Red Cross was contacted to assist the displaced homeowner. After an extensive mop up, the last unit cleared the scene at 6:02 a.m. The power company also responded to the scene to secure power.
The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause and origin of the fire.
For more information about Citrus County Fire Rescue, go to the website at citruscountyfire.com or follow @CitrusCounty FireRescue on Facebook or @citruscofire on Twitter.
Contact Chronicle Reporter Georgia Sullivan at 352-564-2929.
Impacts from sale to Rolling Oaks customers expected to be minimal
Michael Bateshttps://www.chronicleonline.com/news/local/impacts-from-sale-to-rolling-oaks-customers-expected-to-be-minimal/article_9371449d-a8ce-55a0-979c-8826e06a91fd.html
The 6,000 customers of Rolling Oaks Utilities may soon be dealing with a new company called Central States Water Resources (CSWR)-Florida.A meeting with county water authority officials will be held Oct. 10 in the Lecanto Government Center where officials will consider approving a sale between the two utilities.(CSWR) Florida, the 12th-largest investor-owned water and wastewater utility in the nation, plans to acquire Rolling Oaks and make upgrades and improvements.John Patton, president of Rolling Oaks Utilities, said t...
The 6,000 customers of Rolling Oaks Utilities may soon be dealing with a new company called Central States Water Resources (CSWR)-Florida.
A meeting with county water authority officials will be held Oct. 10 in the Lecanto Government Center where officials will consider approving a sale between the two utilities.
(CSWR) Florida, the 12th-largest investor-owned water and wastewater utility in the nation, plans to acquire Rolling Oaks and make upgrades and improvements.
John Patton, president of Rolling Oaks Utilities, said the 6,000 customers of Rolling Oaks, primarily in the Beverly Hills area, should not notice any immediate impacts.
The Chronicle reached out to Aaron Silas, CSWR’s regulatory case manager, for more specific impacts to local customers. This was his response:
How will your acquisition impact current utility customers?
“CSWR-Florida has proposed adopting the current rates and charges of Rolling Oaks, so customers will not be experiencing any changes to their bills upon acquisition,” he said.
In addition, CSWR “would implement operational changes to improve and enhance customer service,” Silas said.
“Customers would have access to a 24-hour phone line to report any utility service issues,” he added. “Finally, we have multiple ways to pay that allow our customers to choose the best option for their needs.”
The company, he said, has a “proven track record of acquiring small, oftentimes distressed, water and wastewater systems, making the repairs and upgrades those systems require, and bringing in professional operations in order to operate them in a way that pleases utility and environmental regulators alike.”
What is the purchase price of Rolling Oaks Utilities?
“It is company policy to not release the purchase price of deals that the company has with commercial sellers without their express permission, and we have yet to obtain that,” Silas said.
When is your acquisition of the utility expected to be complete?
“We are currently on the county’s agenda for October, so we are projecting receiving all necessary county approvals in October and closing this deal by the end of the year.”
Final words
“We are excited about the opportunity to provide reliable and safe services to the Rolling Oaks customers and we’re happy to answer additional questions as they may arise,” Silas said.
Michael D. Bates is a staff writer with the Citrus County Chronicle and can be reached at mbates@chronicleonline.com.
Comings & Goings: Aldi, Chipotle, Starbucks and Bowlero
Michael Bateshttps://www.chronicleonline.com/news/local/comings-goings-aldi-chipotle-starbucks-and-bowlero/article_f8650938-ed7d-58f6-8387-e0d1b50041e2.html
From burritos to bowling. From coffee to comestibles. This edition of Comings & Goings has something for everyone.(Yes, I had to stretch on comestibles to keep the alliteration going).It’s been awhile since my last column so there is much to cover. So without further fanfare, let’s get started.ChipotleChipotle Mexican Grill is tentatively scheduled to open its first restaurant in Citrus County this summer.Located at 911 Main St. in Inverness, Chipotle specializes in tacos, burritos, quesadil...
From burritos to bowling. From coffee to comestibles. This edition of Comings & Goings has something for everyone.
(Yes, I had to stretch on comestibles to keep the alliteration going).
It’s been awhile since my last column so there is much to cover. So without further fanfare, let’s get started.
Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill is tentatively scheduled to open its first restaurant in Citrus County this summer.
Located at 911 Main St. in Inverness, Chipotle specializes in tacos, burritos, quesadillas and burrito bowls that are made-to-order in front of customers.
The franchise is at the same spot that used to be home to Joe’s Family Restaurant. After 28 years, the family decided to open a smaller, 155-seat building nearby at 1754 U.S. 41 North, a former art studio next to the Roller Barn.
Chipotle has 211 restaurants in Florida and over 3,000 globally.
Bowlero
Speaking of bowls (non-burrito), the new Bowlero sign went up this month in Crystal River, replacing the family-run Manatee Lanes that had been there for more than 40 years.
Bowlero, at 7715 State Road 44, is a Virginia-based chain.
“From our signature blacklight lanes to our sleek laneside loungers to our huge HD video walls, our stunning locations feature modern, upscale amenities and a retro-cool vibe that makes every party a little more memorable,” is how the chain describes itself on its website.
Bowlero Corp. is the largest 10-pin bowling operator in the world with more than 325 bowling centers across North America. In 2019, Bowlero acquired the Professional Bowlers Association,
To learn more, visit https://www.bowlero.com.
Aldi
The German-based grocery store is building two stores in Citrus County: one at the under-construction Shoppes of Black Diamond at the northwest intersection of County Roads 491 and 486 in Lecanto and the other at the northwest corner of State Road 44 and Forest Drive in Inverness
The Lecanto site is nowhere near ready.
The ground-clearing, utility work and other infrastructure should be completed on the Shoppes by the end of the first quarter of 2023 – weather permitting, Joe Cappuccilli, with Gulf to Lakes Real Estate Inc., told the Chronicle recently.
Land-clearing at the Aldi in Inverness has not begun so don’t look for that location to open anytime soon.
Starbucks
The Shoppes at Black Diamond will also be home to the Seattle-based Starbucks coffee chain.
Starbucks recently filed a site development permit with the county, which is required before the issuance of a building permit. Look for it to open about the same time as Aldi.
The coffee chain will also build a standalone store off State Road 44 in Inverness. Insight Credit Union will be torn down to make way for Starbucks. A timetable for construction and opening has not been announced.
Jersey Mike’s
Wanted to let sub fans know Jersey Mike’s opens March 22, at 6826 State Road 44, inside the Publix-anchored Crystal Springs Plaza.
No burritos but lots of other comestibles.
Michael D. Bates is a staff writer with the Citrus County Chronicle and can be reached at mbates@chronicleonline.com.
End of the line for Central Ridge pool
Michael Bateshttps://www.chronicleonline.com/news/local/end-of-the-line-for-central-ridge-pool/article_3be91057-d7c7-57f6-9ce6-e60955b16069.html
County Commission Chairwoman Ruthie Schlabach on Tuesday said it broke her heart but she had no choice in making a motion to fill the Central Ridge pool in Beverly Hills with cement and stop trying to pump life into a failed project.“It’s almost the death of a dream for me,” she told the board and public.Her colleagues sided with her and the final 5-0 vote apparently puts to bed an issue that has been ongoing for over three years.The move didn’t sit well with some.Resident Janet Barack said...
County Commission Chairwoman Ruthie Schlabach on Tuesday said it broke her heart but she had no choice in making a motion to fill the Central Ridge pool in Beverly Hills with cement and stop trying to pump life into a failed project.
“It’s almost the death of a dream for me,” she told the board and public.
Her colleagues sided with her and the final 5-0 vote apparently puts to bed an issue that has been ongoing for over three years.
The move didn’t sit well with some.
Resident Janet Barack said the pool was meant for families to enjoy and “not to be filled in with cement.”
Beverly Hills Civic Association president Harvey Gerber pleaded with commissioners to back a plan to salvage the county pool.
He asked the board to sell it to the Nature Coast Affordable Housing Corporation (NCAHC), which would refurbish the pool and build a playground there to be used for free by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus County.
Gerber said he has the cash and a committed company to perform the renovation work.
“We have all the money and then some,” said Gerber,
But Schlabach said she has received no correspondence from the Boys & Girls Clubs and has not seen a detailed plan from the NCAHC.
It’s time, she said, to let it go.
“This is trying to put life into something where there is no life,” she said.
Schlabach agreed to work with Gerber on another project at the park.
“That pool was not supported by Beverly Hills,” Schlabach said. “The community had it, they couldn’t support it, they couldn’t afford it.”
Added Schlabach: “We need to move on. It is not healthy. It is not serving any purpose for Beverly Hills right now.”
Commissioner Diana Finegan said she would favor tabling the issue pending more details. But ultimately, Finegan said she would support Schlabch’s motion because of the time and energy she put into the matter.
The county will now perforate the pool shell, backfill it and finish it with a concrete pad – all at a cost not to exceed $24,620.
The Beverly Hills Recreation Association once owned the pool, Beverly Park and community center. The county took it over when the association could no longer afford it, creating the Central Ridge Community Park.
The county closed the pool in 2019 due to poor attendance and high maintenance costs. It’s sat empty ever since.
Michael D. Bates is a staff writer with the Citrus County Chronicle and can be reached at mbates@chronicleonline.com.
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