It’s not easy to run one of the largest schools in the district. At 1,200 students, it is a lot for faculty at Tomlin Middle School to handle. But having great teachers and administrators is the key. This year will be the last for three teachers who have educated children for more than 100 years […]
Continue ReadingPlant City resident promotes clean eating through detox seminar
Three years ago, Sophia Hyde felt buried in life. She was on the go, living out of her freezer and pantry, always tired and feeling like her hair was on fire. She tried to buy fresh produce but felt like she was wasting money when it would go bad. “I didn’t have time to think […]
Continue ReadingPlant City couple builds home out of shipping containers
The chirping of cicadas was drowned out by the grind of an electric saw in the depths of a wooded 1.9-acre property off Sam Hicks Road. Nestled among the oaks and palms of the forest, construction on Robert and Cathy Byrd’s new home was underway. But, it isn’t necessarily the couple’s dream home. It’s their […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Civinettes serve up Relay for Life fundraiser
The Plant City High School Civinettes sold coke floats to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The coke float booth, along with the Prince and Princess Contest held in February, raised about $2,000 for Relay for Life. The Civinettes are sponsored by Sherrie Mueller and JoBeth Newsome.
Continue ReadingEastern Hillsborough Art Guild to host annual banquet
The Eastern Hillsborough Art Guild will hold its annual banquet at 6 p.m. May 5, at the Plant City Women’s Club, 1110 N. Wheeler St. New officers will be installed, and the annual charity award will be given to MacDonald Training Center and VSA of Florida. The theme is Spring Fling. For more information, visit […]
Continue ReadingBruton library to host World Book Night
World Book Night will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at the Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St. This is the second year the Burton Memorial Library has held the event, which helps to foster a love of reading. The first 20 guests will receive a copy of Terry McMillan’s […]
Continue ReadingBlueberry Mint Julep
Local artist Debra Bryant brings a taste of Kentucky with a Florida blueberry spin with her blueberry mint julep. She loves to serve it for “Run for the Roses.” INGREDIENTS 1 pint fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried 1/2 cup superfine sugar 1 large bunch mint 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Crushed ice 1 cup bourbon […]
Continue ReadingSophia’s Healthy & Yummy Blueberry Cobbler
Plant City resident Sophia Hyde has been working to make her lifestyle more healthy through detoxes and clean eating. She’s devised a healthy spin on blueberry cobbler. INGREDIENTS 4 cups fresh blueberries 1/2 lemon (juiced) 1 packet Stevia 2 cups almond meal 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 cup coconut oil melted 1/4 cup pure maple syrup […]
Continue ReadingBlueberry Margarita
Julie Hasting, director of the Blueberry Festival Pageant, has the perfect recipe to unwind at the end of a long week. This tropical margarita will be perfect for summer. INGREDIENTS 3 shots of your favorite tequila 1 cup blueberries 1/2 container of frozen Minute Maid Limeade 1/2 cup of margarita mix METHOD • Mix 2 cups […]
Continue ReadingBlueberry Muffins Fit for a Queen
This classic blueberry muffin recipe is 2014 Blueberry Festival Queen Shelby St. Amant’s favorite. She has made the muffins with her mom — using Keel & Curley fresh blueberries, of course. “These muffins (are) so delicious, and it was because of the fresh blueberries we picked,” she says. INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons […]
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