Bill Wicker took this photo of nature and man coexisting in Plant City.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 09.26.24
LIFE LINE SCREENING Affordable Health Screenings are coming to Plant City. Residents in and around the Plant City area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. St. Peter’s Episcopal church of Plant City will host this community event on October […]
Continue ReadingThe Plant City Lions Club Hosts Its Second Annual Blind Dinner
When caring people come together, roll up their sleeves, and take action to make their community better, it’s a beautiful thing and an incredible feeling for everyone involved. That’s what the Plant City Lions do. “Being a Lion is about leading by example, building relationships and improving the community where we live,” said Evelyn Cook, […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 09.26.24
We asked Plant City: What’s the first thing you do after getting home from a trip? Start planning my next trip Marisol Vaquero Unpack Marina Rosales Unpack the dirty clothes and do the laundry Chris Black Get snubbed by the cats and licked by the dog. Tracy Andrews Forest Dump clothes into the washer. Cathy […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 09.26.24
Lois A. Stanaland Lois A. Stanaland, 93, of Plant City, Fla., born on Aug. 4, 1931, in Pleasant Grove, Fla., passed away on Sept. 18, 2024. She was a member of Plant City Church of God and enjoyed a career in fashion in downtown Plant City for Helms Dress Shop, and Terri’s Ladies Wear. She loved […]
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April Sullivent took this photo of a beautiful sunset in Dover
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest Football Coach Scores $2000 Grant
Being recognized for hard work is a satisfying experience, such is the case for the head coach of Strawberry Crest High School’s football program. Phillip Prior, a Hillsborough County native, felt honored when he was voted by community members to be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ High School Head Coach of the Week. The Strawberry Crest […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere 09.19.24
While cruising on a private yacht charter around the British Virgin Islands, this crew stopped for a photo at the Soggy Dollar bar. Pictured Randy and Jolene Loos, Raul and Lori DeMello, Scott and Susan Collins and yacht crew chef Katie Brown with Blue Winds Yachting
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EXTENDED WATERING RESTRICTIONS The Governing board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District voted on Tuesday, August 27, to extend the Modified Phase 1 Water Shortage Order and one-day-per-week watering through December 31. This is in effect for Plant City residents, Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. The Modified Phase I Water Shortage Order also prohibits […]
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Richy Vickery Richy Vickery, 62, of Plant City, Fla., born on May 11, 1962, in Lakeland, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 11, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Evelyn ‘DeeDee’ (Hinson) Blount Evelyn “DeeDee” (Hinson) Blount, 87, of Plant City, Fla., born in Dover, Fla., on Mar. 2, 1937, entered into eternal rest on Sept. […]
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