By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Plant City’s historic downtown district has been transformed into a beautiful garden today, Sept. 22 for the Gardenfest and ETC sponsored by the Plant City Garden Club and the Plant City Downtown Merchants and Business Association. Booth after booth boasts aromatic herbs, colorful blossoms and green leaves. But plants aren’t […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: First Fruit
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Parkesdale Farms planted its first strawberries of the season Sept. 20. Farm Manager Matt Parke said the berries are the first in Plant City and should be ready for harvest in October, once the first cold spell hits.
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Continue ReadingSTORE AROUND THE CORNER: Oh My! Consignments and Boutique
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Consignment shopping has been a longtime hobby for friends Susan Rafalco and Nancy Coggin. And with Susan living in Tampa and Nancy in Lakeland, the pair would often meet in Plant City. “We love Plant City, and we kind of romanticize Plant City a little bit,” Rafalco said. “I […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Bar Association elects new officers
The Plant City Bar Association elected its new officers during the final meeting of its administrative year Sept. 14.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Four vintage beauties performed in “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” Sept. 13 and 14, at Durant High School.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Ronda Storms speaks at Republican Women’s Club
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer State Sen. Ronda Storms was the keynote speaker during the Plant City Republican Women’s Club Thursday night at the home of the Plant City Victory Office director, Judy Wise. Storms won the GOP primary earlier this summer for Hillsborough County property appraiser over incumbent Rob Tuner. In the November […]
Continue ReadingNEIGHBORS: Sandra Shea
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Sandra “Sandi” Shea is a natural entertainer. When she decided to buy Big Dog’s Patio in the Historic Downtown Plant City, it was an opportunity for her to “extend her living room.” “We want to have a family-type atmosphere, where you can come and hang out with friends, watch […]
Continue ReadingPlant City celebrates artist Ruby Williams
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer Ruby Williams isn’t your traditional artist. She didn’t have classical training at some fancy art school. She doesn’t paint detailed landscapes or graceful portraits. In fact, you’re more likely to find Williams picking crops out in the field or selling produce out of her food stand off State Road […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Festival unveils 2013 theme
The Florida Strawberry Festival released this week its theme and artwork for the 2013 festival. Themed “Our Masterpiece of Fun,” the artwork depicts Plant City’s famous berry sporting a beret and holding a paintbrush. The festival runs Feb. 28 to March 10, 2013.
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