The Plant City Recreation and Parks Department will be hosting its Semi Annual Youth Fishing Derby on Sept 20. It is open to all youth ages 5 to 15 years of age. Pre-registration is available through Sept. 18 from the city’s website, plantcitygov.com/index.aspx?nid=748. Anyone wishing to be a sponsor should contact Deborah Haldane at (813) 659-4200, Ext. […]
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Durant High School students start school year with no AC
Students certainly can expect the beginning of a new school year will take some adjustment. But one change that Durant High School students probably weren’t expecting was to spend almost seven hours a day with no air conditioning, for the first three days of school. “It was really hot,” said junior Jasmin Contreras. “We couldn’t […]
Continue ReadingPlant City toddler invited to 20th Flagship Buddy Walk
It’s been a year of trials and joy for the Rollins family. On Aug. 20, 2013, they welcomed beautiful baby Brooklyn into the world. Brooklyn was born with Down syndrome. But, the family quickly rallied around her. After sending her picture to the National Down Syndrome Society several weeks ago, mother Amber Rollins was notified […]
Continue ReadingFlorida Strawberry Growers Association inducts new director
Following the retirement of Executive Director Ted Campbell, the Florida Strawberry Growers Association selected a new leader, Kenneth Parker. His background is as local as the berries that come from the fields of Plant City. Campbell held the position for six years. He lived in Naples but commuted weekly between the two cities. “That wasn’t […]
Continue ReadingKauffman Tire to open by Christmas in Plant City
A new business, Kauffman Tire, is expected to open on James L. Redman Parkway this winter. The site is at the intersection of Maki Road, between McDonald’s and GTE Financial Credit Union, on the west side of the road. Don Stine Construction Inc., began the building project began Aug. 18, and is expected to be […]
Continue ReadingPlant City student selected for medical congress
Ryan DeMello, a Plant City resident and junior at Seffner Christian Academy, has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders from Nov. 14 to 16, in Washington, D.C. The congress is an honors-only program for high school students. DeMello was nominated by Dr. Connie Mariano, medical director of the National Academy of […]
Continue ReadingPlant City couple celebrates 73 years
David and Rubye Mae Abbott celebrated Aug. 27, their 73rd anniversary. They took their honeymoon in 1941, in Ybor City. David is a U.S. Army veteran, who served in World War II, and Rubye is the last surviving sibling in her family. They are both 92 years old and have lived in their home on North Whitehall Street […]
Continue ReadingPhoto archives receives D.E. Bailey Papers
The Plant City Photo Archives and History Center received Aug. 20, the first shipment of papers from David E. Bailey Jr. They were delivered by David Merrill Bailey, son of the author. Bailey, along with Quintilla Geer Bruton, authored the book “Plant City: Its Origin and History.” The younger Bailey and his sister, Randi Sue […]
Continue ReadingCity Commission approves funds for violence prevention
Plant City commissioners approved Aug. 25, participation in the Violence Prevention Collaborative, an anti-violence initiative among Hillsborough County offices and municipalities. Plant City will contribute $4,750 annually to this project for the next five years. The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners began developing the Violence Prevention Collaborative after the 2013 school shootings in Newtown, […]
Continue ReadingRollyson ready to lead as festival associate director
For Rhett Rollyson, the Florida Strawberry Festival brings up a lot of good memories. There was that time Winona Judd pulled him up on stage to dance with him. She had to stop singing from laughter because of his dance moves — or lack thereof. When the then University of Florida senior returned to campus, […]
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