In July, 2024, Libby Hopkins joined the staff of The Plant City History & Photo Archives as its Community Outreach Manager. David Moon, who served as director since August 2023, resigned in December. Hopkins has been selected to replace Moon. “I don’t want to really change anything, because what we have going on here is […]
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GASPARILLA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS FEATURED PLANT CITY WOMAN’S WORK
Ashli Harper graduated from Durant High School in 2006. She earned a degree in Criminal Justice, then worked at a juvenile detention center for several years. Then she felt like she wanted to try something different, so she became a flight attendant as a step to a new career as a commercial pilot, Her employer […]
Continue ReadingTHE IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE OF PLANT CITY
The Improvement League of Plant City was founded in 1982. The mission of the organization is to foster equitable opportunities for residents regardless of age, race, sex, or religion throughout the greater Plant City area. Partnering with other local organizations has been the philosophy of the Improvement League since it began. The organization does this […]
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We asked Plant City: What is your favorite weird food combination? Ketchup on my scrambled eggs and grilled cheese Debbie Kuches Schroeder Peanut butter and marshmallow fluff sandwiches Cynthia Davis Van Camp Lays potato chips and dill pickle juice Angie Lowery Chicken and fruit pie Angel Carter Bologna, cheese, mustard with oreo cookies between 2 […]
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Ann Lucille “Lucy” Shorkey Ann Lucille “Lucy” Shorkey, 66, of Valrico, Fla., born on Aug. 13, 1958, in Tampa, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Apr. 10, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Roger Denton Smith Roger Denton Smith, 80, was born at Westover Air Force Base in Springfield Massachusetts on Oct. 20, 1944, he entered […]
Continue ReadingPlant Citian wins big at World’s Second Largest Airshow
Plant City’s own Cpt. James Verner took home a Grand Champion award for his 1952 Beech 18 in the Classic Custom division this past weekend at the world’s second largest airshow. The Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo celebrated its 51st year with six near perfect weather days in 2025, and Verner’s beautiful two tone red “Beech Damsel” was a […]
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Catherine Louise Head Catherine Louise Head left this world and entered Heaven to be with Jesus on Apr. 2, 2025 at the age of 94. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Sandra Mae Henderson Hogben Sandra Mae Henderson Hogben, 72 of Valrico, born on July 12, 1952, in Greenville, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on […]
Continue ReadingCHURCH OF GOD CHILDREN’S PASTOR RETIRES AFTER 31 YEARS
In 1969, two ladies knocked at the door of Greg Davis’ house. They asked his mother if Greg and his sister could come to Forest Park Church of God. “I think my mom was excited about a babysitting service, to be honest with you. So, she let us get on the church bus. That has […]
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We asked Plant City: If a crystal ball could tell you the truth about yourself, your life, the future or anything else, what would you want to know? Only Jesus can tell you the truth about yourself and your future… there’s no crystal ball that will ever do that.. Terry Danielle Pittinger I guess I’d […]
Continue ReadingAuto Review 04.03.25 LAVISH LINCOLN AVIATOR WILL INDULGE OCCUPANTS!
“Lincoln. What a Luxury Car Should Be.” It was a popular slogan then and even today this Ford division brand can teach comparatively newer automakers a lesson or two in extravagance. As was evident in our test drive of the 2025 Lincoln Aviator, slotted right under the full-size Navigator. Introduced just six years ago, the […]
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