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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We asked Plant City: What’s the worst food of all time? Cottage cheese Donna Keller Elliott Anchovies Courtney Harris Binnion Liver! Venus Stone Liver and onions. It’s been used to torture misbehaving 6-year-old boys (by my mom) Thomas Hofts I like liver and onions Earl Truman Sauerkraut Jodie Stephens Pineapple pizza Miguel Gabriel Runny egg […]
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Ron Boudreaux Ron Boudreaux, 76, lost his battle with Leukemia on Monday, Oct. 14. 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Ronald Lee McClendon Ronald Lee McClendon, 78, of Lithia, Fla., born on May 15, 1946, in Tampa, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Oct. 11, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Betty P. Parker Betty […]
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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 […]
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We asked Plant City to share photos of the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Continue Reading1914 HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATIONS BECOMING SOLID
At one time, Plant City High School stood on W. Herring Street between N. Evers Street and N. Collins St. Built in 1914, the 42,066 square foot building had three stories. The Georgian Revival brick exterior has two white-columned porticoes, one each on its east and west sides. The building served as the high school […]
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Jabo Eugene Giddens, Sr. Jabo Eugene Giddens, Sr., 43, of Seffner, Fla., born on Nov. 14, 1980, in Tampa, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Oct. 3, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Danny Ray Smith Sr. ‘Dan’ Danny Ray Smith Sr. “Dan”, aged 71, passed away on Oct. 3, 2024, in Brandon, Fla., in […]
Continue ReadingFall For These Fun-Filled Autumn Events
While the only “season” that’s been haunting the thoughts of Plant Citians recently is hurricane season, don’t forget it’s also the season for two autumn traditions: fall festivals and Halloween activities. It’s time to get outside and enjoy some popular fall festivals, pumpkin patches and haunted trails in the area. There is no shortage of […]
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We asked Plant City: What’s your favorite hurricane snack? air conditioning. Lol DeeDee Hawthorne Mathes Chicken on the grill, pico de gallo, rice, beans & tortillas. I know it’s a whole meal but we always grill out during hurricanes. Jess Torres Sam’s club cookies Robby Serena Montgomery Tuna and peanut butter and jelly. Lossie Kitchen Brownies […]
Continue ReadingPROPANE NINJA RELOCATES HEADQUARTERS TO PLANT CITY
How many companies have been renamed by their customers? Propane Ninja may be the only one. Mike Dodd attended Durant High School, where he played soccer, but then was reassigned to the new Newsome High School when it opened. He graduated from there in 2003. Peter Samuelson grew up in Kenya as the child of […]
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