When Cassandra Banning and her mellow Shih Tzu, Bonnie, entered a nursing home in Dade City, they immediately noticed a man slumped over in his chair. His head was down, and his eyes focused on the floor. His disposition was the exact reason the pair had come to the home. Bonnie was training to become […]
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State Farm seeks school supplies
State Farm agents are gearing up for the first day of school by collecting school supplies at their offices throughout August to help hundreds of families and children around Hillsborough County. Locally, supplies will be donated to the United Food Bank of Plant City. The following school supplies are needed: • Backpacks • Notebooks, folders and […]
Continue ReadingSTORE AROUND THE CORNER: CHURROMANIA
CHURROMANIA still had one hour until its grand opening, but already, Plant City customers had gathered around waiting for a chance to sample some of the restaurant’s sweet treats. The Venezuela-based chain opened its first Plant City location last month, inside Walmart Supercenter, 2602 James L. Redman Parkway. The new location is the third to […]
Continue ReadingHospital president leaves Plant City post
Steve Nierman, who has served as president of South Florida Baptist Hospital for the last six years, is leaving Plant City to become the president at Winter Haven Hospital. Nierman’s first day at Winter Haven will be Aug. 30. The transfer comes after Winter Haven Hospital and Tampa Bay area-based BayCare Health System completed a […]
Continue ReadingWLCA leaders consider change in management companies
A push to change the company that manages Walden Lake has splintered the board that governs the community. Several members of the Walden Lake Community Association left the board’s Aug. 1 meeting abruptly, after nearly an hour of heated discussion regarding the possible change. Proponents of the change say Walden Lake’s current property manager, St. […]
Continue ReadingWalden Lake swan flies the coop
The pond at Walden Lake transformed into swan lake after an elusive white bird made its home there for more than a year. But, it mysteriously vanished several months ago. Residents are left wondering where the majestic swan has gone. Some heard rumors that it was hit on Interstate 4. Others heard it was shot […]
Continue ReadingPlant City preps for back-to-school
Although the sweltering Florida sun is still shining, the days of summer will slip away Tuesday, Aug. 20 — the first day of school in Hillsborough County. Children throughout Plant City will say good-bye to Slip N’ Slides and late-night stargazing and trade the beach for the organized classroom. And it’s not only students that […]
Continue ReadingPlant City terminates bus bench contract
Despite pleas from Plant City Lions Club members and Plant City Commissioner Bill Dodson, the City Commission voted Aug. 12, to terminate its longtime contract for bus benches throughout the city. The termination comes after Commissioner Billy Keel advocated for the removal of the benches at the commission’s July 22 meeting. At that time, Keel […]
Continue ReadingMadonia auctions begin this week
Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Aug. 11 edition of the Tampa Bay Times. How did it come to this? Evelyn and Batista Madonia worked for more than a half-century building their fortune. They are known for the Red Rose Inn & Suites, a Plant City landmark, but the real money, millions upon […]
Continue ReadingLast day to donate school supplies for ‘Stuff the Bus’
It’s the last day to drop off school supplies to one of three locations in Plant City to benefit the Kiwanis charity Stuff the Bus. The drop off points are: Sweetbay, 205 W. Alexander St. Stingray Chevrolet, 2002 N. Frontage Rd. Southside Farm and Pet Supply, 3014 James L. Redman Pkwy. The school supplies will […]
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