Last year, over 560,000 people attended the Florida Strawberry Festival. With added security measures in 2017, General Manager Paul Davis and Security Manager Tim Lovett are maintaining safety as a top priority.
Continue ReadingTheir Cup Runneth Over: First Baptist Church of Dover pays off worship center
After a two-month long offering yielded $1.4 million, First Baptist Church of Dover has been able to pay off its worship center. A celebration featuring the musical group Veritas will be held Sunday, Jan. 22.
Continue ReadingCenterState’s Platinum Bank acquisition to be approved in April
After announcing the acquisition in October, Platinum Bank shareholders are expected to approve the move by April 2017.
Continue ReadingObituary: Marcellia Hall
Marcellia Hall
Continue ReadingPCHS student accepted to finals of Tampa Teen Idol
Local performer Benji Padgett is taking his music to an even bigger stage.
Continue ReadingAlexander Street to be resurfaced in 2018
The decision to start work on the project was made by the Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization on Wednesday, Jan. 4.
Continue ReadingCityPointe Church to celebrate one-year anniversary
The church will be celebrating its first year operating out of the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World Sunday, Jan. 29.
Continue ReadingService Beyond the Sash: Say Farewell to 2016 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Haley Riley
As 2016 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Haley Riley prepares to crown a new reigning royal, the Durant High School senior is already looking for ways she can continue to lead and inspire.
Continue ReadingHolloway Road home tops December 2016 real estate transactions
The home at 1816 Holloway Road sold Dec. 20, for $472,000. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, four and one half baths and 3,786 square feet of living area on 1.33 acres. The price per square foot is $124.67.
Continue ReadingFORECAST 2017: Welcome Home: New First Baptist campus aims for late 2017 completion
The new campus of First Baptist Church of Plant City is expected to be completed in December 2017 or January 2018, with a grand opening contingent on completion.
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