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.
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Bible 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- […]
Continue ReadingCenter offers after-school program
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center is offering an after-school program geared for youths from 5 to 13. The program will run from 2 to 5:30 p.m. on school days. It costs $150 per 18-week semester. Transportation from Burney, Jackson, Bryan, Wilson and Lincoln elementary schools is available for an additional $25. Registration […]
Continue ReadingFishing derby registration opens
The Plant City Recreation and Parks Department will be hosting its Semi Annual Youth Fishing Derby on Sept 20. It is open to all youth ages 5 to 15 years of age. Pre-registration is available through Sept. 18 from the city’s website, plantcitygov.com/index.aspx?nid=748. Anyone wishing to be a sponsor should contact Deborah Haldane at (813) 659-4200, Ext. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City student selected for medical congress
Ryan DeMello, a Plant City resident and junior at Seffner Christian Academy, has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders from Nov. 14 to 16, in Washington, D.C. The congress is an honors-only program for high school students. DeMello was nominated by Dr. Connie Mariano, medical director of the National Academy of […]
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