At their meeting Monday, Feb. 9, city commissioners voted to approve a number of rezoning ordinances throughout the city, which could make way for further development and economic opportunities. A legislative public hearing on an ordinance to revise the zoning of the airport industrial district and expand the list of permitted uses was held. The […]
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Chamber takes flight in annual event
Plane enthusiasts, prepare for takeoff. Train buffs, take to the tracks. And car lovers, start your engines. Because Planes, Trains and Automobiles, a Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce event, is returning Saturday, Feb. 21. Though this is the event’s fifth year, the abundance of things to see and do will be anything but stale. […]
Continue ReadingDance club moves and shakes to armory
The future of the Plant City Social Dance Club was in peril after its longtime venue, Stardust Dance Center, shut down earlier this year. But the club has found a new home. Last Friday, a committee within the club voted to move the dances to the National Guard Armory on Airport Road in Plant City, […]
Continue ReadingJanuary Real Estate Transactions
A country home in north Plant City topped the real estate sales in January. The home at 1330 Hams Farm Road sold Jan. 23, for $312,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,037 square feet of living area on one acre. The price per square foot is $102.73. online […]
Continue ReadingPCCC hosts winter sing
To celebrate the installation of Claudia L. Bolaño as the Plant City Community Chorale’s new Artistic Director, an open house and winter sing has been planned. The winter sing will allow interested singers the opportunity to preview some of the music to be performed by PCCC in the coming Spring and Summer concert seasons; while […]
Continue ReadingPainting of P.C. farmer to be displayed during festival
A painting of iconic Plant City strawberry farmer Sam Astin Sr. has found its way to the Florida Strawberry Festival after an interesting lifespan. The oil painting features the late Astin, of Astin Strawberry Exchange, in his signature overalls, holding a flat of strawberries while others behind him are shown picking and spreading fertilizer. Peter Lederer, former owner of […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough schools get new HP laptops
Thanks to a digital classroom plant grant, 128 public schools across Hillsborough County will be receiving new HP laptop computers this semester, including some schools in the Plant City area. Strawberry Crest High School received its laptops Thursday, Feb. 12. online pharmacy buy cenforce no prescription with best prices today in the USA As soon […]
Continue ReadingBeloved P.C. Dolphins president Bennett dies
Buddy Bennett, president of the Plant City Dolphins football and cheerleading organization, died Tuesday morning, team sources confirmed. online pharmacy order avodart online with best prices today in the USA online pharmacy order lexapro no prescription with best prices today in the USA online pharmacy albenza no prescription with best prices today in the USA […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Celebrity Chef Dinner
Those who came hungry to the Hillsborough Community College’s Trinkle Center on Saturday night were not disappointed. The United Food Bank of Plant City held its seventh annual Celebrity Chef Dinner in the ballroom, this time bringing in “Top Chef” fan favorite Fabio Viviani for the occasion. In addition to Viviani’s dinner and dessert offerings, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Strawberry Distance Challenge
Local runners flocked to Walden Lake on Saturday morning for the 2015 installment of the Strawberry Distance Challenge. The event, sponsored by Astin Farms, consisted of a one-mile “fun run,” a 5K and an 8K. All funds raised from the event will benefit the Youth Alliance, a locally-based anti-bullying organization.
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