When Vanessa Cortes and Yessica Chavez Grimaldo were students at Marshall Middle School, one of their teachers had them write out their goals and bury the papers in time capsules that would be dug up right before they graduated from high school. “At the top of the list, number one was, ‘I want to be […]
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YMCA starts free program for toddlers
The Plant City YMCA is offering an opportunity for everyone in the community —whether or not they are members of the Y — to spend some time playing and learning with their toddlers. During the free program, called “Caring and Learning With Me,” children under age 5 are able to socialize, sing and use their […]
Continue ReadingFaith Christian Academy awarded technology grant
Faith Christian Academy, a small private school in downtown Plant City, will now be able to offer its students some high-tech opportunities year-round, thanks to a grant provided by Hillsborough County Economic Development. The $17,500 grant was provided through the Economic Development Innovation Initiative. It will allow FCA to purchase science equipment that will enrich […]
Continue ReadingCity plans to improve aid for homeless
Plant City’s homeless population is likely to soon have a new place to receive meals and other services, thanks to an initiative put in place by the city manager’s office and supported by various community organizations. City Manager Mike Herr is looking at the possibility of offering the Winter Visitor Center, an indoor, multi-purpose building […]
Continue ReadingSolving the Mystery: Man looking for family in vintage photos
A customer plopped down stacks of vintage black-and-white photographs at the front counter of a Plant City thrift store. The victorian faces lured employee Ken King to their mystery — a man with a sheriff’s star, three daughters, a black couple in fine clothes. The photographs had been found tucked away in the attic of […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 05.01.15
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. April 14 HOOK, LINE & SINKER 1800 block of North Gordon Street. Burglary to a vessel. Two black fishing poles worth $375 and a duffel bag with fishing tackle worth $300 was taken from the complainant’s boat, which […]
Continue ReadingChamber orders new maps
When visitors and tourists walk into the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, their most frequent request is for a map of Plant City. The chamber has a few maps, but the supply is dwindling. And some of the information on the maps is outdated. The current maps were printed in 2009, and the chamber […]
Continue ReadingOoh La La hosts contest for moms
Ooh La La Hair Studio is having a Mother’s Day contest, and the grand prize is a makeover. Write in about your amazing mom via Facebook on the Ooh La La Hair Studio of Plant City page or mail-in or drop-off letters to the studio at 2412 James L. Redman Parkway, Plant City, Fl 33566. […]
Continue ReadingArchives selects associate director
The Plant City Photo Archives and History Center added an associate director to its staff. Plant City resident Barbara “Shelly” Drummond joined the staff April 13. Prior to joining the Photo Archives staff, Drummond had been serving as curator of education and programming for the Polk County History Center in Bartow. She has previously worked […]
Continue ReadingBusciglio offering prize for moms
In honor of Mother’s Day, Busciglio Smiles want you to nominate your mom, or someone who has been a mother-figure in your life, for a chance to win a $100 gift card along with a gift basket. Visit TheOrthoDoc.com/bestmom, and tell us why you think she’s the world’s best mom. She will then be entered […]
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