VSI Tampa Bay FC balanced their time this week between classes and training in preparation for the Richmond Kickers Sunday, June 30, in Plant City Stadium. In between training sessions, VSI Tampa Bay FC spent time in various Hillsborough County Schools this week for the start of their ‘Moves’ campaign. VSI Moves for Hillsborough County […]
Continue ReadingBREAKING NEWS: Downtown post office closed due to deterioration
The U.S. Post Office off West Reynolds Street in downtown Plant City has been closed after deterioration was discovered in the basement of the nearly 80-year-old building. Deteriorating conditions were discovered in the basement Wednesday during a routine inspection. The facility was put on emergency suspension indefinitely as of Thursday morning. “We determined the post […]
Continue ReadingMary Anne Henry: A True Champion
It’s been 30 years since doctors diagnosed Plant City resident Mary Anne Henry with multiple sclerosis. The disease had been in her body for at least 10 years before that, too, they said. “I started noticing symptoms before they diagnosed me,” Henry, 69, remembers. Then, in December 1983, a severe car crash accelerated the symptoms. […]
Continue ReadingTiny Tumbler: Aubrey Hancock
It started as a common activity of most little girls. “She would always be doing flips and cartwheels around the house with her sister,” Lisa Hancock said of her youngest daughter, Aubrey. About 18 months ago, the 8-year-old Cork Elementary student began taking gymnastics and tumbling classes at Elite World Gymnastics, in Lakeland. Since then, […]
Continue ReadingPlant City All-Stars set sights on Williamsport
High expectations for great teams are commonplace in sports. This summer in Plant City, the team that has the highest expectations set on them is a group of 12-year-old boys. The Plant City Little League 11-12 All-Stars enter this season after advancing as far as possible the past two years, winning the district, sectional and […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sarah Subko
We wouldn’t advise messing with Sarah Subko. In addition to playing volleyball, the rising junior at Strawberry Crest High School also wrestles and competes in judo tournaments around the world, including one in Dallas this week. Along with volleyball, she also plans to wrestle for the Chargers next season. What position do you play in […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: AAU karate kids show dedication
One of the great things about this job is that it allows me to be exposed to sports outside of my comfort zone — sports that I otherwise probably would never learn about. Last week, I was able to attend the last training session for six karate students at the Chris Welbon Karate Club, 602 […]
Continue ReadingPlant City preps for July 4 celebration
For the second consecutive year, the sky above Plant City Stadium will light up with fireworks on Independence Day. Plant City’s Fourth of July Celebration, a free event, coordinated by the Recreation and Parks Department, the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Strawberry Festival, will begin at 6 p.m. July 4. The […]
Continue ReadingVSI PRO drops second straight road match
RELEASE — CHARLESTON, S.C. – VSI Tampa Bay FC and the Charleston Battery left Blackbaud Stadium Saturday after 90 scoreless minutes. In front of thousands of fans the two teams battled to a draw, the Battery’s third draw in as many games. In the midst of the second half the match developed into a choppy […]
Continue ReadingJohnny Knotts is in the driver’s seat
Just eight months ago, Johnny Knotts was running his family’s hardware store. Now, he is in charge of pit lane at major motorsports events across the nation. “I don’t usually like change, and I’m not one for inconsistency, so this is new for me,” he said. “But to obtain some things, you have to take […]
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