Hillsborough County students from kindergarten through 12 may be eligible to receive a backpack filled with school supplies. The Tampa YMCA is teaming up with the Emergency Care Help Organization to provide 1,800 students with the school essentials. All qualified families have to be registered to participate this year.Families can register by contacting Sandy Acevedo […]
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Plant City woman injured in I-275 head-on collision
One Plant City woman is hospitalized after she crashed, head-on, into another vehicle early this morning, on Interstate 275, in St. Petersburg. According to Florida Highway Patrol reports, Jessica Lauren Hicks, 21, of Plant City, was traveling northbound on I-275 in the southbound inside lane, north of Fourth Street North. It is unknown where Hicks […]
Continue ReadingDate set for Red Rose Inn & Suites auction
Plant City’s Red Rose Inn & Suites, along with other assets owned by the Madonia family and East Coast Brokers and Packers Inc., will be auctioned off beginning Aug. 15, pending United States Bankruptcy Court approval. The filing by Chapter 11 Trustee Gerard A. McHale Jr. asked the court for approval of dates for a series live […]
Continue ReadingRotary recognizes members at installation meeting
At the Rotary Club of Plant City’s installation meeting June 27, the club’s incoming President, Aaron Davis, presented the outgoing President, Billy Keel, with a plaque commemorating his year of service. “With Billy’s leadership the club had an outstanding year,” Rotarian Jim Scott said. The club had two very successful fundraisers, the Wild Game Cookout and Dancing […]
Continue ReadingWalden Lake residents mobilize for golf course battle
Throughout his 30-year service in the U.S. Army, Col. Dan Orrico’s career has taken him and his family all around the world. Each of his and his wife, Shelly’s, five children were born in different cities, and each home was considered temporary. Until they discovered Walden Lake Golf & Country Club nine years ago. The […]
Continue ReadingAre We the Target Market?
Nestled between Lakeland and Tampa, some may think Plant City residents have all their shopping needs met. But with a 20-minute drive each way, many residents are clamoring for more hometown retailers. This summer, three new shops will help satisfy shoppers. PetSmart, Michael’s and Ross Dress for Less all will open this month at the […]
Continue ReadingFind Your Inner Peace
TheRoom will be offering special yoga sessions during July. Sophia Hyde will be teaching a stretching and guided meditation class from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. July 17 and 31, at TheRoom,110 W. Reynolds St., in the Young & Moody building. Enter through the back door, because all other doors will be locked. Bring a yoga […]
Continue ReadingTrain-viewing platform gets lift from Plant City Lions
The Plant City Lions Club donated this week $5,000 to help build the new train-viewing platform in Historic Downtown Plant City. President Steve Nierman presented the check to train-viewing platform committee member and Plant City Commissioner Mike Sparkman during the club’s July 9 meeting. Sparkman shared the latest platform news with club members, including plans […]
Continue ReadingCommissioners honor first-responders
Plant City Manager Greg Horwedel honored 11 fire rescue team members during the City Commission meeting, July 8, at City Hall. Each first-responder received a letter of recognition of outstanding service for their actions on the scene of a May car crash accident. “They did perform very well as a team,” Horwedel said. “They worked […]
Continue ReadingUnity in the Community donates $10,000 to YMCA
For many years, the Plant City Family YMCA has provided youth programs and financial assistance to those who couldn’t take advantage of the camps and programs offered. Unity in the Community, a Plant City-based charity, is helping ensure those efforts continue. The Plant City non-profit presented the YMCA July 9, with a check for $10,000. […]
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