By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor There is never a dull moment at the Plant City Photo Archives and History Center. Fascinating photographs constantly walk through the door with donors ecstatic to preserve a piece of history. With Veteran’s Day just a couple of weeks away, one notable photograph appropriately honored a fallen soldier. On […]
Continue ReadingHalloween events calendar
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Oct. 31 is the one night a week where children can stay out late, dress as ghouls and ghosts, princesses and fairies and eat as much candy as they can grab. In addition to roaming the neighborhood trick-or-treating, there are many other family friendly activities right here in Plant City […]
Continue ReadingCutting 4 a Cure
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Pink; It’s fun, flirty and feminine. It’s a common nail color in salons. But on Oct. 20, pink will be the most popular shade at the Focus 4 Beauty Career Center for a whole other reason besides its pretty reputation.
Continue ReadingLearning about Leadership; Arts and media
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Editor’s Note: Plant City Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class is a program where members of the chamber meet monthly to explore different factions and lifestyles of Plant City. Associate Editor, Amber Jurgensen, is taking the class to better know and understand Plant City. With the theme, arts and media, […]
Continue Reading“Presents 4 Pets” campaign benefits local animal shelters
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Every day, hundreds of pets like Sadie, a loving dog, are dropped off at animal shelters, given to veterinarian offices or abandoned on the streets to fend for themselves. Sadie’s owner surrendered her at a local veterinarian’s office because they could not pay for her numerous medical issues. The […]
Continue ReadingKnotts Hardware closing after 75-plus years
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor It’s been more than 75 years since Ben Knotts left North Carolina with nothing and started an iconic business on Collins Street in Historic Downtown Plant City, Knotts Hardware.
Continue ReadingCommunity services director Jim McDaniel retires
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Dozens are gathering to celebrate community services director Jim McDaniel’s retirement at an open house reception today Sept. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Sadye Gibbs Martin Auditorium in city hall.
Continue ReadingTHEY BUILT IT: Sweet Success
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Editor’s note: They Built It is an occasional series featuring Plant City’s small-business owners. Even when a hurricane threatens to tear through town, customers still pour into Hole in One Donuts to get a taste of its circular treats.
Continue ReadingRepublican Women’s Club to host breakfast with Margaret Iuculano
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer The Plant City Republican Women’s Club is hosting a meet and greet breakfast at Fred’s Market with Margaret Iuculano tomorrow, Sept. 20. Iuculano is running for Hillsborough County Commission District 6 against Democratic incumbent Commissioner Kevin Beckner.
Continue ReadingMovement in Midtown
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer Acres of cracked concrete slabs have been sitting vacant for years alongside the bustling traffic of Collins Street downtown. Several signs bordering the bare parcels depict an idyllic town square with busy shops and a village green. These signs signify the plan for the property — a Midtown — […]
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