Dart Container sure knows how to throw a party. Several bounce houses kept kids occupied as they slid down a slide to get their picture taken with Spiderman and Tinkerbell. Employees of Dart Container came out to the site at 4610 Airport Road for lunch during the Plant City office’s Dart Container 30th anniversary party. […]
Continue ReadingScience students earn bids to national contests
Bill Nye the science guy has nothing on Durant High School’s Science Club. Two teams from the Plant City school competed at two separate science events last weekend, and both placed. Moreover, one already is guaranteed a spot in a national competition. Durant’s National Ocean Science Bowl team won the regional science bowl, held Feb. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High gets check from Sweetbay
Plant City High School was presented with a check of $10,836 today as the winner of the “Sweetbay Supports Local Schools” contest. Henry Falcon, manager of the Sweetbay store in Plant City, presented the check to Colleen Richardson, principal of Plant City High School. Cathy Erickson, customer service manager, also took part in the presentation. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High senior wins second at speech contest
Casey Hamilton, a senior at Plant City High School took second place and won $150 at the District Rotary Speech Contest held recently at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Hamilton earned the honor of competing in this event by winning first place honors at the local competition held Feb. 11 at Carrabbas. http://altaboat.ru/alfa-bank-kreditnaya-karta-platinum.php
Continue ReadingThree area seniors earn prestigious scholarships
Durant High School senior Jose Perez has moved 57 times to different cities, following the growing seasons and helping his family of migrant workers in the fields. During his sophomore year of high school, his family finally settled in Plant City. But despite all his travels, Perez has been able to succeed academically in school. […]
Continue ReadingPirate-themed race will benefit Project L.I.N.K.
Scallywags can shape their booties while hunting for booty at an upcoming pirate-themed race March 2, at Varn Ranch. The Pirate Booty Hunt, a 3.5-mile race, gives runners a chance to find one of 200 treasure chests hidden along the trail. Each box has an undisclosed amount of money inside, ranging from $10 to $1,000. […]
Continue ReadingWork continues on Brewer Park
Residents will be able to enjoy another city park by summertime. Brewer Park, located off Grant Street, is currently under construction. It is named after the late Dr. Hal Brewer, an active member of the community who died last November. Excavation of the pond in the center of the park has been completed, and the […]
Continue ReadingWLCA denies new RFP policy
The Walden Lake Community Association will not pursue the idea of a request-for-proposal policy that would outline services and procedures for maintenance-related issues in the deed-restricted community. Board member Steve Swantek brought up the idea of the RFP policy, saying it would be a useful tool for board members to have when discussing future maintenance […]
Continue ReadingCounty Commission honors Florida Strawberry Festival
The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners allowed some of Plant City’s sweetness into its chambers Feb. 20, as the commission proclaimed Feb. 28 to March 10 as Florida Strawberry Festival Days. Commissioner Al Higginbotham led the proclamation, which recognized the City of Plant City, the Florida Strawberry Festival, the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen […]
Continue ReadingArt Guild creates own festival masterpiece
The East Hillsborough Art Guild will present its own take on this year’s Florida Strawberry Festival theme, “Our Masterpiece of Fun,” during its 18th annual Strawberry Festival Fine Art Show. The show will feature up to 700 submissions — 500 from adults and up to 200 from youths. The gallery, which will be located at gate […]
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