The Plant City Get Fresh Market has changed its name to the Plant City Local Harvest Farmer’s Market and scheduled a re-opening on Wednesday, Oct. 1. With a new season and a fresh name, the market has started a Facebook to keep everyone informed on all market happenings. Like the market on Facebook at facebook.com/pages/Plant-City-Local-Harvest-Farmers- […]
Continue ReadingCenter offers after-school program
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center is offering an after-school program geared for youths from 5 to 13. The program will run from 2 to 5:30 p.m. on school days. It costs $150 per 18-week semester. Transportation from Burney, Jackson, Bryan, Wilson and Lincoln elementary schools is available for an additional $25. Registration […]
Continue ReadingFishing derby registration opens
The Plant City Recreation and Parks Department will be hosting its Semi Annual Youth Fishing Derby on Sept 20. It is open to all youth ages 5 to 15 years of age. Pre-registration is available through Sept. 18 from the city’s website, plantcitygov.com/index.aspx?nid=748. Anyone wishing to be a sponsor should contact Deborah Haldane at (813) 659-4200, Ext. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City toddler invited to 20th Flagship Buddy Walk
It’s been a year of trials and joy for the Rollins family. On Aug. 20, 2013, they welcomed beautiful baby Brooklyn into the world. Brooklyn was born with Down syndrome. But, the family quickly rallied around her. After sending her picture to the National Down Syndrome Society several weeks ago, mother Amber Rollins was notified […]
Continue ReadingPlant City student selected for medical congress
Ryan DeMello, a Plant City resident and junior at Seffner Christian Academy, has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders from Nov. 14 to 16, in Washington, D.C. The congress is an honors-only program for high school students. DeMello was nominated by Dr. Connie Mariano, medical director of the National Academy of […]
Continue ReadingPlant City couple celebrates 73 years
David and Rubye Mae Abbott celebrated Aug. 27, their 73rd anniversary. They took their honeymoon in 1941, in Ybor City. David is a U.S. Army veteran, who served in World War II, and Rubye is the last surviving sibling in her family. They are both 92 years old and have lived in their home on North Whitehall Street […]
Continue ReadingPhoto archives receives D.E. Bailey Papers
The Plant City Photo Archives and History Center received Aug. 20, the first shipment of papers from David E. Bailey Jr. They were delivered by David Merrill Bailey, son of the author. Bailey, along with Quintilla Geer Bruton, authored the book “Plant City: Its Origin and History.” The younger Bailey and his sister, Randi Sue […]
Continue ReadingRollyson ready to lead as festival associate director
For Rhett Rollyson, the Florida Strawberry Festival brings up a lot of good memories. There was that time Winona Judd pulled him up on stage to dance with him. She had to stop singing from laughter because of his dance moves — or lack thereof. When the then University of Florida senior returned to campus, […]
Continue ReadingBLI rolls into fall season with new curriculum
By Dr. Dan Morris Recently, following the tragic suicidal death of national known American actor, comedian, film producer and screenwriter Robin Williams, we have been made more aware of the large percentage of our population having difficulty with depression. The research indicates one in 10 people suffers from depression. It is a major factor in […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 08.29.14
+ Plant City Lions Club The Plant City Lions Club had a special guest at its Aug. 26 meeting. Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee stopped in to have lunch with the members at Buddy Freddy’s Restaurant. The Plant City Lions Club meets at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, at Buddy Freddy’s, 1101 Goldfinch Drive. For more information, visit […]
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