Varnum’s self-titled album was released on all major streaming services on April 16. Plant Citians may remember her acoustic performances around town, and her sound with a full band is a fusion of the blues rock, folk and country music she grew up on.
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Generations Renewed changing lives in Plant City
The nonprofit is focused on community development and offers mentoring, counseling, career prep,
college assistance and more.
Around Town 4.15.21
We asked Plant City: Dover’s own Kenzie Wheeler is wowing the judges on NBC’s The Voice with his skillful, soulful singing. Which song would you like to hear him perform on the show one day? “‘Girl Got Her Goodbye On’ — his own music!” — Kelly Wilson “He’s doing great, a winner for sure” — […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 4.15.21
Lynn P. Henderson Lynn P. Henderson, 74, of Sun City Center, born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on March 21, 1947, entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Eddie ‘Paul’ Richter Eddie “Paul” Richter, 62, of Mulberry, born in Plant City on October 22, 1958, entered into eternal rest an […]
Continue ReadingScholarships, awards presented at 2021 MLK Leadership Breakfast
The 35th annual event was held Sunday at the Trinkle Center at Hillsborough Community College.
Continue ReadingEarth, Wind & Garden
The Plant City Commons Community Garden hosted a new event Saturday to celebrate Earth Day.
Continue ReadingEaster Egg Hunt
Though many of the tiny Easter egg hunters wore masks this year as they ran around their “nest” to collect as many shiny eggs as possible, the event remained a massive hit.
Continue ReadingMLK Fest fills Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center lot
The music booming from the Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center could be heard throughout downtown as the community gathered for the annual MLK Fest.
Continue Reading‘Do you remember, never a cloudy day’
The community is invited out to the Earth, Wind & Garden Celebration, a new event at the Plant City Commons Community Garden to celebrate Earth Day.
Continue ReadingAround Town 4.8.21
We asked Facebook: Which issues with local infrastructure, development or construction would you like the city commission to address? “Railroad overpasses. Many railroad communities like Plant City have them. Being stopped by trains is a very serious issue. Also revisit the mass transit issue. With the rapid growth Plant City is experiencing we need to […]
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