We asked Plant City: What’s a local cause or issue you’d like to raise awareness for? “A cause/issue that should be raised for awareness is labor workers. The reason we even have strawberries picked in Plant City is them. Without their help, who would pick the strawberries? They should be appreciated for their hard work […]
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Obituaries 4.22.21
Joseph Allen McIntosh Joseph Allen McIntosh, 46, of Plant City, born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 24, 1974, entered into eternal rest on April 10, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Charles ‘Bobby’ Robert Wiggins Charles “Bobby” Robert Wiggins, 80, of Lakeland, born in Springhead on January 16, 1941, entered into eternal rest on April 15, 2021. […]
Continue ReadingCatching up with Kenzie Wheeler
Last week, Wheeler and teammate J.D. Casper competed in The Voice’s battle round and the Dover native earned the win.
Continue ReadingCharlotte Varnum releases soulful debut album
Varnum’s self-titled album was released on all major streaming services on April 16. Plant Citians may remember her acoustic performances around town, and her sound with a full band is a fusion of the blues rock, folk and country music she grew up on.
Continue ReadingGenerations Renewed changing lives in Plant City
The nonprofit is focused on community development and offers mentoring, counseling, career prep,
college assistance and more.
Around Town 4.15.21
We asked Plant City: Dover’s own Kenzie Wheeler is wowing the judges on NBC’s The Voice with his skillful, soulful singing. Which song would you like to hear him perform on the show one day? “‘Girl Got Her Goodbye On’ — his own music!” — Kelly Wilson “He’s doing great, a winner for sure” — […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 4.15.21
Lynn P. Henderson Lynn P. Henderson, 74, of Sun City Center, born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on March 21, 1947, entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Eddie ‘Paul’ Richter Eddie “Paul” Richter, 62, of Mulberry, born in Plant City on October 22, 1958, entered into eternal rest an […]
Continue ReadingScholarships, awards presented at 2021 MLK Leadership Breakfast
The 35th annual event was held Sunday at the Trinkle Center at Hillsborough Community College.
Continue ReadingEarth, Wind & Garden
The Plant City Commons Community Garden hosted a new event Saturday to celebrate Earth Day.
Continue ReadingMLK Fest fills Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center lot
The music booming from the Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center could be heard throughout downtown as the community gathered for the annual MLK Fest.
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