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.
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Duffy 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 […]
Continue ReadingHope laces up for Moffitt walk/run
Twenty-one members from Hope Lutheran Church of Plant City pounded the pavement May 11, at the annual Miles for Moffitt benefit walk/run. While the majority of Team Hope either walked or ran the 5K, some also participated in the five-mile run/walk. Hope’s team raised just under $900 to benefit cancer research at H. Lee Moffitt […]
Continue ReadingHistory student honored with award
Jacob Fortune was congratulated by his Advance Placement teacher, Vincent Dacunto. Jacob Fortune was presented the Sons of the American Revolution Award for excellence in American History. The award goes to a junior male student who excels and has a passion for history. The award winner is selected by the History Department of Plant City […]
Continue ReadingPregnancy Care Center reveals new sonogram
Since being remodeled, the Pregnancy Care Center of Plant City has seen an increase in patients. Last month, the center saw 198 women. Before the remodel, it was seeing on average about 120 women a month. The new sonogram machine will only help with the uptrend. The sonogram machine was purchased with the help of […]
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