Dads and daughters danced the night away in a New Orleans-themed extravaganza last weekend. Blue skies and sunshine were guaranteed as attendees ate in front of a riverboat, chatted with princesses and partied with their father figures.
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Around Town 2.18.21
We asked Facebook: What is your favorite thing to do at the Florida Strawberry Festival every year? “Amish donuts, and there is a vendor I always go to that has bourbon chicken on a stick and it’s amazing” — Richie Long “Get a Strawberry Shortcake from Transforming Life Church and a corndog from Smitty’s Hand-Dipped […]
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Henrietta Louise Dempsey Sanford Henrietta Louise Dempsey Sanford, 99, of Dover, formerly of Turrell, Arkansas, passed away on February 11, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Patricia Kay Clemons Patricia Kay Clemons, 85, of Plant City, born on July 31, 1935, entered into eternal rest on February 11, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Margie Forester […]
Continue Reading‘Love’s Revenge’ offers spooky fun for Valentine’s Day
Whether you’re in the mood for a Galentine’s Day to remember or want to go on an adventure with your partner, guests are invited to Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail for a unique Valentine’s Day haunt.
Continue ReadingFood For All a touchdown for UFB
The new fundraising event for the United Food Bank of Plant City was a major success Saturday night.
Continue ReadingInstagramers of Plant City shines spotlight on the past in honor of Black History Month
Buildings, parks and streets all over Plant City bear the name of legends from the black community. Few, however, know their stories.
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Guzman Rebollar Guzman Rebollar, 65, of Plant City, born on October 2, 1955 in Mexico City, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on January 24, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Dennis ‘Denny’ Michael Hallman Dennis “Denny” Michael Hallman, 67, of Plant City, born in Tampa on June 14, 1953, entered into eternal rest on February 3, […]
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We asked Facebook: What was your favorite moment of the Bucs’ big Super Bowl win? “When a Plant City boy tackled the streaker. Deputy Stearns” — Sarah Tickel VanCamp “It was in Tampa and they won! That’s the best part!” — Art Marcus “HCSO tackling the streaker!” — Ashley Gerace “When we knew they had […]
Continue ReadingWWE Superstar Titus O’Neil to speak at the upcoming Black Heritage Gala
The annual weekend of festivities hosted by Plant City Black Heritage Celebration, Inc.
has a few changes this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Gala and Youth Summit will be held like normal, but the Jazz Festival and the Gospel Concert have been canceled.
Chamber embraces Best of Plant City
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce always steps into the new year with a gala to honor the incoming Board. At the event the organization also hands out awards for those were were deemed the Best of Plant City.
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