Adolfo Peraza used to play his club soccer in Lakeland, but he now is one of the leading scorers for the FPL U17 Plant City Lancers. Peraza, a junior at George Jenkins High School, in Lakeland, also excels in the classroom and hopes to play soccer and attend Stanford University in California. Peraza scored two […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Athletes sacrifice break for sports
While most high school students in the area are working on their tans or enjoying other spring break rituals, many area student-athletes are spending their week off the usual way — practicing and conditioning for the sport they love. The break affects teams and sports differently. Some have practices or conditioning earlier or later than […]
Continue ReadingPlant City to host AAU championships
Some of the top young baseball players from throughout Central Florida will compete for the chance to play for a national championship this weekend, at Mike E. Sansone Park. For the first time, the Amateur Athletic Union, in association with Sunshine State Travel Ball, will hold an AAU Super Regional Grand National Qualifier in Plant […]
Continue ReadingCrest senior wins steer show honors
Jake Maxwell’s last competition was a memorable one. The Strawberry Crest senior took grand champion honors in the steer show at this year’s Florida Strawberry Festival, along with winning the heavyweight division. Maxwell got involved with showing cows from his older brother, Brett, and has been showing steers since his freshman year. His last competition […]
Continue ReadingHigginbotham Hosts International Delegation Day at Festival
On Monday March 4, 2013, Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham, District 4, hosted the 2nd annual international delegation day for events surrounding the Florida Strawberry Festival Parade. Sponsored by the City of Plant City, representatives from seven countries began the day with a roundtable meeting at Plant City City Hall with Congressman Dennis Ross, Commissioner […]
Continue ReadingChamber revved up for transportation event
Whether you enjoy examining the intricacies of a model train set, watching planes soar through the air or checking out some dream cars, Plant City’s Planes, Trains and Automobiles has something to offer enthusiasts of all modes of transportation. For the third consecutive year, the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event, […]
Continue ReadingCorny Strawberry Festival challenge accepted
When I decided to participate in the fried corn eating contest at this year’s Florida Strawberry Festival, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’ve been fascinated with competitive eating since I was a preteen. I remember the first time I saw the famous Nathan’s Coney Island hotdog eating contest, and in 2001, witnessed Japan’s Takeru […]
Continue ReadingArea teams to compete in Saladino Tournament
Reading off some of the names that have played in the annual Saladino Baseball Tournament is like reading the list of a MLB All-Star team. Carl Everett, Luis Gonzalez, Dwight Gooden, Fred McGriff, Gary Sheffield and Plant City High’s own Kenny Rogers are just a few of the former Major Leaguers to play in the […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Megan Reed
Megan Reed has wanted to go to the University of Florida since she was a little girl. Now as a junior in high school, the Strawberry Crest shortstop is well on her way of reaching that goal. Reed has verbally committed to play softball at Florida. She hit for nearly a .500 average as a […]
Continue ReadingPlant City couple embarks on world tour
Skyler McDonald certainly had done her homework. She devised preliminary budgets and itineraries; she had read the trials and tribulations of those who had come before her. She knew the answers to every possible question. After all, when you’re telling your parents you and your husband are quitting your jobs and abandoning your stateside lives […]
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