If one thing is true about Taylor Goethals, it’s that she has a fighter’s soul. Sure, she can rule a softball field. But the 15-year-old is about to play another game. She’s ready to beat cancer for the second time. Taylor was diagnosed four years ago with fibrosarcoma, which manifested in her hand. She had […]
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City employees will see decrease in insurance costs
As the cost of health insurance continues to rise, city employees of the City of Plant City have something to celebrate. Their monthly health insurance will be reduced by 9% — which could save some employees as much as $130 per month. Best of all: It’s for the same insurance plans. “It will be the same […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough district serves up summer food program
Hillsborough County Public Schools again will provide free breakfast and lunch meals this summer to children throughout Plant City and the rest of the county. The Summer Food Service Program for Children began June 9 and runs through Aug. 9. It will be available at 12 locations throughout the Plant City area. Tabitha Samad, the […]
Continue ReadingRosemont Farms cultivates BJ’s partnership
Plant City may be the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World, but BJ’s Wholesale Club is more interested in its locally grown vegetables. For the third consecutive year, the membership warehouse retailer has selected Rosemont Farms off Turkey Creek Road to provide Florida locations with fresh produce. “Rosemont Farms provided product for our Eastern Veg […]
Continue ReadingNew Hardee’s scheduled to open in August
By the end of the summer, Hardee’s will be serving its homemade biscuits and signature Thickburgers in Plant City. Construction has begun on the fast-food restaurant’s new location in the parking lot of the shopping plaza anchored by Southern Hospitality off James L. Redman Parkway. Franchise owner Emily Kemp said she hopes to have the […]
Continue ReadingHope Lutheran Church pastor celebrates 20 years in ministry
The Rev. Dean Pfeffer and his family love the beach. And his congregation at Hope Lutheran Church knows that. So, to celebrate Pfeffer’s 20th anniversary since his ordination, the church decided to throw him a tropical-themed party, June 8. The fellowship hall was transformed into an oasis — complete with beach balls hanging from the […]
Continue ReadingElks Lodge plans Flag Day Ritual
The Plant City Elks Lodge No. 1727 will host its Flag Day Ritual at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at the lodge, 1501 N. Alexander St. The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks is the first and only fraternal body to require formal observance of Flag Day. The ceremony features every version of the U.S. […]
Continue ReadingMove over, Bill Nye, the Science Guy!
Briana Wyzinski graduated May 3, from Trevecca Nazarene University, in Nashville, Tenn. She is a graduate of Plant City High and the daughter of Don and Renee Corzine, of Plant City. Wyzinski double-majored in chemistry and biology and minored in mathematics. She also was active in many campus organizations, including the Alpha Pi chapter of […]
Continue ReadingDurant football kicks off yard sale
The first Durant Football Family Yard Sale will take place from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 21, in the school gymnasium, 4748 Cougar Path, Plant City. This is an opportunity for the community to support the program’s summer camp costs. Organizers are seeking donations of gently used items, as well as volunteers. For […]
Continue ReadingRick Lott appointed as new Plant City mayor
Rick Lott was appointed unanimously by his fellow city commissioners as Plant City’s newest mayor. Lott, who served as mayor from 2007 to 2010, took the oath of office from City Attorney Kenneth Buchman during the City Commission’s June 9 meeting. Lott said he was excited to again serve Plant City as mayor. He served […]
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