Jayne Barton Platt Jayne Barton Platt was born on September 9, 1927 in Plant City and left this earth on September 30, 2020. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Amos ‘Wayne’ Dewain Bingham, Jr. Amos “Wayne” Dewain Bingham, Jr., 56, of Dover, born on February 27, 1964, entered into eternal rest on October 3, 2020. Expressions of condolence […]
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Hillsborough boosting athletic event attendance Hillsborough County Public Schools announced Tuesday the guidelines for sporting event attendance have been eased somewhat, though social distancing and masks/face coverings are still requirements for fans. “After considerable input from our health partners at TGH and USF Health, we will begin opening our athletic competitions to a larger number […]
Continue ReadingBanning stepping down from YMCA board
After many decades serving on the Plant City Family YMCA’s board of directors, as well as other YMCA boards, George Banning has decided to take a step back.
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Brewer Park gets outdoor fitness system The Plant City Recreation and Parks Department announced the completion of Dr. Hal and Lynn Brewer Park’s newest feature, which will help residents get fit while enjoying the great outdoors. Brewer Park, 1491 Hunter St., now has its own HealthBeat Outdoor Fitness System, which features 14 workout stations including […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Steve Paul
Steve Paul spotted this hummingbird moth in the Cork area and snapped a photo.
Continue ReadingComeback season for Plant City Boxing Gym trainer
Jose Rodriguez, who owns Plant City Boxing Gym, is used to training others. Now he’s getting ready for a fight of his own.
Continue ReadingObituaries 10.1.20
Dorothy ‘Dottie’ Geoline MacDonald Dorothy “Dottie” Geoline MacDonald, 90, of Valrico, born on August 31, 1930 in Summit, New Jersey, entered into eternal rest on September 26, 2020. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Lamar J. Maxwell Lamar J. Maxwell, 81, of Lithia, born on March 1, 1939 in Cairo, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 10.1.20
September 18 STICKY FINGERS 3200 block of James L. Redman Parkway Theft: Aldi employees reported that someone stole $528.43 worth of merchandise from the grocery store. September 19 HORRIBLE BOSSES 4700 block of Westwind Drive Fraud: This complainant told police she was led to believe she was hired by a large company, but the check […]
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Ace Hardware breaks new ground in Plant City Ace Hardware Corporation is relocating its new Retail Support Center from Tampa to Plant City next year and broke ground last week. The new facility will give Ace more than 315,000 square feet to add to its current capabilities when construction, which starts this month, is completed […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 10.1.20
In Monday’s city commission meeting, there was discussion about a proposal to rezone the parcel at 1909 E. Alsobrook St. from R-1A Single-family Dwelling District to C-1 General Commercial District. The site is located on the southwest corner of East Alsobrook Street and South Park Road. The developer plans to build a convenience store with […]
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