Lincoln Elementary recently hosted a Family Art Making Night. It was a tremendous success. Though we didn’t attend in person, we had the opportunity to converse with Cassi Lemonidis, the art teacher and creator, about herself and the event a few days later. How long have you been in education? […]
Continue ReadingCommission Approves Upgrades, Development Changes Across Plant City
The last commission meeting of April began at 6:00 p.m., with everyone in attendance, with the exception of City Commissioner Mike Sparkman. First on the agenda was recognition 26-185 the presentation of a proclamation declaring May 7, 2026, as “National Day of Prayer in Plant City.” Mayor Nate Kilton said he encourages citizens to gather […]
Continue ReadingWalden Lake Landscaper Sets the Record Straight
CLC started servicing WLCA around 2008, and from our first day on the property, you couldn’t help being overwhelmed with the size and beauty of this community. From the walking trails to the parks tucked back in the Hammocks and Silverwood, to the lake park that provides fishing, nature walking trails, and a playground. In […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 04.30.26
Community Gathers to Discuss Downtown Events On Monday, 4/27, community members gathered at Three Hands Mead in downtown Plant City to discuss the continued planning of Plant City Main Street events such as Last Friday and Oktoberfest. The meeting, led by Main Street board member Rob Tuppeny of The Crafted Butterfly, focused on the volunteer […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 04.23.26
We asked Plant City: Did you get to go to the Sun N’ Fun?
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 04.23.26
Jim Saylor submitted this photo of a bumblebee in an amaryllis.
Continue ReadingObituaries 04.23.26
William ‘W.F’ Franklin Goff, Jr. William “W.F” Franklin Goff, Jr., 88, of Turkey Creek, born on October 4, 1937, entered into eternal rest on April 14, 2025. Expressions of condolence at Hopewell Funeral.com. Linda Brown Manery Linda Brown Manery, 79, of Waxhaw, NC peacefully passed away on Apr. 12, 2026. Expressions of Condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City has a Botanical Garden
Plant City has a botanical garden. Did you know? And attached to that botanical garden is a fabulous opportunity for this city. It’s a community garden: The Commons Community Garden. It’s more than a decade old, and most people don’t even know it exists. Wondering where it is? It’s right next to HCC. In fact, […]
Continue ReadingTensions Rise at Walden Lake HOA Meeting Following Allegations and Leadership Shake-Up
A routine homeowners association meeting turned into a charged and emotional gathering this week, as residents and board members confronted allegations, leadership changes, and growing concerns over transparency and governance. The day prior, a video posted to YouTube by board member Kristen Mundt alleged that a small group of board members had participated in a […]
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