By Kelsey Sunderland | Tampa Bay Times Plant City native Daniel Sprouse rocked a captive Monday afternoon crowd with some country tunes at last year’s Novemberfest. This year he returns with a full band, a prime time slot and big dreams. Athletic, intelligent and musically inclined, it’s not a surprise that he seems to be easing […]
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Strawberry Festival releases entertainment lineup
The Florida Strawberry Festival released its lineup of headline entertainment artists performing on the Wish Farms Soundstage at the 2016 event. The 2016 headline entertainment lineup is as follows: Thursday, March 3 10:30 a.m.; Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra 3:30 p.m.; Charley Pride 7:30 p.m.; Josh Turner Friday, March 4 3:30 p.m.; Mickey Gilley 7:30 p.m.; […]
Continue ReadingTurkey Drive and Turkey Trot taking donations, sign-ups
+ Turkey drive needs donations The United Food Bank of Plant City’s third annual Turkey Drive started Sunday, Nov. 1, and will continue through the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, Nov. 25. Turkeys are needed to complete the Thanksgiving meal boxes, which will be distributed to those in need during the Thanksgiving holiday. Turkeys can be […]
Continue ReadingFFA team places fifth at nationals
By Jose Lozoya | Staff Intern Clay Joyner, John Banks and Meredith Del Castillo began their FFA journey together in the sixth grade at Tomlin Middle School. Fast forward to October 2015: The three of them were now Strawberry Crest High School seniors who placed fifth at the National Agricultural Communications Career Development event in […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Julie Hilson
Julie Hilson captured the morning dew on an old country barn in Plant City. Julie wins a Grimes Hardware Strawberry Town Cafe gift card. She can claim the card with an ID at Strawberry Town Cafe, 3161 Paul Buchman Highway. Do you have a picture that speaks to the personality of Plant City? To enter […]
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Cutest Critter: Dottie
Dottie loves bubble baths in the pool. Dr. Marks and Susie always give her a cookie. She is such a happy dog that she even wags her tail while she’s sleeping. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present a weekly Cutest Critter Contest. Entering is simple: Just submit a high-resolution photo […]
Continue ReadingUnited Food Bank to fill bowls, hearts
The United Food Bank of Plant City will be hosting the nationwide Empty Bowls Project Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. For the fifth year, Empty Bowls will be held at the Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum in downtown Plant City. A $10 ticket will provide a participant with a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Susan C. Williams
Susan C. Williams, 64, of Plant City, died Oct. 6, 2015, with her family by her side. Ms. Williams was of the Baptist faith. As a cancer survivor, she spent much time as a volunteer for Relay for Life. She was an avid Buccaneers fan, loved traveling, shopping and excelled in her work. She was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ronald Paul Wood
Ronald Paul Wood, 58, of Plant City, died Oct. 7, 2015, at South Florida Baptist Hospital. A native of North Miami Beach, Florida, Mr. Wood was the son of the late Joseph and Thelma Phillips Wood. He is survived by his brother, Raymond, who will be having private services. He was preceded in death by […]
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