In this town known for its strawberries and quiet sunrises, there is a different kind of harvest happening in the dimly lit corners of local coffee shops, listening rooms, and venues. It’s the raw, organic storytelling of The Songwriters Circle, at venues like Krazy Kup and others. The Songwriters Circle’s main showcase is held on […]
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A Home Run for Downtown: Leaven Brewing and Dingers Coming Soon
A new chapter is brewing in downtown Plant City, as an exciting dual-concept destination prepares to take shape in the former Linda’s Crab Shack building at 202 E. Reynolds Street. The upcoming pairing of Leaven Brewing Co. and Dingers Roadside Cafe promises to bring together craft beer, family-friendly dining, and a strong sense of community […]
Continue ReadingCity Salutes the Huang Family: After Fifty Indelible Years
When Dr. Scotty Huang, a Plant City pediatrician for many years, and sons, David, Greg, Robert, and Fred, returned to Plant City recently, a flood of memories emerged. Dr. Scotty and his wife, Hsiu-yun, settled in Plant City in 1972, and by 1974, Dr. Scotty had established his place as Plant City’s pediatrician, and their […]
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We asked Plant City: In honor of Mother’s Day, we want to hear your favorite memories with mom or influential women in your life. My mother-in-love, Ann Venning has been amazing ! Everyone should have one like her. She has taught me a lot about life and being married to a Venning man! LOL She […]
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James ‘Jim’ Flemister James “Jim” Flemister, 82 passed Apr. 14, 2026. James was a loving husband, Navy veteran, traveler. He is survived by wife, Kathy, daughter, Erin, son, Todd and granddaughter, Olivia. No formal funeral or service. Joseph Nounou Joseph Nounou, 74, of Valrico, Fla., born on Aug. 1, 1951, in Aleppo, Syria, entered into […]
Continue ReadingNot Full, But Alive – The World Premiere of Common Ground
Photos courtesy of Jason McLemore The cacophony of middle school musicians tuning their instruments, mingling with the low hum of human voices, created an ambiance this writer had not been exposed to in quite some time. The Tomlin auditorium was not full, but it was alive. There were a good number of notable school district […]
Continue ReadingA Summer of Growth and Safety – Inside Plant City YMCA’s Accredited Camp Program
As summer approaches in Plant City, families searching for a safe, enriching, and memorable experience for their children don’t have to look far. The Plant City Family YMCA is once again offering its highly anticipated summer camp program. One that stands out as the only camp in the area accredited by the American Camping Association […]
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 […]
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We asked Plant City: If you could walk into any Plant City business of the past, what would it be? What about Toy King in the old mall and the Ice Cream Shop after! Got my ears pierced at Strawberry Pond. Porters had best fried chicken on a Sunday after church. What about the Chinese […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 04.30.25
Linda Joyce Wood Linda Joyce Wood, 83, of Lithia, born on Dec. 19, 1942, in Moultrie, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Apr. 19, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Nancy Joy Brunson Nancy Joy Brunson, 74, of Plant City, Fla., born on Dec. 1, 1951, entered into eternal rest on Apr. 18, 2026. Expressions […]
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