While cruising on a private yacht charter around the British Virgin Islands, this crew stopped for a photo at the Soggy Dollar bar. Pictured Randy and Jolene Loos, Raul and Lori DeMello, Scott and Susan Collins and yacht crew chef Katie Brown with Blue Winds Yachting
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 09.19.24
EXTENDED WATERING RESTRICTIONS The Governing board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District voted on Tuesday, August 27, to extend the Modified Phase 1 Water Shortage Order and one-day-per-week watering through December 31. This is in effect for Plant City residents, Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. The Modified Phase I Water Shortage Order also prohibits […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 09.19.24
Richy Vickery Richy Vickery, 62, of Plant City, Fla., born on May 11, 1962, in Lakeland, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 11, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Evelyn ‘DeeDee’ (Hinson) Blount Evelyn “DeeDee” (Hinson) Blount, 87, of Plant City, Fla., born in Dover, Fla., on Mar. 2, 1937, entered into eternal rest on Sept. […]
Continue ReadingGroundbreaking Held For Career Center
“Through hard work and education, we can deliver a strong economy and opportunity for all.” -Julia Gillard On Tuesday, September 17, Hillsborough County Public Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony for the district’s newest career center in Plant City. The new educational facility will be located at 1690 E Park Road and will open in the […]
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness
The holiday season is a time for joy, family gatherings, and, of course, lots of delicious food. But before diving into those yummy treats, there’s a big benefit to hitting the gym or just being active. This isn’t just about looking good in those holiday photos—it’s about feeling great and enjoying the season to its […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 09.19.24
We asked Plant City: What do you consider the ultimate comfort food? I call it my hillbilly meal, fried potatoes, cream style corn, black eyed peas and cornbread, no meat Barbara Skaggs Ward Homemade burgers and brats on the grill. Fast food burgers are a big Fail! Bruce C. Hildreth Cube steak, fried okra, squash, […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 09.19.24
September 6 Oops – Warrant Arrest 400 block of W. Renfro St An officer responded to Probation and Parole and made contact with a subject who had an active Hillsborough County warrant for VOP Trafficking in Amphetamine 14-28 grams. The subject was arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail. Tiny Steal – Warrant Arrest 700 […]
Continue ReadingFEEDING FIRST RESPONDERS
Twenty-three years ago, the unthinkable happened—a major terrorist attack on American soil. After airliners struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, first responders went in to rescue victims. But the Twin Towers collapsed. Almost 3,000 people died that day, including 412 first responders. The first responders are still paying the price—succumbing to cancer and […]
Continue ReadingA Surprise Inside a Piano Tuner
He had been tuning grand pianos here in Plant City for me for a good long while. I had donated a few instruments to some in need and included with that was my sending someone to tune and regulate them a time or two each year. He was old when I first met him, and to […]
Continue ReadingPLANT CITY PROPOSED 2024-2025 BUDGET IS $126 MILLION
The City of Plant City made public its proposed budget for next year with an increase of $17 million. The 2023-2024 budget was $108,779,353 and the new number for 2024-2025 is $125,925,917—a 15.8% increase. “There is quite a bit of increased capital spending, which means we are investing in the community,” said City Manager, Bill […]
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