Maria Galvan Morton Maria Galvan Morton, 53, of Plant City, born on April 17, 1967 in Rockport, Texas, entered into eternal rest on March 19, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Corey Cason Corey Cason, 42, of Lithia, born in Tampa on October 15, 1978, entered into eternal rest on March 19, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. […]
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Around Town 4.1.21
We asked Facebook: Two new businesses on Evers Street are opening their doors today. Crumbles & Cream Kaffeehaus will hold a soft opening from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and then be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. The Tipsy Bookworm will open at 3 p.m., right after the new […]
Continue ReadingDean’s Ride 9 shatters turnout, fundraising records
The ninth annual ride to benefit the Plant City Family YMCA’s LiveSTRONG program was the biggest and best yet.
Continue ReadingWine tasting to benefit Achieve Plant City
Achieve Plant City is hosting a wine tasting on April 1 to help raise funds for the group, which provides educational services to families in eastern Hillsborough County.
Continue ReadingObituaries 3.18.21
Evelyn Crow Harris Evelyn Crow Harris, 92, of Mulberry, born in Turkey Creek on May 2, 1928, entered into eternal rest on March 15, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Caleb Thurman Caleb Thurman, 19, of Lithia, formerly of Corinth, Mississippi, born in Corinth on September 11, 2001, entered into eternal rest on March 16, 2021. […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 3.25.21
We asked Facebook: City commissioners discussed a project to mill and resurface East Young Street, North Center Street, North Wills Street, Powell Street, Ramsey Street, Ray Street and Frances Avenue. Which other streets in Plant City would you like to see fixed in the near future? “Lone Oak. It’s ridiculous. We thought it would be […]
Continue ReadingPlant City resident participates in NDSS Run for 3.21
Megan McGee was one of 25 runners who participated in a relay stretching from New York City down to Washington, D.C. over the weekend.
Continue ReadingPlant City resident celebrates 100th birthday with parade
Yesterday was a milestone day for Plant City resident Gladys Lefler: she celebrated her 100th birthday. But the big party already happened a few days ago. Lefler’s family celebrated the big occasion Sunday by putting together a drive-thru parade. Faye Cook, her daughter, wanted her to celebrate with many of her friends and family in […]
Continue ReadingDean’s Ride 9 to hit the trails Saturday
The annual fundraising ride has some changes for 2021, and it’s not too late to sign yourself up.
Continue ReadingDapper youth go out for annual Baby Parade
Local children walked the “runway” Saturday morning in hopes of being crowned this year’s King and Queen of the Baby Parade.
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