When students at Focus 4 Beauty Career Institute open the doors to their studio and classrooms, they are immediately reminded that their future career in cosmetology will be a way to make a living, but also a way to express themselves. After recently moving to a bigger, brighter space, Focus 4 Beauty can now flourish […]
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City offers Easter festival, egg hunt
It’s time to dust off those Easter baskets and get ready for the fun-filled flurry of Plant City’s city-wide egg hunt, which will take place Saturday, April 4. “It definitely has a longstanding history with the city and with our department, as well as the Optimist Club,” Tim Hanlon, assistant program manager for the Recreation […]
Continue ReadingShoebox float winner honors Hayden
Jackson Trapnell, 7, decided to enter the Shoebox Float contest at the Florida Strawberry Festival for the first time this year. But his motivation was more than just the opportunity to win a trophy. Trapnell’s grandfather, Theodore Knight, used to work at Parkesdale Farms. He was so valued as an unofficial member of the Parke […]
Continue ReadingPlant City club celebrates Boys & Girls Club Week
The cheerful sound of children playing games at a playground on Waller Street can be heard through the blocks of the surrounding neighborhood. Some children challenge others to a contest on the swings, seeing who can go the highest. Some enjoy the thrill of doing flips on the equipment, showing off their acrobatic skills to […]
Continue ReadingSimmons PSA recognized
Hawk Media Club and Simmons Career Center were honored at an award-winning Service Day event earlier this month for a PSA using Simmons Career Center students.Hawk Media Club produced online pharmacy fluoxetine online with best prices today in the USA The PSA was part of the students’ service learning projects. It was aimed at keeping students […]
Continue ReadingCommission debate planned
The Plant City Area Democratic Club will be hosting a debate between two Plant City Commission candidates. The debate will take place beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. Mary Yvette Thomas Mathis is the incumbent. She is in administration at Marshall Middle School and previously served as mayor. […]
Continue ReadingKeller Williams flushes out cancer
There were a few raised eyebrows Thursday, March 19, at the Plant City Keller Williams office. Some customers and guests were confused by a toilet in the lobby. But it wasn’t just any toilet. online pharmacy purchase buspar online generic It was a purple bedazzled toilet gifted by Hillsborough Title through a Plant City Relay […]
Continue ReadingMt. Olive to hold yard sale
Mt. Olive AME Church will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at 1803 James Redman Parkway. There will also be food for sale, including ribs, chicken, fish, fries, boiled peanuts and beverages. All proceeds will go to upkeep the church.
Continue ReadingSandra Whitmill promoted to Sunshine Bank VP
Sandra Whitmill has been promoted to Sunshine Bank’s vice president. She will be responsible for managing policy and ensuring the bank is in compliance with regulatory requirements. “We are excited to promote Sandi to compliance officer at Sunshine Bank,” Jane Tompkins, chief risk officer, said. “Her depth of knowledge is invaluable and we are confident that she will […]
Continue ReadingP.C. man dies after car hits tree, parked car
A Plant City man died early Monday, March 23, after he lost control of his car. At about 2:32 a.m., Gilberto Montana, 20, was driving his 2014 Chevrolet Camaro on East Calhoun Street when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree. After striking the tree, the vehicle deflected and struck an unoccupied, parked vehicle. buy rogaine […]
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