The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce will host its New Member Reception at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at the chamber, 106 N. Evers St. RSVP by calling Jane at (813) 754-3707.
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Plant City Photo Archives continues Civil Rights series
The Plant City Photo Archives & History Center will present the second film in its series, Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle. The film, “Slavery by Another Name,” begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Bealsville Recreation Center, 5009 Nesmith Road. For more, call (813) 754-1578.
Continue ReadingFancy Flea flies into Plant City
The Fancy Flea Vintage Home & Garden Market will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, at the Florida Strawberry Festival, 303 N. Lemon St., Plant City. Admission is $5, and parking is free. For more, call (863) 712-3278 or visit fancyflea.net.
Continue ReadingEast Hillsborough Historical Society announces Spring Tour of Homes
The 2014 Spring Tour of Homes, presented by the East Hillsborough Historical Society, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 3. The tour will begin at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St. Homes include 805 N. Wheeler St., 912 Roux St., 909 Roux St. and […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Civinettes hop on Easter surprise
The Plant City High School Civinettes prepared Easter bags for each child at the Florida Baptist Children’s Home, in Lakeland. About 40 children woke up Easter morning to the surprise of bags filled with candy and toys, courtesy of Plant City High School and the Plant City community. Civinette and Jr. Civitan members contributed candy […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Noon Rotary inducts Bill Hughes
The Plant City Noon Rotary Club inducted Bill Hughes as its newest member during the club’s April 14 meeting.
Continue ReadingPlant City Daybreak Rotary inducts U.S. Army Col. Dan Orrico
The Plant City Daybreak Rotary Club inducted U.S. Army Col. Dan Orrico as its newest member during its April 14 meeting. The club also launched its new Facebook page. To keep up with all the Daybreak Rotary Club’s happenings, Like the club at facebook.com/PCDaybreakRotary.
Continue ReadingObituary: Raymond L. Brown
Raymond L. Brown, 80, died April 13, 2014, in Plant City. Mr. Brown was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was an avid lover of arrowhead hunting and fishing. He retired after 41 years from Tampa Electric. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Shirley; one son, Roger; three daughters, Renee, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Carolyn Louise Frier
Carolyn Louise Frier, 62, of Lakeland, died April 14, 2014, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born May 29, 1951 in Plant City, she was the daughter of the late Walter Frier and Nellie Lastinger Frier. She was a lifelong resident of Plant City and loved puzzle books. Survivors include a son, Douglas Frier; daughter, Tina […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Howard R. Hamil Jr.
Howard R. Hamil Jr., 82, died April 19, 2014, in Plant City. Hr. Hamil enjoyed restoring boats and was a member of the Florida Glasspar Club. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Robert; stepdaughters, Patricia Dyess (Leo) and Debra Mellon (Michael); stepson, Joseph Lewis; brother, Ronald; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is […]
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