In preparation for the fifth annual Empty Bowls Project, Little Miss Plant City court members and Florida Strawberry Queen Samantha Sun painted bowls to be auctioned off during the event Saturday, Nov. 14. Empty Bowls benefits the United Food Bank of Plant City. For $5, guests can pick one glass bowl out of a wide array […]
Continue ReadingSCHS fourth in county for National Merit semifinalists
Students in Hillsborough County are breaking records by posting the district’s highest number ever of National Merit semifinalists. Seventy two students have earned the honor. Ten of those students are from Strawberry Crest High School. SCHS has the fourth highest number of semifinalists in the district. They are: Maria A. Bower Meghana Chapalamadugu Benjamin M. Feciura Kevin J. John Shalini […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Milton
Puppy Milton is the cutest dachshund around. He loves to snuggle, chew things he shouldn’t and bark at squirrels. His mom, Katelyn Hall, says he’s a sweetheart. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present a weekly Cutest Critter Contest. Entering is simple: Just submit a high-resolution photo (200 dpi or […]
Continue ReadingBuy Local: Duke’s Brewhouse
Did you know that every $100 spent at a local, independently-owned store generates $45 of secondary local spending, compared to $14 for a big-box chain? This was first tested in 2003 by the Institute for Local Self Reliance and is nearly identical to later results across multiple Civic Economic studies. The Plant City Times & […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 09.11.15
2015 August Real Estate Transactions
The home at 501 E. Keysville Road sold Aug. 14, for $489,900. Built in 1967, it has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,489 square feet of living area on 70 acres. The price per square foot is $329.01. Allens Cove The home at 4404 Roebuck Road sold Aug. 21, for $125,000. Built in 1965, it […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Daniel Gallegos
Daniel Gallegos says, “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” Daniel wins a free car wash from Octopus Car Wash. He can claim the wash with an ID at Octopus Car Wash, 1503 S. Collins St. Do you have a picture that sums up the personality of Plant City? To enter the I […]
Continue ReadingMake positive changes
I went to Europe in the summer of 1992, and one of the places I visited was Berlin. Walking along parts of what used to be the Berlin Wall, I picked up a small piece of it as a keepsake. This concrete barrier that once split that city into east and west zones seemed permanent […]
Continue ReadingPastor celebrates 58 years
Pastor Robert Herrin is celebrating his 58th year in ministry. Church of God is holding a service to celebrate Robert Herrin’s 17 years at the Plant City church at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. He came to Plant City Church of God in October 1998, from a church in Jacksonville. Originally from Brunswick, Georgia, he […]
Continue ReadingRezone meeting for rehab center at Red Rose Inn rescheduled
The City of Plant City Planning Board has rescheduled a meeting for 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, to decide whether or not to recommend rezoning the Red Rose Inn & Suites so that a drug rehabilitation center may operate there. The Planning Board held a meeting Thursday, Sept. 10, and voted 3-1 to make a recommendation in […]
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