By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer The Alexander Street extension project between Interstate 4 and north of Knights Griffin Road in Plant City is running on schedule for an early 2014 finish date.
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Youman’s Worship Center hosts dinner for Angel Nester’s family
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer Family members described Angela “Angel” Nester as “sweet,” “a powerhouse” and “a beautiful singer” during a fundraiser for her family July 21, at Youman’s Praise and Worship Center. “She is probably the most-loved person you’ll ever meet,” Lynn Pointer, her aunt, said. “There’s been such an outpouring of people […]
Continue ReadingWork begins on Sydney Road water line project
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer Work on a project to provide reclaimed water to several local businesses began yesterday. The $4.5 million Sydney Road Reclamation Water Project will add two-and-one-half miles of piping from the intersection of Victoria and Plant streets near the water reclamation facility along Sydney Road and end at the Walden […]
Continue ReadingPlant City officers to assist with RNC law enforcement
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor The Plant City Police Department will send 19 officers and two sergeants to assist with law-enforcement services during the 2012 Republican National Convention next month in Tampa.
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+ First Baptist saddles up for Cowboy Church Plant City’s First Baptist Church will combine faith and farm life with its Cowboy Church and “Not Ashamed” Baptism Celebration at 10 a.m. July 29, at the Plant City Strawberry Festival Agricultural Building, 303 N. Lemon St.
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: The UPS Store
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for The UPS Store July 24, at 1808 James L. Redman Parkway. For more information, call (813) 754-5533 or visit theupsstore.com.
Continue ReadingSenate candidate stumps in Plant City
A group of supporters gathered for a fundraiser event for the Tom Lee campaign July 14, at the home of David and Lisa Galloway. Lee is running for District 24 seat of the Florida Senate. “Plant City has always been a tight-knit community,” Lee said. “I’ve always enjoyed coming here. You’re rekindling a lot of […]
Continue ReadingAll-Stars seeking donations for travel
The Plant City 10-11 All-Stars are seeking donations to help fund the team’s travel costs as it heads deeper into the season. Last week, the 10-11s kept its undefeated streak alive this season, going 3-0 in the Section 4 tournament and advancing to the state tournament with a 11-7 win over Lutz July 16. The […]
Continue ReadingMovement in Midtown
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer Acres of cracked concrete slabs have been sitting vacant for years alongside the bustling traffic of Collins Street downtown. Several signs bordering the bare parcels depict an idyllic town square with busy shops and a village green. These signs signify the plan for the property — a Midtown — […]
Continue ReadingCommunity remembers Velma Newsome
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer It was a love story that lasted 51 years. Joe Newsome was a University of Florida college boy when he first set eyes on Velma Simmons in the summer of 1961. Velma was the new girl in town; her family had moved from Lakeland to Plant City when her […]
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