The Strawberry Classic Car Show, sponsored by the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, rolls into Plant City from 4 to 9 p.m. June 15, in Historic Downtown Plant City. This month’s event will feature Camaros, Firebirds and GTOs. For more information, visit plantcity.org.
Continue ReadingSinkhole discovered under Plant City home
One Plant City family has been forced out of their homes, after one family member discovered a sinkhole in the backyard. The Manus family has been living in a motel after Thomas Manus discovered last weekend a hole in the backyard of his home, on North Country Hills Court. Sinkhole repair crews from L.R.E. Ground Services […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lora Mae (Arendell) Cummings
Lora Mae (Arendell) Cummings, 72, of Plant City, died June 3, 2013. Born in Dubuque, Iowa, she grew up in the Chicago area and graduated in 1963, from Knox College, in Galesburg, Ill. After pursuing her master’s degree in history, Mrs. Cummings served as a college instructor of American history. In her later years, she […]
Continue ReadingOituary: Piero Morselli
Piero Morselli, 71, died June 4, 2013. Born in Florence, Italy, he was an art historian, author and, later in life, an antiquarian. No matter where he went, he remained a true Florentine at heart. After earning his doctoral degree from the University of Pittsburgh, he was an assistant professor at the University of Illinois […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Freddie Marshall Roach
Freddie Marshall Roach, 68, of Plant City, died June 2, 2013. Mr. Roach was a veteran of the National Guard, the owner of Fred Roach Construction, Red Fred’s and several other businesses. He was a long-time member of the Elk’s Lodge. He loved his family, Harleys, Corvettes and old cars. Survivors include his wife, Pam […]
Continue ReadingMathis selected as new mayor
In her remarks following her appointment to the city’s top political post, Mayor Mary Thomas Mathis referenced a song from her favorite film, “The Lion King.” It’s the Circle of Life And it moves us all Through despair and hope Through faith and love ‘Til we find our place On the path unwinding In the […]
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Missing woman located, returned to retirement home
A reported missing and endangered woman has been located and returned safely to her retirement home in Plant City. Saron Olson, 55, was located in the Sun City area. She was reported as “fine” and was returned to Sharick’s Deck retirement home. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reports, at about 8:30 a.m. June 9, the […]
Continue ReadingThree Plant City-area graduates eligible for car giveaway
Three Plant City-area graduates will join 200 others from throughout Hillsborough County at the third annual Toyota of Tampa Bay New Car Giveaway June 8, at the dealership, 1101 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa. More than 200 class of 2013 graduates who attended school bell-to-bell each day of the second semester of their senior year signed […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest graduation not canceled
According to Hillsborough County Public Schools, Strawberry Crest High School’s graduation is still scheduled to take place today. The ceremony scheduled for 4:30 p.m. today, at Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall. At this time, the district has no plans for cancellations of any events because of Tropical Storm Andrea. For more information, visit the district website.
Continue ReadingWoman’s Club awards scholarships
The Plant City Woman’s Club awarded three $1,000 scholarships to students at Durant, Plant City and Strawberry Crest high schools May 14, at its annual spring social and scholarship awards luncheon. This year’s recipients include Kelsey Newsome (Durant), Hannah Cowart (Plant City) and Zora Millerleile (Strawberry Crest). Plant City High rising senior Kellyanne Hurst, last […]
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