For younger athletes who still want to participate in football but not at the high school level, the City of Plant City is proud to offer a youth flag football program for the 2024 season. Although schedules have not been announced yet due to registration still being open, it has been determined that the season […]
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Courtesy of the Plant City Photo Archives
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Elvis and Miss Priss: Theresa Lindsey captured this photo of Elvis and Miss Priss napping.
Continue ReadingEASTBOUND I-4 RAMPS CLOSING OVER THE WEEKEND
Beginning at 9 p.m., Friday, August 9, the eastbound I-4 ramps (entrance and exit) at County Line Road will close until 5 a.m., Monday, August 12, weather permitting. Eastbound I-4 motorists needing to access County Line Road will have to exit the interstate using Exit 22, proceed south onto Park Road, turn east onto South […]
Continue ReadingReal Estate 08.08.24
Local July 2024 sales and trend information courtesy of The Crawford Group. Simple ways to increase your property’s value prior to selling Owners always ask us, what can I do to get the most value and quick close for my property? While every owner’s financial position and housing scenario is different, there are many common […]
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Sights from the aftermath of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Debby
Continue ReadingCANDIDATE FORUM HELD IN PLANT CITY
The Plant City Chamber of Commerce held its second Candidate Forum on August 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the TECO Expo Hall on the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds. The candidates in attendance were: Jennifer Barbosa for United States Congress, District 15 Karen Bendorf for Hillsborough County School Board, District 7 Chris Boles […]
Continue ReadingCHRISTIAN SCHOOL OPENS IN PREVIOUS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING
John Stover spent the first part of his professional career as a nursing home administrator. “As a Christian guy, I have a passion for helping those who can’t protect themselves. As an administrator, I was in the home every day, and I could walk around and talk to residents sitting in the hallways and in […]
Continue ReadingTHEN AND NOW: OLD PLANT CITY HIGH SCHOOL
t is no secret that downtown Plant City is full of history. The historic Plant City High School holds much significance to our town. Built in 1914 at $40,000, the school was designed by Tampa architect, Willis R. Biggers, and remains to this day. The building is located at 605 North Collins Street and has […]
Continue ReadingHISTORIC PLANT CITY MAIN STREET WINS AWARDS
Florida Secretary of State, Cord Byrd, honored Historic Downtown Plant City Main Street with two prestigious awards at the July Preservation on Main Street (POMS) conference in Tallahassee. Historic Downtown Plant City Main Street is an entity that operates using a four-point approach to foster growth and prosperity in downtown Plant City. “I am humbled, […]
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