Plant City Food Truck Rally — takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 16, at McCall Park, 100 N. Collins St., Plant City. Sponsored by the City of Plant City and the Plant City Times & Observer. Trucks will include Papa Ron’s Cajun Creole, Rollin’ Zoinks, Der WurstWagen, American Disaster Relief, Tasty Stacy, […]
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Artist completes murals for new Plant City preschool
After creating artwork for decades, it can be difficult to adjust to failing eyesight. “I’ve got advanced macular degeneration,” Marie Buttram says. “There’s nothing you can do about it. I can sometimes hardly see my hands in front of my face.” Despite the diagnosis, Buttram still found the motivation to complete three big murals for […]
Continue ReadingCREATIVE SPACE: Matthew Croxton
After a long week of teaching science to his excitable students at Ruskin Christian School, there’s one way Plant City photographer Matthew Croxton likes to unwind. He loses himself in the natural wonder of the Lower Green Swamp Preserve. “Being a teacher, the weekend is the best time to visit,” Croxton says. “It really brings […]
Continue ReadingMid Florida Summer Home Show coming to Plant City
The Mid Florida Summer Home Show will be coming to Plant City July 25 to 27, at the Strawberry Festival Grounds Charlie Grimes Agricultural Building. It is actively looking for unique vendors, sponsors and community support to help make this show a success. For more, call (727) 320-2202.
Continue ReadingPlant City chamber to host workshop
The Small Business Development Center will host a workshop, titled, “Business Protection 101” from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the chamber, 106 N. Evers St. The 2014 Leadership Class Graduation will be held Thursday, May 22, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The 6 p.m. event is for the graduates and is by […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Junior Woman’s Club awards scholarship
GFWC Plant City Junior Woman’s Club member Racquel Sturgis presented Strawberry Crest High School junior Juliana Alfonso a scholarship on behalf of the GFWC Florida Federation of Woman’s Club. Juliana was awarded a $400 Youth Leadership Scholarship at the federation’s annual convention in April, in Orlando.
Continue ReadingWEEKEND BEST BET: A Cracker Saturday Night
The Florida Opry presents “A Cracker Saturday Night” — takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children. Event will include appearances by Frank Thomas, Bullard Brothers & Friends, Judge Nelson Bailey, […]
Continue ReadingEvangelical University and Seminary celebrates seven years
For seven years, Evangelical University and Seminary has been teaching those interested about the word of God. With its third annual fundraising banquet on May 8, those from the seminary will be teaching attendees once again — but this time about the school itself. “It’s one of the best kept secrets in Plant City that […]
Continue ReadingWEEKEND BEST BET: East Hillsborough Historical Society Spring Tour of Homes
East Hillsborough Historical Society Spring Tour of Homes — The 2014 Spring Tour of Homes, presented by the East Hillsborough Historical Society, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 3. The tour will begin at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St. Homes include 805 N. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Garden Club wins awards
Bess Treadwell was presented with the Crystal Award from the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs for her floral design “ Hats off for the Army.” The inspiration for Treadwell’s design was her husband’s 30 years in the U.S. Army and serves as a tribute to him. The design featured an Army infantry officer’s hat, a […]
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