“Our neighbor’s pink Tabebuia tree is in full beautiful bloom,” Kimberly Hatley wrote. “I look forward to this stunning display every year.”
Continue ReadingAround Town 2.25.21
We asked Plant City: The Bing Rooming House Museum is building up its Sports Hall of Fame exhibit for local legends of the playing fields and beyond. Which Plant City-area athletes of the past should be considered to go in the hall of fame one day? “The Derrick Gainer played for the Cowboys.” — Hugo […]
Continue Reading2021 wrestling district tournament results
Durant, Plant City and Strawberry Crest wrestlers competed in FHSAA district tournament action last week and several walked away with top-five finishes. Crest had two district champions in Jake McDarby (145 pounds) and Sebastian Fernandez (285 pounds). Durant’s Austin Bovee won the 195-pound championship. 3A-DISTRICT 5 (PCHS) 106: Benjamin Best, second place 113: Jeremiah Smith, […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 2.18.21
We asked Facebook: What is your favorite thing to do at the Florida Strawberry Festival every year? “Amish donuts, and there is a vendor I always go to that has bourbon chicken on a stick and it’s amazing” — Richie Long “Get a Strawberry Shortcake from Transforming Life Church and a corndog from Smitty’s Hand-Dipped […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 2.18.21
February 6 CLEANED OUT 1810 block of East Park Road Vehicle burglary: Two vehicles were burglarized in the same area. One complainant reported the passenger window of her Jeep was broken out and unknown suspect(s) stole her tan Michael Kors purse from within. The second complainant stated unknown suspect(s) broke into his Ford SUV and […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 2.18.21
Henrietta Louise Dempsey Sanford Henrietta Louise Dempsey Sanford, 99, of Dover, formerly of Turrell, Arkansas, passed away on February 11, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Patricia Kay Clemons Patricia Kay Clemons, 85, of Plant City, born on July 31, 1935, entered into eternal rest on February 11, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Margie Forester […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Amanda Verner
Amanda Verner sent in this photo of her niece, Stella Crosby, from Stella’s first strawberry picking adventure. Stella went with her big sister Audrey Crosby.
Continue ReadingSeven years, seven rings
Strawberry Crest’s cheerleading team has won yet another state title, but this one came in a season unlike any other — and that’s not just because of COVID-19.
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 2.18.21
Registration for Riley Strong golf tourney open Friends of the family of Jimmy Riley, a longtime Plant City firefighter and paramedic battling brain cancer, are banding together to host a golf tournament to raise money for the family. The Riley Strong Golf Tournament is scheduled for a 1 p.m. shotgun start on March 27 at […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 2.18.21
Grand Parade, Strawberry Youth Parade merging for 2021 The 2021 Florida Strawberry Festival Grand Parade is getting even bigger now that the Strawberry Youth Parade is merging with it. The festival announced the merger last week and added that it will begin at 1 p.m. March 8. The route will take the parade past the […]
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