May 23, 2013
By Libby Hopkins In today’s economy, everyone could use a little help, even nonprofit organizations. Gene King of Brandon started Computer Acquisition and Placement Program, Inc. (CAPP) back in 1996 when he was a police officer with the Tampa Police Department. He is currently retired from the force but is still the president of CAPP.(…)
May 23, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics As the summer season approaches, Edward Medard and Lithia Springs Parks have taken the spotlight as Hillsborough County officials announced the necessity of conducting a number of electrical and plumbing upgrades at dozens of campsites at both parks from now through August. According to county officials, during this time one of the(…)
May 23, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics In their continued fight against a proposed big box store and apartment complex development within their neighborhood, Bloomingdale area residents had a clear and unwavering message to motorists, county representatives and land development officials earlier this month. Armed with signs and placards, most of which read “No Big Box,” residents showed no(…)
May 23, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics It was sinkhole crash-course 101 for about two dozen members of the Greater Seffner Area Chamber of Commerce during a presentation as part of its monthly luncheon meeting earlier this month. Location-wise, the event held at the First Baptist Church of Mango was as appropriate as any as sinkholes are a risk(…)
May 2, 2013
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 8-PAGE SUMMER CAMP SECTION Kids R Kids Is Now Enrolling for Summer Camp Summer is fast approaching and now is the time to start thinking about where your child is going to spend his or her time while school is out. If you are looking for a summer camp experience(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics The Valrico Rams Youth Football and Cheerleading Organization announced last month its efforts to join the largest youth football and cheerleading organization. With the beginning of its eighth year of competition this fall, the Rams will do so as part of the Pop Warner Little Scholars program, which boasts of member organizations(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins On Tuesday, April 23, the Bruton Memorial Library located at 302 McLendon St. in Plant City will participate in World Book Night. The book that will be given away at 6 p.m. is Rick Riordan’s The Lightning Thief. Entry slips are available at the library’s information desk. Winners must be present(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins Plant City Entertainment is proud to present The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood by Mary Lynn Dobson on Friday, May 3 through Saturday, May 11. All performances take place at Plant City Entertainment’s theatre located at 101 N. Thomas St. in Plant City. The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins The exhibit in the gallery space at the Bruton Memorial Library in Plant City is adorned with beautiful works of art by local artist, Beverly Farley. There are 16 pieces hung and on display at the library now through the end of April. Farley is a creative artist who has the(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Ryan Butler Though the team has struggled with depth in several areas heading into its biggest meet of the season, the Durant varsity boys track team is hoping a few individual athletes can carry the team. “I told the kids that we can really compete at districts overall as a team, and so can(…)
