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 […]
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PROPAGATION 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 […]
Continue ReadingSOUTH FLORIDA BAPTIST HOSPITAL REHABILITATION CENTER
“We just want people to know they don’t have to drive to Tampa to get state-of-the art care—that we can provide state-of-the art outpatient rehabilitation in the areas of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy right here in Plant City,” Rehabilitation Supervisor Jennifer Ackett said. The facility in the new South Florida Baptist Hospital […]
Continue ReadingUNITED FOOD BANK HOLDS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
The mission of the United Food Bank and Services of Plant City (UFB) is to provide assistance for the needy in moving them from a “state of hunger” and impoverishment to self-sufficiency, empowerment, and self-reliance. The organization’s vision is to stamp out hunger in East Hillsborough County and raise the standard of living for the […]
Continue ReadingPLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES
Founded by Vice-Mayor Jason Jones, the 13th annual Planes, Trains, and Automobiles was conducted at the Plant City Airport on February 1. The event began with an invocation and the crowd, hats over hearts, recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Despite cloudy skies and some early rain, the event turned into a success, […]
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We asked Plant City: What is your favorite movie and why? Grease ! Just fun , comical and good music ! Just a fun movie , that’s it , nothing more ! Joey Tomasina Raiders of the Lost Ark because it represents the adventurous American spirit, features the most creative filmmakers at the top of […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 02.06.25
Vincent ‘Vic’ Cecil Thompson Vincent “Vic” Cecil Thompson, 87, of Lakeland, Fla., born on Jan. 27, 1938, in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa, entered into eternal life on Jan. 28, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Michael (Mike) Allen Salo Michael (Mike) Allen Salo of Plant City, Fla., born in LaPorte, Indiana on Sept. 5, […]
Continue ReadingHOT CHILI IN CHILLY AIR
On Saturday, January 25, the annual Plant City ChiliFest and RailFest took place at the Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Plant City and the Railroad Museum, for $5 people could get a ticket to vote, a bottled water, and a bowl and spoon to sample 23 options. The chefs’ […]
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We asked Plant City: What are the songs that make you sing along when you hear them? Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers Clyde Bull Nelson Love Shack by B52’s Hola BaMa Almost anything from the 70’s Tina Garrett Hauser I’ll Remember You, by Elvis Presley Evelyn Madonia Marvin Gaye Let’s Get It On Michelle […]
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Jacinta ‘Chinta’ Martinez Rodriguez Jacinta “Chinta” Martinez Rodriguez, 83, of Plant City, Fla., born on Sept. 11, 1941, in Villa Gonzalez, Tamaulipas, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 21, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Wayne ‘Bobby’ George DaSilva Wayne “Bobby” George DaSilva, 58, of Plant City, Fla., born on Dec. 14, 1966, in […]
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