The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Inspire! Quilting & Sewing, Sept. 13, at the shop, 101 N. Collins St. Inspire! Quilting & Sewing is Florida’s newest destination quilt store and sewing center, led by co-owners Lynn Haberl and Lisa LaPointe. Instructional classes are starting up soon, and customers’ completed […]
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Durant thespians present fall musical
Students in Durant High School’s drama department will deliver plenty of hilarity with the musical, “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” this week. The production will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 and 15, in the school auditorium, 4748 Cougar Path. Individual tickets are $8; groups of 10 or more receive a discount of $2 per ticket. To […]
Continue ReadingYMCA eliminates mold infestation
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer The Plant City YMCA is considering new uses for its racquetball courts following a mold outbreak that closed the courts for three weeks. While playing a game of racquetball, YMCA Director Eric Poe spotted what he thought was dirt on the walls. However, the spots turned out to be […]
Continue ReadingMeet Plant City’s Gator Guru
DOVER — While scrubbing the enclosure of a Tomistoma crocodile one morning, Bruce Shwedick knew he was a bit too close to the 8-foot reptile that can grow up to 17 feet. But the crocodile had never once snapped at the reptile specialist. Shwedick continued cleaning the enclosure. “The next thing I knew, my hand […]
Continue ReadingFULL STORY: Arrest made in Springhead PTA theft
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor The former president and treasurer of the Springhead Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association has been arrested for stealing money from the PTA’s bank account. Lisa Shirah, 34, turned herself into Lakeland Police Sept. 7. She faces 16 charges — including fraud, forgery and grand theft — for passing forged and unauthorized […]
Continue ReadingLeaking pipe caused Silvermoon Drive damage
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer A stormwater pipe on Silvermoon Drive in Walden Lake is leaking from high pond levels, causing the road to become saturated and distressed. Last week, three of the four barricades blocking both sides of the road were removed, leaving one remaining on the right side where the road is […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Sonic staff earns kudos
The Sonic Drive-In on James L. Redman Parkway has been keeping customers happy since it opened. Now, it can lay claim to being one of the best Sonic locations in the nation.
Continue ReadingCity commission approves tentative budget
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor The tentative 2012-13 budget sailed through Plant City commissioners at the first of two public budget hearings Sept. 10. Finance Director Martin Wisgerhof presented the $59,749,121 budget to the commission. He also proposed a 4.7157 millage rate, which remains the same as 2011-2012 despite the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser’s […]
Continue ReadingLions Club plans golf tourney
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor The Plant City Lions Club is ready to hit the links for its annual Charity Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament will begin at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 13, at Walden Lake Golf and Country Club, 2001 Clubhouse Drive. The tournament will begin with a noon shotgun start, and an awards […]
Continue ReadingRegistration open for Twirlettes
The Hillsborough County Twirlettes will be kicking off their 53rd year of classes with registration at two locations. Registration and classes will be from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Wednesdays, at Shiloh Charter School, 905 W. Terrace Drive; and 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. Mondays, at The Foundation Christian Academy, 3955 Lithia Pinecrest Road, Valrico. All twirling classes are […]
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