Want to run for a cause but also have a heart pounding challenge? Romp in the Swamp is now open for registration. The 5K and 10K obstacle run benefits South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation and Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce. The run will be Oct. 12 at Lower Green Swamp Preserve, formerly Cone Ranch, in […]
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Groundbreaking set for train-viewing platform
The Plant City Train Viewing Platform Committee will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new community amenity at 5:30 p.m. June 19, at 102 N. Palmer St., Historic Downtown Plant City. Advocates hope to honor Plant City’s rich heritage as a railroad community with the new viewing platform, which they expect will draw more visitors […]
Continue ReadingDurant junior attends West Point summer program
Jesse Jordan, a junior at Durant High School, was among 500 attendees at the United States Military Academy at West Point’s prestigious Summer Leaders Experience, which took place June 1 to 7, at the academy. More than 4,000 juniors nationwide applied to SLE, which offers the opportunity to experience life at West Point. SLE attendees […]
Continue ReadingPlant City to host monthly car show
The Strawberry Classic Car Show, sponsored by the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, rolls into Plant City from 4 to 9 p.m. June 15, in Historic Downtown Plant City. This month’s event will feature Camaros, Firebirds and GTOs. For more information, visit plantcity.org.
Continue ReadingDuffy takes reins at SUNY Adirondack
Dr. Kristine Duffy, of Syracuse, N.Y., recently was named president of State University of New York Adirondack, in Glens Falls, N.Y. She is the daughter of Jan L. and Amity W. Kokochak, of Plant City. The Kokochaks have lived in Plant City for about four years, after moving from Vestal, N.Y. Amity is a member […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Bealsville banquet
Families of Bealsville gathered to dine and celebrate the end of an academic school year during the annual Bealsville Banquet Saturday, June 1. The fundraising event took place at the Bealsville Recreation Center off Nesmith Road. Proceeds from the banquet are split among all the current year graduating seniors to assist with collegiate expenses. The tradition […]
Continue ReadingTomlin honors teachers with signs
Tomlin Middle School honored two teachers who passed away recently from cancer by naming the halls outside of their former classrooms after them. Principal Susan Sullivan led the sign ceremony for Bethanne Pearce and Marilyn Westfall. “We want to remember the great things they did for Tomlin,” Sullivan said. “We are so grateful of the legacy […]
Continue ReadingFaith Christian graduates class
Preschoolers Leah Dismukes and Josias Cantillo were just two members of Faith Christian Academy’s Class of 2013. The Plant City school honored its graduates May 23, with a special commencement ceremony. During the ceremony, the students performed the Pledge of Allegiance, the Pledge to the Christian flag and songs.
Continue ReadingLeadership Class completes course
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 Leadership Class celebrated the end of its year with a ceremony May 23, at Keel and Curley Winery. This year’s students included Debi Brightwell (South Florida Baptist Hospital), Chaun Buttorff (Jarrett-Scott Ford), Frank Cummings (Walden Lake Car Wash and Service Center), Janice English (MidFlorida Credit Union), Peggy […]
Continue ReadingSeminary to host fish fry
The Evangelical University & Seminary will host its third annual Memorial Day Fish Fry from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 27, at the Fellowship Hall of Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer St. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children under 12. They may be purchased at offices of First Baptist […]
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