By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Walden Lake Community Association leaders are moving forward with plan to allow golf carts to use a pedestrian path in the Hammocks.
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Deadline nears for voter registration
Hillsborough County residents have less than one month to register to vote in the Nov. 6 general election. The deadline is Oct. 9.
Continue ReadingSTORE AROUND THE CORNER: Oh My! Consignments and Boutique
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Consignment shopping has been a longtime hobby for friends Susan Rafalco and Nancy Coggin. And with Susan living in Tampa and Nancy in Lakeland, the pair would often meet in Plant City. “We love Plant City, and we kind of romanticize Plant City a little bit,” Rafalco said. “I […]
Continue ReadingGOP candidates stump in Plant City
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor State Sen. Ronda Storms was the keynote speaker during the Plant City Republican Women’s Club Sept. 12, at the home of the Plant City Victory Office Director Judy Wise.
Continue ReadingFULL STORY: Plant City to create new post
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor For the last 16 years, Bill McDaniel has served Plant City as its police chief. With the Plant City Commission’s blessing, he’ll be able to complete his career in public service in an even greater capacity.
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Brandon Regional Hospital Emergency Center at Plant City
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Brandon Regional Hospital Emergency Center at Plant City Sept. 19, at 3065 James L. Redman Parkway. For more information, call (813) 681-5551.
Continue ReadingRepublican Women’s Club to host breakfast with Margaret Iuculano
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer The Plant City Republican Women’s Club is hosting a meet and greet breakfast at Fred’s Market with Margaret Iuculano tomorrow, Sept. 20. Iuculano is running for Hillsborough County Commission District 6 against Democratic incumbent Commissioner Kevin Beckner.
Continue ReadingTrinity church plans fundraiser
Trinity United Methodist Church will hots its Labors of Love Breakfast and Ministry Fair from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 15, at the Trinity Fellowship Hall & Courtyard, 402 W. English St. The breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, hashbrown casserole, and more. This is a fundraiser for Trinity’s Health & Wholeness […]
Continue ReadingGarden to host first planting day
Organizers for the Plant City Commons Community Garden will host a Planning and Planting Day at 9 a.m. Sept. 15, at the garden, located at the corner of Baker and Carey streets. If you need organic seeds and/or organically grown seedlings, they will be available at the event. Seeds and seedlings range in price from […]
Continue ReadingNon-profit launches Groupon campaign for Dover Elementary
A Lakeland-based nonprofit is seeking to raise funds to assist children in need at Dover Elementary School. kidsPACK currently is running a short campaign through Groupon. The organization is asking for $10 donations, which, when matched, allows it to provide food for one child for a month.
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