Local women founded the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) in Plant City in 1922. The original members are described as benevolent, philanthropic, civic, scientific, literary, and social. The group’s first act in Plant City was to donate 2,000 books to the city, and renovate and repair a building to serve as a public library. […]
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A Look Inside the Dr. Scotty and Hsiu Huang History Center at the Plant City Photo Archives: Hints and Resources
Have you ever wondered what Downtown Plant City looked like in the past? Who used to live in that house down the street? When and where did the spring training national baseball league teams play? Welcome to the Dr. Scotty & Hsiu Huang History Center at Plant City Photo Archives, where you can find answers […]
Continue ReadingSt. Peter’s Episcopal Church Welcomes New Rector and Family
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church welcomes its new rector, the Rev. Derek Larson, along with his family: LauraAnn, Barret (8), and Alaster (2). A Celebration of New Ministry will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., presided over by the Rt. Rev. Douglas Scharf, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida. Founded […]
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L.T. Dixon L.T. Dixon, 90, of Plant City, Fla., born on Aug. 21, 1933, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 11, 2024. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He loved his family dearly, and enjoyed traveling, camping, and the North Carolina mountains. He was preceded in death by wife, Helen Dixon; and […]
Continue ReadingUNITED FOOD BANK GETS $2 MILLION GRANT FROM STATE
Thanks to Florida Senator Danny Burgess, and Florida Representative Lawrence McClure, the state of Florida gave a $2 million grant that allows the United Food Bank of Plant City (UFB) to complete its new facility on Alsobrook St. Since October 2023, the food bank has been operating out of a building on the Hillsborough Community […]
Continue ReadingAMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 44 Win Big at National Convention
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 44, Plant City, was recognized with three awards at the annual AMVETS Auxiliary National Convention, held August 6 through 10 in Springfield, Illinois. The service organization, known for their philanthropic efforts in the community, won the AMVETS National Auxiliary of the Year, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an auxiliary […]
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The new South Florida Baptist Hospital (SFBH) opened at 3202 N. Park Road on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 3 a.m. At the same time, the 70-year-old hospital on N. Alexander Street in Plant City permanently closed. Closing down one hospital and opening another takes an enormous amount of logistical planning. SFBH prepared for nearly two […]
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Socorro Ponce Socorro Ponce, 95, born in Jalpa Zacatecas, Mexico on Apr. 3, 1929, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 11, 2024. Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Joseph Vincent Donohue Joseph Vincent Donohue was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend, he left this world on Aug. 8, 2024, at the age of 60. Expressions […]
Continue ReadingLOCAL WOMAN TOURS AMERICA IN BROADWAY MUSICAL
Photos by Joan Marcus Last year, Plant City resident Giselle Gutierrez was cast in a Broadway musical production of Mrs. Doubtfire, as Lydia Hillard, the oldest daughter of the lead. Gutierrez acts and sings alongside Tony-nominated leading man, Rob McClure. The 2023-2024 production toured more than 30 cities. So far, the next season lists one […]
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Berlie C. Butler Berlie C. Butler of Mulberry, Fla., born on Aug. 7, 1943 in Lacoochee, died July 29, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Cesar Hernandez Donu Cesar Hernandez Donu, a cherished husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, in Tampa, Fa., at the […]
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