South Florida Baptist Hospital will offer a variety of screenings and seminars during its Fall Health Check beginning at 8 a.m. Nov. 3, at the hospital, 301 N. Alexander St.
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Trinity UMC to host yard sale
Trinity United Methodist Church will host its Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 3, in the church parking lot, 402 W. English St.
Continue ReadingChamber hosts awards banquet
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce hosted its 20th annual Business of the Year Awards Banquet Nov. 1, at the John R. Trinkle Center.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City’s trick-or-treaters
Residents of Plant City sent in spooky and adorable pictures of their trick-or-treaters this Halloween. There were the traditional superheroes and princesses, but also some unique costumes like cotton candy. vzlomat.net
Continue ReadingHealth center to host car show
Vintage cars from the 1950s and other eras will roll into Plant City for The Health Center of Plant City’s car show from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 2, at the center, 701. N. Wilder Road.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Businesses of the year
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor | Photos courtesy of the Plant City Chamber of Commerce On Thursday, Nov. 1 the Plant City Economic Development Council and the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce presented awards to five business at the 20th annual Business of the Year Awards Banquet. Former Plant City mayor and city commissioner […]
Continue ReadingElementary student launches new fundraiser
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Although she’s just 6 years old, Madison Brewer has the ambition of a veteran professional and a heart of gold. Brewer has started her own fundraiser for families in need in Plant City during the holidays. “I want to help a family and give them Christmas presents,” Brewer said.
Continue ReadingWebelos earn geologist badges
The Webelo Scouts of Plant City Boy Scouts Troop 14 attended the Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club show Oct. 21, at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds.
Continue ReadingPhoto Archives director returns to alma mater
Plant City Photo Archives and History Center Executive Director Gil Gott attended recently the 50th reunion of his U.S. Air Force class of 1962 graduation from the Chinese Language Program at the Institute of Far Eastern Languages, Yale University, in New Haven, Conn.
Continue ReadingDancers prepare for battle
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Two trophies are up for grabs, and there’s only one way to win them — shake your stuff.
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