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MISCHIEF AT THE AIRPORT Early Wednesday morning, Plant City Airport employees realized something odd had happened overnight. Though nothing was taken, many items on the property had been moved around and one plane’s antenna was damaged. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

PLANT CITY WELCOMES INCOMING

The annual New Teacher Coffee event was held Tuesday morning to welcome incoming educators into local schools.

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RESULTS ARE IN FOR WALDEN LAKE RESIDENT SURVEY The Walden Lake Resident Advisory Council sought input from local Walden Lake residents regarding hopes for upcoming development. The results from that initial survey are now in. SEE PAGE 9

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Chamber agri-business committee announces awards The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Committee announced Monday the recipients of this year’s batch of agriculture award winners. “We are pleased to be able to recognize these outstanding individuals and businesses,� committee co-chair Gayle Yanes said. “Their contributions make a significant difference to the agriculture industry in Plant City and Hillsborough County.� The following individuals and entities will receive awards: „„ Agriculturist of the Year: Greg Shiver „„ Young Agriculturist of the Year: Dennis

Carlton Jr. „„ Ag Educator of the Year: Jemy Hinton „„ Supporter of Youth in Agriculture: Tommy Warnock „„ Agri-Business of the Year: Grove Equipment Service

The awards will be presented at the annual Salute to Agriculture luncheon, to be held at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 15 at the Charlie Grimes Family Agricultural Center at the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds. Tickets to the luncheon can be bought for $25 per person for chamber members and $30 per person for non-members. Call the chamber at 813-754-3707 for reservations and more information.

Sign up for PCRPD After School Program The Plant City Recreation and Parks Department is offering an After School Program for youths in grades K-5, and registration is now open. Hosted at the Planteen Recreation Center, 301 Dort St., the program makes sure all enrolled kids have a place to study up, get a snack and have fun with their friends under adult supervision. The program runs from 1:55 to 6 p.m. most days and starts at 12:55 p.m. on early-release days. Study Hour offers kids the chance to both get

their homework done and get tutoring from the staff. Indoor and outdoor activities are always on the schedule, too. The program is closed on major holidays, Hillsborough schools’ Jan. 6, April 10 and April 20, 2020 non-student days and the Florida State Fair (Feb. 7, 2020) and Florida Strawberry Festival (March 2, 2020) days. Following Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break, there will be a series of full day camps requiring separate registration if parents wish to enroll their kids. The program costs $150 per 18-week semester ($1.67 per day) and, for an extra $25, per semester, students from Bryan, Burney, Jackson, Lincoln and Wilson elementary schools can get transportation from the school to the rec center (limit of 13 students per school). Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis due to space limitations. Sign up at the Planteen center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Contact Recreation Supervisor II Julie Garretson at jgarretson@plantcitygov.com or 813-659-4200 ext. 4341 for more information.

County health department extends Thursday immunization hours The Hillsborough County Health Department is making it easier for parents who need to get their kids vaccinated today. The department’s walk-in clinic, 8605 N. Mitchell Ave., Tampa, is offering extended hours for immunization services today, staying open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. “Vaccinations help develop immunity to many serious diseases and infections, and they help keep students healthy and in school,� department spokesperson Kevin Watler said in a press release. “Making sure students are fully immunized not only protects them, but it also protects children who cannot receive immunizations for medical reasons.� Parents and caregivers are asked to check their children’s immunization records to make sure they’ve met requirements. To learn which immunizations your children need, visit the Immunization Services page at hillsborough.floridahealth. gov.

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THE CROSSING CHURCH HEADS TO PLANT CITY

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Above: Aerial footage of the Plant City location for The Crossing Church. Left: Michael And Julie Pippin Campus Pastors Middle: Greg and Tamara Dumas Lead Pastors Right: Some of The Crossing Church members stuffing 1,200 backpacks that will be given away to the local community.

A church that has taken Hillsborough County by storm is opening its third campus right here in the heart of Plant City. BREANNE WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

A new wave of worship is coming to Plant City. The Crossing Church will open its doors Sept. 15 to the Plant City community, establishing its third location right here in the heart of the strawberry town. The Crossing Church has built a dedicated following over the years as folks flock to the worship halls each week to discover a different way to “do church.” “When we looked at our demographics, we found a lot of our members were from Eastern Hillsborough County,” Greg Dumas, lead pastor, said. “Lots of our people, even our staff, were coming from Lakeland, Plant City, Valrico, so it just makes sense that we have a campus there. What’s so ironic is, five years ago, we were looking for a location and we started praying about it and we even walked around this very location in Plant City, praying and asking God for guidance.” For now, The Crossing Church will set up shop in partnership with MadZone, the children’s bounce house and gaming establishment in the heart of the Midtown district. Dumas said the owners of MadZone have been very open and helped make this a perfect partnership. During Sunday services, the children will be able to play in

the massive fun area while their parents attend worship in the attached banquet hall. There will be an elaborate live worship experience, fellowship and, of course, the sermon from Dumas. There are also rooms for the normal activities at the other campuses like a cafe, nursery and other break-off activities. Part of the appeal of The Crossing Church is that it builds its foundation in a blended approach. Using a hybrid model that mixes centralization and decentralization, the church moves as two different units that share a common core. You have a campus pastor, Michael Pippin, that will be there to pour everything he has into the community. Pippin’s children are sixth-generation Plant Citians and he said his love for the community is practically in his DNA. When you go to the hospital, Pippin is there. When you’re getting ready to start the next chapter of your life and want to have your pastor standing at the end of the aisle during your wedding day, Pippin is there. Any joy or sadness that comes in your life can be shared with your campus pastor. Then, when you finish a round of worship on Sunday mornings — which is a mix of Hillsong and Elevation— you sit down and gaze at three massive screens to absorb a live streamed sermon from Dumas. Two pastors with two very different callings make up the structure of each campus and,

from there, a large portion of the congregation zeroes in on an even deeper network: Life Groups. Life Groups, which act as the relationship builders for the community, are the blood that brings The Crossing Church to life. The small groups are similar to Bible studies in that they’re smaller gatherings where people have the opportunity to walk through life together. They are where the love demonstrated throughout scripture is so easily accessed. “Life Groups are where a big church becomes small,” Pippin said. “We want to go into a place and establish a group of people that love and care about each other and encourage each other, and are helping each other really get through this life together. That’s where relationships build, that’s where they learn together. We serve together. This is how you impact a community.” The church also has a trend of partnering with local community organizations to ensure it can expand its ministry into the needs of its community. Dumas said he expects the same to occur as they dive deeper into Plant City and that they’re all about meeting whatever the current need may be. “Every little bit of good you do matters,” Dumas said. “You miss your purpose if you’re coming to church for a particular song or message. We aren’t here for that. There’s a reason that a majority of

our members take part in our Life Groups. When they plug into this, it really changes lives.” Relationships are at the core of what sets The Crossing Church apart and that’s evident in its casual atmosphere on Sunday mornings. Folks roll in for the 10:30 a.m. sermon and both pastors expect to see the seats filled. The dress code is relaxed with some coming in shorts and flipflops and others dressed to the nines. Whatever you’re comfortable in is what they want you to wear. Appearances matter very little to the congregation — they’re simply glad you came. “We tend to have a lot of young families with lots of diversity,” Pippin said. “We look like our community. We have a great blending of African-American, Hispanic and Caucasian worshipers. We’re from all different backgrounds and socioeconomic status. It’s just like Heaven. We open our doors and we worship with everything we have. It’s built into our DNA and we look forward to doing that in Plant City as well.” The church has offered tours of the new facility for a few weeks and dozens of attendees gather each time to see what’s to come. You can sign up for text updates online and follow the church on social media to stay plugged in. There are many ministries on the horizon for the church and as it continues to grow, it will expand its reach in the community. When the day comes that it

has outgrown its current home, talk will begin of finding a more permanent location in town. For now, however, Dumas said they’re just excited to have the chance to welcome local residents home.

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The Crossing Church will be located at MadZone, 507 S. Wheeler St.

For more information, visit wearecrossing.com or follow The Crossing Church on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube.

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JULY 26 PRIED OPEN 1300 block of South Frontage Road Burglary: This victim reported to officers that an unknown suspect pried open the lock of his toolbox and stole more than $1,000 worth of miscellaneous work tools. GHOST RIDER 900 block of Roux Street Vehicle theft: During the night of July 26, an unknown suspect stole this victim’s 2013 Ford F-250 pickup truck and disappeared into the night.

LOCKED AND LOADED 1400 block of Plantation Circle Vehicle burglary: This victim reported that an unknown suspect entered his vehicle during the night and burglarized it. The suspect took two firearms from the car and fled the scene. BLINGED UP 1200 block of Goldfinch Drive Grand theft: Someone is looking at a hefty glo-up after they swiped close to $5,000 worth of miscellaneous jewelry from a victim’s home and fled the scene.

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JULY 29 LEAKY LOOT 3400 block of West Baker Street Criminal mischief: A complainant reported that, at an unknown time between March 1 and July 29, someone attempted to steal a one-inch copper pipe but damaged it, causing its contents to leak. The complaint requested the incident be documented and signed a waiver of prosecution. CHECK MATE 1800 block of James L. Redman Parkway Fraud attempt: This complainant told officers a man entered the bank and attempted to cash a check for the amount of $980. Upon checking, the bank realized the check was fake and declined the transaction.

FAILED FRAUD MELLOW DRIVE 2600 block of 1700 block of James L. Redman Parkway James L. Redman Parkway Retail theft: A man was found Drug possession: Officers to have fraudulently returned an stopped a 17-year-old driver item he did not buy. He stole $30, during a routine traffic stop and which was provided via a gift card NAILED IT found him to be in possession of 1900 block of by the store. Once they realized marijuana and paraphernalia. He James L. Redman Parkway what had occurred, the man Edited Davidwas Steinberg August 9,Theft: 2019 This complainant reported was arrested and transported to in by question found to meet Orient Road Jail without incident. that, at approximately 1 p.m., an APAD criteria and, as a result, 44was With ACROSS 39suspect Piqueentered his unknown notitarrested after 7heMunch agreed 47toIt’s measured Museum’sunlocked 40enclosed Lots and lotsand trailer participate in the program. JULY 27 1 Goalkeeper’s removed a Ridgid three-inch nail in karats goal world capital of time three-inch barrel THE LOVE OF THE GETTIN’ HUFFY 48FOR Cellphone 5 Sacred 8 SUB Sign of gun, a Makita 42 Name, DeWalt hand 100 block of 600 block of Spruce Street surface objects the lion nail gun, a cordless in Nimes a DeWalt impact drill. Alexander Street9 Hit show saw and44 Theft-Petit: victim reported 50West *Marin 10This Buddies Go faster Counterfeit to officers14 thatDuck someone stole a County’s bill: Officersletters 45 Wolf down DIVES responded woman’s 21-inch Huffy bicycle San ___ to Firehouse instrument in 10 Subs People tryDUMPSTER to 46 Proverbs Essex Drive reference to someone using during the night of Julyand 26. 52in*Charlie Chan “Peter sink them 1500 block of preceder Drug investigation: Officers a counterfeit $20 bill to pay for portrayer the Wolf” 11 “Regardless 48 Quenches responded a complaint their meal. Warner 15 Unlikely ...” 49 to Low-___ dietthat a

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JULY 30 PALLET ENVY 1300 block of West Dr. MLK Blvd. Theft: This complainant told officers that, sometime between July 27 and 29, someone removed an estimated 300 to 400 wooden pallets from the front parking area of their business.

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL CARNIVAL PACKS HOUSE Once again Shekinah Glory Cathedral went above and beyond with a back-to-school bash that tied giveaways with fun activities for the local community.

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Shekinah Glory Cathedral threw one major back-to-school bash Saturday morning as it partnered with the community to ensure local residents were ready to enter the new school year. Merely one year ago, the church set up shop in Snowden Park to host the same event as it had not yet found a building to call home. It was the church’s welcome party to the community. In approximately 365 days, it carried that jovial spirit to an entirely new level. The community showed up in droves to show their support. Members of Suncoast Credit Union, Hispanic Services Council, HCC and several others all brought their boundless energy and an in-depth list of resources to the event. “We’re just having a great time,” Crespo said. “The sponsors come and volunteer their time and resources and our volunteers have been working so hard to make this a successful event. We’re trying to get the youth excited about knowing who they are and being responsible as they enter the new school year.” You could hear the boom of welcoming music and a peal of young laughter from the parking lot. The doors to the fellowship hall were thrown open and a party was just getting started inside. Associate Pastor Sidney Crespo stood in the center of a massive crowd, microphone raised and a smile on his lips, as he held a basket filled with goodies above his head. A name was drawn and the basket was placed in the hands of a lucky winner. Mere moments lat-

er, another item was shoved into Crespo’s hands and he turned to the crowd once more to share some information of the next generous benefactor. He pointed to their booth from across the room. Another name was called but the winner had already gone home. Then they called another. Then another. Then one more. Finally, a winner that had stuck around was selected and the gift was handed over. This process repeated for many minutes. It was one of several waves of giveaways the church did all day in honor of the big event. The room was packed to nearcapacity and an endless stream of newcomers flowed in. Shekinah gave out free hot food and opened up its food pantry to any attendee in need. At one end of the fellowship hall was an L-shaped set of tables piled high with jeans, blouses, shoes, purses and more. If you wanted to get a new outfit — or a bag full — you were given free rein. While families mingled at the tables, groups of children flocked outside to enjoy the colorful bounce house behind the church. Down the hall, the children’s classroom was converted into a book-bag haven. By noon, the church had already given out 200 bags filled with new school supplies for the local youth. Metropolitan Ministries partners with the church every year to help purchase many of the book bags and the church spends hours giving them out to anyone in need. It’s just one of many events the church holds throughout the year to embrace its community and Crespo said as long as they’re aware of a need, Shekinah Glory will work tirelessly to lend a helping hand.

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A BERRY-SPECIAL WELCOME TO TEACHERS

Each year new educators are celebrated in an event held by the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce. BREANNE WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

Plant City once again welcomed its incoming teachers in a special event early Tuesday morning at the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds. The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce throws the festive New Teacher Coffee event every year to ensure its local educators are off to a solid start when they step into their classrooms next week and begin pouring into the minds of their students. “Plant City is all about community, so we’re here to welcome the new teachers to our community through the support of the Chamber and the businesses that come together for this event,” Irene Castillo, event co-chair, said. “We’re here to support the teachers that are literally building our future.” The teachers are joined by their principals and have the opportunity to show off their new school spirit and mingle with their fellow educators. They are served a fresh

breakfast and are given goodie bags packed full of school supplies and classroom items thanks to donations from a variety of local businesses and organizations. “This has been an absolute honor each year to come before you and speak and to welcome you back to another school year, but also specifically to the people in this room, those of you who are new to the Plant City area, it’s about time you found out about this place. It’s about time,” Superintendent Jeff Eakins said. “I spent five of the most amazing years of my career right here at Springhead Elementary.” Eakins went on to discuss how special Plant City is because of its dedication to teachers and the community’s focus on instilling strong morals into the youth. He said they should enter their classrooms with confidence that they’re going to be able to make a difference in their students’ lives. “Along with that confidence, there’s some anxiety that comes on those first few days,” Eakins

said. “With what just happened over the past weekend, that just kind of heaps another level of anxiety on everyone supporting the students. I wanted to remind you that the most important thing we do every day — yes, I know we do drills and we do all of those kinds of things and we have new technology we’re implementing in our schools to help our students and our employees feel safer — the most important thing is your relationship with your students every single day. Once they know that you are looking out for the best for them and you care about them, that anxiety level, no matter what’s happening in the broader world around us, that anxiety level comes down and now you are truly in your sweet spots every single day in your classrooms, supporting students.” Following breakfast, the schools come one at a time to the stage where the principal introduces the new additions to their staff and then reads a trivia question to the audience. The questions all

revolved around either Plant City or education, and the winner of the trivia received a special prize. Questions like, “Who is the Plant City mayor?” and “What is the name of the Plant City Public Library?” were all floated and principals looked on with smiles as their new hires wracked their brains to remember the facts. Several of the new teachers were former Plant City students themselves and many sat at the same table as their principal, who at one point in time had been their own educator. Other questions got a little trickier, as they asked what the average number of books a child reads over the summer was and inquired as to what percentage of U.S. public schools have access to the internet. Conversation would erupt across the tables as they furiously scribbled down their answers and some light-hearted banter revved up the competitive spirit. As each new teacher exited the stage, they were greeted by Glenn Mathias, owner of Creative Flower Designs

By Glenn, who handed each one a fresh long-stemmed rose. One lucky teacher from each table also walked way with the centerpiece, which varied from fresh bouquets to crates filled with classroom supplies. This year, a new surprise filled the room with excited shouts as Michelle Welch, owner of Wishing Well Barn, stepped to the stage. She announced she was offering a unique prize in honor of the event. One lucky school would be granted an end-of-theyear banquet courtesy of Wishing Well. Everything from the catering to the decor would be handled by the venue. Walden Lake Elementary’s name was pulled from a basket and the new teachers and their principal squealed in excitement.

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A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after he was found to have broken into the Plant City Airport and moved a variety of items around. He also caused $1,000 worth of damage to a 2005 Cessna’s antenna.

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Employees at the Plant City Airport stumbled upon a strange scene early Wednesday morning when they realized several items had been moved around the premises. Plant City Police were called to the scene at 6:58 a.m. and discovered one of the entry gates to the property had been opened. PCPD said someone entered the Hillsborough County Aviation Authorities’ Plant City Municipal Airport at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 6 and then proceeded to “move a bunch of stuff” around during the night. Grounding wires planes plug into to reduce static electricity, especially during fueling, were tampered with. One was stretched out across the location and offi-

cers found the fire bottles next to the aircrafts had also been moved around the area. A refueling hose was removed from a pump and was relocated and one 2005 Cessna aircraft housed at the airport had a mounted antenna that was damaged, which was an approximately $1,000 loss. It appeared to have been bent by the suspect. PCPD said none of the buildings were entered and no other planes or items at this time appear to be damaged. Once police arrived, they were able to determine a suspect made entry into the placarded restricted area by dismantling an electronic gate control unit. The H.C.A.A. has surveillance cameras on the property and PCPD obtained access to the footage to help provide further clues to the case. The video surveillance showed “the

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Roy Adams hasn’t painted himself into any one corner as an artist. Adams, who lives in Plant City, is no stranger to the paintbrush and sketchbook. He’s also a veteran assembler, printmaker and photographer whose commitment to visual storytelling has taken him around the world. Anyone who stops by Bruton Memorial Library this month can see that for themselves. The library is highlighting Adams’ work this month on its designated “art wall,” located directly to the right of the main entrance doors. Those who turn that corner will see Adams’ takes on photography, paintings and collages. Locals will recognize Dinosaur World, one of the award-winning artist’s favorite places to shoot photos, on the far right side of the wall. One of the more intriguing pieces in the exhibit is a collage of neckties, plus one bandana, Adams put together on an offwhite canvas and painted over to highlight the textures created by the fashion accessories. It’s an homage to a Robert Rauschenberg series he admired.

“Robert Rauschenberg did an airport series,” Adams said. “He’s an artist I like. He used one necktie and didn’t paint on it, he had other things on it. I decided to use multiple neckties and just use off-white paint. I glued them down… it’s minimalist.” Adams also has several paintings on display, including an abstract piece, a portrait of a person done entirely from memory and more. Much of his work centers around a Native American theme, referencing his Cherokee heritage. “This (portrait) is continuing on my Native American theme,” Adams said. “I have some prints I’ve made, teepees and arrow heads, and I did a large painting of a Native American dancer at the Strawberry Festival that’s on my website.” Adams is a veteran of the Tampa Bay, Plant City and Lakeland arts scenes and has shown his work in exhibits around the world. He is currently putting together a collection of photos he took in the 1980s while traveling through Europe and the Middle East, which he hopes will soon be featured in several museums. He has also been experimenting with photography using vintage Russian lenses on a DSLR camera. More of his art is viewable online at bit. ly/royadams.

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In June, a survey went live online for Walden Lake residents to weigh in on their hopes and desires for the upcoming development of the approximately 425 acres of the Walden Lake Golf Course. The land recently was purchased by Walden Lake, LLC, which announced in a residents-only meeting that they wished to place the fate of the direction of the development in the hands of the local residents. Referencing their vast combined experience working in “sensitive communities,” they said they learned the best way to move forward on developments of this size was to enter a partnership with the neighbors. They’ll give them what they want and, in return, they’re asking for the community to give them what they desire, as well. A successful exchange would require each resident to have the opportunity to weigh in on the proposals and honestly share where their priorities were firmly lodged and where they were willing to open their arms to change. The survey went live on waldenlake.org and had fairly in-depth descriptions of each proposal. On Aug. 4, residents received word the results had been tallied. While the developers have in no way confirmed they will follow the wishes to a T, it is a good start to see the focus of the community. More than 50 percent of the 618 respondents were age 63 or older, though 96 additional respondents skipped the age question. Nearly 60 percent have lived in the community for more than 10 years. Option A referenced a plan the developer had floated in a town meeting in April. It consisted of having three-story mixed-use dwellings with retail on the first level along Clubhouse Drive. Single-family homes would be erected on portions of the existing Lakes Course property and there was a possibility of reconditioning the Hills course.

If chosen, all new traffic would be funneled to Clubhouse Drive and Timberlane Road. Only 5.71 percent, or 33 responders of the total 578, chose this as a high level of interest. Option B was also imagined by the developer and focused on more compressed development, according to the survey. The development would be centered around Clubhouse Drive by the current clubhouse, driving range, Eagle Green, Clubhouse Woods, Tanglewood and Wedgewood. This one also featured a three-story development with retail on the bottom. Once again, all traffic would be funneled onto Clubhouse Drive and Timberlane Road. Of the 579 responders, 66 — 11.4 percent — said this was a high level of interest. Option C was created to address the issue of having a massive traffic impact on Clubhouse and Timberlane. This option shifts some of that burden to Griffin Boulevard. However, this plan was not discussed in any detail with the developer prior to going live on the survey. The only way this could occur is if the developers swapped some of their buildable land with the polo field. More land would thus be available for use for walking trails or biking trails and would set the stage for a golf course. Of the 579 total responders, 258 — 44.56 percent — said this was a high level of interest for them. Responders were also asked to discuss their level of interest in the return of a golf course, which the developer said it was open to building but made clear it would not operate. The burden of keeping it up and running would fall on Walden Lake. Of the 561 total responders, 351 — 62.57 percent — said it was a high priority. For more information, visit plantcityobserver.com to read the entire results of the survey.

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LENGTHY STANDOFF LEADS TO ARREST OF WANTED MAN

A survey asked Walden Lake residents to share their thoughts regarding plans for upcoming development on the approximately 425 acred Walden Lake Golf Course.

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A wanted man barricaded himself in a Plant City home early Monday morning, leading to an approximately five-hour standoff between him and HCSO. As the sun came up, he was finally arrested.

BREANNE WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

A tense standoff between a man wanted on an aggravated assault charge who had barricaded himself inside a Plant City home and Hillsborough County Sheriff deputies finally came to a close Monday morning when the man was taken into custody. It all began Monday afternoon, approximately 13 miles away, when Tampa

Police responded to a call for an aggravated assault on N. Temple Ave. The suspect, 28-year-old Jessie Rosas Brueckner, fled the scene in a vehicle. The chase led Brueckner to the 5400 block of Doc Pricher Road in Plant City, where he fled into a home of his relatives. Tampa Police Air Service tracked his flight and, when HCSO deputies arrived, Brueckner’s relatives came outside and told them he did not live there and showed up unannounced. SWAT team members arrived and a lengthy standoff began. From 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. HCSO said they attempted to convince Brueckner to come outside. However, he refused to either communicate with the officers or surrender and eventually the SWAT team entered the home. They found Brueckner hiding in the master bathroom and he was promptly arrested. According to HCSO, neither Brueckner nor the deputies and officers involved in the incident suffered injuries. Brueckner will face charges for aggravated assault with a firearm and felon in possession of a firearm, HCSO said. Additional charges are forthcoming.

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DOCTOR’S NOTE: “THE POWER OF SOUND”

Sound has a powerful effect. It can take any moment and turn it into something you will never forget. From a song on the radio that takes you back to the good old days to hearing your child say his or her very first word. It’s special moments like these that will last for years to come and deserve to be experienced by everyone. Unfortunately, three out of five Americans with hearing loss do not use hearing aids to the detriment of themselves, their friends and their family. Hearing loss occurs slowly over time, but by detecting early signs audiologists can create a custom treatment plan that works for you. There are numerous symptoms that will let you know it’s time to visit an audiologist. If you experience any of the following, it may be time to schedule an appointment. Difficulty hearing people nearby Frequently asking people to repeat

themselves Showing frustration at not being able to hear Hearing certain sounds that seem overly loud

Experiencing problems hearing in noisy areas Problems telling apart certain sounds such as “s” or “th” Having difficulty understanding people with higher-pitched voices Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

If you are experiencing poor hearing, it’s not something that should be ignored as it can have a direct effect on your overall health and well-being. Doctors recommend that patients establish baseline hearing with an audiologist. This way, doctors can use those initial results and use them as reference for future tests to identify any changes in your hearing. Physicians also recommend that patients receive a baseline hearing test because additional health conditions have been linked to increased risk of hearing loss. Some diagnoses include diabetes, high blood pressure, and meningitis. Additionally, individuals who smoke are at a 70 percent higher risk of experiencing hearing loss than non-smokers. Audiologists are here to help you overcome these obstacles patients face with

hearing loss. Treating hearing loss takes more than just technology- it’s a partnership. At Florida E.N.T & Allergy, the physicians and audiologists have the experience and technology to accurately measure and treat each individual condition. With more detailed research, faster processing speeds, new features and smarter designs, hearing aids are more advanced than they have ever been. There are many different fits for hearing aids depending on the level of style, comfort, and potentially hearing loss you have. There are options for everyone. Every sound is precious and there is no reason that anyone should have to “just put up” with hearing loss any longer. Together we can help you achieve better hearing so you no longer have to miss out on those special moments. The physicians of Florida E.N.T. & Allergy have served the Tampa Bay community for over 40 years. Their boardcertified physicians and Doctors of Audiology have completed extensive education and clinical training, as well as specialized training in their area(s) of expertise. From pediatric allergies to fitting hearing aids,

the providers at Florida E.N.T. & Allergy specialize in ear, nose and throat care for the entire family using comprehensive, cutting-edge technology.

For additional information or to schedule an appointment, please call 813-879-8045 or visit Florida E.N.T. & Allergy online at www.FloridaENTandAllergy.com.

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Trenton White is the second-ranked pool player in the nation in his age group. See Page 13

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Phillip Prior is now the sixth head football coach in Strawberry Crest’s history. JUSTIN KLINE SPORTS/ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Following Ron Hawn’s retirement from coaching football this summer, the Strawberry Crest Chargers have handed the reins over to Phillip Prior just before the start of the 2019 season. This is the second time Prior, 33, has led a program. He was named head coach at Poinciana in 2018 and, though the Eagles finished with a 2-8 record, there were some high points. For starters, Poinciana won back-to-back games (Oct. 5 vs. Tohopekaliga and Oct. 12 vs. Christ’s Church Academy) for the first time since 2014. Although the Eagles suffered four blowout losses, the other four losses came by a total of just 15 points. Poinciana may not have won many games — which one could say about any of the team’s last 14 seasons, per MaxPreps. com — but Prior was pleased with the way the team played competitive football. Before joining the Chargers last month, Prior was working as an assistant coach at Wharton High School. Prior is a Wharton alumnus who played wide receiver for the Wildcats during his time there. He was an eight-year veteran of the Tallahassee high school scene, having served on the staffs at Chiles (six years), Godby (one year) and Leon (one year). He has been an offensive coordinator for both Chiles and Leon and

notably helped Chiles book its first-ever playoff appearance in the 2015 season. Unlike last season, when Prior was named head coach in the spring, he’s only had about a month to work with the Chargers. He’s spent the past four weeks learning the ins and outs of the roster and settling himself in, so the Chargers haven’t had much time to get comfortable with his playbook. “It’s a short timeframe to get a lot of things cranked up,” Prior said. “My first goal, when I first got here — and I told this to the kids — is that I want the kids to get to know me and I want to get to know the kids.” Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither was any successful high school football team, but everything had to start with an attitude and a culture that carried over into all parts of life. That’s Prior’s main focus at this point in his tenure with the program. “I want to set the expectation and the standard for this football program,” Prior said. “In those (four) weeks, leading up to now, being in the weight room and getting on the field, stuff like that, I think the kids got a good idea for some of my expectations… we kind of held off on some of the Xs and Os stuff. We really made sure that, as a coaching staff, we were all not he same page with regards to our schemes and expectations.” Perhaps the number one thing Prior wants to instill in the Chargers is the desire

to compete and never stop doing so. His approach is slightly different than that of James Booth, who made “Compete” the official motto of the Plant City Raiders nearly as soon as he got to the school in 2017, but the end goal is ultimately the same. Prior brought a pair of his own mottos to Dover and is hard at work making them ubiquitous within the program. “Win each rep” is pretty self-explanatory. You can’t throw a ball at a coaching summit without hitting someone who likes to tell the media “we’re taking it one game at a time.” The Chargers are going as far as to take things one rep at a time and never stop competing. Maximum effort is required. Every drill, every test, every set in the weight room gets treated with such urgency. “Fail, don’t quit” is not an attempt to build a losing culture at all. It’s Prior’s spin on saying “never give up.” “Push yourself to where you physically can’t do it anymore,” Prior said. “Not to where you’re like, ‘Hey, I’ve got a rep or two, I’m gonna tap out.’ It was awesome to see when our kids really started to realize that, ‘Hey, we were stopping but we had four or five more reps in us.’We don’t want our kids to quit, whether you’re up or you’re down. We’re gonna push our kids to sell out and have fun playing this game because that’s what it’s about.” Prior does have plans to change things up as far as the playbooks go, especially

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NEW BEGINNINGS AREN’T ALWAYS EASY Strawberry Crest football fans should stay patient as the Phillip Prior era begins in Dover this season. SEE PAGE 13

on offense. He used a pro-style offense at Poinciana and wants the Chargers to run a lot of gap schemes. Defensively, Crest will base out of a 3-4. Prior wants Crest to establish an identity and reputation as a physical, hard-nosed team. “We’ve got to do three things better than anybody,” Prior said. “We’ve got to tackle well. We’ve got to pursue to the football and we have to create turnovers. Those are the things that we’re going to emphasize on our defense… on offense, we’re gonna show a commitment to running the football and we’re gonna be very efficient in our passing game.” Prior’s not entering the program with promises to have things turned around in a specific timeframe. He won’t put any number on wins and losses (again, one rep at a time). He’s focused on a ground-up rebuild of the program while putting the athletes in the best possible positions to succeed. “I told the guys (July 29),” Prior said, “‘It doesn’t matter what has happened in this football program. The decisions that you make from here on out and the sacrifices you’re willing to make, the amount of work you’re willing to put in, that’s gonna determine our success moving forward.’”

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A LITTLE SUPPORT GOES A LONG WAY The Strawberry Crest Chargers have made another head football coaching change.

If coaching was simple, every armchair play caller and Monday morning quarterback would do it and do it well. Taking over a high school program is not easy, no matter which sport you’re thinking of. Doing so at a football program like Strawberry Crest’s, which has had exactly one winning record (6-5 in 2013) through 10 seasons of existence, is probably one of the toughest jobs anyone coaching at that level could ask for. I don’t think anyone who’s led that program would disagree. So, yeah, Phillip Prior has quite a hill to climb in Dover. Coming aboard so late in the summer definitely won’t make that climb any easier, but that he’s willing to try is commendable. I’m not trying to bash the program or the school or anything like that here. But with this team more than any other I’ve covered, there’s always a perception from the outside that it never really has a chance. It’s like the team’s always going to lose, no matter what, unless maybe you get a King or a Leto or something on the schedule. I see it every time we publish a story or game recap for Crest and people on all social media channels leave “same old Chargers” comments every time. The coaches don’t always talk about it and I never expect them to, nor should anyone, but I know they know what’s out there. I can’t remember the last time I talked to one of the Crest football players without them saying something about “proving doubters wrong” because they hear about it more than anyone. It’s not that I haven’t heard that coming from other kids at other schools. If I had a dollar for every time a kid told me he was motivated by people not believing in him, even though he’s out there getting college offers and has a hudl page getting decent traction on Twitter through the gamut of recruiting bloggers, I’d eat at Bern’s every night until I die. It’s just that with this particular program, that line is always coming from something different — at least in that it’s backed up by evidence you don’t have to try too hard to find. I know they’ve actually heard that a lot and I know exactly where it all came from. The team’s in a perpetual underdog state because that’s the truth that gets spoken into existence more often than not, no matter how hard coaches have fought back against it and tried to turn the culture around. For all we know, Prior could be just a few years away from having that program where Ron Hawn, Jim Peaden, John Kelly, Gerold Dickens and Todd Donohoe all wanted to take it. Only time will tell. I do believe, though, that a Crest turnaround is more likely to happen when people surrounding the program get more optimistic, or at least more supportive. There’s nowhere to go but up.

I’ve said some terrible things about the Buffalo Bills over the years, and I consider myself a dedicated fan. But hope doesn’t spring eternal in the NFL the same way it can at the high school level. There are always new kids coming into your program and every other program on the schedule. Districts get reshuffled every few years. There’s always a greater chance of your high school team being able to do something positive, whatever that may be, than when you grow up with an NFL team run into the ground over and over again for decades by the same people who can’t be fired or replaced without something incredibly drastic happening. You have a much better chance of being more satisfied (even if it’s just barely) with your high school team in any given season than with most NFL teams you could root for. And it’s not like you’re griefing millionaires. I know very well how easy it is to get frustrated at football, trust me, but I also see how that affects people at this level. These are people from your town who go to the same schools, eat at the same restaurants, work out in the same gyms and shop at the same stores as you. These kids are friends with your kids and they live their own lives off the field. I was going to write a sentence here about how high school coaches make next to no additional income for all the extra work they put in after school with their teams, but then I remembered it’s not uncommon for them to come out of pocket for things or set up fundraisers to get things of need. In coaching, the deck is stacked against you in ways you don’t worry about when you’re getting paid seven figures a year to go 6-10 and can almost always find work at the same level even after you get fired. “Underpaid and overworked” describes just about any high school coach in any sport in Florida. Prior and the Chargers need all the SCHS fans out there to be supportive instead of dismissive, as difficult as that old habit may be to break. It’s probably not going to be a leisurely cruise to success, especially in year one, but everyone involved with that program is going to have an easier go of it when they know the community at large is going to be supportive.

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Trenton White doesn’t mess around at the pool table. White, 14, has competed plenty in the Billiards Education Foundation and TAP League circuits over the last few years and the splash he’s making is even bigger than before. White just placed second in the 14U division in the 2019 Junior National 9-Ball Championships, held in Las Vegas from July 23-27, is now the second-ranked player in the country in his BEF age group and won a $500 scholarship for his efforts. He also just became a brand ambassador for Meucci Cues. Tell me about this tourney. It was a four-day event, a big junior tournament. It was nerve-wracking, a little bit, but when I got out there and started playing, I was good. You’ve played in plenty of big tournaments over the years and keep getting better. How do you get over your nerves and calm down enough to play this well? When I start practicing, the nerves just go away as soon as I start playing.

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What’s your favorite tournament you’ve played in? Vegas, the BEF. This past one. And you just linked up with Meucci this weekend? Yeah. It’s kind of like a sponsorship. They’re letting me use their cue and two shafts.

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What’s the perfect cue like, at least for you? Anything that I see pros playing with. Any cue that you feel comfortable with is a good one. What’s some of the best advice you’ve gotten that’s helped you become the player you are today? Probably looking at the object ball. When you get down to shoot, on your last stroke you should be staring at the object ball.

Did you realize at some point in the tourney you were probably going to finish pretty strong, let alone second overall? I just started playing good and went with the flow. How did it feel to place so high? It feels great, but I feel like I could do better. What’s next on your schedule? I don’t know. My mom finds a big tournament on her phone, we sign up and go to it. We have them pretty much every weekend. I also play on the Sunshine State Pro/Am Pool Tour and the Florida Pool Tour.

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Quick Hits This weekend, weather permitting, EllisMethvin Park and the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex will host the 2019 Florida Elite Football & Cheerleading Kickoff Classic. Twenty of the league’s 22 teams will compete Saturday and Sunday with start times of 9 a.m. (6U), 10:30 a.m. (8U), 12 p.m. (10U), 1:30 p.m. (12U) and 3:30 p.m. (14U). The cost to attend is $10 per person for adults and $5 per child. Florida Elite Football and Cheer consists of teams from the greater Tampa and Orlando areas, as well as Ocala.

CITY FLAG FOOTBALL REGISTRATION STARTS UP The 53rd season of the Plant City Recreation and Parks Department/Optimist Youth Flag Football Program is nearly here and all area boys and girls age 4-15 (as of Nov. 1, 2019) can sign up now. Kids in five age groups play Saturday mornings at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex, 2602 E. Cherry St., from Sept. 14 through Nov. 2. There are no practices, no pads and no coaches — teams have weekly meetings and “instructing officials” make sure everyone on every team has the chance to make a play with the ball. The department advertises the league as a means to “provide basic training in football skills and rules along with positive leadership to build the character and overall citizenship of the players.” The cost is $35 per player for the eightgame season and that includes accident

insurance and a jersey. Register by Aug. 28 at the PCRPD’s main office, 1904 S. Park Road. Call 813-659-4255 for more information.

SIGN UP FOR TOPSOCCER The Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPSoccer) is hosting sign-ups soon and Plant City-area players are welcome to join. The Brandon-based league, which caters to special needs players age 5 and up, will begin registering players Aug. 9 at the West Florida Flames Soccer League fields, 3104 S. Kings Ave., Brandon. Athletes can sign up from 6 to 7:30 p.m. during two Friday/Saturday periods: Aug. 9 and 10, then Aug. 16 and 17. Both Friday registration sessions run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and the Saturday sessions run from 9 to 11 a.m. All players are required to have a copy of their IEP at registration. High schoolers and adults interested in volunteering are asked to attend one of the registrations. TOPSoccer uses a “relaxed format” with no practices, scorekeeping or team standings and rankings. The program is free for families thanks to sponsors’ support. The season begins Sept. 7 and ends Nov. 16. For more information, call Ken Muzyk at (813) 657-5271 or email Fred Englehardt at brandontops@aol.com. TOPSoccer also has a Facebook page, facebook.com/BrandonTOPSoccer, that is updated regularly.

Cheerleading Conference regular season starts back up. All teams will begin their 2019 campaigns on Saturday and, weather permitting, will play every Saturday with the exception of Aug. 30. Kickoff times for 2019 are 9 a.m. (Mighty Mites), 10:30 a.m. (Pee-Wees) 12 p.m. (Midgets), 2 p.m. (Junior Varsity) and 4 p.m. (Varsity). Though none of the Plant City-area teams are scheduled to host games during the first and second round of playoffs, the Plant City Dolphins are set to host the Superbowl championship games on Nov. 16 and the Turkey Creek Trojans will host the Cheer-Off championships on Oct. 26. Visit webmaster672.wixsite.com/tcyfcc for more information.

IT’S READ EVERYWHERE Did you take the Observer with you on vacation? Send your pictures to Associate Editor Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com to be featured.

TRI-COUNTY FOOTBALL, CHEER SEASON BEGINS THIS WEEK Tomorrow’s stars of the gridiron and the cheerleading mat don’t have long to wait before the Tri-County Youth Football and

ITALY: Rita and Chris Miller toured Italy in June with fellow members of First Baptist Church of Plant City and a copy of the Observer. Some of the locations they visited included the famed waterways of Venice, St. Peter’s Basilica, Mount Vesuvius, the city of Naples and the Mediterranean Sea.

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REAL ESTATE

July 2019

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These are the largest building permits issued in Plant City for the month of July 2019, in order of dollar amounts. Address

ALEXANDER WOODS The home at 215 Alexander Woods Drive sold July 1 for $132,000. Built in 2013, it has two bedrooms, two and a half baths and 1,466 square feet of living area. CHERRY PARK The home at 1406 Bracewell Drive sold July 5 for $80,000. Built in 1972, it has two bedrooms, one and a half baths and 975 square feet of living area. GREENVILLE The home at 1007 W. Baker St. sold July 31 for $297,000. Built in 1921, it has five bedrooms, two baths and 2,458 square feet of living area. HILLSBOROUGH The home at 13030 Fairgreen Road sold July 2 for $275,000. Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,618 square feet of living area. The home at 2108 Wallace Branch Road sold July 12 for $172,500. Built in 1962, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,092 square feet of living area.

The home at 971 Haggard Road sold July 2 for $421,500. Built in 1920, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,288 square feet of living area.

The home at 3002 Sutton Woods Drive sold July 8 for $320,000. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,482 square feet of living area.

The home at 4165 El Shaddiai Square sold July 8 for $200,000. Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,517 square feet of living area.

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The home at 510 N. Franklin St. sold July 3 for $75,000. Built in 1950, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,080 square feet of living area. The home at 2808 E. Highway 60 sold July 15 for $324,900. Built in 1958, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,656 square feet of living area. MAGNOLIA GREEN The home at 3807 Crystal Dew St. sold July 8 for $218,000. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,690 square feet of living area.

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2727 Henderson Way

Commercial building

$11,500,000

2050 N. Shannon Ave.

5+ family buildings

$5,435,801

3304 Sydney Road

Commercial addition

$2,200,000

2103 N. Park Road

Restaurant

$2,000,000

1301 S. Frontage Road

Mechanical/HVAC

$1,300,000

220 W. Alexander St.

Commercial alteration

$984,818

2050 N. Shannon Ave.

Electrical

$526,730

3309 James L. Redman Pkwy Occupancy

$485,000

302 S. Maryland Ave.

Electrical

$388,566

4001 Rice Road

Electrical

$327,500

201 W. Reynolds St.

Commercial alteration

$210,676

4001 Rice Road

Mechanical/HVAC

$178,306

4111 Rice Road

Mechanical/HVAC

$178,306

409 N. Alexander St.

Commercial alteration

$210,676

1235 Wild Daisy Drive

Occupancy

$150,000

403 N. Alexander St.

Commercial alteration

$150,000

2305 James L. Redman Pkwy Completion

$117,700

611 S. Howard St.

Occupancy

$115,000

2031 N. Wheeler St.

Mechanical

$97,194

2031 N. Wheeler St.

Electrical

$82,000

4614 W. Dr. MLK Blvd.

Accessory structure

$65,500

501 County Line Road

Commercial alteration

$57,331

4504 Sydney Road

Occupancy

$51,220

3304 Sydney Road

Plumbing

$48,384

WILLS

3124 S. Northview Road

Pool

$46,920

The home at 1318 E. Tomlin St. sold July 1 for $139,900. Built in 1932, it has two bedrooms, one and a half baths and 1,109 square feet of living area.

1001 Fair Winds Circle

Roof

$44,957

4302 Reynolds Creek Ave.

Solar

$43,336

2031 N. Wheeler St.

Plumbing

$37,500

The home at 784 Ashentree Drive sold July 5 for $174,900. Built in 2008, it has three bedrooms, two and a half baths and 1,594 square feet of living area. The home at 1880 Greenwood Valley Drive sold July 9 for $162,000. Built in 2009, it has three bedrooms, two and a half baths and 1,632 square feet of living area.

WALDEN LAKE The home at 1708 Teakwood Drive sold July 5 for $239,900. Built in 1976, it has four bedrooms, two and a half baths and 1,997 square feet of living area.

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Azucena Aquinaga, 58, of Plant City, passed away on Aug. 2, 2019. Services were held Aug. 4, 2019 at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd., Plant City, FL 33563. Online condolences may be left for the family at www. haught.care.

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BEST BET FRIDAY, AUG. 9 BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY EXCHANGE 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road, will host a backto-school supply exchange from Aug. 9 to Aug. 11. Bring in any school supply and take home any school supply from the exchange table. While you’re there, let your little ones laugh and play on the playground. You and your family can also enjoy one of the many board games inside the tasting room.

meeting this Thursday at Buddy Freddy’s in the private dining area. Join them the second Thursday of every month. They also welcome Republican men. This month’s speaker is a wellknown attorney speaking on the Supreme Court.

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THURSDAY, AUG. 8 PLANT CITY TOASTMASTERS

7:30 to 9 a.m. Plant City Toastmasters is held every Thursday. Guests are always welcome to come join the free meeting at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 106 N. Evers St.

SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB

7:13 p.m. If you’re looking for unique entertainment, come on out to Improv Night at Krazy Kup, 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd. Every night is a world premiere and the free event is open for attendees of all ages in the Krazy Kup Loft. Join some of the area’s finest improv artists as they use audience suggestions to create scenes and play improv games.

FRIDAY, AUG. 9 MORNING MIMOSAS NETWORKING

8 to 9 a.m. OnPoint CoWork Solutions, 1805 James L. Redman Parkway, is hosting its monthly Morning Mimosas networking event. Join like-minded professionals and enjoy mimosas or a cup of Joe. This monthly event is your opportunity to connect and grow your business in a pleasant, relaxing and cozy atmosphere. This is a free networking event. Bring plenty of business cards. There will be mimosas, fresh coffee, breakfast, door prizes and more.

10:30 a.m. Come on out to the Planteen Recreation Center, 301 Dort St., each Thursday to find out more about a new Shuffleboard Club. Topics being discussed are days of the week, times, skill levels and anything else you may want to know. The club is hosted by Anita Balch and she can be contacted at 808-722-5821 for more information.

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6:30 p.m. The Plant City Republican Women’s Club is holding its

8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 106 N. Evers St. Register online: http://bit.ly/WorkLifeBalanceLeadershipSeminar. Leadership Plant City Alumni: $0 Guests: $10. Includes breakfast and coffee. 1 p.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 302 Carey St., is now hosting a weekly Duplicate

Bridge game, the most widelyused variation of contract bridge in club and tournament play. Contact Walt Arnold at 813-7521602 for more information.

SATURDAY, AUG. 10 BACK 2 SCHOOL ZUMBA PARTY

10 to 11 a.m. A free Back 2 School Zumba party will be held at the Planteen Recreation Center, 301 N. Dort St. Come on out for a carefree, energetic, free dance workout for the whole family. School supplies will be accepted to donate to kids in the after school program at the Planteen. Each donation will enter you into a drawing.

GATOR HUNTING CLINIC

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at G Five Feed & Outdoor, 4960 U.S. Highway 92 W. Learn from gator hunting experts Bill George and George Snyder in this free clinic. There will be drawings and door prizes for items including gator hunting gear and snacks. Topics include how-to techniques, applying for tags, setting up your boat for gator hunting, essential equipment for a successful hunt, a Q&A with the pros and more. RSVP to Participate by emailing william@ g5fo.com by Aug. 8.

PLANT CITY SOCIAL DANCE 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Plant City Social Dance is kicking off its summer schedule with three April dances at Strawberry Square MHP, 4401 Promenade Blvd. The cost is $6 and will include slow dances, waltzes, line dances, cha-cha and more.

OPEN MIC NIGHT

8:33 to 10:33 p.m. Krazy Kup, 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd., hosts its Krazy Fun Open Mic Night the second Saturday of every month. It’s open to everyone and they want to hear what you’ve got. Sign-ups for Open Mic happen the night of (around 8 p.m.).

MONDAY, AUG. 12 PLANT CITY DAYBREAK ROTARY CLUB

7 to 8 a.m. The Plant City Daybreak Rotary Club holds a meeting every Monday in the conference room next to the cafeteria at South Florida Baptist Hospital, 301 N. Alexander St. Guests are welcome to come and have a free breakfast.

READ WITH TANNER THE THERAPY DOG

6:30 p.m. Tanner the Therapy Dog comes to Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St., every Monday to listen to children read to him on the couch. Tanner is an Australian Shepherd Reading Therapy Dog certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. For children of all ages.

TUESDAY, AUG. 13 STORY TIME (TODDLER TIME)

10:30 a.m. Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St., is hosting its weekly Story Time (Toddler Time) event. Stories and interactive activities make up this engaging 45-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness and social interaction. For children ages 2 to 3 years and their caregivers.

PLANT CITY LIONS CLUB

12 to 1 p.m. The Plant City Lions Club holds a meeting every Tuesday at Buddy Freddy’s, 1101 Goldfinch Drive. For more information on membership call 813-924-3829.

Reynolds St., and will feature a tribute to Bishop Bullwinkle.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14 READ WITH BONNIE THE THERAPY DOG

4 to 5 p.m. Bonnie the Therapy Dog comes to Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St., every week for children to have the opportunity to share a book and some soft pats on the head. Join Bonnie on the couch in the children’s section and read to her some of your favorite stories.

THURSDAY, AUG. 15 SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB

10:30 a.m. Come on out to the Planteen Recreation Center, 301 Dort St., each Thursday to find out more about a new Shuffleboard Club. Topics being discussed are days of the week, times, skill levels and anything else you may want to know. The club is hosted by Anita Balch and she can be contacted at 808-722-5821 for more information.

BLUEGRASS NIGHT

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come on out to Krazy Kup, 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd., for its monthly Bluegrass Night. The concert features the bluegrass band “Highway 41 South.” The band has been burning up the bluegrass trail for about 10 years now and is hoping to see you at the show. Tickets are $10 and are available for purchase on Eventbrite and in-house.

MAKE PLANT CITY

7 p.m. Join MAKE Plant City, a group of creatives and makers in the community, for its monthly meeting. They meet the second Tuesday of each month to learn and share with fellow makers in the community. This month’s meeting is at Mr. Sebas, 104 E.

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