Visions Golf Managing Partner Steve Mercer and his attorney, land-use specialist Ron Weaver, will make a presentation to Walden Lake residents at the Walden Lake Community Association’s annual meeting next month. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at Plant City Church of God, 2103 Mud Lake Road. The presentation will […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 03.20.14
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. MARCH 6 HAVE YOU STOLEN A FORD, LATELY? 600 block of Walter Drive. Stolen Vehicle. The victim left her vehicle running and unattended while she went back into her apartment. While she was inside, unknown suspect(s) stole her red […]
Continue ReadingCustom four-bedroom home tops transactions
A custom-built home north of Interstate 4 was the top residential real-estate transaction in February. The home at 8225 Todd Place sold for $300,200 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 3,042 square feet of living area on 1.01 acres. The price per square foot is $98.69. ALEXANDER WOODS The […]
Continue ReadingFive earn Eagle Scout designation
Five scouts from Boy Scout Troop 5 will receive the award of Eagle Scout during a celebratory recognition ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 24, at the Norman McLeod American Legion Post 26, 2207 W. Baker St., Plant City. A Scout Court of Honor will be held on behalf of Chase Dunn, Michael Hahn, Isaac Rivers, Christopher Tatum and Spencer Tatum. The rank of […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough commissioners approve Horwedel’s hiring
Hillsborough County commissioners voted 6-0 March 19, to hire Plant City Manager Greg Horwedel as their deputy county administrator. “I especially want to welcome Greg to our family,” said Commissioner Kevin Beckner. “(I) got to know Greg working on the transportation, as well as the violence prevention collaborative.” Horwedel will be County Administrator Mike Merrill’s […]
Continue ReadingChamber hosts Rep. Dennis Ross
U.S. Rep Dennis Ross was the featured speaker at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce’s Contact Breakfast March 19, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Building. Ross spoke on a plethora of topics, including immigration, health care, flood insurance and more. Silvia Dodson won the chamber’s Good Egg of the Month award.
Continue ReadingFDOT plans I-4 detours this month
The Florida Department of Transportation announced last week two days of Interstate 4 closures in Polk County, because of CSX railroad track repairs at the Kathleen Road overpass. I-4 will close westbound from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 29. Regional traffic will leave I-4 westbound at Exit 41 and follow the Polk Parkway […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough Title announces partnership
Hillsborough Title President and CEO Aaron Davis announced March 18, the acquisition of HomePlus Title, as well as the Hillsborough Title family of companies’ expansion into Polk County. It is the company’s second acquisition in four months. Through HomePlus Title, the company now will serve Polk County through offices in Lakeland and Winter Haven. “We […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Laura Jean Farmer
Laura Jean Farmer, 89, died March 9, 2014, in Sebring. She was born Sept. 20, 1924, in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., to Alfred and Lura (New) Adair. Mrs. Farmer, known as “Jean” to most, moved to with her family to Bradley Junction from Lawrenceburg. The family settled in Plant City. She graduated in 1944, from Plant City […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James Andrew ‘Boz’ Boswell
James Andrew “Boz” Boswell, 32, died March 11, 2014. He is survived by his parents, John and Nadine Boswell; sister, Amy Lefevre (Tracy); nieces, Megan Lefevre and Katie Lefevre; nephew, Cody Lefevre; and many family and friends. Condolences may be made at wecare.io.
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