PLANT CITY
MAY 17, 2018
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Celebratin g the Class members of of local high 2018 from schools.
Congrats, Class of 2018.
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VOLUME 5, NO. 46
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THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018
Post Office finds new home
City Commissioners have approved the purchase of the former post office. See Page 3.
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Feeding youth in Plant City Representative Lawrence McClure stopped by the United Food Bank of Plant City on May 11 to make a donation for the organization. Mary Heysek, director for the United Food Bank of Plant City, said McClure has shown “much support” for the Plant City community and the UFB. McClure timed his donation with the impending release of students for summer break. Without school in session, many students struggle to have regular meals. It is one of the busiest times for the food bank and McClure encouraged others to join him in donating to the group. Donations can be made to UFB during its normal business hours. Photos by
South Florida Baptist Hospital acquired a state-of-the-art surgical robot. See Page 4.
Breanne Williams
Above: Students watched as their classmates manipulated the robot into moving tiny rubber bands from one peg to another. Left: The students used the robot to move small rubber bands off of pegs and even from one peg to another.
A life full of learning Frank Starmer is known for his captivating photography and impressive accomplishments in his tenure with Duke. See Page 6. Breanne Williams
Frank Starmer and his wife now reside in Walden Lake.
Courtesy of Frank Starmer
Frank Starmer spends hours each day photographing wildlife in the area.
Courtesy of Yvonne Fry
The former Petrol Mart located on Collins Street was officially demolished on Monday afternoon.
Petrol Mart finally demolished After years of sitting vacant near the heart of downtown the former Petrol Mart has officially been demolished. On Monday at approximately 2 p.m. the former Petrol Mart, located at Collins and Ball Street, was torn down. During Monday night’s commission meeting City Manager Bill McDaniel said the Mart had been an “eye sore” for 17 or 18 years. The site will be fully cleaned up over the next few days.