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 […]
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New 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 […]
Continue ReadingLakeland murder victim had Plant City ties
De’Nena Dempsey sat surrounded by pictures, flowers and cards at her home. She clutched the red T-shirt her son Ni’Kosi Williams wore to the Florida Strawberry Festival, when he was just 3 years old. She has kept everything over the years. She’s thankful she did. Williams was shot to death, along with Danyala Smith and […]
Continue ReadingPlant City welcomes summer season with kickoff bash
As the summer temperatures climb into the 90s, Plant City is organizing a new event to not only welcome the summer season but also keep residents cool. Inspired by Disney’s “Frozen,” the city’s Summer Kick Off party June 6 will feature plenty of family friendly fun. The party will take place from 5 to 10 […]
Continue ReadingConstruction begins on S.R. 39 turn lane in Plant City
A city project to construct a northbound right turn at one of Plant City’s busiest intersections began last week. The work at the intersection of James L. Redman Parkway and Alexander Street East began May 27, with the relocation of Tampa Electric and Verizon utilities. online pharmacy phenergan no prescription The turn lane will help […]
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