Plant City Elks Lodge held their annual Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest on Saturday afternoon. The Elks’ Hoop Shoot has been held for nearly 50 years, aimed at “developing gritty kids.” “We teach kids grit,” George Domedian said. “For the kid that may not be the best dribbler or may not be the best basketball […]
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Obituaries 10.14.21
Robbie N. Shupp Robbie N. Shupp, 74, of Bartow, Fla., born in Dothan, Ala. on Jan. 17, 1947, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 2, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Nicky Estrella Nicky Estrella, 27, of Plant City, Fla., born on Sept. 4, 1994 in Plant City, entered into eternal rest Oct. 3, 2021. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City C.A.R.E.S. Team holds Helping Hands Outreach Event
In partnership with several local organizations and surrounding law enforcement agencies, the C.A.R.E.S. Team organized the event in an attempt to lift up their homeless community.
Continue ReadingPlant City’s fight against breast cancer
Plant City residents have the opportunity to purchase pink patches or pink keychain fobs during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The proceeds will go toward the South Florida Baptist Hospital Cancer Resource Center – ‘A Place for Her.’
Continue ReadingAround Town 10.7.21
We asked Plant City: If the Strawberry Festival Grounds hosted concerts year-round, what musical artists/groups would you like to see come to Plant City?
Continue ReadingPlant City Parks & Rec kicks off adult basketball league
An adult basketball league is just the beginning of Parks & Rec’s plans.
Continue ReadingObituaries 10.7.21
Julie Ann Golden Julie Ann Golden, 56, of Plant City, Fla., born in Lakeland on Oct. 20, 1964, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 2, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Nettie L. ‘Polly’ Rhoden Nettie L. “Polly” Rhoden, 84, of Plant City, Fla., born in Dover on April 2, 1933, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 27, […]
Continue ReadingRailFest to make a grand 2021 comeback
Plant City’s annual Railfest is set to make its return this Saturday, Oct. 9 after taking a year-long hiatus.
Continue ReadingCoffee with a Cop comes to Plant City for second year
Stingray Chevrolet in Plant City hosted the yearly event on Wednesday morning.
Continue ReadingBruton’s Cigar Shop coming soon
The first cigar bar in downtown Plant City is nearing completion and expects to open its doors soon.
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