Florida Army National Guardsmen from the 3rd Battalion, 116th Field Artillery have been mobilized for a nine-month deployment to Qatar as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.
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RIBBON CUTTING: Southeastern Uniforms & Team Sports
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Southeastern Uniforms & Team Sports Jan. 11, at 208 S. Collins St. For more information, call (813) 752-0829 or visit seuniforms.com.“>http://macsk.com/dengi-do-zarplati-na-kartu-sberbanka.php
Continue ReadingGarden produces oversized squash
The First United Methodist Church’s Community Cafe had some special menu items Jan. 4 — two 32-pound Calabaza squashes.
Continue ReadingBruton library to host book sale
The Friends of the Bruton Memorial Library will be holding its annual clearance book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 18 and 19, at the library, 302 W. McLendon St. There also will be a preview sale for Friends members from 9 to 10 a.m. Jan. 18.
Continue ReadingChurch plans new quilting class
The Plant City Seventh-day Adventist Church again will offer a quilting class.
Continue ReadingKnights Elementary students get personal with reading
When first-graders at Knights Elementary School cracked open the pages of their free book, “School is Fun,” on Dec. 14, they never expected they would be part the story. The surprise came when students realized they were a character in the book and saw their name, teacher and family members incorporated into the text.
Continue ReadingJunior Royalty pageant to kick off festival events
Carly Knox, 15, is too old to compete in the Florida Strawberry Festival Junior Royalty Pageant this year, but the current queen will make one more appearance as she crowns her successor this weekend.
Continue ReadingLocal grocer remembered for his work ethic, faith
When Felton Williams was drafted into the U.S. Army in late 1942, he looked out the window of a bus and thought he would never see his home again. But, Mr. Williams did return home from his service in World War II and eventually started the iconic grocery store, Felton’s Meat and Produce. Mr. Williams […]
Continue ReadingAll American Furniture expands into Plant City
After attracting Plant City customers to her Lakeland location, All American Furniture owner Bonnie Evans began to consider opening a store in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. She found the perfect spot off East Baker Street while driving through town one day.
Continue ReadingBlack Dog Farms starts season strong
The season for horse shows has just begun, but Plant City’s Black Dog Farm Connemaras and Sport Horses already has garnered some national acclaim. The farm qualified three horses and sent two riders to the American Eventing Championships in September, in Chattahoochie Hills, Ga. Both riders placed in the top five in their respective divisions.
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