By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer As a paramedic, Jim Wilson has to think on his feet every day. But he never imagined he would have to use his medical training to brainstorm plot ideas for primetime TV.
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Ditch Witch, RaceTrac buy former dealerships
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Ten acres of vacant property at South Collins Street and Park Road will soon see life again. KDM Associates Inc. recently announced the sale of two properties that were former homes of local car dealerships to Ditch Witch and RaceTrac, according to B.M. “Mac” Smith Jr., KDM chairman. “These […]
Continue ReadingDitch Witch, RaceTrac buy former dealerships
Ten acres of vacant property at South Collins Street and Park Road will soon see life again. KDM Associates Inc. recently announced the sale of two properties that were former homes of local car dealerships to Ditch Witch and RaceTrac, according to B.M. “Mac” Smith Jr., KDM chairman. “These are both great additions to our […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Woodmen of the World
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Woodmen of the World July 12. For more information, call (863) 206-3991. .” >http://matthewktabor.com/privatbank-murmansk-kreditnaya-karta.php
Continue ReadingChildren give mom her last wish
The children of Plant City native Annie Lee Hallback fulfilled her last wish with a beautiful horse and carriage ride following her funeral June 20, from Mount Olive Baptist Church to the Garden of Peace Cemetery. Born April 1, 1925, Mrs. Hallback, 87, was raised on Ball Street, just a few blocks from Mount Olive. […]
Continue ReadingTrinity church to host youth rally
Trinity United Methodist Church will host Beauty for Ashes, an annual youth rally, at 6 p.m. July 14, at the church, 402 W. English St. Sponsored by Frontline Youth at Trinity, this year’s rally is themed “Comatose: How to Wake Up from Your Slumber.” It will feature a variety of bands and skit teams, including […]
Continue ReadingBroadway magic takes center stage
Plant City Entertainment will bring the Big Apple’s most famous productions to the community during “The Best of Broadway,” at 8 p.m. July 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28, and 2 p.m. July 22, at the theater, 101 N. Thomas St. The production will feature music from “Grease,” “Les Miserables,” “Hair” and more. Tickets are […]
Continue ReadingLincoln Elementary welcomes principal
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer For Jennifer West, taking the top post at Lincoln Elementary Magnet School is a sort of homecoming. The teacher and administrator moved to Plant City from Gainesville when she was in the fourth grade. Now, instead of being an elementary student in the community, she’ll help teach them.
Continue ReadingHorwedel: City finances are sound
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Although Plant City will end fiscal year 2011-12 with an estimated 3.3% decline in general gross revenues, City Manager Greg Horwedel said he sees signs of stabilization that should continue into the next fiscal year. Horwedel shared his analysis on Plant City’s finances during a special City Commission workshop […]
Continue ReadingDENNIS THE DENTIST
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer It was like a plot from a spy movie, with Dr. Dennis Digamon starring as the hero. His mission: to deliver specific goods stuffed in a suitcase at a drop-off point 5,000 miles away in Siberia. But he ran into trouble when customs officials unzipped the bag. But Digamon […]
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