The Improvement League of Plant City, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Bright House Networks, recently donated backpacks to students in the Head Start program at Lincoln IB School in Plant City.
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OVATIONS: Smiths celebrate 60 years of marriage
B.M. Mac and Cookie Smith celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 23, at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City. Their daughters, Debbie, Kathy and Marion, plus their families, hosted the intimate family celebration. Mac and Cookie were married at The Little Church Around The Corner in New York City on June 23, 1952, and their […]
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The Bruton Memorial Library resumed its computer classes for adults this week. Classes are held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, at the library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City.
Continue ReadingOVATIONS: Lee Williams turns the big 6-0
Lee Williams, president of Felton’s Meat and Produce, celebrated his 60th birthday Aug. 18 in style — surrounded by beautiful women with a model-train birthday cake prepared by Tania Sumner, of Exclusively Yours Cakes.
Continue ReadingWarm up those vocal cords!
The Shiloh Baptist Associational Senior Adults will perform an Old Time Sing-a-Long concert at 6 p.m. Sept. 14, at Eastside Baptist Church, 1318 E. Calhoun St.
Continue ReadingMiller celebrates with family
When David Miller received the Plant City Family YMCA Strong Leader Award Aug. 28, the community honored him for his longtime contributions to Plant City. In turn, Miller honored his family, whom he credits for their continued love and support.
Continue ReadingPlanteen to host Bible Study
The Plant City Community Ladies Bible Study began its third year this week. The group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, at Planteen Recreation Center, 301 Dort St., Plant City.
Continue ReadingLibrary conjures up Harry Potter party
Attention witches and wizards: Get your Nimbus Two Thousand ready! Bruton Memorial Library will throw a Harry Potter-inspired party at 3 p.m. Sept. 1, at the library, 302 W. McLendon St.
Continue ReadingHospital plans annual fundraiser
Tickets are on sale now for South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation’s annual Diamonds & Denim Gala, which will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 27, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Building, 2301 Oak Ave. Plant City.
Continue ReadingWomen’s group plans luncheon
Devon Higginbotham, representing the Florida Native Plant Society, will be the featured speaker at the Plant City Christian Women’s Connection luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 4, at Walden Lake Golf and Country Club, 2001 Clubhouse Drive. The theme for the luncheon is “Going Native: Florida Native Plants in Your Landscaping.” Other features include speaker Ginny […]
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