From free vision and hearing screenings for children to CPR certification training for adults, the new East County Family Resource Center has something for everybody. The Children’s Board made the decision to open a center in Plant City after it saw a need in eastern Hillsborough County.
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Blueberry Pageant set for April 13
Move over strawberries, there’s a new fruit in town — the blueberry. As part of Keel and Curley Winery’s Blueberry Festival, the first annual Blueberry Festival Pageant will be hosted April 13. The next live sign ups will be at the winery, Feb. 23.
Continue ReadingTaking a bite out of dog fighting’¨
Venturing beyond a rickety privacy fence Jan. 28, Hillsborough County Animal Services discovered 26 pit bull terriers chained and living in appalling conditions. The dogs were part of a suspected dog-fighting ring. The privacy fence was located in the middle of a field, behind a house on Colson Road.
Continue ReadingGarden program blooms at library
Bruton Memorial Library will host its next Master Gardening Program at 7 p.m. Feb. 11, at the library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Titled, “Spring Vegetable Garden, ” the program will feature Master Gardener, Phil Channell. The program is sponsored by the Master Gardening Division of the Hillsborough County Extension Service. Members of the […]
Continue ReadingBREAKING NEWS: 5-year-old struck by car
A 5-year-old Dover girl is in serious condition after she was struck by a car just after she got off her school bus. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reports, at about 3:54 p.m. Feb. 6, Kalie Williams was attempting to cross Jerry Smith Road from the east to the west side. She had just […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Entertainment announces summer musical
The Board of Directors of Plant City Entertainment, Inc. has announced that the community theatre has secured the rights from Music Theater International to present Les Miserables as its 2013 summer musical.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 31st Annual Chairman’s Banquet
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce installed its new officers and directors at the 31st annual Chairman’s Banquet Jan. 31, at the HCC John R. Trinkle Center. Plant City Commissioner Billy Keel served as the emcee for the evening. Following dinner, outgoing Chairman Matt Buzza conducted the ceremonial passing of the gavel to 2013 […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: The Herd Museum of Fine Art and Collectibles
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for The Herd Museum of Fine Art and Collectibles Feb. 1, at its location, 113 South Palmer Street. The Herd Museum, which is owned by Tim and Jeannette Shaw, showcases fine-art pieces by well-known artists such as Morris Katz, Helen Wilson Sherman, Gene Cox, […]
Continue ReadingResidents launch Sweetbay petition
Barbara Lewis moved to Plant City five months ago from the Lithia area. She settled in Plant City Towers, a retirement community off West Mahoney Street. For Lewis, it was the perfect spot. She was diagnosed with epilepsy and no longer was able to drive. But with a home in Historic Downtown Plant City, she […]
Continue ReadingPlant City preps for Citizen of the Year luncheon
It’s one of the most heavily guarded secrets in Plant City — the recipient for the Citizen of the Year Award. In fact, at this time, only three people know. And they’re not talking. But, the recipient will be revealed at the 54th annual Citizen of the Year Award Luncheon Feb. 13, at the HCC […]
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