Just because daily life has changed drastically doesn’t mean you have to be bored while you stay safe.
Continue ReadingAround Town 4.2.20
We asked Facebook: How do you feel about the state’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic? “I dont believe enough is being done on the borders of florida or the airlines in regards to allowing an influx of non-Floridians into the state. I believe the safer at home was a step in the right direction for […]
Continue ReadingAn update on parks, schools and the FHSAA
The Plant City Recreation and Parks Department updated its park closure policies on March 27 in a move that will benefit the community. Though city parks are still closed, the PCRPD has re-opened the walking trails at Brewer Park, Cherry Street Park and the McIntosh Preserve. The catch is, anyone using the trails must follow […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 4.2.20
Goodwill-Suncoast reducing store, donation site hours Lending a helping hand to others in the community is as important now as it’s ever been, but be aware that COVID-19 is forcing many charitable groups to change things up. One such example is Goodwill-Suncoast, which has had to reduce its hours for both its stores and donation […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Brenda Miller
The first known case of a cat catching the COVID-19 coronavirus happened in Belgium late last week, but Brenda Miller saw cats in Plant City practicing social distancing back on March 23.
Continue ReadingThe (morning) show must go on
Plant City High School students are now producing the Raider TV morning show from home to keep a sense of “normalcy” going for the student body.
Continue ReadingWhat’s on Kline’s Mind? The one good thing about gym closures
With everyone’s access to workout equipment getting severely limited in March, it’s forced gym-goers to get creative.
Continue ReadingLocal athletes working around COVID-19
High school athletes aren’t letting the coronavirus prevent them from staying sharp and in shape while they can’t have formal practices or play in sanctioned games.
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Robert Lavery
You, you, you “otter” know! Robert Lavery found last month that even though people aren’t able to use Walden Lake’s clubhouse, local wildlife are.
Continue ReadingYMCA adapting after COVID-19 closure
As of this week, the Plant City Family YMCA and the rest of the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA network planned to close until May 8 as a safety precaution. But don’t look at the empty parking lot and pool areas and think nothing’s happening. In the face of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the staff of […]
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