In less than a year, Florida residents and visitors will be able to look past the major metropolitan cities for an immersion of arts and culture. David Gnage, who is co-owner at the curated boutique Plant City Mercantile in downtown, is hoping to bring local and national artists to Plant City for a spring 2016 […]
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Planning commission: Visions Golf proposal inconsistent with city’s comprehensive plan
On July 1, the Hillsborough County Planning Commission sent a statement to the City of Plant City that said the proposed plans for development within the Walden Lake community are inconsistent with the city’s comprehensive plan. The plans were submitted by Visions Golf LLC., the company that owns the two 18-hole golf courses in Walden […]
Continue ReadingMoms go to summer school
After a long year of school and homework, most kids look forward to a summer of relaxation and rest. At Learn Tampa Bay in Plant City, founder Angelica Ibarra isn’t just hosting summer school for kids — she’s holding it for their mothers, too. The six-week program called “It’s Mom’s Turn to Go to Summer […]
Continue Reading2015 June Real Estate Transactions
Monthly Snapshot Minimum: $30,000 Maximum: $499,000 Average: $167,519 Median: $150,650 Phillips Farms home tops sales in June The home at 3805 Bruton Road sold June 22, for $499,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,344 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $212.88. Appling Woods The home […]
Continue ReadingNeighbor shoots dog in self defense
A 4-month-old German shepherd was shot and killed by her owner’s neighbor Monday, June 15. According to a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office report, aggravated animal cruelty was unfounded because the neighbor said the dog was acting aggressively toward him. buy zocor online https://handluggageonly.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/revslider/templates/360panorama/zocor.html no prescription Tana Berberette, 48, let her dog, Athena, outside to play […]
Continue ReadingDaybreak Rotary inducts new officers
The Daybreak Rotary of Plant City inducted its new officers Monday, June 29, led by outgoing president, Allen Gray. The rotarians gathered at the home of George and Cassandra Banning to enjoy refreshments and the program. Officers are: Sharon Philbin, president; Carole Wright, vice president and treasurer; Amber Jurgensen, secretary; and Dan Orrico, sergeant at arms. Philbin was joined by new district governor, Tom Wagner, and outgoing district governor, Gary Gunter. online pharmacy buy […]
Continue ReadingFSU student makes dean’s list
Plant City native Chase Dunn made the spring dean’s list for Florida State University’s College of Business. To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and be registered for at least 12 graded hours of coursework. Dunn is in the honors program at FSU, and […]
Continue ReadingCork Methodist appoints pastor
Rev. George Hatmaker has been appointed as the new pastor of Cork United Methodist Church off Sam Allen Road in Plant City. He started July 1. Hatmaker is from Polk County. He served in Vietnam during TET offensive, was medically evacuated from Vietnam, and then served as a special agent in the Medical Corps Criminal […]
Continue ReadingStuff the Bus taking school supplies
The annual Kiwanis Stuff the Bus charity event has kicked off. online pharmacy buy valtrex no prescription pharmacy This is the eighth year the Kiwanis Club of Plant City has asked for school supplies donations for children in need. All donations will be equally divided and distributed to Plant City schools. Drop offs can be […]
Continue ReadingHome show to host food & fun for free
The Mid-Florida Summer Home Show will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 11, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall, 2301 W. Oak Ave. The free event will feature demonstrations and tips from the area’s top home improvement vendors and local artists. The Boys […]
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