According to Mayo Clinic, sickle cell disease affects the shape of red blood cells. These cells are usually round and flexible, so they move easily through blood vessels. In sickle cell, some red blood cells are shaped like sickles, and are rigid and sticky, which can slow or block blood flow. Since blood carries oxygen […]
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WEEKEND EVENTS MAKE PLANT CITY A BETTER PLACE
VIETMAN VETERANS March 29 marked Vietnam War Veterans Day. In honor of the event, the Plant City Elks Lodge, Plant City Armed Forces Memorial Foundation, American Legion, AMVETS, Plant City Republican Women, and Heroes Heart Inc. sponsored the second annual, Welcome Home and BIG Thank you to Vietnam Veterans, event. The proceedings began at 10:00 […]
Continue ReadingCONSTRUCTION CAREER DAY HELD
On March 26, 1,013 high school students from 47 west central and southwest Florida schools descended on the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds in Dover for Tampa Bay Construction Career Day. “This is a field trip opportunity with my GAP program,” Rion Wingate said. “A GAP program is for kids at risk of falling behind and not being able […]
Continue ReadingJAZZ UNDER THE TREES FUNDRAISER HELD
On March 29, the fourth annual Jazz Under The Trees happened at William Glover School in Bealsville. A $50 ticket secured a barbeque with two sides, free parking, a tour of the school, and live performances by Al Chisholm, the present-day Guitar Slim, Jabez, Crysandra Scott, and David Bathen. The first year, around 300 people […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 04.03.25
We asked Plant City: Do you plan on voting in the upcoming election for Plant City Commissioner where Camryn Henry is challenging incumbent Jason Jones? Vote Jason Jones! Carolyn Everidge I always vote everytime there’s any kind of election, no excuse why people shouldn’t vote, it’s one of the greatest rights and responsibilities we have […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 04.03.25
Jean Swinney Brady Jean Swinney Brady, 82, of Plant City and Lakeland, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Mar. 23, 2025. Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Maurice L. Huskins Maurice L. Huskins, 58, of Plant City, Fla., born on Feb. 3, 1967, in Miami, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Mar. 23, 2025 in Lakeland. Expressions […]
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According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, calliope is a Greek word that means, “beautiful-voiced.” Calliope was the most prominent of the Muses—the nine sister goddesses who, in Greek mythology, presided over poetry, song, and the arts. Red Calliope Gallery gives a voice to artists in this region to tell their stories. “My vision for this place, […]
Continue ReadingChristy Linke To Be Installed As President of Florida Federation of Garden Clubs
Christy Linke’s journey to becoming the president of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs (FFGC) is a testament to her passion, dedication and love for both horticulture and the community. A long-time member and leader of the Plant City Garden Club (PCGC), Linke will be installed as FFGC president at its April 10 meeting in […]
Continue ReadingHISTORY AND PHOTO ARCHIVES CELEBRATES ITS 25TH BIRTHDAY
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Plant City History & Photo Archives held its first ever History, Whiskey & Wine event on Saturday afternoon. The City of Plant City allowed the 100 block of South Evers Street to be blocked off for the festivities. The event offered food trucks including barbeque and Mexican cuisine, vendor […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 03.27.25
We asked Plant City: Is it sock, shoe, sock shoe? Or sock, sock, shoe, shoe? When I get my almost 3 year old great niece ready to go somewhere, it’s sock, sock, shoe, shoe, sock, sock, shoe, shoe, sock, sock, shoe, shoe …she takes them off every time she’s in the car! Kristi Jent When […]
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