The Keel Family has enjoyed eating blueberry cheesecake bars for years. But, their recipe calls for a tropical twist, infusing the bars with coconut. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup crusted graham crackers 1/2 cup flower 1/2 cup flake coconut 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup ground pecans 2/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 8-ounce cream cheese, […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough honors turn around students
Sometimes, an incredible student isn’t the one with the highest GPA. Sometimes, a student can really make an impact when they are quite the opposite of the valedictorian. The annual Turn Around Student Awards, held April 4, in Tampa, showcased the amazing 180-degree flips students from throughout the district have completed. Four students from Plant […]
Continue ReadingWayback Burgers, Firehouse Subs opening soon
Plant City resident soon will be enjoying some new dining options at Lake Walden Square. Jake’s Wayback Burgers and Firehouse Subs both will open this summer, adding sizzle and spice to the city’s growing menu of dining options. Jake’s Wayback Burgers franchise owner James Payne hopes to open his 1950s-diner-inspired restaurant within three to four […]
Continue ReadingCeremony illuminates heart of annual event
Beth Odom choked back tears as she gripped a tall purple pillar candle at the Relay for Life Survivor Dinner March 24. Her husband, Steve, helped her light it, and the flame flickered and swayed to the vibrations of her voice. It was in honor of her grandmother, Mable Fouts, who had just been diagnosed […]
Continue ReadingNew talent agency hits Plant City
Nestled next to Orlando, a city with a booming entertainment industry, Plant City talent has the opportunity to align itself with the stars. And that’s exactly what Yvonne Fry and Taylor Baker plan to make happen. The duo has just launched its own talent agency, Fresh Picked Talent, in Plant City. Fresh Picked Talent will […]
Continue ReadingPlant City pastor plans tent revival
The Rev. John M. Epps is no stranger to old fashion tent revivals. He’s been doing them for 25 years all over the world. His latest one will take place April 14 to 19 — right here in Plant City. “You draw a lot of people off the streets who normally wouldn’t be pulled into […]
Continue ReadingResident plans event for veterans
Plant City resident Sharon Flowers is organizing a group for Flags of Fallen Vets. The group will travel Saturday, May 25, to Florida National Cemetery, in Bushnell, to place flags at graves.The deadline to sign up is April 21. For more information, call Flowers at (813) 764-6440.
Continue ReadingElks support Plant City soldier
There was nothing U.S. Army Sgt. Sean McLaughlin could do for his family when the cooling and heating system started to break back at home. He was halfway around the world on deployment in Qatar, with the Army National Guard. His wife, Joyce, had her hands full with three children, Chyenne, 10, Brooklynn, 3, and […]
Continue ReadingCivitan club honors two students
The Plant City Civitan Club recognized two outstanding students from Plant City and Durant high schools April 3, for their impacting accomplishment by awarding the James C. Billings Scholarship Awards toward their Hillsborough Community College classes. The Civitan Club was proud to award this honor and Keenya Wright from Durant High and Nancy Mendoza from […]
Continue ReadingWells Memorial launches American Legion fundraiser
Wells Memorial and Event Center will be creating a Memorial Day veteran wreath display. Honor a veteran by buying a 14-inch wreath that will be displayed at Wells Memorial. The cost of the wreath is $20. Of that, $10 will benefit the American Legion. To order, call (813) 752-1111.
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