By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Four vintage beauties performed in “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” Sept. 13 and 14, at Durant High School.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Ronda Storms speaks at Republican Women’s Club
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer State Sen. Ronda Storms was the keynote speaker during the Plant City Republican Women’s Club Thursday night at the home of the Plant City Victory Office director, Judy Wise. Storms won the GOP primary earlier this summer for Hillsborough County property appraiser over incumbent Rob Tuner. In the November […]
Continue ReadingBoys and Girls Club to host barbecue
The Plant City Boys and Girls Club will hold a barbecue lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 14, at the Union Station Depot Welcome Center, 102 N. Palmer Street.
Continue ReadingNEIGHBORS: Sandra Shea
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Sandra “Sandi” Shea is a natural entertainer. When she decided to buy Big Dog’s Patio in the Historic Downtown Plant City, it was an opportunity for her to “extend her living room.” “We want to have a family-type atmosphere, where you can come and hang out with friends, watch […]
Continue ReadingPlant City celebrates artist Ruby Williams
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer Ruby Williams isn’t your traditional artist. She didn’t have classical training at some fancy art school. She doesn’t paint detailed landscapes or graceful portraits. In fact, you’re more likely to find Williams picking crops out in the field or selling produce out of her food stand off State Road […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Festival unveils 2013 theme
The Florida Strawberry Festival released this week its theme and artwork for the 2013 festival. Themed “Our Masterpiece of Fun,” the artwork depicts Plant City’s famous berry sporting a beret and holding a paintbrush. The festival runs Feb. 28 to March 10, 2013.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Circus Pages
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer Circus Pages dazzled Plant City with two performances Sept. 11, at the Plant City Armory. First-time circus-goers and children of all ages packed the facility for the show. They also enjoyed munching on sno-cones and cotton candy and played with light-up swords, toy whips and clown noses.
Continue ReadingSculpture contest winners announced
The Plant City Photo Archives & History Center and Hopewell Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens recognized the winners of the Plant City Sculptures Photo Contest during a reception Sept. 7.
Continue ReadingPlant City’s leaders honor Danny Wilkes
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer Danny Wilkes carefully carved the beautiful altar that has sat inside his equally beautiful church, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Carey Street, for years. And although Mr. Wilkes died Aug. 31, at age 69, church members always will be reminded of his service every Sunday when they see the […]
Continue ReadingOVATIONS: Smiths celebrate 60 years of marriage
B.M. Mac and Cookie Smith celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 23, at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City. Their daughters, Debbie, Kathy and Marion, plus their families, hosted the intimate family celebration. Mac and Cookie were married at The Little Church Around The Corner in New York City on June 23, 1952, and their […]
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