Justin Surrency and his friends remember how important it was to have a bike as kids. “Having a bike as a kid was a big deal,” Surrency said. “It gave us a sense of independence.” Surrency is the owner of FastKicks Academy in Seffner, and for the last 15 years, he and his friends have […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 12.23.25
Pearl Ellen Davies Pearl Ellen Davies, 66, of Plant City, Fla., born in Potsdam, New York on Feb. 10, 1959, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 17, 2025. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Joan Florence Meyers Joan Florence Meyers, 87, of Valrico, Fla., born in Festus, Missouri on Sept. 1, 1938, entered into eternal rest […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 12.23.25
We asked Plant City: Which downtown business has the best holiday window display? Hey Sister + Co Christopher Fletcher Photo archives Billy G. Passmore I loved Hey Sister + Co’s display! Ciara Martin Esposito’s “Espo” Pizza Sandy Fautas Hey Sister + Co! Carol Joiner
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 12.23.25
Plant City Icon Helen Parke Dies Helen Parke, co-founder of Parkesdale Farms and Parkesdale Farm Market, passed away on December 21. She turned 100 on July 7. A city proclamation read on her birthday said, “She has been a pillar of our community, and her legacy is felt, not only through the land she helped […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 12.18.25
Kathy Flemister submitted this photo of the last bromeliad in her yard.
Continue ReadingObituaries 12.18.25
Paul Otis Dozier Paul Otis Dozier, 77, of Valrico, Fla., born in Tampa, Fla., on Oct. 4, 1948, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 9, 2025. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Ilene Maddox Ilene Maddox, 70, of Lakeland, Fla., born in Bartow, Fla., on Mar. 14, 1955, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 8, 2025. Expressions of […]
Continue ReadingBREWINGTON’S TOWING & RECOVERY
GIVES GIFTS DURING 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS On December 7, Brewington’s Towing & Recovery kicked off their first-ever 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway when they posted on their Facebook page, “…it’s going to be epic! We will be giving away a bunch of hot holiday items, electronics, gift cards and even cash! Stay tuned to […]
Continue ReadingPCHS girls’ varsity basketball takes on Durant
Photos courtesy of Johnnie Byrd Durant dominated Friday night’s game against Plant City. Plant City now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Durant, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-2.
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Snow wasn’t in the forecast, but those who went to the Plant City Christmas Parade got a surprise when they saw snowfall on the 69-degree night. The two instigators of the weather outside were Casper Geist, owner of Dixie Station Tattoo, and Skip Sampson, his friend, and tattoo artist at the shop. The two had […]
Continue ReadingSTEVE MOREY WINS AWARD
At the Annual ECONOMIX event at Lake Nona in November, the Plant City Economic Development Corporation’s (PCEDC) President & CEO, Steve Morey, received a Top 50 Economic Developer Award. The prestigious recognition honors professionals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and effectiveness in driving economic growth and prosperity in their communities. “I am honored to […]
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