“About 10 years ago, I was asked to be the Veterans Chairman for the Elks Lodge,” Judy Wise tells the story of the how the Veterans Luncheon came to be. “When I became the District Veterans Chairman. I wanted to do something for our Elks Veterans, and so I had a steak dinner for each […]
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Around Town 11.07.24
We asked Plant City: What is your favorite Thanksgiving side dish? My mom’s (Wendy) broccoli casserole. Rebecca Weaver Turkey and stuffing Michelle Karen Cambridge My homemade dressing that my grandmother taught me how to make. Lisa Prevatt Dressing Bud Olliff Brussels sprouts and sweet corn casserole Lisa McGrath Hungry Howie’s pizza Jeff Tillman Sausage and […]
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David Lee Gilley, Jr. David Lee Gilley, Jr., known as “Country” by friends and family, 60, of Seffner, Fla., born on Dec. 17, 1963, in New Orleans, Louisiana, beloved son of David L. Gilley, Sr. and Ada Spina, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 1, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Mona Faye Jimison Mona Faye Jimison, 90, […]
Continue ReadingTHE ARTS COUNCIL OF PLANT CITY
The mission of the Arts Council of Plant City is to bring arts to the community, to promote education in the arts, to develop artists, and to develop arts programs. Among its wins have been its partnership with the Plant City government to bring Seward Johnson sculptures to downtown. This year’s open air display will […]
Continue ReadingSmoothie King Introduces GLP-1 Support Smoothies
Smoothie King has debuted a line of new menu drinks for its guests who are taking Ozempic-style weight loss drugs. The menu, dubbed the GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) Support Menu, features five smoothies packed with fiber and protein and no added sugar to support nutritional needs. The new menu items were developed in a collaboration with […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 10.31.24
We asked Plant City: What is something that is popular now, but we’ll all probably be embarrassed by years from now? Folks wearing their pants below their underwear. Suzanne Dodd Holey pants, too short skirts/shorts, lack of respect, killing without the consequences, abortions, full body tattoos, wanting to change genders. Taking GOD out of everything. […]
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Dolores ‘Lola’ Longoria Dolores “Lola” Longoria, 83, of Dover, Fla., born on Apr. 4, 1941, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 26, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Ser Lee Ser Lee, 64, of Wauchula, Fla., born on Jan. 10, 1960, in Xieng Khouang, Laos, entered into eternal rest on […]
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OVERHAULED 2024 HYUNDAI SANTA FE A JOY TO DRIVE! “Oh, is that a Land Rover Defender you have to test drive this week?” asked a curious friend oblivious to the fact that we were trying out the totally redesigned 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. Sure, with its high hood, boxy and angular shape the midsize SUV […]
Continue ReadingTeen Asks Stepdad To Adopt Her During Cheerleading Routine
Fans of Plant City High’s varsity football team got an extra special surprise at last Saturday night’s home game and senior night. Cheerleader Raylynn Thompson, 17 surprised her stepdad, Brian Spencer, by asking him to adopt her. During senior night, all senior cheerleaders got a chance to be a “flyer,” the person who is lifted […]
Continue ReadingBOSS HOGG RADIO BROADCASTS FROM PLANT CITY
Ferris Waller (aka Boss Hogg) graduated from Plant City High School in 1957. “I graduated with an extremely high, D average,” he said. “Don’t forget that. I was so #@%! close to the bottom of the class, you wouldn’t believe it. If you could find a 1957 annual yearbook, they always had little sayings like, […]
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