October 2019 sales information was obtained from the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser. Permit information was obtained from the City of Plant City.
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness: Walk your way to wellness
Walking is sometimes overlooked as a form of exercise, but can be an excellent choice for many people looking to improve or maintain their health.
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 11.7.19
Area parks hosting events This weekend, Global Sports Alliance Florida Baseball will host Fall State Championships tournament action at Mike Sansone Park, the Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex, Plant City Stadium, Ellis-Methvin Park, Snowden Park and the MLK Rec Complex on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Games start at 6 and 7:15 pm. Friday and between […]
Continue ReadingFootsteps of Faith: Your yellow ribbon
I sit in front of the piano and try to plunk out the melody of my new song. I am 14 and learning how to play while my twin sister, Debbie, has played for years (and is really good). She could take the music and with both hands masterfully complete it with arpeggios, runs and […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Toni Colon
Toni Colon’s Instagram account, @earth_to_toni, is a must-follow for nature enthusiasts. This photo of a Plant City sunrise in October is one of many shots of impressive local scenery she’s posted.
Continue ReadingCity welcomes vets home with yellow ribbons and Strawberry Grounds event
Don’t be surprised if you see a lot of yellow ribbons around Plant City festooned on trees, light posts and the doors of businesses during the week before Veterans Day. Yellow ribbons are a traditional way of welcoming veterans home and supporting them, and welcoming and honoring veterans is exactly why the Elks Lodge, […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 11.7.19
New hires at PCPD Plant City Police Department’s staff officially grew on Nov. 1 when three new officers were sworn in at PCPD headquarters. Two of the officers have prior experience: Gregory Nelsen came to Plant City after eight years with Florida Highway Patrol, and Daniel Hernandez came after two years with Vero Beach Police […]
Continue ReadingPlant City child killed in auto accident
A toddler was run over by a vehicle driven by a family member on Tuesday evening.
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 10.31.19
Area parks hosting events This weekend, Florida USSSA Baseball’s War on I-4 tournament will use fields at Mike Sansone Park, the Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex, Plant City Stadium, Ellis-Methvin Park and the MLK Rec Complex with start times between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Also coming to town is Northwest Tampa […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: April Sullivent
April Sullivent spotted this rainbow in early October near the WellMed office at West Alexander Street.
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