NORTH CAROLINA: Plant City couples Larry and Virginia Tharrington, left, Mayor Mike Sparkman and his wife, Diane, and David and Emma Miller enjoyed their favorite hometown newspaper while on a recent vacation to Dillsboro, N.C. The couples enjoyed the cool weather, fall leaves and good food at the Jarrett House, as well as a relaxing […]
Continue ReadingAdmirals Club sets sail with evening reception
Submitted by Gil Gott | Plant City Photo Archives & History Center Members of the Plant City Photo Archives & History Center’s Admirals Club enjoyed a nautical-themed reception Nov. 29, at the Plant City Photo Archives & History Center, in Historic Downtown Plant City. Guests donned their best nautical attire and enjoyed an evening of […]
Continue ReadingGrace Manor to host real-estate open house
Attention Plant City Realtors and brokers: An exclusive open house will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 4, at Grace Manor at Hunters Creek, 784 Hunters Creek Drive.
Continue ReadingPolice department celebrates outgoing chiefs, welcomes new leadership
The Plant City Police Department celebrated several retirements and promotions last week.
Continue ReadingShoplifter crashes while attempting to flee
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Call it instant karma. A shoplifter fleeing from the Walden Woods Bealls store crashed today into another vehicle while attempting to escape.
Continue ReadingBilirakis appointed to U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has been appointed to the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee. The committee is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and oversees a variety of national policy issues, including health care, energy, telecommunications, consumer protection, and […]
Continue ReadingOut of This World
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Labeling Murphy Elliott simply as an artist or a painter would be cutting him short. Elliott’s talents showcase something much deeper. “I work at the speed of imagination,” he says.
Continue ReadingPlant City choir kicks off Christmas
The Plant City Community Choir will usher in the Christmas season with its Christmas by Candlelight concert at 6 and 8 p.m. Dec. 8, at Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 1107 Charlie Griffin Road.
Continue ReadingTHOUGHT FOR FOOD: New seafood restaurant offers flavorful fare
By Susan Kazenas | Contributing Writer There’s something fishy going on in Plant City, and in this case, it’s a good thing. When my friend told me about Shrimp & Co. Express, a new seafood restaurant near Parkesdale Farm Market, I placed it the top of my list, because my husband and I are always […]
Continue ReadingJOSHING AROUND: … On lessons learned outside Starbucks
By Joshua Loudermilk | Contributing Writer I sit a bit miffed by the fact I just paid $4 for a single bottle of orange juice. It is not like there is anything special about it. Maybe I am paying for their marketing. That must be it. Here is what I paid for: “We use only the freshest, […]
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