Plant City shoppers now have several new options to spend their hard-earned dollars. Michaels and Ross Dress for Less both opened last weekend, at Lake Walden Square. PetSmart joined them this week and will hold a grand opening July 27. The stores are located at the Lake Walden Square shopping center on West Alexander Street […]
Continue ReadingHorwedel recommends negotiations with Big League Dreams Inc. for Plant City Stadium lease
After the city twice offered Plant City Stadium for sale or lease, City Manager Greg Horwedel is suggesting to move forward with negotiations with the sole bidder. Big League Dreams, Inc., a California-based company, was the only bidder in the two request for proposals of the stadium. “My recommendation to the commission is to begin […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Turning pro young is a rewarding, risky option
It is a commonly debated topic. Should young athletes turn professional when their age still ends with “teen?” NBA stars such as Kobe Bryant and Lebron James had multi-million dollar contracts and sponsorship deals as soon as they graduated high school. Now, the NBA requires athletes to play one year of college ball before being […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ben Pues
Tomlin Middle School student Ben Pues credits his hitting prowess to instruction from Basilio Cabrera, a hitting coach with the Lakeland Flying Tigers. Pues had a breakout Little League season this year and already has three home runs with his Plant CIty 11-12 All-Star team through four games. Pues is hitting .727, with nine RBIs. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City soccer star takes game overseas
For Omar Castro, soccer isn’t just a hobby. It’s his life. “Omar is one of the most humble teenagers I’ve ever met,” said Stephen Rossiter, Castro’s longtime Plant City FC Lancers coach and his legal guardian for past seven years. “He lives and breathes the game of soccer. It is his passion.” Castro, 17, began […]
Continue ReadingBig Things Coming for Plant City’s Small Package
Zamir Knighten already has played in an NFL venue and wowed coaches and scouts with his ability. Many say he will have that experience again, one day playing for an NFL team, even if it’s 10 years from now. Earlier this year, the 11-year-old Plant City resident played two games at Reliant Stadium, home of […]
Continue ReadingVSI PDL heads to Ocala for final road match
The VSI PDL men will travel to Trinity Catholic High School, in Ocala, Thursday, July 18 to face the Southeast Division leaders, Ocala Stampede. Tables have turned since the original meeting between VSI and Ocala earlier this season where VSI left Plant City Stadium satisfied with the 2-0 victory. Despite the opening win, VSI (5-2-5) […]
Continue ReadingGang violence patrol leads to arrest of two teens
Two Plant City-area teenagers have been arrested in connection with Eastern Hillsborough gangs. Carlos Perez, 17, of Plant City, has been arrested on charges of premeditated attempted murder in the first degree. Sebastian Guevara, 17, of Dover, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and minor in possession of a firearm. […]
Continue ReadingVSI prepares to host Harrisburg after Charleston win
After a VSI Tampa Bay FC’s 4-2 victory over the Charleston Battery Saturday, the team is preparing to host Harrisburg Friday, July 19, at Plant City Stadium. Former Battery player and current VSI captain Kyle Hoffer delivered a sharp pass to the feet of midfielder Tony Donatelli opening the doors to a flurry of goals […]
Continue ReadingLocal tennis player headed to nationals
Maggie Pate may not belong to a fancy tennis academy or spend every second of her free time on the court, but she has loads of potential playing the sport she loves. The 12-year-old Keysville resident practices four to five days per week at the public tennis courts at Ellis Methvin Park, in Plant City. […]
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