The Arts Council of Plant City hosted over 50 guests at a “Spring Tea” on Saturday, April 20, at the Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center. The menu, provided by Chef Shannon Shearer, included Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Cucumber Sandwiches, Blueberry Scones with Devonshire Cream and Lemon Curd, and Guava and Cream Cheese Pastelitos. Two locally blended, […]
Continue ReadingNeighbors
Young Angler Reels in College Scholarship
Standout baseball, football and soccer stars aren’t the only high school athletes earning college scholarships. Just ask Durant senior Nick Hawkins, a rising angler who has made waves in the world of competitive bass fishing. Except in his case, it’s not goals or touchdowns that made Hawkins a standout star but his ability to hook […]
Continue ReadingHerring’s Drug Store
W.B. Herring grew up poor. According to the book, Plant City: Its Origins and History, as a boy he labored in low-skill, low-status jobs trying to make money just to live. However, as an adult, he worked his way through a Chicago pharmacy college. Herring moved to Plant City in 1892 to establish his drug […]
Continue ReadingAMVETS’ Final Tour of Duty Poker Run Benefits Veterans
Dozens of veterans rode their bikes, trikes and Can-Ams across central Florida Saturday to raise funds for funeral expenses for veterans in need. The Final Tour of Duty Poker Run, hosted by AMVETS Squadron 44 in Plant City, kicked off in the morning as bikers gathered to register and chat with friends and fellow bike […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 4.25.24
Judy Gleaton Connell Smith Judy Gleaton Connell Smith, 79, born December 1, 1944, a lifelong resident of Plant City, died peacefully April 22, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, James “Jim” H. Connell; and her parents, W.L. “Bill” and Magaline Jent Gleaton. She is survived […]
Continue ReadingSouth Florida Baptist Hospital Preview
There is already life at the new South Florida Baptist Hospital. Though the hospital doors are not scheduled to open until mid-May, a preview event on April 21 drew a throng of people to take tours through the 424,000 square-foot facility. “I’m impressed….It’s nice that they let us come in without having to be a […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High School salutes Military Signing Day
Ten PCHS seniors commit to military service.
Continue ReadingAround Town 4.18.24
We asked Plant City: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? Always buy the small box of Imodium AD. J.R. Pitts Actions SPEAK louder than words! James Eric West “Never let someone rent space in your head for free.” Jennifer Jordan Don’t stress over the things you have no control over. Janet […]
Continue ReadingGentlemanly Guidance
New Young Gentlemen’s Academy focuses on mentorship, motivation for Plant City youth.
Continue ReadingLocal Animal Rescue Goes Above and Beyond to Help Animals
The McNeely Farmily Rescue and Sanctuary is built on a foundation of years of rescue and love.
Continue Reading
