Judi Loeber Judi Loeber, 79, of Plant City, Fla., born on Oct. 29, 1945, in Asheville, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 11, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Francis ‘Boney’ Poole Francis “Boney” Poole, 83, of Valrico, Fla., born on Apr. 18, 1941, in Live Oak, Fla., entered into eternal rest on […]
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Auto Review 02.13.25
MINI COUNTRYMAN JCW GETS BIGGER, BETTER FOR 2025 OK, so here’s the deal. This is the biggest Mini (an oxymoron, indeed) you will ever drive. It is 5.3 inches longer, 4 inches taller, and up almost an inch in width and wheelbase than its predecessor. Meet the 2025 Mini JCW Countryman ALL4 (by the way, […]
Continue ReadingNight to Shine in Plant City Crowns All Guests As Prom Kings, Queens
Plant City’s First Baptist Church rolled out the red carpet Friday night, literally, nearly 200 guests with special needs got the royal treatment at its annual “Night to Shine” prom, sponsored by the Florida-based Tim Tebow Foundation established by the former NFL quarterback. After being introduced and walking the red carpet amidst a throng of […]
Continue ReadingKAREN CRUMLEY IS THE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
The Kiwanis Club hosted the 66th Annual Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award Luncheon on Wednesday at the Florida Strawberry Festival TECO Expo Hall. Beginning in 1960, the award has been presented by the combined civic clubs to express their appreciation to tremendous citizens for the unselfish giving of their time, talents, and resources for […]
Continue ReadingMIKE SPARKMAN IS THE 2025 GRAND MARSHAL
“Selecting the Grand Marshal for the Strawberry Grand Parade is always an exciting and thoughtful process,” Gail Domedian said. “Kyle Robinson, Florida Strawberry Festival President, and I, as President of BerryFine Productions, Inc., work together to establish criteria that reflect the values and spirit of our community. We consider factors such as community service, leadership, […]
Continue ReadingBLACK HERITAGE GALA FILLS TRINKLE CENTER
In 2003, Sharon Moody led a group of local citizens to start the Plant City Black Heritage (PCBH) Celebration. The vision of this non-profit organization is to serve as a platform to celebrate the city’s rich African-American culture, talents, and arts in the community. In addition, PCBH has the mission to celebrate those who have, […]
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We asked Plant City: How old were you when you got your first cell phone? What did you have? When I went to college I got a “car phone” (came in a bag and had to be plugged into the cigarette lighter in the car) for emergencies. I honestly don’t remember when the first cell […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 02.13.25
Gene Steven Moore Gene Steven Moore, 72, of Plant City, Fla., born on Feb. 25, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 6, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Karen Dempsey Robinson Karen Dempsey Robinson, 79, of Plant City, Fla., born Oct. 22, 1945, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 3, […]
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THIS REDESIGNED NISSAN SUV IS MORE THAN JUST FOR ‘KICKS’! “Now, that’s an odd-looking vehicle!” could be a quite natural response by just an initial and hasty glance at the Nissan Kicks. But that is understandable. After all, the totally redesigned for 2025 and cheeky-styled SUV now teases the onlooker with a two-tone color scheme […]
Continue ReadingPROPAGATION WINS SIGN GRANT
Historic Plant City Main Street (PCMS ) has awarded a sign grant to Propagation Whiskey Bar and Kitchen located on the corner of N Palmer and NE Drane Street. “I applied through Plant City Main Street,” Propagation owner Brandon Snyder said. “There is a lack of good, quality signs around downtown, and they have been […]
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