While some folks take down a few boxes of Christmas decor from their attics, Lane Wetherington’s show-stopping displays filled dozens of semi-trucks, that have been unloaded at the Charlie Grimes Family Agricultural Center at the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds for his Christmas Lane, an event that attracts more than 20,000 visitors annually. “It’s a labor […]
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CHRISTMAS IS ON ITS WAY
Plant City is doing a lot to increase Christmas cheer. You and your family have events to enjoy that will warm your hearts. Here are some events and special Christmas happenings in town. If you have driven around downtown Plant City, you have seen the Christmas decorations. Plant City’s General Services Department has bedazzled the […]
Continue ReadingPlant City-area Churches Schedule Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Services
In Plant City, many churches offer a variety of Christmas services so the faithful can gather with friends, family and community to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Check out this list of holiday worship services in the Plant City area to better plan your holiday worship. Christmas Eve services are held on December 24. […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 11.27.24
Margaret L. Watson Margaret L. Watson, 95, of Lithia, Fla., born on Jan. 21, 1929, in Plant City, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Nov. 21, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Henry Ellis Wasden Henry Ellis Wasden, 88, of Dover, Fla., born on Nov. 1, 1936, in Opp, Alabama, entered into eternal rest on Nov. […]
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HONDA PASSPORT TRAILSPORT PASSES TEST WITH FLYING COLORS! Not many people may be aware that the original 1994-2002 Honda Passport was actually a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo. Flash forward to 2019 and a much bigger and better Passport, in all respects, has returned. Slotted between the smaller CR-V and the Pilot, the midsize SUV leaves a […]
Continue ReadingBURNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIFTS GRADE
Three years ago, the students at Burney Elementary School in Plant City had a high “D” average. This designated the school as academically inconsistent, and put it under state correction. Now, the average for its 400 students has lifted to just a shade under a “B.” What happened? The school was turned into a “Community […]
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We asked Plant City: When is the appropriate time to start listening to holiday music: Before or after Thanksgiving? BEFOREEE! Autie Hope Whenever the heck you want. Do what makes YOU happy. There are no rules. Cayla Baty Whenever you want. Cheryl Thompson Whenever you feel like it… Lou Burnside After for me but whatever […]
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Ellison Hillard ‘Buddy’ Crow, Jr. Ellison Hillard “Buddy” Crow, Jr., 91, of Plant City, Fla., made his way to heaven November 6, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Wayne Henderson Wayne Henderson, 77, life long resident of Plant City, Fla., passed away Nov. 8, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Thomas ‘Tommy’ H. Toney Thomas “Tommy” H. […]
Continue ReadingEMPTY BOWLS NO MORE
The United Food Bank and Services of Plant City (UFB) held the annual Empty Bowls Project at Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum and McCall Park in downtown Plant City on Saturday. The event began in 2010, and is held every second Saturday in November. Tickets for the event cost $10 each, and 500 people showed […]
Continue ReadingYOUNG GENTLEMEN’S ACADEMY MOVING TO GROW IN PLANT CITY
Darrell Smith graduated from Plant City High School in 1988, where he played football. He grew up with his brother in a single-parent household, “Not understanding what circumstances are — when you get older, you can see things through a different lens—seeing my mom struggle,” he said. “Football—sports has always been my outlet in which […]
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