The tight, often congested roads in Historic Downtown Plant City are among the main reasons why the Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization decided to undertake a long-term road project to create a four-lane loop around Plant City. Last month, a flatbed semi-truck hauling rebar scraped against the rear of a car parallel-parked on Collins Street […]
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Annual train show chugs into Plant city
The H.B. Plant Railroad Historical Society will host the 23rd annual Train Show and Swap Meet Feb. 9, at the HCC John R. Trinkle Center. The show will feature more than 150 tables of merchandise, 70 vendors, hourly drawings for prizes, and five different modules. Keith Marr, of Operation Life Saver, will speak about train […]
Continue ReadingHappy 60th anniversary to William and Elisa Carr
William and Elisa Carr celebrated recently their 60th wedding anniversary. Childhood sweethearts married Jan. 15, 1953, in Union, S.C., they are retired and have been living in Walden Lake since 1982. A former owner of Crystals International, now owned by Kerry Group, the Carrs came to Florida in 1970, from Houston in 1970. Elisa is […]
Continue ReadingAttention bargain shoppers!
The PCHS Raiderette Color Guard will host a fundraiser yard sale from 7 a.m. to noon, Feb. 2, at the Hay Depot, 1001 S. Alexander St.cheat2014
Continue ReadingSchools hosting kindergarten round-ups
Elementary schools throughout Greater Plant City will be hosting their annual kindergarten round-ups through Feb. 8. Families interested in enrolling their child in their assigned, attendance area school should attend the event scheduled for that school. The event allows parents to learn about the school and become acquainted with the campus and offers the student […]
Continue ReadingGarden club sets sail for flower show
Ahoy, mateys! The Plant City Garden Club will host its annual Flower Show from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7, at Walden Lake Golf and Country Club, 2001 Clubhouse Drive. Themed “The Pirates Adventure,” guests of this year’s show also can enjoy a buffet dinner, live entertainment by local favorites Ace Jackson and the Jump […]
Continue ReadingArie Fry takes on Florida fireworks law
Arie Fry begins his speech not with fiery daggers of debate but rather in song. Although he may take some by surprise with his unique approach, the one line he sings is the first line of a song universally known by Americans: the national anthem. “Those words always make me think of freedom, the flag […]
Continue ReadingShiloh Charter students ‘sea porpoise’ in fundraising
Melanie Weitz always has had an appreciation for the ocean, but she really fell in love with its mystery when she went to Seacamp at Big Pine Key in the seventh grade. In May, she will return to that same camp — but this time as a Shiloh Charter School language arts and reading teacher […]
Continue ReadingSex sting nets 14 arrests
Plant City Police Department detectives arrested 14 suspects Jan. 25 to 27, during an undercover sex sting. Detectives posed as 14- and 15-year-old girls and boys online during Operation Last Minute, a three-day undercover operation. Undercover detectives posted fictitious ads or profiles on various websites posing as children, or parents of children. Numerous men responded to the […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Mr. BG & Friends
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Mr. BG and Friends Jan. 24, at the chamber’s Plant City office. Mr. BG & Friends is a children’s entertainment company that combines fun and education in Hillsborough and Polk counties. For more information, call (863) 797-3900 or visit mrbgandfriends.com.
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