Beautiful hiking and equestrian trails nestled among the pines are now open to the public at the Lower Green Swamp Preserve off Knights Griffin Road. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Jan. 28, to celebrate the trails as well as a new kiosk, parking area and more. On Saturday, Feb. 1, there will be another family […]
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City unveils first glimpse of redesigned Collins Street
Plant City commissioners have endorsed a plan for a grander, more beautiful and more appropriately designed Collins Street. Although still only in concept form, the plan includes features such as wider sidewalks, turning lanes, beautification and as many as three grand entrances along Plant City’s central north-south corridor. The commission voted unanimously to move forward […]
Continue ReadingNRG promotes reading at Cork
Youth pop group NRG entertained some of Plant City’s budding bookworms during a special concert Jan. 24, at Cork Elementary School. The group performed several of their catchy tunes for about 350 students who met their reading goals.
Continue ReadingWish Farms plans Picking Challenge
Although Wish Farms found success with its tennis competition, owner Gary Wishnatzki decided it’s time for a change. So, he and his company have created something more in tune with Plant City’s spirit: a strawberry-picking challenge. “We feel that this is a much better fit for Plant City,” Wishnatzki says. “Not everybody plays tennis, but […]
Continue ReadingQuilting group stitches unique piece
Anyone with an interest in the “Exotic Garden” quilt at Inspire! Quilting and Sewing are in luck. The quilt, which is currently not for sale, will be raffled off by the Berry Patch Quilters of Plant City in February. It’s a one-of-a-kind item, handmade just for this occasion. “Each block was made by a different […]
Continue ReadingScouts plan annual banquet
The deadline to RSVP to the 11th Annual Friends of Scouting Banquet is Feb. 7. The banquet will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at the HCC John R. Trinkle Center, 2206 E. Cherry St. To RSVP, call (813) 752-2505.
Continue ReadingCivitan Club to honor teens
The Plant City Civitan Club will be honoring the Outstanding Students at 7 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at its monthly breakfast at Buddy Freddy’s, 1101 Goldfinch Drive, Plant City. online pharmacy purchase lariam online generic Jessi Rae Varnum and Austin Bruner have been selected as this year’s Outstanding Youth and also will be the 2014 Youth Parade grand marshals […]
Continue ReadingLancers to host dinner fundraiser
Looking for a way to kill two birds with one stone? Feed your family and raise funds for a wonderful Plant City organization through the Plant City FC’s chicken dinner fundraiser. The dinner will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex, 2602 E. Cherry […]
Continue ReadingCitizen of the Year tickets now on sale
It’s a longstanding tradition — 55 years to be exact. And it’s always a secret. Plant City’s Citizen of the Year recipient is never revealed until the moment they are called onto the stage at the annual luncheon. “Every year is an exciting time for the Citizen of the Year,” Kiwanis Club of Plant City […]
Continue ReadingCOMPLETE STORY: Plant City fires police chief
Ever since Plant City suspended Police Chief Steven Singletary Jan. 17, one question remained: Why? City Manager Greg Horwedel revealed the reasons behind Singletary’s suspension — and now termination — during a press conference Jan. 28, at City Hall. Singletary primarily violated several of the Plant City Police Department’s general order code of conduct items, […]
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