Plant City Photo Archives and History Center President Ed Verner announced the selection of J. Myrle Henry to receive the coveted Heritage Award, the organization’s highest award. Henry has been affiliated with local historical organizations for many years and has served as director and president of the East Hillsborough Historical Society. Henry is a 1956 […]
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Garden club presents award
The Plant City Garden Club presented its February Beautification Award to Margie Menefee, 91, and her daughter, Carole Ann. “When the committee walked toward the house, our eyes are dazzled by all the colors in Margie’s gardens,” says Cassandra Banning. “Talking with Margie, you feel her passion for flowers and the home she has lived […]
Continue ReadingDuo to perform at Bailey Acoustic Shop
Bill and Maggie Anderson will bring their unique blend of bluegrass, gospel and old-time country music to Plant City this week. The duo will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. March 8, at Bailey Acoustic Shop, 104 West Reynolds Street, Suite 6, Plant City. The Andersons will bring a traditional music duet with guitar and […]
Continue ReadingSix injured in weekend I-4 crash
Six people were injured when a car flipped March 2, while traveling westbound on Interstate 4. According to Florida Highway Patrol reports, at about 2:47 p.m. March 2, Rachel Ann-Marie Wallace, 19, of Mulberry, was traveling westbound in a 2000 Kia Sportage when the left rear tire blew. The vehicle traveled into the center median […]
Continue ReadingPlant City couple embarks on world tour
Skyler McDonald certainly had done her homework. She devised preliminary budgets and itineraries; she had read the trials and tribulations of those who had come before her. She knew the answers to every possible question. After all, when you’re telling your parents you and your husband are quitting your jobs and abandoning your stateside lives […]
Continue ReadingPlant City girl battles rare bone disease
Twelve-year-old Breanna Coleman has had 37 broken bones and undergone 14 surgeries. She lives every day with caution — and with an impending accident looming over her head. Something as simple as pulling a Band Aid off her arm could break it. And it has. Breanna has osteogenesis imperfecta, a condition she was born with that […]
Continue ReadingFormer Mayor Randy Larson hits open road for PSI
Randy Larson traveled more than 20,000 miles during his ‘500 in Five’ campaign. Courtesy photo. Although Randy Larson only has served as president of Professional Service Industries since October 2011, his presence is felt throughout the company. Early on, he set a large goal for the company: Grow from a $200 million business in 2011 […]
Continue ReadingDART throws anniversary celebration
Dart Container sure knows how to throw a party. Several bounce houses kept kids occupied as they slid down a slide to get their picture taken with Spiderman and Tinkerbell. Employees of Dart Container came out to the site at 4610 Airport Road for lunch during the Plant City office’s Dart Container 30th anniversary party. […]
Continue ReadingLocal church gets snuggly
Members of Hope Lutheran Church brought a few extra-special guests with them Feb. 17, to celebrate the church’s annual Teddy Bear Sunday. This event, led by Hope’s Human Care Ministry Team, challenges Hope members to bring teddy bears to church with them to be donated to those in need. In previous years, Hope has donated […]
Continue ReadingScience students earn bids to national contests
Bill Nye the science guy has nothing on Durant High School’s Science Club. Two teams from the Plant City school competed at two separate science events last weekend, and both placed. Moreover, one already is guaranteed a spot in a national competition. Durant’s National Ocean Science Bowl team won the regional science bowl, held Feb. […]
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