It’s a million-dollar question — one Xiomara Meeks fields every year: What’s the last day Parkesdale Farm Market will be selling strawberry shortcakes? Although the exact date is unknown, Parkesdale usually stops serving them when its shipment of strawberries stops, around mid- to late-April. Meeks tries to let people know when the last day will […]
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Wish Farms to host charity U-pick event
Wish Farms will open its farm to the public for an annual charity strawberry U-pick from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 6 and 7, at the company’s Duette strawberry farm 37381 S.R. 62, Duette. All proceeds will benefit Redlands Christian Migrant Association. Attendees will be able to pick their own berries for $5 per flat, […]
Continue ReadingBurglars strike new Plant City Motorsports
Robbery suspects could be in jail right now for stealing four dirt bikes, two goggles and two quarts of oil, thanks to Plant City Motorsports’ $1,500 night-vision security system. Unfortunately, the shop, which opened just last month, did not yet have the system installed. “Whoever broke in just took a 50-50 chance (of) knowing that […]
Continue ReadingSouth Florida Baptist Hospital completes 2-South renovations
South Florida Baptist Hospital has undergone many renovations within the past year, as part of a plan to revamp and modernize the hospital. Now, a newly-renovated medical/surgical unit has been added to the list of completed improvements. The unit, 2-South, which open April 1, will treat patients who will undergo major invasive surgeries and are […]
Continue ReadingJunior Woman’s Club to hold first tourney
Plant City golfers will lace up their shoes this weekend to help put shoes on local children in need at the Plant City Junior Woman’s Club’s first Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament will take place April 6, at Walden Lake Golf and Country Club. Registration will take place at 7 a.m., followed by a shotgun […]
Continue ReadingAmber Alert issued for Tampa children
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued this afternoon an Amber Alert for two Tampa children. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reports, at about 6:30 a.m. this morning, Joshua and Sharyn Hakken entered the residence at 14040 Shady Shores Drive, Tampa. The house belongs Patricia Hauser, maternal grandmother of Cole Hakken, 4, and Chase Hakken, […]
Continue ReadingPCHS Civinettes spread Easter cheer to Natalie Harrell, family
The Plant City High School Civinettes sponsored an Easter basket and meal for 8-year-olld Natalie Harrell and her family. Civinettes along with PCHS teachers and members of the community contributed items for the basket. An Easter meal was provided for the family as well. Natalie has been receiving radiation treatments.
Continue ReadingAPRIL FOOLS’ DAY: I-4 roundabout to alleviate strawberry jam
APRIL FOOLS’ DAY. Following two record-breaking days of attendance to close the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival, state and local transportation officials quickly drafted a plan that would keep Interstate 4 running smoothly during next year’s event. Florida Department of Traffic officials, working in conjunction with Plant City council members and local traffic experts, approved today a […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Florida Home Partnership at Alexander Woods Townhomes
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Florida Home Partnership at Alexander Woods Townhomes March 28, at its location, 273 Alexander Woods Drive. Home Partnership is a non-profit home builder and developer that has built more than 550 homes for low- to moderate-income families. In addition to developing six master […]
Continue ReadingVisionPro to lease Plant City Stadium
Fifteen years after the Cincinnati Reds left Plant City for Sarasota, the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World will once again be the home of a professional sports team. At least through the end of September. Plant City commissioners agreed March 25 to pursue a short-term lease agreement for Plant City Stadium with VisionPro Sports […]
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