By Times Staff A 34-year-old Plant City insurance agent was sentenced to spend 18 months in prison and pay back $150,371 to her victim — her employer — by a federal judge Thursday, Nov. 12. Heidi Calonge was also ordered by U.S. District Judge James D. Whittemore to spend six months on house arrest after […]
Continue ReadingSunshine bank expands into Sarasota
Sunshine Bancorp Inc., the parent holding company of Plant City-based Sunshine Bank, announced the completion of its branch purchase agreement with First Federal Bank of Florida. This transaction positions Sunshine with two locations in Manatee County and a platform for continued growth in the greater Sarasota region. “We are excited to have the First Federal employees […]
Continue ReadingPig Jam is set to smoke this weekend
The 13th annual Plant City Pig Jam will be cooking Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Randy Larson Four-Plex on South Park Road in Plant City. Suncoast Credit Union is this year’s title sponsor. The two-day event has more than 60 professional and amateur teams competing for over $16,450 in cash prizes, including a $3,000 […]
Continue ReadingRibbon Cutting: Independence Academy
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Independence Academy Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the school, 12902 E. U.S. Highway 92, Dover. Independence Academy is a SACS accredited charter school that serves students in grades kindergarten through eighth. The curriculum focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The school opened in […]
Continue ReadingRibbon Cutting: SK Furniture & Bedding
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Wednesday, Nov. 11, for SK Furniture & Bedding, 107 S. Evers St. SK Furniture & Bedding is a newcomer to the downtown business district. It is owned and operated by Sonya and Bryan Dunn and managed by the mother-daughter team Michelle VanDuyne and […]
Continue ReadingRibbon Cutting: Turner Cole Company
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Turner Cole Company Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the chamber of commerce. The Turner Cole Company is a locally-owned commercial real estate company. Based in Valrico, Turner Cole provides expert service in buying, selling, leasing and investing in all commercial properties.
Continue ReadingRibbon Cutting: LegalShield-David Frack
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for LegalShield-David Frack Thursday, Nov. 12, at the chamber of commerce. With over 6,900 attorneys in the network, LegalShield is the largest legal entity in the country. It offers a portfolio of legal and identity theft services protecting the legal rights and identities of […]
Continue ReadingSculptures to return to downtown
Ten J. Seward Johnson sculptures will return to Historic Downtown Plant City Tuesday, Dec. 1. They will remain in town through Tuesday, March 15. The sculptures are on loan from the Sculpture Foundation, which arranges the traveling of the exhibits around the world. The return of the sculptures has been in the planning stages for over a year. […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Festival releases entertainment lineup
The Florida Strawberry Festival released its lineup of headline entertainment artists performing on the Wish Farms Soundstage at the 2016 event. The 2016 headline entertainment lineup is as follows: Thursday, March 3 10:30 a.m.; Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra 3:30 p.m.; Charley Pride 7:30 p.m.; Josh Turner Friday, March 4 3:30 p.m.; Mickey Gilley 7:30 p.m.; […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Julie Hilson
Julie Hilson captured the morning dew on an old country barn in Plant City. Julie wins a Grimes Hardware Strawberry Town Cafe gift card. She can claim the card with an ID at Strawberry Town Cafe, 3161 Paul Buchman Highway. Do you have a picture that speaks to the personality of Plant City? To enter […]
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