We asked Facebook: What’s on your Christmas wishlist this year? “I don’t want anything only for my daughter to be happy and shower her with presents!” — Ashley A. Barnes “For Covid to go away or something that cures it!” — Tiffany Jones “The city to stop over building and destroying the North side.” — […]
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Garden to host Chili Take Away Sunday
The Plant City Commons Community Garden is having a safe and delicious fundraiser this weekend. Those who wish to purchase a meal are asked to pre-order by today.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Festival announces upcoming theme
The 86th annual Florida Strawberry Festival’s theme is “All Aboard.”
Continue ReadingSmall Business Saturday offers unique opportunity for local shoppers
Plant City Main Street is rolling out its new Downtown Passport on Saturday in hopes of enticing holiday shoppers to shop local rather than turning to large corporations for their gifts.
Continue ReadingClassic Cruise-In draws steady crowd
The Strawberry Classic Cruise-In had its fair share of attendees Saturday evening as the community headed to downtown to take in the classic vehicles.
Continue ReadingRevamped 2020 Subaru Legacy a worthy daily ride
With Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Mazda6 and more, competition is vicious in the midsize sedan segment. One competent vehicle that has not received as much attention in the field is the Subaru Legacy, which displays incredible nimbleness, remarkable handling and response. Partial credit, of course, goes to the standard symmetrical all-wheel-drive system that […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 11.25.20
In light of the Florida Strawberry Festival’s announcement of canceling MainStage headline entertainment for the upcoming 2021 event, our readers took to Facebook to voice their thoughts on the festival’s big decision. “According to the state site SFBH is at full capacity right now. Where will people be able to get treatment after this super […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 11.25.20
Richard Bryan Kelley Richard Bryan Kelley, 58, of Plant City, entered into eternal rest on November 13, 2020. He was born on November 15, 1961 in Plant City. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Louise C. Sullivan Louise C. Sullivan, 83, of Plant City, born on May 20, 1937 in Dover, entered into eternal rest on […]
Continue ReadingThe spirit of giving
Operation Paying It Forward, in partnership with Feeding Plant City and Frontline Community Services, is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive until Nov. 23 to collect food for families in need.
Continue ReadingFork Ran Away with the Spoon draws eager racers
A wave of people ran through the community Saturday morning to raise money for the United Food Bank of Plant City in its annual 5K.
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