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 Black Diamond, 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 Black Diamond, 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 Black Diamond, 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 Black Diamond, 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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Third Annual Black Diamond Ball Will Be Held at Bonnet Springs Park
Junior League of Greater Lakelandhttps://www.lkldnow.com/third-annual-black-diamond-ball-will-be-held-at-bonnet-springs-park/
Junior League of Greater Lakeland, Inc. (JLGL) announces the third annual Black Diamond Ball sponsored by Ashley Gibson Barnett to be hosted at Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland on Saturday, March 4, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.Every year JLGL raises thousands of dollars on behalf of students within Polk County to support League programs such as Reading is Fundamental (RIF), World of Reading, and Ready to Read.Barnett shared, “The mission of this event i...
Junior League of Greater Lakeland, Inc. (JLGL) announces the third annual Black Diamond Ball sponsored by Ashley Gibson Barnett to be hosted at Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland on Saturday, March 4, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Every year JLGL raises thousands of dollars on behalf of students within Polk County to support League programs such as Reading is Fundamental (RIF), World of Reading, and Ready to Read.
Barnett shared, “The mission of this event is personal to me. My mother, Tammy, spent her entire career invested in the lives of children, working in some of the most diverse school systems and counties as an educator and administrator. Growing up, I attended the most diverse high school in my county, and witnessed firsthand many of my peers struggling beyond the classroom, facing many challenges – even hunger. My mother-in-law, Carol Jenkins Barnett, created an enduring and impactful legacy as an advocacy leader for early childhood education in the state of Florida, supporting many education initiatives like the United Ways Reading Pals and Success by Six.”
Barnett went on to say, “These women taught me that for any child to be successful in the classroom and beyond we must do all we can to give them the resources and tools they need to succeed. Now becoming a mother myself, sponsoring Black Diamond Ball means so much to me in continuing their legacies; we are helping children come to school confident and ready to learn.”
In 2022 the Junior League of Greater Lakeland raised more than $145,000 during the Black Diamond Ball in support of our mission to create awareness of issues that affect women’s and children’s wellness within Polk County.
Last year more than 3,000 backpacks filled with school supplies went into the hands of children in our community who needed it most. That’s more than 7,250 items of clothing filling the Clothes Closet at the local Tenoroc High School, which provides new clothing items to high school students, along with toiletries and snacks, free of charge.
Thousands of children within Polk County are in need of clean clothes and supplies. 1 in 5 children in Polk County lives in a household that struggles to put food on the table and clothes on their backs.
“The Junior League is ecstatic to host our third annual Black Diamond Ball. The League hosts this annual gala each spring and consistently has doubled its fundraising goals each year. Our focus for this event is to raise funds that help clothe our community through clothes closets at local high schools and through providing book bags filled with clothing basics and school supplies for community partners to be able to distribute to those in need. Our goal this year is to provide more than 7,000 items to children in our community. Through the support of our community partners, sponsors and donors, we will be able to do just that,” stated Junior League of Greater Lakeland Board President Maggie Briggs.
The Junior League of Greater Lakeland, Inc. has made the children of Polk County a priority. JLGL raises awareness of the impacts of poverty on local children and invites the Polk County community to support our schools which oftentimes, are the ones best positioned to go beyond education and feed, care, and build the self-esteem of children during the day.
The third annual Black Diamond Ball will be held on March 4, 2023, and will include an evening of jazz, custom cocktails, casino games, and entertainment as The Junior League of Greater Lakeland, Inc. raises funds to support children from Polk County.
For more information on all events, updates, and links to purchase tickets online, visit www.jlgl.org/events/ball/. Individual tickets for this event start at $150.00. For more information on event and table sponsorship please contact Heide Evans at gala@jlgl.org.
Black Diamond, Hammock Dunes to host FSGA amateur championships
Garry Smitshttps://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/pga/2019/11/29/black-diamond-hammock-dunes-to-host-fsga-amateur-championships/2184846007/
gsmits@jacksonville.comThe Florida State Golf Association is taking its two major amateur championships to two of the most iconic contemporary designs next summer.The FSGA announced this week that the 103rd Florida Amateur men's championship will be at the Black Diamond Ranch Quarry and Ranch Courses in Lecanto June 25-28; while the 91st Florida Amateur women's championship will be at the Hammock Dunes Creek and Links courses the week before, June 17-21.Black Diamond was designed by Tom Fazio...
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The Florida State Golf Association is taking its two major amateur championships to two of the most iconic contemporary designs next summer.
The FSGA announced this week that the 103rd Florida Amateur men's championship will be at the Black Diamond Ranch Quarry and Ranch Courses in Lecanto June 25-28; while the 91st Florida Amateur women's championship will be at the Hammock Dunes Creek and Links courses the week before, June 17-21.
Black Diamond was designed by Tom Fazio in 1984. Five holes on the back nine of the Quarry course, Nos. 13-17, wind their way around the perimeter of an old rock quarry, creating elevation changes not usually seen in Florida.
Black Diamond has previously hosted the 2017 Florida Open and the 2019 Women's Amateur stroke play championship.
Rees Jones designed the Hammock Dunes Creek Course in 2003, and Fazio designed the Links course in 1989. Hammock Dunes has been the venue for 2018 Florida Cup and the 2019 Florida Open.
Former University of North Florida player Sean Dale won the Florida Open last year with a final-round 63.
Information on entering the tournaments can be found by visit fsga.org.
Junior exemptions increase
The Jacksonville Area Golf Association will now offer two exemptions into the First Coast Amateur to players from the North Florida Junior Foundation.
The top-two players in the NFJG Tour's First Coast Junior Amateur 16-18 division on Jan. 2-3 at Jacksonville Beach will receive exemptions to the First Coast Amateur Jan. 18-20 at Hammock Beach in Palm Coast. Last year, the tournament offered one exemption.
The top 16 to 18 girls players will receive an unspecified number of exemptions to the First Coast Women's Amateur in June.
Par-3 championship set
The North Florida Junior Tour is hold the North Florida Par-3 Championship Dec. 28-29 at the Palm Valley Golf Course.
The tournament is open to all NFJG members and their guests. Additional information can be found at nfjg.org.
Christmas camp offered
The Nicky Martin Golf Swing School is offering two sessions of junior camps Dec. 23-24 and Dec. 30-31 at Windsor Parke.
The camp times are 9:30-noon and open to boys and girls from 7-12 years old. The $100 fee includes instruction on the full swing, short game and putting and includes snacks and drinks.
Email nicky@nickymartingolf.com, call (904) 708-3131 or visit nickymartingolf.com.
New homes, townhomes and apartments planned for Lecanto
Michael Bateshttps://www.chronicleonline.com/news/local/new-homes-townhomes-and-apartments-planned-for-lecanto/article_acc1ba28-323c-5e4d-b68c-635e8f3e3fa0.html
Get ready for two massive residential developments headed to Lecanto.Earlier this year, news broke about the retail explosion planned at the intersections of County Roads 486 and 491.Big names like Target, Texas Roadhouse, Aldi and Starbucks are coming.Now, it’s time for the housing boom to accommodate all the new folks who will be moving to that area because of the stores, the future Suncoast Parkway interchange off County Road 486 and the plethora of services such as the YMCA and a new rehab center on the way....
Get ready for two massive residential developments headed to Lecanto.
Earlier this year, news broke about the retail explosion planned at the intersections of County Roads 486 and 491.
Big names like Target, Texas Roadhouse, Aldi and Starbucks are coming.
Now, it’s time for the housing boom to accommodate all the new folks who will be moving to that area because of the stores, the future Suncoast Parkway interchange off County Road 486 and the plethora of services such as the YMCA and a new rehab center on the way.
Amber Ridge, which will wrap around the retail area on the southwest corner of the intersection, goes before the Planning & Development Commission on Dec. 15 and then to county commissioners Jan. 24.
Joe Cappuccilli, with Gulf to Lakes Real Estate Inc., is brokering the transaction for CR486 LLC, which is selling 136 acres to Dix Development of Lake Mary, Florida. The engineer for the project is Ocala-based Pigeon-Ardurra.
Amber Ridge encompasses 136 acres in the county’s Central Ridge area and is currently zoned as medium density residential that allows up to four dwelling units per acre. But this project will actually have three units per acre, “less than what is allowed under the current zoning,” Cappuccilli said.
The property is on the southern boundary of Black Diamond.
The single-family homes are expected to be about 2,000 square feet. A community clubhouse and pool will be built and 20 percent of the development would remain open space.
There will be four separate access points into Amber Ridge, with the main one being off C.R. 491.
The two-story townhomes will have four to eight attached units per building. A portion of the townhomes will have Black Diamond Ranch Golf Course visibility and be gated and the other would overlook the Target plaza.
There will be connectivity to the YMCA on its eastern side as well as the new rehab center going up.
Apartments
In a separate housing project, look for the building of a new apartment complex on 15.5 acres by the new 40,000-foot rehabilitation center off C.R. 486 in Lecanto.
Cappuccilli said 300 apartments are planned, at 20 units per acre. These will be market-rate pricing (not state-subsidized) to accommodate the county’s workforce, he said.
The apartment buildings will be three stories and will not abut Black Diamond, Cappuccilli said. They will also have access to the YMCA.
What’s driving all this?
“The developer certainly feels good about the retail coming in and sees it as a huge selling product,” Cappuccilli said.
But it’s not just convenient access to stores.
It’s the future easy-on, easy-off Suncoast Parkway interchange by the developments and the affordability of the land.
“That is why these developers are starting to come to this market,” he said.
Dix Development is already marketing the site on its website and describes it like this:
“Expect a community that promotes parks, recreation and walk-ability. With the YMCA adjacent to the community, all the amenities you can imagine are at your fingertips.
“Maybe you want to use your golf cart on one of the many wide multi-use trails and visit the Shoppes at Black Diamond.”
Golf legends descend upon Black Diamond for charity event
Jeff Bryanhttps://www.chronicleonline.com/news/local/golf-legends-descend-upon-black-diamond-for-charity-event/article_d04c4730-9bb5-11eb-b04f-df079d326312.html
It wasn’t a PGA Tour event or a major championship but the swell of onlookers Monday, April 12, along the driving range at Black Diamond created plenty of buzz.For all the right reasons, too.Scanning down the line, amateur golfers and spectators could catch a glimpse of Ernie Els, Rocco Mediate, Fred Couples, Corey Pavin, Darren Clark, Lee Janzen, Tom Lehman, Mike Weir, Vijay Singh and Larry Mize warming up prior to the start of the Legends of Golf Day at Black Diamond. Combined, the group has captured 16 major golf champ...
It wasn’t a PGA Tour event or a major championship but the swell of onlookers Monday, April 12, along the driving range at Black Diamond created plenty of buzz.
For all the right reasons, too.
Scanning down the line, amateur golfers and spectators could catch a glimpse of Ernie Els, Rocco Mediate, Fred Couples, Corey Pavin, Darren Clark, Lee Janzen, Tom Lehman, Mike Weir, Vijay Singh and Larry Mize warming up prior to the start of the Legends of Golf Day at Black Diamond. Combined, the group has captured 16 major golf championships, with Els’ four the best of the group.
But the real winners of the day, Els pointed out before the four-person, shotgun start scramble teed off, were the Ernie Els Autism Foundation and Black Diamond Foundation. Both nonprofit organizations were the beneficiaries of Monday’s star-studded event, which had folks snapping photos and videos of a notable who’s who of PGA stars now plying their trade on the Champions Tour.
The Ernie Els Autism Foundation, located in Jupiter, Florida, assists 300 youths with programs and therapies while also providing adult services, Els said. The Black Diamond Foundation provides funds throughout the community, from the Thanksgiving Day Feeding Alliance to scholarships to high school seniors in the county.
“It’s going to be cool,” said Els, who along with Mediate, hosted a clinic for fans and spectators before warming up for an afternoon round of golf. “The fans are going to come close to these guys. They don’t see them live much anymore. It’s a lot of majors here.”
The idea for the event was the brainchild of Martin Courtois, a Black Diamond resident who approach Els with the idea at a Champions Tour event earlier this year. He had already secured the likes of Couples and Mediate.
“It’s an honor really,” Els said. “When (Martin) came up with the idea. We first spoke at the Hawaiian event. It sounded like a good idea. He’s got really good friends on the tour, already had Freddie signed up, obviously Rocco was playing. We do a lot of these charities around the country. It is nice do one with our new family (the Champions Tour); these guys are legends, it’s great to spend time with them.”
“These guys, I looked up to. I’m kind of the younger guy here. The rest of them, they were my mentors. Freddie is like … he was the man. I played a lot of practice rounds with him. To play with them, see them, interact with them, it’s a dream come true.”
More friendly competitive, we do it from the right way, from the spirit we used to play with. “It’s in the right spirit,” he said. “Laid back, casual. The guys stay sharp; they don’t want to play poor golf. It’s great to see the guys.”
While not playing, Tom Bobrowski, an avid golfer and member of Black Diamond, was on hand to support the cause and, perhaps, pick up a few tips from the pros.
“These are great players,” he said as he continued to peer along the driving range. “I can’t wait to see how they compete on our course, how they play the holes. It’s going to be so fun to watch.”
Bobrowski had been keenly watching Couples warm up on the range, lamenting how “he makes it look so easy.”
“But then you hear these guys talk about their approach to the game, their consistency,” said Bobrowski, an 8-handicap golfer. “It’s about practice, repetition. It’s good for guys like myself to hear.”
Even younger golfers such as Maegan Pungsuwan, a freshman at Lecanto, was awestruck by seeing top-level professionals.
“It’s unbelievable,” she said. “I didn’t think I’d get to see them in person, this close. It’s amazing.”
While not a hands-on lesson, Pungsuwan said she was able to pick up a few tips from studying them.
“Watching them, especially Fred (Couples), they’re just super consistent,” she explained. “While you might not want to replicate their shots, there are check points you can follow through. Those are things I like to study.”
The event was sponsored by Citrus Orthopedic & Joint Institute and Crystal Motor Sports.
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