By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Walking into the new Dance Carousel studio at 402 S. Ball St., three glittering trophies stand proudly in the middle shelf over the dance floor mirror. The All Stars cheerleading competition team went to their first competition Oct. 28, at the Lakeland Civic Center, and took home two first-place […]
Continue ReadingPlant City remembers Dr. Hal Brewer
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Whether he was taking care of patients at his practice or performing comedic sketches on stage, Dr. Hal Brewer always had a smile on his face.
Continue ReadingOBSERVED: Kids kick dear old Dad back to reality
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor I could feel my 2-year-old daughter’s grip tightening around me with every step. And even though — in my head — I knew the outcome, I kept convincing myself it would be different. I had to. It was the only way I could justify standing in such a long line so […]
Continue ReadingFire rescue honors one of its own
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Plant City Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Vince Kiffner remained humble when he was named Firefighter of the Year by Interim Fire Chief David Burnett. But the Plant City fire station agrees Kiffner deserves the award.
Continue ReadingBruton library plants new program
Calling all green thumbs: Bruton Memorial Library will host a Master Gardening Program, titled “Florida Wildflowers,” at 7 p.m. Nov. 13, at 302 McLendon St.
Continue ReadingOBITUARIES 11.08.12
Gerald Norman DeLisle, Helen W. Doepke, Vivian L. English, Helen Louise Futch and Carl Allen Howard
Continue ReadingDan Raulerson wins Florida House District 58
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor As one politician with roots in Plant City’s government vacated his seat in the Florida House of Representatives, voters gave another the nod.
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Strong Tower Insurance
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Strong Tower Insurance Nov. 7, at 1003 S. Alexander St., Suite 11, Plant City. For more information, call (813) 708-0001 or visit mystrongtower.com.1
Continue ReadingGarden Club plants fall tour
The Plant City Garden Club will host a fall garden tour of five beautiful private gardens from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10.
Continue ReadingPlant City man dies in motorcycle crash
A Plant City man died Nov. 3, when he crashed his motorcycle on Frontage Road near County Line Road.
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