Tanell Allen grew up in Dade City as a student labeled with special needs, having been diagnosed with dyslexia and dyscalculia, a learning disability that makes it a challenge to perform basic math problems and more abstract math. Her father was illiterate and her mother, who holds a General Educational Development (GED) was a victim […]
Continue ReadingNursing Queen storefront opens in Plant City to serve breastfeeding moms
When Quinn Reitz had her first chid and couldn’t find a nursing tank top that was stylish and comfortable yet provided easy access for breastfeeding, the new mom took the untraditional route and designed her own. “I couldn’t find exactly what I was looking for, which was a tank top made made from cotton fabric […]
Continue ReadingFormer Local Athlete Makes NFL Debut
Millions of American youngsters strap on shoulder pads and other protective gear to play America’s favorite sport: football. Of those, a little more than a million play high school ball. That figure whittles down to approximately 77,000 college football players at NCAA-member schools. When talking about the number of active players in the National Football […]
Continue ReadingAMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 44 Win Big at National Convention
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 44, Plant City, was recognized with three awards at the annual AMVETS Auxiliary National Convention, held August 6 through 10 in Springfield, Illinois. The service organization, known for their philanthropic efforts in the community, won the AMVETS National Auxiliary of the Year, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an auxiliary […]
Continue ReadingJason Jones Honored by YMCA With Strong Leader Award
When City of Plant City Vice Mayor Jason Jones received the phone call informing him that he was this year’s Plant City YMCA Strong Leader Award recipient, his mind was flooded with memories of his service with the organization. “Many may not know this, but the first board I ever served on was the Plant […]
Continue ReadingKaren Crumley Recognized With Daily Points of Light Award
Karen Crumley has been selected as the 7,866th George H.W. Bush Daily Point of Light Award honoree, a national program that recognizes individuals who demonstrate the transformative power of service and who are driving significant and sustained impact through their everyday words and actions that light the path for others. With only 260 people selected […]
Continue ReadingAMVET Post 44 Donates $600 to Plant City Nonprofit
On Friday, Plant City’s local AMVETS Post 44 presented a $600 check to Plant City Armed Forces Memorials Foundation to help with the upkeep and beautification of Plant City’s Courier Field and Veterans Monument park. The donation, the proceeds from the AMVETS’ monthly Commander’s Bartending Day, Breakfast and Steak Shoot fundraiser, followed the group’s sponsorship […]
Continue ReadingGreater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Purchases Building to Serve as New Office
Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Christine Miller, alongside Chamber board members, closed a deal June 25 to purchase a 2,949 square-feet office building at 2504 Walden Woods Dr. for $895,000. The building is slated to become its new home by mid-2025. The building, located across from the post office, was constructed […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Fazoli’s Employee Recognized by Dare to Excel Program
Sixteen-year-old and Nigeria native Onifevu Ebanehita Oboro is an example of hard work, determination and honor.
Continue ReadingRibbon-Cutting Signals Completion of Tournament Management Facility
The new facility, dedicated to former mayor Rick Lott, will improve the tournament experience at the park.
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