After reading that headline, you probably thought to yourself, “I’m pretty sure I know the answers to that question.” For the most part, I feel the same way. But in my experiences, I’ve noticed that this is actually a big topic for debate. Once you go outside the spectrum of the games and competitions that […]
Continue ReadingPlant City’s MLK Festival begins today
To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Plant City has a full schedule of events over the weekend of Jan. 16 to Jan. 23 from parades to gospel concerts. The Improvement League has chosen this year’s theme for the festivities, “Color of Unity,” which spokesman William Thomas said is a reflection of how Plant City […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Isaiah Channer
After taking some time to build up team chemistry, the Strawberry Crest Chargers boys team is tied for second place in the district race. Leading the way is senior guard Isaiah Channer, who’s averaging 12 points, 6.4 rebounds and assists, and 3.6 steals per game. What’s been the key to getting past the slow start? […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 1.16.14
BASKETBALL + Lady Raiders make 7A Top 10 The Plant City Lady Raiders have overtaken Strawberry Crest and also gained some statewide recognition. The Jan. 7 Florida Association of Basketball Coaches/SourceHoops.com rankings named Plant City (then 14-2) the 10th-best team in Class 7A, with a one-game difference between the Lady Raiders and top-ranked Nova (then […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Sports are great, but better with right guide
Like many sports-crazed Americans, I was shocked and saddened when I read that Stuart Scott passed away. The death of the veteran SportsCenter anchor made waves all over on the morning of Jan. 4, from the breaking news desk at CNN to the tiny living room where some friends and I were hanging out. “Back […]
Continue ReadingFitness experts help Plant City keep New Year resolutions
Regardless of how crazy people are about the holiday season, there’s one thing that the diehards and casual fans can agree on: Visiting family means eating well. And eating well often means packing on the pounds. And packing on the pounds often leads to one of America’s most popular New Year’s resolutions: hitting the gym […]
Continue ReadingPlant City gears up for Dean’s Ride
For many Plant City residents, the best way to honor the memory of Dean Snyder is to do what he loved. With that in mind, Snyder’s family and the Plant City YMCA are continuing the Dean’s Ride: Strength and Honor fundraising ride to help kick off 2015. “Dean was an avid biker, so he wanted […]
Continue ReadingForecast 2015: On Camera
Lights, camera, action! Thanks to advances in modern filmmaking technology and social networking, it’s easier than ever for aspiring film amateurs to make and promote movies. That’s not to say that the process itself is an easy one, especially for independent filmmakers, but anything can happen with the right location these days. For Central Florida […]
Continue ReadingForecast 2015: Business Development
Economic development is, according to Adam Myers, not something that many people know they enjoy doing until they try it. As a recent hire with the Tampa Economic Development Corporation, he is working side-by-side with City Manager Mike Herr to grow Plant City business wise. It must be a pretty good gig, as Myers’ background […]
Continue ReadingForecast 2015: The Enforcer
If Ed Duncan liked the retired life, he’d be more worried about which snowy slopes to ski right now than what’s going on in Plant City. But, living the slow life wasn’t Duncan’s style. Itching to get back into the police work that he loved for so long, he applied for the role of Plant […]
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