Rotating through a loop of photographs during a slideshow, there was one picture that stuck out to anyone who knew 12-year-old Dezeray Jenkins. She was standing next to a pumpkin with a frown on her face — something she never did. For some reason that day, Dezeray didn’t want to join her relatives and pose […]
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RIBBON CUTTING: Florida state Rep. Dan Raulerson
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Florida state Rep. Dan Raulerson Jan. 10, at his new office, 110 W. Reynolds St., Suite 204, Plant City. For more information, call (813) 757-9110.ActualSpy
Continue ReadingSAVE THE DATE: Celebrity Chef Dinner
The United Food Bank of Plant City will welcome America’s first “MasterChef” winner Whitney Miller as its guest of honor at the Celebrity Chef Dinner Feb. 15, at HCC’s John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road, Plant City.
Continue ReadingBAKER’S DOZEN: Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Jake Austin, the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation’s new Plant City-based project manager of business retention and expansion, isn’t too keen on wearing a tie. And, he’s more comfortable standing inside a manufacturing plant than sitting around a conference table in some high-rise in downtown Tampa. That’s precisely why […]
Continue ReadingSingles club changes name
Attention Plant City lovebirds: The Strawberry Singles Club, a community institution since 1995, is changing not only its name but also its direction. Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, the club is changing its name to the Plant City Social Dance Club. It is open to singles, married couples and dating couples.
Continue ReadingLibrary to offer gardening program
Bruton Memorial Library will host its next Master Gardening Program, titled “25 Palms Your Neighbors Don’t Have,” from 7 to 8 p.m., Jan. 14, at the library, 302 McLendon St.
Continue ReadingBAKER’S DOZEN: Midtown
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor For Plant City Commissioner Rick Lott, it is nearly impossible to overstate the potential of the Midtown project. “This will be the most significant development in Plant City since Walden Lake,” he says.
Continue ReadingBAKER’S DOZEN: Billy Keel
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor At 43, Billy Keel, the newest member of the Plant City Commission, is also the youngest, but with many years spent in community service and a strong business background, he plans to effectively serve the city where he grew up.
Continue ReadingBAKER’S DOZEN: Dan Raulerson
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor With the country still reeling from heated debates, pushy campaigns and overwhelming political advertising, it’s hard to believe the election was already two months ago. The beginning of the year marks a new start for ideas that grow into bills and agendas and brings some new faces to the […]
Continue ReadingBAKER’S DOZEN: Yvonne Fry
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor If you looked up “busy bee” in the dictionary, Yvonne Fry’s picture likely would be under it. It’s hard to believe there is just one of her — between the Tomlin Middle School PTSA meetings she heads up and the two businesses she owns. But this woman on the […]
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