Two of the biggest, most popular strawberry shortcake booths at the Florida Strawberry Festival will not be present this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Florida Strawberry Festival Queen’s pageant ahead
The new Florida Strawberry Festival Queen and her four court members will be chosen in this Saturday’s pageant.
Continue ReadingObituaries 1.21.21
Teddi Alves Teddi Alves, 81, of Valrico, formerly of Huntington Beach, California, born in Albany, New York on July 27, 1939, entered into eternal rest on January 11, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Brett Wayne DeShong Brett Wayne DeShong, 23, of Dover, born in Brandon on October 20, 1997, entered into eternal rest on January […]
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We asked Facebook: The City of Plant City has several projects ongoing in 2021, from parking lot overhauls to park additions and improvements. What’s the next thing you’d like to see the city work on? “I would like to see the city keep Griffin Road cleaned up, it is an eyesore” — Barbara Skaggs Ward […]
Continue Reading2021 Kia K5 a fitting replacement for outgoing Optima
Remember the Kia Optima? Well, it has been retired for 2021 and substituted by another suitable midsize sedan: the K5. The new name, the fresh look, is as bold appearing or even more so than its predecessor. Length and wheelbase are up by two and 1.8 inches, respectively. Width rises another inch, though the height […]
Continue Reading2021 Junior Royalty Pageant
The 2021 Junior Royalty Queen and Court were crowned Saturday night.
Continue ReadingFancy Farms starting next chapter of family’s legacy: a unique market on the edge of the county
Fresh local produce, delectable desserts, a view that’s hard to beat and the chance to learn more about the strawberry industry are all found at the new Fancy Farms Market.
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We asked Facebook: If you’ve gone through the county’s COVID-19 vaccine application process for yourself or someone else, what was your experience like? “Unfortunately, it has not been user-friendly. My father has tried for the second week now and he has had a very hard time with it. He got one during his age group’s […]
Continue ReadingPlant City remembers Dr. Joseph LaRue Richter, J. Myrle Henry
Richter and Henry, longtime area medical professionals who also enjoyed community service, passed away on Jan. 1 and 8, respectively.
Continue ReadingObituaries 1.14.21
Donna Suzanne Beyea Donna Suzanne Beyea, 41, of Robbins, Tennessee, born in Tampa on May 28, 1979, entered into eternal rest on December 31, 2020. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Susan Raulerson Baxter Susan Raulerson Baxter, 69, of Plant City, born on October 14, 1951, entered into eternal rest on January 3, 2021. Expressions of condolence […]
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