His mother pleaded with him. Just go to the other hospital. But, 17-year-old Joshua Fishbein wouldn’t budge. He already had been delivered a death sentence once. At least that’s how everyone — his family, his friends, the nurses and doctors — were treating it. What was the point? “I didn’t want to go to another […]
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David Sollenberger reprises role
It seems David Sollenberger may be experiencing a little déjà vu these days. Twelve years ago, Sollenberger came out of retirement to serve as Plant City’s city manager to replace the outgoing Phil Waldron. What was supposed to be an interim position lasting only a few months turned into eight years of service, until Sollenberger […]
Continue ReadingDurant choir hits high notes in Washington
It was 34 degrees outside, but the Durant High School choir put on the layers and warmed up their vocal cords March 7 to sing at the World War II Memorial, in Washington, D.C. While other high school students were enjoying their spring break at the sunny beach, the 39 choral students from Durant were […]
Continue ReadingSweetbay to convert to Winn-Dixie store
Sweetbay’s lone location in Plant City will close its doors for the final time this weekend. When they reopen six days later, they will reveal Plant City’s new Winn-Dixie. Starting March 29, members from Winn-Dixie’s marketing, operations and other departments will descend on the location to complete the conversion, which will be complete April 4. […]
Continue ReadingSecond Blueberry Pageant hits runway this weekend
Nearly 100 Plant City-area contestants will vie for top honors at the second Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival Pageant March 29, at Keel and Curley Winery. And although every contestant gets a crown, not all can be queen. “If they’re walking across that stage to be judged, they deserve a crown, because of their confidence,” organizer […]
Continue ReadingPoole, Stafford win oratorical contest
Glossophobia, or the fear of public speaking, is consistently one of humanity’s greatest fears. But, there are some who were lucky enough to have been born with nerves of steel. Some of those live right here in Plant City, and now, they have something to show for it. Emma Poole and Blake Stafford were the […]
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Continue ReadingPlant City adopts donation-bin ordinance
Plant City is the first municipality in the region to adopt an ordinance to regulate the placement and operation of donation bins. City commissioners were swift in their unanimous adoption of the ordinance, which places restrictions not only on the placement and sizes of the bins but also on the organizations that can operate them […]
Continue ReadingTruck raffle benefits city
Ocala resident Maria Humbarger, the winner of Stingray Chevrolet’s annual Florida Strawberry Festival drawing, received her 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD LT Crew Cab truck during a ceremony March 25, at Stingray Chevrolet. “We look forward to this opportunity every year because it’s a win for everyone,” says Florida Strawberry Festival Assistant Manager Lee Bakst. […]
Continue ReadingI-4 Power thanks customers
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