Plant City Main Street is rolling out its new Downtown Passport on Saturday in hopes of enticing holiday shoppers to shop local rather than turning to large corporations for their gifts.
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Classic Cruise-In draws steady crowd
The Strawberry Classic Cruise-In had its fair share of attendees Saturday evening as the community headed to downtown to take in the classic vehicles.
Continue ReadingRevamped 2020 Subaru Legacy a worthy daily ride
With Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Mazda6 and more, competition is vicious in the midsize sedan segment. One competent vehicle that has not received as much attention in the field is the Subaru Legacy, which displays incredible nimbleness, remarkable handling and response. Partial credit, of course, goes to the standard symmetrical all-wheel-drive system that […]
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In light of the Florida Strawberry Festival’s announcement of canceling MainStage headline entertainment for the upcoming 2021 event, our readers took to Facebook to voice their thoughts on the festival’s big decision. “According to the state site SFBH is at full capacity right now. Where will people be able to get treatment after this super […]
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Richard Bryan Kelley Richard Bryan Kelley, 58, of Plant City, entered into eternal rest on November 13, 2020. He was born on November 15, 1961 in Plant City. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Louise C. Sullivan Louise C. Sullivan, 83, of Plant City, born on May 20, 1937 in Dover, entered into eternal rest on […]
Continue ReadingThe spirit of giving
Operation Paying It Forward, in partnership with Feeding Plant City and Frontline Community Services, is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive until Nov. 23 to collect food for families in need.
Continue ReadingFlorida Strawberry Festival cancels mainstage headline entertainment for 2021
It’s official: the Florida Strawberry Festival is forgoing its traditional
mainstage headline entertainment for the 2021 festival. Instead it will have a variety of free entertainment in its place
Fork Ran Away with the Spoon draws eager racers
A wave of people ran through the community Saturday morning to raise money for the United Food Bank of Plant City in its annual 5K.
Continue ReadingObituaries 11.19.20
Ronald M. Lott Ronald M. Lott, 84, of Seffner, born on June 13, 1936 in Plant City, entered into eternal rest on November 13, 2020. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Ronald ‘Bud’ Warren, Sr. Ronald “Bud” Warren, Sr., 83, of Lithia, born on August 16, 1937 in Savannah, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on November 8, 2020. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 11.19.20
We asked Facebook: How are you celebrating Thanksgiving this year? “Just like always: family and loved ones getting together to eat and give thanks.” — Jeff Tillman “At home with family and friends.” — Anita Reddick “With family.” — Jennifer Bookmiller “Might do ham instead of turkey this year.” — Edwin Alexander Mejia “With family […]
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