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.
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Church 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.
Continue ReadingFamily, friends remember, celebrate Dezeray Jenkins
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 […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON 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.
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