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Built in 1925, the Hotel Plant had 100 well-appointed, comfortably furnished rooms,
each with a private bath. The inviting lobby greeted guests and visitors with the most desirable
atmosphere for comfort and conversation. Lights beckoned with a welcome as many Plant
Citians, and those from surrounding cities, showed up for a gala reception to celebrate the
opening of the hotel, which cost over half a million dollars.
Good banks make good neighbors.
Often, as we look ahead to what we think our city could be, we pause to reflect on how far it has come.
An April 1908 publication’s headline reads “Plant City, Florida, speeding toward a goal of a brilliant
destiny, spurred on by past victories and the invincible enterprise of her citizens.
Congratulations Class of 2026 Scholarship Recipients!
At Water’s Edge We are often reminded that a picture is worth a thousand words. When I saw this photo come across my desk, I immediately knew that just one thousand words would never cover the life story of one of Plant City’s most outstanding citizens, Judge James DeWitt Bruton, Jr. I knew the Judge […]
By Steve Patrinostro Shared with East Hillsborough Historical Society for sharing with all rights reserved. For any additional use, please get in touch with [email protected], who will, in turn, contact Mr. Patrinostro. Thank you. Patrinostro Family and friends at Hwy 23 and the CCC Rd (present day Patrinostro Rd & Paul S. Buchman Hwy) with the Train passing southbound to Plant City (Dec 1938) Appearing in the photograph are Antonino (Anthony) Patrinostro (third from right), Salvadora (Dora) Maggio-Patrinostro (back row 5th from right), theirdaughter Florence Patrinostro [LaBarbera] (back row 6th from right), son Frank Patrinostro (front row 2d from right), son Philip […]
Due to the severity of the weather we expect with Hurricane Milton approaching, we have decided to postpone Pioneer Day to Saturday, November 2, 2024.
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