In Plant City, many churches offer a variety of Christmas services so the faithful can gather with friends, family and community to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Check out this list of holiday worship services in the Plant City area to better plan your holiday worship. Christmas Eve services are held on December 24. […]
Continue ReadingSBA Funds Exhausted, But Still Apply, Said Officials
Last month the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it has exhausted funds for its disaster loan program but while awaiting Congress to appropriate additional funds, the agency is encouraging individuals and small businesses to continue to apply for loans given assurances from congressional leaders that additional funding will be provided now that Congress […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 11.21.24
Diana Manna sent in this photo taken from her backyard.
Continue ReadingSavor a Donut, Save a Life at Hole In One Donuts
Infinitely love Hole In One Donuts? You may be able to snag a free “infinity” donut Saturday, November 16 between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at the 1707 James L. Redman Pkwy. and 923 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. locations. LifeLink Foundation will host a special tabling event at both locations where the first 250 visitors will […]
Continue ReadingTomlin Middle School Career Spotlight Prepares Students For Bright Futures
It’s never too early for students to dive into career exploration, according to Tomlin Middle School principal Matthew Johnson. The school instituted a Career Spotlight program this year. Once a month, a guest speaker visits during lunchtime (each of three lunch groups for sixth, seventh and eighth grade students) and, while students eat their lunch, […]
Continue ReadingTraci Tew Walding Named 2024 Woman of Distinction
This week, Traci Tew Walding, owner of The Face Place P.C., a medical spa in Plant City, was named Aspire Plant City’s 2024 Woman of Distinction. Walding is also a compassionate animal advocate who has dedicated more than 10 years to Pawlicious Poochie Pet Rescue. She was recently appointed to the Board of the Society […]
Continue ReadingSmoothie King Introduces GLP-1 Support Smoothies
Smoothie King has debuted a line of new menu drinks for its guests who are taking Ozempic-style weight loss drugs. The menu, dubbed the GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) Support Menu, features five smoothies packed with fiber and protein and no added sugar to support nutritional needs. The new menu items were developed in a collaboration with […]
Continue ReadingTeen Asks Stepdad To Adopt Her During Cheerleading Routine
Fans of Plant City High’s varsity football team got an extra special surprise at last Saturday night’s home game and senior night. Cheerleader Raylynn Thompson, 17 surprised her stepdad, Brian Spencer, by asking him to adopt her. During senior night, all senior cheerleaders got a chance to be a “flyer,” the person who is lifted […]
Continue ReadingGet Assistance After A Disaster
With power restored to a vast majority of residents, businesses open and workers back on their jobs, it seems like Plant City is getting back to business as usual. For some who’ve sustained hurricane damage to their homes, the path to recovery can be fraught with uncertainty about where to turn for assistance. Beyond filing […]
Continue ReadingFall For These Fun-Filled Autumn Events
While the only “season” that’s been haunting the thoughts of Plant Citians recently is hurricane season, don’t forget it’s also the season for two autumn traditions: fall festivals and Halloween activities. It’s time to get outside and enjoy some popular fall festivals, pumpkin patches and haunted trails in the area. There is no shortage of […]
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