The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Friday, July 31, for Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay Inc. The organization engages volunteers to meet the challenges of our community with volunteer opportunities that offer mentoring and tutoring to children strugging in school, and companionship and respite to frail, isolated, seniors and their […]
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Rezoning plans submitted for rehab center at Red Rose Inn
It’s no secret the Red Rose Inn & Suites has had trouble selling as a 270-room motel. But what if it was an 80-room drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility? That’s what Florida Rehabilitation & Recovery Services LLC has proposed in a six-page rezoning application summary submitted to the City of Plant City. It is requesting that […]
Continue ReadingChamber to address Commission about funding
During the Monday, Aug. 10, City of Plant City Commission meeting the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce plans to address the Commission about the funding the chamber receives from the city. At a July budget workshop Commissioner Mike Sparkman brought up the funding to his fellow commissioners. The city has given around $60,000 to the […]
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The new Burger King restaurant on Thonotosassa Road is now open. The fast food restaurant at 2415 Thonotosassa Road has a double-drive-thru, and drive-thru access doors that will enable staffers to greet guests and deliver their orders. There are 55 new team members that have been hired to work at the location. “We will focus on […]
Continue ReadingSunshine Bank buying branches in Bradenton, Sarasota
Sunshine Bank will purchase two of three branch offices from First Federal Bank of Florida in Sarasota and Manatee counties. The third branch is expected to be consolidated into the other two branches prior to the closing of the purchase agreement. Sunshine Bank has also agreed to purchase the real estate property and some selected […]
Continue ReadingRibbon Cutting: Lakehouse Luxury Apartments
The Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Thursday, July 2, for Lakehouse Luxury Apartment Homes, 3001 Lakehouse Cove Isle. Lakehouse Luxury Apartment Homes You has amenities such as a pool and spa, sun deck overlooking the lake, fishing dock, dog park, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are many upgrades and almost […]
Continue ReadingRibbon Cutting: ACE Realty Advisors
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Tuesday, June 30, for Ace Realty Advisors LLC at 2504 Walden Woods Drive, Suite 1. Ace Realty Advisors provide a complete range of real estate services including residential and commercial brokerage, auctions, commercial property management and property maintenance. In addition, their office includes a […]
Continue ReadingRibbon Cutting: Simply Events
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Tuesday, June 23, for Simply Events at the Plant City Chamber of Commerce. Simply Events produces and promotes events, including several annual events in Plant City. These events include The Mid Florida Summer Home Shows with the Taste of Plant City in July and […]
Continue ReadingWalden Lake residents collecting petition signatures
Walden Lake residents and some Walden Lake Community Association board of directors were at the neighborhood’s children’s park Saturday, June 27, collecting signatures for their petition against the rezoning of the golf course. They are there each Saturday morning between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Residents who have not signed the petition may do so […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Servi-Todo grand opening
Servi-Todo officially opened for business Friday, June 26, offering a number of services for Plant City’s English and Spanish-speaking populations. The company, in its 18th year of existence, offers insurance, notary, bookkeeping, payroll and embroidery services, and its other services include passport photos, long-distance faxes and marriage services. Its offices are located at 2907 W. […]
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