DECEMBER 15, 2006 - JANUARY 15, 2007
feature
local
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sports
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The Plant City Lancers is an organization that started over twenty years ago with a humble beginning and has grown into one of the most successful soccer programs in the country. Flip to the sports section this month to read about their journey to bring them to where they are today.
business profile Walden Lake Golf and Country Club
dining & entertainment
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This month Focus Magazine brings you inside the Red Rose Dining Room to be a special guest at The Flamingos concert. This phenomenal doo-wop group with hits from the 1950’s lit up the excitement in the room as they performed songs such as, “I Only Have Eyes for You.” Be our honorary guest at the performance by flipping a few pages over to the Dining & Entertainment section.
102 ...........Dining Review 104 ...............Just for Fun 106 ...........Entertainment 108-109 ... Movie Reviews 110 ............ Dining Guide 114-115 ...Event Calendar
Photo by Sophia Dedon
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It is difficult to believe that 2007 is almost here. However, the city has long since been planning for this time to arrive. Our writer brings you the inside scoop from City Hall and the commissioners of everything that is in the works for the new year. Make sure you check out this extensive feature so that you will be in the loop about what is going on in your community.
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With the Christmas atmosphere floating throughout town, it seems that generosity has filled many of the hearts of Plant City residents. The entire city came together with Bill Heard Chevrolet and the Plant City Rotary Club as $48,000 was raised for three Plant City girls suffering from cancer. Not to mention, over $20,000 was raised for the South Florida Baptist Hospital through the Lights of Love tree lighting. The wonderful thing about Plant City is they keep on giving, even after the holiday season has passed.
7 ...................... Talk of the Town 10 ..............................Chamber 14 ......................... Tell Your Tale 17 ................ Artist of the Month
spotlight
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For some reason or another, everyone in town knows the name Rick Lott. Between his business adventures and his active involvement in the community, he represents our community well. Take a step into the life of Rick Lott as you read about where he came from and what brought him to where he is today.
HEALTH
EXTRAS
92 ....................... Dr. Dunn 94 ............... Sherry Nuesch 96 ..................Dr. Carrozella
98 .................. Auto Review
HOME GUIDE
99 ..................... Al Ruechel
59 ... Cover-Blackburn Realty 72 ....... Walden Lake Review 74 ........... Real Estate Article
ON THE COVER FOCUS PLANT CITY EDITION • December 15, 2006 - January 15, 2007 • PG 4
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