By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer Thanks to a new partnership between Plant City Family Care and South Florida Baptist Hospital, as many as 400 more births annually may take place at the Plant City hospital. That increase would double the current number of births at South Florida Baptist.
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PRIMARY ELECTION 2012 Q&A: Hillsborough County Property Appraiser
For Hillsborough County Property Appraiser, embattled incumbent Rob Turner is seeking re-election over his challenger, Ronda Storms.
Continue ReadingPRIMARY ELECTION 2012 Q&A: Florida State Senate District 24
In the Florida Senate primary, Rachel Burgin and Tom Lee will vie for the Republican nomination. The winner of the Aug. 14 primary will face Democrat candidate Elizabeth Belcher. The seat is being vacated by State Sen. Ronda Storms, who is running for Hillsborough County property appraiser.
Continue ReadingKiwanians launch Stuff the Bus
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Kiwanis Club of Plant City’s Anna Reitz carries a thick notebook filled with columns of numbers and figures all scrawled in her handwriting. The notebook looks like the elaborate work of a bookie, but it’s something far better: the records for the Kiwanis Club’s annual Stuff the Bus campaign.
Continue ReadingHats off to Betty Jones
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer Nobody missed Betty Jones’ fiery red hair when she walked into an intimate reception for her art exhibit at the Photo Archives and History Center July 27. But it was the hat she wore that made an even bigger statement. She calls it the “Photo Archives Hat.”
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Shrimp & Co. Express
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Shrimp & Co. Express Aug. 2, at 3503 W. Baker St., Plant City. For more information, call (813) 752-9040 or visit shrimpcoexpress.com.
Continue ReadingHillsborough bus routes available Wednesday
Hillsborough County Public Schools Transportation Department will post bus stop information for the 2012-2013 school year online Wednesday, Aug. 1, at www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/Transportation/routes.asp.
Continue ReadingPlant City police adds six officers
The Plant City Police Department welcomed six new police officer recruits July 23.
Continue ReadingEarly voting begins today in Hillsborough
Early voting for the 2012 Primary Election begins today in Hillsborough County. Unlike voting on Election Day, early voting allows all eligible voters to cast their ballot at any of the 15 approved sites in Hillsborough County. In Plant City, Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., is an early-voting site. The polls will be […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Edwards, Platt, & Meyer, P.A.
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Edwards, Platt, & Meyer, P.A. July 26, at 701 E. Baker St., Plant City. For more information, call (813) 752-4991 or visit cpa1922.com.
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