Preparing for steer and swine shows is not an inexpensive hobby. In addition to costing exhibitors most of their free time, it takes a lot of money to keep those animals properly fed in preparation for a big event. The Burnette family bought Harold’s Feed and Pet Supply after its previous owner, Harold Stutzman, retired […]
Continue ReadingShortcake Showcase
There are three main vendors of strawberry shortcake at the festival, and here’s why you should save room for all of them. St. Clement Catholic Church St. Clement is the oldest and largest shortcake operation at the festival. It is also the only vendor that allows customers to build their own shortcake. The church began selling shortcake […]
Continue ReadingP.C. man arrested on substance-related charges
Donnie Jones, 26, of Plant City, was arrested Feb. 19, after detectives from the SID Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement Team and Florida Department of Corrections found a moonshine still and drug paraphernalia on his property. Detectives responded to 3501 Edwards Road in Plant City, to locate a possible meth lab. FDOC officers and detectives were searching […]
Continue ReadingDestination marketplace opens downtown
Plant City’s Historic Downtown is known as a hub for antique dealers. But a new 18,000-square-foot store is the largest one in the neighborhood. The owners and manager of Plant City Mercantile describe the store as “curated boutique marketplace,” meaning it is filled with various booths, but vendors must submit photos and an application if […]
Continue ReadingWLCA to focus on landscaping and repairs
After considering a switch to a new landscaping company, the Walden Lake Community Association has decided that its only affordable option is to stay with Complete Landcare. The board listened to a presentation from OLM Landscape Management at its meeting Monday, Feb. 16. Some board members gave positive feedback, but they collectively decided that their […]
Continue ReadingRotary reaches AED fundraising goal
Two years ago, the Plant City Noon Rotary Club set a goal: to make sure all of the cars in the Plant City Police Department’s fleet were equipped with an automated external defibrillator. They met that goal Monday, Feb. 16, when the club presented the last of the AEDs, 20 to be exact, to the […]
Continue ReadingA Capital Experience
Last weekend, the State Capitol was bustling with normal activities anyone would expect. Delegates and senators presented their bills and debated important issues, and even attended the Governor’s Ball. But what set last weekend apart, when compared with any other time of year, was that those delegates, senators, and even the governor, were all in […]
Continue ReadingJarrett-Scott replaces body shop
Customers and employees are enjoying the new Jarrett-Scott Ford body shop after the old shop was torn down in favor of a more modern space. The old body shop, located on the same site as the dealer at 2000 E. Baker Street, was built in the 1970s. It was characterized by a number of inconveniences, […]
Continue ReadingKeels host fundraiser for Lawson family
After Joey Lawson, 47, a longtime resident of Plant City, died Nov. 16 from an unexpected heart attack, the community pulled together to honor his memory and help support his surviving family. Keel and Curley Winery held a fundraiser for Lawson’s family Sunday, Feb. 8. “Joey was one of the nicest guys. You could call […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Betty Lou Fletcher
Betty Lou Fletcher, 72, of Plant City, died Feb. 10, 2015. Born May 18, 1942, in McAlpin, she was the daughter of the late Pete and Lou Bryant Lee. Mrs. Fletcher was a teacher’s aide at Cork Elementary School for 25 years, retiring in 2000, and was a member of Plant City Church of God, […]
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