Bruton Memorial Library is featuring Lakeland folk artist Rodney Hardee for the next month on its Art Wall. The library will host a Meet the Artist event from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Hardee will be available to talk about his work and the […]
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EPC to host seminar on human trafficking
Evangelical Presbyterian Church will host a program to help stop human trafficking from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at 1107 Charlie Griffin Road. The program, called “Human Trafficking, What Can We Do?” will host a variety of speakers from Seven Rivers Presbyterian Church, Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking, On Eagle’s Wings, Created […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High inducts Duane Ackerman
Duane Ackerman was inducted Oct. 14, into the Plant City High School Hall of Fame . A member of the Class of 1960, Ackerman didn’t accept the distinction because of his triumphs. Instead, he wants to motivate students to reach for the sky. He spoke to groups of students all morning on the secrets to […]
Continue ReadingGaleno completes Marine boot camp
Plant City native Justin Galeno graduated Oct. 11, from the U.S. Marines boot camp. He is visiting his family in Plant City, until he ships out Oct. 21, to his next duty station, Jacksonville, N.C. “This is the proudest moment of my life … to know that I filled the big boots, just like I […]
Continue ReadingHave you seen this kitty?
Socks, an adorable 1-year-old, neutered male, has been missing since Oct. 14. He was last seen in The Hammocks of Walden Lake on Laurel Oak Drive. If you see Socks, call Veronica Prostko, (813) 716-0007.
Continue ReadingPlant City battalion chief retires
After more than 27 years serving at the Plant City Fire Rescue, Battalion Chief Henry Smith retired Sept. 30. Family and friends gathered Oct. 3, to celebrate his success. Smith started his career 32 years ago as a volunteer. He was working at the mines, when he got involved in civil service. At age 30, […]
Continue ReadingComic relief coming to Plant City
Christian entertainer Mark Lowry’s “Unplugged & Unplanned” tour rolls into the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer St. Lowry will perform songs from his new album, “Unforgettable Classics,” along with pianist Stan Whitmire and Warren Barfield. Tickets are $20 for general […]
Continue ReadingResident to celebrate 90th birthday
Lucille Brock Faircloth will celebrate her 90th birthday from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Northside Baptist Church, 1700 N. Franklin St. Born in Bainbridge, Ga., Faircloth moved to Plant City at age 11, traveling here on a school bus with her family. She worked from 1965 to 1979 at Felton’s grocery. She […]
Continue ReadingFestival serves up 2014 theme
The Florida Strawberry Festival took inspiration from family, food and fun for its 2014 theme, “Florida’s Best Family Recipe!” The 2014 festival will take place Feb. 27 to March 9.
Continue ReadingKellyanne Hurst selected for Congressional Classroom
Plant City High School’s Kellyanne Hurst was among the nine students selected by U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross last month, to tour Washington, D.C., as part of the Congressional Classroom. The tour, which took place Sept. 14 to 18, included stops at the U.S. Capitol, Arlington Cemetery, the U.S. Supreme Court and the Pentagon. The students […]
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