Tracee Brock has been appointed as vice president, business banker at Sunshine Bank. In her role, Brock will be responsible for developing relationships with small businesses throughout the region. “Tracee’s strong local market knowledge and her commitment to building long-term, successful relationships with her clients make her a great addition to our growing team,” Nick […]
Continue ReadingAmerican Association of University Women is looking for members
The American Association of University Women is looking for Plant City area women to join its organization. AAUW is an international non-partisan non-profit, whose members have been working to impact the lives of girls and women since 1881. The national agenda includes, but is not limited to, critical issues that affect girls and women, such as equity […]
Continue ReadingSinkhole that swallowed man reopens in Seffner
A sinkhole that swallowed a Seffner man in 2013 has reopened. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, code enforcement and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a hole that opened at 240 Faithway Drive in Seffner Wednesday, Aug. 19. Upon arrival, it was confirmed that it is the same sinkhole that swallowed Jeffrey Bush, 36, while […]
Continue ReadingTroopers helping family after house burns down
Photos courtesy of FHP. Florida Highway patrol troopers replaced school supplies for a family after their house burned down Wednesday, Aug. 19. At 6:30 a.m. Lakeland district troopers were headed to their patrol zone when they spotted a house fire at 3815 Sparkman Road. The troopers arrived at the home and made sure the family was […]
Continue ReadingRibbon Cutting: Gemini Technologies Inc.
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Monday, Aug. 17, for Gemini Technologies Inc. at the Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 106 N. Evers St. Gemini Technologies manufactures and produces safe, simple and superior cleaning products and polishes. The products are environmentally friendly and specially designed with anti-static and gel technologies that repel […]
Continue ReadingSunshine Bank appoints new VP, business manager
Sunshine Bank has appointed Nick Thurston as vice president and business banking manager of Sunsh ine Bank. In his role, Thurston will develop new business opportunities focusing on small and medium size businesses, and oversee the team of business bankers. “We are extremely pleased that Nick has joined our team,” Andrew Samuel, president and chief executive […]
Continue ReadingYMCA to start free fall sessions for toddlers
The Plant City Family YMCA is one of two Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCAs to offer Caring with Me, a free community program for parents, relatives and caregivers of children 5 and under. The program will start Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015 and go to June 9, 2016 at the Plant City Family YMCA, 1507 YMCA Place. There […]
Continue ReadingPhoto Archives employee wins award
Plant City Photo Archives and History Center Administrative Assistant Kim Hamilton has received an Educational Development Award from the Florida Association of Museums. Hamilton was contacted by FAM Executive Director Malinda Horton, who told her the award includes a comprehensive stipend allowing her to attend the 2015 FAM Annual Conference in St. Petersburg this September. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City motorcyclist dies in crash
UPDATE: The motorcyclist has been identified as Aaron Isaac Heath. *** A 33-year-old Plant City man died in a motorcycle accident this morning in Brandon on U.S. 301, just north of State Road 60, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The motorcyclist has not been identified, pending next of kin notification. At about 3:15 a.m. the […]
Continue ReadingCommissioner Al Higginbotham to speak at Uncle Mike’s Grill
Al Higginbotham will be speaking beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill, 106 E. State Road 60 , as part of Plant City Republican Women’s Club. He will be talking about issues, such as one half-cent tax, transportation, Uber and other issues. If you would like to attend, RSVP to Judy […]
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