Duane Ackerman was inducted Oct. 14, into the Plant City High School Hall of Fame . A member of the Class of 1960, Ackerman didn’t accept the distinction because of his triumphs. Instead, he wants to motivate students to reach for the sky. He spoke to groups of students all morning on the secrets to […]
Continue ReadingOwner to sell Plant City Beverage Castle
After less than eight months, the owner of Beverage Castle is selling the Plant City-based business. Owner Scott Wright said his $60,000 price tag for the building, 8 N. Lake Blvd., and inventory, is a bargain. The inventory alone is worth about $75,000, he said. Following his father’s death, Wright purchased the business in February […]
Continue ReadingCity’s park, road projects nearing completion
Plant City Manager Greg Horwedel updated city leaders on eight projects currently underway in the community at the Oct. 14 City Commission meeting. Mayor Mary Thomas Mathis said she was impressed that there were so many projects during a time of economic hardship. “That is (a testament) to you and (the) staff, and I just […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 10.17.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Republican Women’s Club Federated The Plant City Republican Women’s Club Federated will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at the home of Ed and Judy Wise, 2706 Pine Club Drive. Terry Kemple and Dee Prether, two of […]
Continue ReadingGaleno completes Marine boot camp
Plant City native Justin Galeno graduated Oct. 11, from the U.S. Marines boot camp. He is visiting his family in Plant City, until he ships out Oct. 21, to his next duty station, Jacksonville, N.C. “This is the proudest moment of my life … to know that I filled the big boots, just like I […]
Continue ReadingPlant City remembers Irma Moody
Jennifer Mallan still remembers the delicious smell of bacon and eggs that wafted through the home of her grandmother, Irma Cone Moody, when she would spend the night. Mrs. Moody even squeezed fresh orange juice for her oldest granddaughter. Mrs. Moody died Oct. 14, 2013. She was 99. “She was just the most incredible woman […]
Continue ReadingDuane Ackerman named Plant City High School Hall of Fame inductee
Duane Ackerman’s career has been the stuff of dreams. He served as vice chairman, president and CEO of BellSouth, navigating the company through mergers and changes in the industry. With his lifetime of business experience and tech-savvy nature, he’s been involved in numerous startups. Ackerman also serves on many distinguished boards, including those representing Allstate, […]
Continue ReadingPlant City resident shares heritage with annual flute gathering
Eleven years ago, Plant City resident Dock Green Silverhawk organized the first Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering to share his Native-American heritage and love of its music. This year’s event will take place Oct. 19 and 20, at Withlacoochee River Park, in Dade City. “It’s a very laid-back and easy-going type of event,” Silverhawk said. […]
Continue ReadingMom plans Locks of Love drive
Marisol Ortiz has her hands full. Her house is filled with family members, including four children, one with autism. So, Ortiz decided to start a blog about two months ago to help her deal with her stresses of everyday life as a mother. Now, she is using her newfound outlet to help her community. Mari […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 10.10.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce The October Business After Hours will take place from 5:15 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Holiday Inn Express Plant City, 2102 N. Park Road. Since April, the hotel has gone through […]
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