A number of residential developments are in the works for Plant City, but North Park Isles stands out among them because of its large scale and geographical placement. North Park Isles will be located north of Sam Allen Road and Park Road. Its single-family homes will likely be priced around $225,000 to $235,000, and they […]
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Corn maze returns to welcome fall season
It’s that time of year again, when children and adults alike will get into the true spirit of autumn and navigate their way through Single R Ranch’s maze made entirely of corn. This is the third year that the Futch family will have operated the Fox Squirrel Corn Maze and its corresponding festival. It is […]
Continue ReadingCity Commission approves application for library grant
Plant City commissioners approved Sept. 22, a resolution enabling the City of Plant City Library Department to apply for state funding, with the goal of working toward a long-term library improvement plan. In 1999, the Library Department formed a cooperative with the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System, making it eligible to receive State Aid funds […]
Continue ReadingSt. Peter’s Episcopal raises funds for renovations
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is one of the only historical churches in Plant City to still meet in its original building, but after more than a century, it’s time for some touch-ups. The church has maintained its historical integrity throughout numerous renovations since it was built in 1908, and rector Tom Thoeni thinks another project […]
Continue ReadingPlant City police recruiting officers
The Plant City Police Department has eight open positions for new officers, which will remain open until they are filled. “Retirements hit us hard,” Lt. Jerry Stwan said. “We’ve had four retire just in the last couple of months.” All four of those former officers had entered the police department’s Deferred Retirement Option Plan. After […]
Continue ReadingP.C. saddles up for Pink Your Pony Trail Ride
Forty-five riders and their horses made their way down a rural trail in Dover last year. But, it was no ordinary outing. The group was dressed in all pink — including the horses. From camo to a knight and warhorse, the group was part of the Pink Your Pony Trail Ride to benefit breast cancer. […]
Continue ReadingKeel and Curley files suit against residents who opposed rezoning
It was an issue that packed the Hillsborough County Commission chambers in downtown Tampa this summer. Keel and Curley Winery fought for a modification to its zoning to allow its new brewery, Two Henry’s Brewing Company, to operate. In the end, the commission voted unanimously for the rezone, ending in a victory for the winery […]
Continue ReadingCougar Cave offers students real business experience
Students who forget a pen in class no longer will have to ask their neighbors to borrow one. Cougar Cave, Durant High School’s new school store, held its grand opening and ribbon cutting Thursday, Sept. 18. The store is tucked away beside the lunchroom and has everything from notebooks to highlighters. Most items are under […]
Continue ReadingSmoke testing to take place
Utilities Maintenance will conduct smoke testing Oct. 7 to 9, on all sewer lines on West Morrell Drive, Tangerine Court, West Langford Drive, Cedar Drive, Hughes Drive, Hickory Street, McLeod Drive, Essex Drive, West Prosser Drive, Oakwood Estates Drive, Fox Gate Court, Tozier Place, Citrus Landing Drive, Orange Bud Way, South Evers Street, Waller Street, […]
Continue ReadingRep. Ross receives farm bureau award
U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross was recognized with the Friend of Farm Bureau award for the 113th Congress. This award is presented to members of Congress who are receptive to the needs of farmers in their state by sponsoring, co-sponsoring and voting for legislation that will address high-priority agricultural issues. “It is a privilege to […]
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