The mission of the Arts Council of Plant City is to bring arts to the community, to promote education in the arts, to develop artists, and to develop arts programs. Among its wins have been its partnership with the Plant City government to bring Seward Johnson sculptures to downtown. This year’s open air display will […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 10.31.24
Brenda Miller took this photo of caterpillars enjoying a Milkweed plant in her backyard!
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We asked Plant City: What is something that is popular now, but we’ll all probably be embarrassed by years from now? Folks wearing their pants below their underwear. Suzanne Dodd Holey pants, too short skirts/shorts, lack of respect, killing without the consequences, abortions, full body tattoos, wanting to change genders. Taking GOD out of everything. […]
Continue ReadingBlake storms past Strawberry Crest in second half surge
Photos courtesy Peachy Brass Studios The Strawberry Crest Charger’s senior night went awry this Friday as the team fell 28 to 14 against the Blake Yellow Jackets. The first quarter ended scoreless despite good field position on each team’s opening drive. Although neither team made it to the red zone, it usually took three (and […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 10.31.24
Dolores ‘Lola’ Longoria Dolores “Lola” Longoria, 83, of Dover, Fla., born on Apr. 4, 1941, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 26, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Ser Lee Ser Lee, 64, of Wauchula, Fla., born on Jan. 10, 1960, in Xieng Khouang, Laos, entered into eternal rest on […]
Continue ReadingAuto Review 10.24.24
OVERHAULED 2024 HYUNDAI SANTA FE A JOY TO DRIVE! “Oh, is that a Land Rover Defender you have to test drive this week?” asked a curious friend oblivious to the fact that we were trying out the totally redesigned 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. Sure, with its high hood, boxy and angular shape the midsize SUV […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor 10.24.24
I’d Rather Have Been Wrong Fox News 13 reported Plant City faced “unprecedented” flooding due to Hurricane Milton. City Manager Bill McDaniel, in a Facebook live update, stated that over a foot of rain fell during the storm. Many roads became impassable, with water reaching the door level of several vehicles. The heavy rainfall in […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere 10.24.24
Vienna, Austria: Debbie and Bradley Siebenthal were in Vienna, Austria at Domkirche Saint Stephan that dates back to the 12th century.
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We asked Plant City: What’s the worst food of all time? Cottage cheese Donna Keller Elliott Anchovies Courtney Harris Binnion Liver! Venus Stone Liver and onions. It’s been used to torture misbehaving 6-year-old boys (by my mom) Thomas Hofts I like liver and onions Earl Truman Sauerkraut Jodie Stephens Pineapple pizza Miguel Gabriel Runny egg […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 10.24.24
Stephanie Hrenchir took this photo at Park Place in Plant City. The American Kestrel is the smallest species of Falcon in North America. They hunt in a wide range of areas but prefer open spaces with fewer trees to maximize their hunting success. Their diet includes grasshoppers, beetles, and moths, but they also consume small […]
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