Photos courtesy of Christy Layton AMVETS Chapter 44 in Plant City held its second annual Final Tour of Duty Poker Run to raise money for cremation services for honorably discharged veterans in need. The event cost $20 for each participant, and cost $5 each to draw extra cards. Sixty-five riders, and 150 people in total, […]
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Auto Review 04.24.25
2025 INFINITI QX60 A BLEND OF STYLE, SPIRITED PERFORMANCE Despite some solid competition from the likes of Volvo XC90, Lexus GX, Audi Q7 and Acura MDX, it is admirable that the Infiniti QX60 has stood its ground. And now even more so as the 2025 model hits the dealer showrooms with an all-new 4-cylinder engine […]
Continue ReadingVISITING ANGELS WINS SIGN GRANT AWARD
Plant City Main Street (PCMS) has awarded a $332 sign grant to Visiting Angels. In summer 2024, PCMS initiated this program for downtown businesses to support them in their purchase of a new sign. “Visiting Angels is such an asset to our community,” Dawn Hyatt, PCMS Executive Director, said. “Debbie, Mike, and their team could […]
Continue ReadingPLANT CITY CHAMBER TRAINS EMERGING LEADERS
The Plant City Chamber of Commerce conducts its Leadership Plant City training to promote the development of long-term leadership in the community. The annual session started in August 2024, and ends in May. “Leadership Plant City is a perfect reflection of the Chamber’s mission: to promote business growth, community development, and leadership in Plant City,” […]
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We asked Plant City: Show us your Easter photos.
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Robert Wade Zarecor III “Bob” Robert Wade Zarecor III “Bob”, 72, of Plant City, Fla., was born in Memphis, Tennessee on Aug. 14, 1952, he entered into eternal rest on Apr. 15, 2025 surrounded by his family. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Patricia Ann Stanley Patricia Ann Stanley, 89, of Plant City, Fla., born on June […]
Continue ReadingNEW DIRECTOR OF PLANT CITY HISTORY & PHOTO ARCHIVES NAMED
In July, 2024, Libby Hopkins joined the staff of The Plant City History & Photo Archives as its Community Outreach Manager. David Moon, who served as director since August 2023, resigned in December. Hopkins has been selected to replace Moon. “I don’t want to really change anything, because what we have going on here is […]
Continue ReadingGASPARILLA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS FEATURED PLANT CITY WOMAN’S WORK
Ashli Harper graduated from Durant High School in 2006. She earned a degree in Criminal Justice, then worked at a juvenile detention center for several years. Then she felt like she wanted to try something different, so she became a flight attendant as a step to a new career as a commercial pilot, Her employer […]
Continue ReadingTHE IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE OF PLANT CITY
The Improvement League of Plant City was founded in 1982. The mission of the organization is to foster equitable opportunities for residents regardless of age, race, sex, or religion throughout the greater Plant City area. Partnering with other local organizations has been the philosophy of the Improvement League since it began. The organization does this […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 04.17.25
We asked Plant City: What is your favorite weird food combination? Ketchup on my scrambled eggs and grilled cheese Debbie Kuches Schroeder Peanut butter and marshmallow fluff sandwiches Cynthia Davis Van Camp Lays potato chips and dill pickle juice Angie Lowery Chicken and fruit pie Angel Carter Bologna, cheese, mustard with oreo cookies between 2 […]
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