By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor For 33 years, Bethanne Pearce was a favorite teacher and beloved faculty member at Tomlin Middle School. On Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Day, Pearce died after a short battle with cancer.
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Admirals Club sets sail with evening reception
Submitted by Gil Gott | Plant City Photo Archives & History Center Members of the Plant City Photo Archives & History Center’s Admirals Club enjoyed a nautical-themed reception Nov. 29, at the Plant City Photo Archives & History Center, in Historic Downtown Plant City. Guests donned their best nautical attire and enjoyed an evening of […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: FUMC Christmas Program
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor A joyous congregation gathered to celebrate Christmas early with a special Children’s Program Dec. 2, at First United Methodist Church.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Stone Ledge Manor Open House
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Stone Ledge Manor, an assisted living and memory care facility in Thonotosassa, treated residents and guests to a fun-filled open house Dec. 1.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Crest’s Night of One Acts
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Students enrolled in Strawberry Crest High School’s drama classes took center stage Nov. 30, during the school’s Night of One Acts.
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By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Labeling Murphy Elliott simply as an artist or a painter would be cutting him short. Elliott’s talents showcase something much deeper. “I work at the speed of imagination,” he says.
Continue ReadingTHOUGHT FOR FOOD: New seafood restaurant offers flavorful fare
By Susan Kazenas | Contributing Writer There’s something fishy going on in Plant City, and in this case, it’s a good thing. When my friend told me about Shrimp & Co. Express, a new seafood restaurant near Parkesdale Farm Market, I placed it the top of my list, because my husband and I are always […]
Continue ReadingJOSHING AROUND: … On lessons learned outside Starbucks
By Joshua Loudermilk | Contributing Writer I sit a bit miffed by the fact I just paid $4 for a single bottle of orange juice. It is not like there is anything special about it. Maybe I am paying for their marketing. That must be it. Here is what I paid for: “We use only the freshest, […]
Continue ReadingDurant choirs to perform with music stars
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Students in three choirs at Durant High School will maintain a rock-star scheduled as they celebrate the Christmas season with performances at three different theme parks. This month, the Plant City singers will bring their talents to Universal Studios, Epcot and Busch Gardens.
Continue ReadingTomlin celebrates new landscaping
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Tomlin Middle School students, faculty and parents celebrated the completion of a garden renovation project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 15, on the school campus.
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