Roger and Anne Mitchell celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 3. Roger served in the U.S. Navy and is retired from Lockheed Martin. Anne has been a full time wife and mother for 50 years. They have three sons, Tom (Kim), Roger (Shannon), and Bill (Catrena). They also have five beautiful granddaughters, Carson, Olivia, Abigail, […]
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Smoke testing to take place
Utilities Maintenance will conduct smoke testing Oct. 7 to 9, on all sewer lines on West Morrell Drive, Tangerine Court, West Langford Drive, Cedar Drive, Hughes Drive, Hickory Street, McLeod Drive, Essex Drive, West Prosser Drive, Oakwood Estates Drive, Fox Gate Court, Tozier Place, Citrus Landing Drive, Orange Bud Way, South Evers Street, Waller Street, […]
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Jonathan and Valrie Humphrey, of Plant City, announce the birth of their son, William Armistead Humphrey. He was born Thursday, Sept. 11, at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 22 inches long. He joins two sisters, Heidi and Hanah. Grandparents are Don and Mary Humphrey, of Plant City; Deniece […]
Continue ReadingPolice collecting expired medication
The Plant City Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration to collect expired or unwanted medication. Medication can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at CVS, 2302 James L. Redman Parkway.
Continue ReadingBible study starting up
The Plant City Community Ladies Bible Study begins another season this September. The study meets at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, at the Planteen Recreation Center, 301 Dort St. For more, call Martha Sue Skinner at (813) 752-7630.
Continue ReadingFood Bank serves more than 3,000
For the past seven years, the United Food Bank of Plant City has been serving free breakfast and lunch to low-income kids in our community during the summer months. This year, its Children’s Nutrition Outreach Program served more than 3,000 children. Many low-income children who eat free or reduced-priced meals at school miss out on […]
Continue ReadingArchives kicks off exhibit contest
The Plant City Photo Archives & History Center is hosting a photo contest for its “Man on the Street” sculptures exhibit. The archives is inviting you to take a picture with one of the 10 sculptures for a chance to be featured in a gallery. The photo must include at least one person with the […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Fest named to top 20
The Florida Strawberry Festival has been named a Top 20 Event for February 2015 by the Southeast Tourism Society for the 13th time. The Southeast Tourism Society, a non-profit organization that promotes and develops tourism throughout the Southeast, annually awards successful fairs, festivals, tourism attractions, special events and more across the Southeast by naming them […]
Continue ReadingMarshalls coming Sept. 18
A new Marshalls store, located in Lake Walden Square off West Alexander Street, will open Sept. 18. The grand opening will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and include giveaways, gift card prizes and more. Marshalls will also present a $5,000 donation to the United Food Bank of Plant City at 7:30 a.m. […]
Continue ReadingP.C. market gets new name
The Plant City Get Fresh Market has changed its name to the Plant City Local Harvest Farmer’s Market and scheduled a re-opening on Wednesday, Oct. 1. With a new season and a fresh name, the market has started a Facebook to keep everyone informed on all market happenings. Like the market on Facebook at facebook.com/pages/Plant-City-Local-Harvest-Farmers- […]
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