It was organized pandemonium the day of Feb. 19, 1999. Volunteer after volunteer filed in line to lug 480 flats of strawberries and 678 half-sheets of shortcake from a refrigerated trailer to an enormous table set up on North Drane Street. The delicious dream was to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest […]
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Plant City couple creates fresh business
Every night, Kathie and Stephen Pagliaro destroy their kitchen. Pots and pans are strewn on top of the counter, and utensils are dripping with cake-like substances. But, the Pagliaros aren’t baking. Their Sunbeam mixer is working overtime, twisting and folding the natural ingredients that make up a laundry detergent. They’ve only been making it for […]
Continue ReadingPlant City pickers sell sweet treasures
It was the famous raven-haired Betty Boop that got collector and picker Mia Roach to start her own vintage market outside her store in Plant City, The Honey Hole Marketplace. Roach’s collection of sultry Betty Boop figurines, dish ware and music boxes had monopolized her home office. At the suggestion of fellow collector Janice Bass, […]
Continue ReadingWalden Lake Community Association denies Rampart interview
Barring any major change, in the next few weeks, Walden Lake will have a new property management company by January 2014. In a 5-4 decision, Walden Lake Community Association board members denied Aug. 19, a motion to grant Rampart Properties a chance to interview and pitch a new contract. The decision all but guarantees the […]
Continue ReadingNoon Rotary announces AED project
The Rotary Club of Plant City announced today a new initiative to raise funds to purchase of Automated External Defibrillator devices for the Plant City Police Department patrol cars. An AED is a portable device used to administer an electric shock to the heart and restore the heart’s normal rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest. Proceeds […]
Continue ReadingAfter auction, future of Red Rose still uncertain
Editor’s Note: A version of this story was first published on TampaBay.com. The future of the Red Rose Inn & Suites was locked away Aug. 16, in a tiny room off the auction’s center stage, at the Lakeland Center. With the exception of a tiny sliver of light, curious bystanders couldn’t catch a glimpse of […]
Continue ReadingBREAKING NEWS: Azzariti selected as new Fire Chief
The City of Plant City has selected Daniel R. Azzariti as its new fire chief. Azzariti, a former fire chief in New Port Richey, will assume leadership Aug. 26, at Plant City Fire Rescue. “Our wide-ranging search brought in applications from an amazing group of qualified candidates from around the United States,” said Assistant City Manager […]
Continue ReadingAttempted murder suspect arrested in Plant City
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives have located Jose Esparza at 5102 Hwy 92 W. in Plant City. Esparza, 32, was arrested without incident on an outstanding warrant for attempted murder. He was also charged with violating an injunction against domestic violence. On Aug. 6, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Esparza and his stepbrother, Ramiro Silva, 22, […]
Continue ReadingKeel and Curley to host fundraiser for local musician
By the time Plant City musician Andy Snow realized his house was on fire July 20, all he could do was watch. After five hours of fighting the flames, Snow had lost everything and suffered a heart attack in the process. It was one of the darkest days of his life, but the proverbial silver […]
Continue ReadingDisney magic comes to town
Sunshine Theater Company, in conjunction with Plant City Entertainment Inc., will present “An Evening of Disney MAGIC!” at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16; and 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Plant City Entertainment Theater, 101 N. Thomas St., Plant City The show will feature a variety of Disney tunes. Sunshine Theater Company […]
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