By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer The Plant City Republican Women’s Club is hosting a meet and greet breakfast at Fred’s Market with Margaret Iuculano tomorrow, Sept. 20. Iuculano is running for Hillsborough County Commission District 6 against Democratic incumbent Commissioner Kevin Beckner.
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Trinity church plans fundraiser
Trinity United Methodist Church will hots its Labors of Love Breakfast and Ministry Fair from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 15, at the Trinity Fellowship Hall & Courtyard, 402 W. English St. The breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, hashbrown casserole, and more. This is a fundraiser for Trinity’s Health & Wholeness […]
Continue ReadingGarden to host first planting day
Organizers for the Plant City Commons Community Garden will host a Planning and Planting Day at 9 a.m. Sept. 15, at the garden, located at the corner of Baker and Carey streets. If you need organic seeds and/or organically grown seedlings, they will be available at the event. Seeds and seedlings range in price from […]
Continue ReadingDurant thespians present fall musical
Students in Durant High School’s drama department will deliver plenty of hilarity with the musical, “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” this week. The production will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 and 15, in the school auditorium, 4748 Cougar Path. Individual tickets are $8; groups of 10 or more receive a discount of $2 per ticket. To […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Sonic staff earns kudos
The Sonic Drive-In on James L. Redman Parkway has been keeping customers happy since it opened. Now, it can lay claim to being one of the best Sonic locations in the nation.
Continue ReadingRegistration open for Twirlettes
The Hillsborough County Twirlettes will be kicking off their 53rd year of classes with registration at two locations. Registration and classes will be from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Wednesdays, at Shiloh Charter School, 905 W. Terrace Drive; and 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. Mondays, at The Foundation Christian Academy, 3955 Lithia Pinecrest Road, Valrico. All twirling classes are […]
Continue ReadingFire chiefs speak to Plant City Lions Club
Plant City Fire Rescue Chief David Burnett and Assistant Chief Eugene Schuler spoke about 9/11 and its aftermath at the Plant City Lions Club meeting Sept. 11, at Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Schuler outlined how the tragedy has changed life not only for American citizens but also for those in civil service.
Continue ReadingImprovement League helps out
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.
Continue ReadingOVATIONS: 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 […]
Continue ReadingNeed some computer help?
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.
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