By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor A joyous congregation gathered to celebrate Christmas early with a special Children’s Program Dec. 2, at First United Methodist Church.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Stone Ledge Manor Open House
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Stone Ledge Manor, an assisted living and memory care facility in Thonotosassa, treated residents and guests to a fun-filled open house Dec. 1.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Crest’s Night of One Acts
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Students enrolled in Strawberry Crest High School’s drama classes took center stage Nov. 30, during the school’s Night of One Acts.
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By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Labeling Murphy Elliott simply as an artist or a painter would be cutting him short. Elliott’s talents showcase something much deeper. “I work at the speed of imagination,” he says.
Continue ReadingTHOUGHT FOR FOOD: New seafood restaurant offers flavorful fare
By Susan Kazenas | Contributing Writer There’s something fishy going on in Plant City, and in this case, it’s a good thing. When my friend told me about Shrimp & Co. Express, a new seafood restaurant near Parkesdale Farm Market, I placed it the top of my list, because my husband and I are always […]
Continue ReadingJOSHING AROUND: … On lessons learned outside Starbucks
By Joshua Loudermilk | Contributing Writer I sit a bit miffed by the fact I just paid $4 for a single bottle of orange juice. It is not like there is anything special about it. Maybe I am paying for their marketing. That must be it. Here is what I paid for: “We use only the freshest, […]
Continue ReadingDurant choirs to perform with music stars
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Students in three choirs at Durant High School will maintain a rock-star scheduled as they celebrate the Christmas season with performances at three different theme parks. This month, the Plant City singers will bring their talents to Universal Studios, Epcot and Busch Gardens.
Continue ReadingTomlin celebrates new landscaping
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Tomlin Middle School students, faculty and parents celebrated the completion of a garden renovation project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 15, on the school campus.
Continue ReadingObituaries 11.29.12
Simon Caldwell, Josephine Carvalho, Anthony James Hitson, Lori Holgate, Jimmy E. Meeks, Peggy W. Richertson, Eula Tillman Seeds and Christopher Channing Thorpe
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Cirque Italia
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Looking for something to do this weekend? Cirque Italia will be showing through Dec. 2 at MOSI. Not your traditional circus, Cirque Italia combines modern production values with an array of unique performers that include contortionists, acrobatic aerialists and even a quirky clown named Coco.
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