Lights, camera, action! Thanks to advances in modern filmmaking technology and social networking, it’s easier than ever for aspiring film amateurs to make and promote movies. That’s not to say that the process itself is an easy one, especially for independent filmmakers, but anything can happen with the right location these days. For Central Florida […]
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Forecast 2015: Business Development
Economic development is, according to Adam Myers, not something that many people know they enjoy doing until they try it. As a recent hire with the Tampa Economic Development Corporation, he is working side-by-side with City Manager Mike Herr to grow Plant City business wise. It must be a pretty good gig, as Myers’ background […]
Continue ReadingForecast 2015: The Enforcer
If Ed Duncan liked the retired life, he’d be more worried about which snowy slopes to ski right now than what’s going on in Plant City. But, living the slow life wasn’t Duncan’s style. Itching to get back into the police work that he loved for so long, he applied for the role of Plant […]
Continue ReadingFULL STORY: Homeowner thankful for support during demolition
Nita Shaw watched as her home at 706 N. Evers St. was demolished Monday, Jan. 5. But, she wasn’t alone. Beside her was City of Plant City Code Enforcement Manager Tray Towles, who stayed with her for nine hours the first day and came back to check on her during the second day of demolition. […]
Continue ReadingForecast 2015: Shrinking Rosters
The injury bug has latched on to the national sports news cycle like Tampa Bay linebacker Lavonte David making a tackle. Word of class-action lawsuits being filed against the NFL by its former players opened some eyes in 2013 and 2014, thanks to plenty of head-scratching, gut-wrenching details about sketchy medical practices coming to light. […]
Continue ReadingLittle Miss P.C. sign ups coming up
Registration for the 2015 Little Miss Plant City contest will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at Plant City Mortgage, 1507 S. Alexander St., Suite 101 Plant City. Registration is open to girls ages 8 to 10, as of Jan. 31, 2015. Open to Eastern Hillsborough County residents only (east of […]
Continue ReadingSimmons Career students honored
Simmons Career Center had a ceremony Dec. 12 honoring students who have finished all their graduation requirements and those who will be finished by the end of the first semester. Several of the students have been awarded scholarships from the Hillsborough Education Foundation. Members of the Hillsborough Education Foundation presented the awards. The students who […]
Continue ReadingBaby Parade taking applications
Registration for the 2015 Florida Strawberry Festival Baby Parade will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at Hillsborough Title, 1507 S. Alexander St., Suite 102 Plant City. Sign-ups for 1- and 2-year-olds will be from 8 to 9 a.m.; 3- and 4-year-olds from 9 to 10 a.m. Spaces are limited to the first […]
Continue ReadingJunior Royalty kicks off fest events
The annual Junior Royalty Pageant will takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Grimes Family Agricultural Center, 2208 W. Oak Ave. Enjoy an evening of entertainment as pageant contestants vie for the crown. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. FLStrawberryFestival.com. online pharmacy purchase orlistat online no […]
Continue ReadingCSX awards train museum $10,000
Representatives from CSX Railroad awarded the Robert W. Willaford Train Museum with $10,000. They presented the check to City Commissioner Mike Sparkman and Robert Willaford and his wife, Felice. Also in attendance were volunteers and board members of the museum. The funds will go to promote railroad safety around the historic depot. There is a […]
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