Achieve Plant City is hosting a wine tasting on April 1 to help raise funds for the group, which provides educational services to families in eastern Hillsborough County.
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Obituaries 3.18.21
Evelyn Crow Harris Evelyn Crow Harris, 92, of Mulberry, born in Turkey Creek on May 2, 1928, entered into eternal rest on March 15, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Caleb Thurman Caleb Thurman, 19, of Lithia, formerly of Corinth, Mississippi, born in Corinth on September 11, 2001, entered into eternal rest on March 16, 2021. […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 3.25.21
We asked Facebook: City commissioners discussed a project to mill and resurface East Young Street, North Center Street, North Wills Street, Powell Street, Ramsey Street, Ray Street and Frances Avenue. Which other streets in Plant City would you like to see fixed in the near future? “Lone Oak. It’s ridiculous. We thought it would be […]
Continue ReadingPlant City resident participates in NDSS Run for 3.21
Megan McGee was one of 25 runners who participated in a relay stretching from New York City down to Washington, D.C. over the weekend.
Continue ReadingPlant City resident celebrates 100th birthday with parade
Yesterday was a milestone day for Plant City resident Gladys Lefler: she celebrated her 100th birthday. But the big party already happened a few days ago. Lefler’s family celebrated the big occasion Sunday by putting together a drive-thru parade. Faye Cook, her daughter, wanted her to celebrate with many of her friends and family in […]
Continue ReadingDean’s Ride 9 to hit the trails Saturday
The annual fundraising ride has some changes for 2021, and it’s not too late to sign yourself up.
Continue ReadingHonor American Heroes and oxford noland
The Florida Strawberry Festival honored veterans prior to the oxford noland concert on March 10.
Continue ReadingDapper youth go out for annual Baby Parade
Local children walked the “runway” Saturday morning in hopes of being crowned this year’s King and Queen of the Baby Parade.
Continue ReadingAround Town 3.18.21
We asked Facebook: Who would you like to see perform at the Florida Strawberry Festival next year? “George Strait. I missed him when he came eons ago and had forgotten he was there until I saw him in one of the photos we have at the historical society.” — Shelby Bender “Brad Paisley, Gladys Knight, […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 3.18.21
Pedro Zarate Carrizales Pedro Zarate Carrizales, 59, of Plant City, born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on November 18, 1961, entered into eternal rest on February 25, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Jeffrey Reynolds Jeffrey Reynolds, 50, of Brandon, born in Hartford, Connecticut on March 5, 1970, entered into eternal rest on March 4, 2021. […]
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