The United Food Bank of Plant City is accepting frozen turkeys as part of its first Turkey Drive. The bank is accepting turkeys that weigh between 10 and 12 pounds, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, at the bank, 702 E. Alsobrook St. The drive will run through Nov. 25. The food […]
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Springhead offers fall fest
Springhead Elementary School will feature plenty of fall family fun during its Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the school, 3208 Nesmith Road, Plant City. The festival will include a variety of carnival-style games, such as Plinko, a beanbag toss, fishing and more. Children also can have their faces […]
Continue ReadingDrawdy earns leadership honor
William Blaine Drawdy, of Plant City, recently was accepted into the University of South Florida’s Sigma Alpha Lambda. Drawdy, a 2012 graduate of Strawberry Crest High School, currently is studying physical therapy and sports medicine at USF. At Crest, he was varsity wrestling team captain. He is fluent in American Sign Language and a self-taught […]
Continue ReadingHealth center to host car show
The Health Center of Plant City will host a Vintage Car Show from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the center, 701 N. Wilder Road. The event will feature refreshments, live entertainment and, of course, plenty of classic rides. For more information, call (813) 752-3611.
Continue ReadingWasabi set to open next week
Residents may have noticed that Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar didn’t open in October. But, those who have been craving authentic Asian cuisine have nothing to fear: It is set to open Nov. 13. “Building inspections took a little longer than planned,” owner Franky Wu says. “It can take up to seven months to […]
Continue ReadingThe times they are a-changin’
Don’t forget to reset your clocks this weekend. Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m. Sunday Nov. 3, giving everyone an extra hour to sleep in this weekend.
Continue ReadingCar washes to offer free service for vets
Grace For Vets, a national organization of car wash operators, will provide free car washes for veterans and service personnel on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Locally, two car washes will be offering the services: • Octopus Car Wash, 1503 S. Collins St. • Walden Lake Car Wash, 1414 S Alexander St. For more information, visit […]
Continue ReadingBryan to host tribute to veterans
Bryan Elementary School will host a program to honor U.S. veterans at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the school, 2006 W. Oak Ave., Plant City. For more information, contact Courtney McGarry, courtney.mcgarry@sdhc.k12.fl.us.
Continue ReadingChurch cracks open pecan sale
The Women of First Presbyterian Church of Plant City are selling fresh pecans. The five-pound bags, available as halves or pieces, cost $45 each. Orders can be place by calling the church office, (813) 752-4211. Customers can pick up their pecans from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, or from noon to 5 p.m. […]
Continue ReadingTomlin dons pink for cancer cause
Students at Tomlin Middle School showed their support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink. The school’s yearbook staff snapped this lovely photo of the student body outside of the school.
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