Three Plant Citians attended the grand opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
Continue ReadingTHRILL OF THE HUNT: Teaching faith through the hunt
When Randy Larson’s son, Jesse, approached him with an interest in hunting, the former Plant City mayor took it upon himself to teach Jesse each animal is God’s creation.
Continue ReadingTHRILL OF THE HUNT: A Hunter’s Tools
The necessary items for the perfect hunting trip can all be found in Plant City.
Continue ReadingHammock Drive home tops September real estate transactions
The home at 2865 Hammock Drive sold Sept. 30, for $305,000. Built in 1986, it has four bedrooms, two and one half baths and 2,661 square feet of living area on 0.26 acres. The price per square foot is $114.62.
Continue ReadingRunning Against Cancer: Bailey Elementary teacher to run New York City Marathon
Bailey Elementary teacher Aviva Baker will run the New York City Marathon in November, with each mile dedicated to someone fighting cancer.
Continue ReadingMeet Mara: City of Plant City hires new planner
Mara Latorre’s interest in urban and regional planning is driven by her passion for the people in her hometown community.
Continue ReadingComing Into Bloom: The Lily Blossoms Foundation receives nonprofit status
After receiving official nonprofit status in July, Nicole Kaczmarek is helping impoverished youth in Plant City through her organization, The Lily Blossoms Foundation.
Continue ReadingA Family Portrait: Blended family shares story on social media
Last month, a note was left on Tonya and Jayson Keefer’s car about their blended family. The Keefers took to social media to raise awareness about adoption and love beyond blood and skin color.
Continue ReadingCommission approves plat for 22 new homes in Park Place
The homes will go in the gated Park Place subdivision.
Continue ReadingFinding Faith At The Top: Plant City teen climbs Mount Kilimanjaro
Plant City resident John Zielinski is used to flat terrain as the linebacker for the Jesuit High School football team. This summer, he reached new peaks at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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