A Valrico salon will host a fundraiser this weekend for a Plant City teen-ager who was struck by a drunken driver. The fundraiser for 15-year-old Jacob Meachum will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 9, at Aquali Salon and Spa, 3652 Erindale Drive, Valrico. The event will include a day of salon and […]
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RIBBON CUTTING: Focus 4 Beauty Career Center
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Focus 4 Beauty Career Center Sept. 6, at 1805 James L. Redman Parkway, Suite 201. For more information, call (813) 752-4247 or visit focus4beauty.com.
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Big Dog’s Patio
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held at ribbon-cutting ceremony for Big Dog’s Patio, at the bar, 103 N. Palmer St. Owners Sandi and Steve Shea, along with their staff, offer a full bar and packaged goods. They are currently remodeling and upgrading the interior and exterior of the facility, so they can offer […]
Continue ReadingImprovement League helps out
The Improvement League of Plant City, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Bright House Networks, recently donated backpacks to students in the Head Start program at Lincoln IB School in Plant City.
Continue ReadingOVATIONS: Smiths celebrate 60 years of marriage
B.M. Mac and Cookie Smith celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 23, at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City. Their daughters, Debbie, Kathy and Marion, plus their families, hosted the intimate family celebration. Mac and Cookie were married at The Little Church Around The Corner in New York City on June 23, 1952, and their […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High standouts participate in RNC seminar
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor This weekend, Plant City High School senior Morgan Moody will depart for a weeklong tour of Washington, D.C., as part of the annual Congressional Classroom event. Moody was selected by U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross to represent Plant City High School in the nation’s capital. Amazingly, the tour will be Moody’s […]
Continue ReadingNeed some computer help?
The Bruton Memorial Library resumed its computer classes for adults this week. Classes are held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, at the library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City.
Continue ReadingOVATIONS: Lee Williams turns the big 6-0
Lee Williams, president of Felton’s Meat and Produce, celebrated his 60th birthday Aug. 18 in style — surrounded by beautiful women with a model-train birthday cake prepared by Tania Sumner, of Exclusively Yours Cakes.
Continue ReadingWarm up those vocal cords!
The Shiloh Baptist Associational Senior Adults will perform an Old Time Sing-a-Long concert at 6 p.m. Sept. 14, at Eastside Baptist Church, 1318 E. Calhoun St.
Continue ReadingMiller celebrates with family
When David Miller received the Plant City Family YMCA Strong Leader Award Aug. 28, the community honored him for his longtime contributions to Plant City. In turn, Miller honored his family, whom he credits for their continued love and support.
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