Turkey Creek Middle School held its first Calendar Girls pageant Saturday, Nov. 15, at the school. The event raised $13,000 for an end of the year sports banquet and an eighth-grade celebration. And the 34 contestants had a blast competing. Cover Girl Sarah Gagnon Fan Favorite Faith Johnson Miss Congeniality Elizabeth Eakins […]
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PLAYOFFS: Tampa Bay Tech at Durant
Durant started off slowly in its playoff game against Tampa Bay Tech Friday, Nov. 14, and at halftime, the score was Durant 3, Tampa Bay Tech 21. The Cougars pulled it together in the third quarter, bringing their score to 25 against the Titans’ 28, and fans were hoping for a full comeback. But, Tampa Bay […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Bryan Elementary Holds Veterans Day Program
On Monday, Nov. 10, Bryan Elementary School held its annual Veterans Day program in its outdoor pavilion. After members of Durant High School’s ROTC program got things started with the national anthem, three veterans watched the Bryan Bulldog Chorus sing in their honor, and also watched poem readings and other musical performances by some of […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Brick Dedication 2014
Family and friends gathered to see 12 engraved bricks unveiled with the names of military service members on them, Nov. 10. The ceremony was at Veterans Memorial Monument Park.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant’s Appointment with Death
Durant High School thespians lifted the curtain on their fall production, “Appointment with Death.” The play could be seen Nov. 6 to 8. The work is a 1945 play by crime writer Agatha Christie, based off her novel of the same name.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Empty Bowls 2014
The annual Empty Bowls fundraiser was held at the Train Depot Saturday, Nov. 8. The event raises money for the United Food Bank of Plant City. Students from area schools make clay bowls during the first semester and donate them to the project. On the day of the event, guests can pay $10 to pick […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Pioneer Day takes pride in heritage
The 37th annual Pioneer Heritage Day went off without a hitch Saturday, Nov. 8. Held at the 1914 Building, the festival brought out traditional crafters, Country Cracker historians, train enthusiasts and all those a little curious about Southern heritage. There was live entertainment, including NRG and Dance Connection, bounce houses, hay rides and lots of […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Club honors women vets
The Women’s Club of Plant City held a ceremony for military veterans Saturday, Nov. 10. But this event had a twist. The club made it a point to honor women service members of the past and present. The ceremony was held at the Veterans’ Memorial Monument Park on a sunny afternoon. Along with a chorus […]
Continue ReadingWEEK 11: Armwood at Strawberry Crest
The final game of the regular season didn’t go as the Chargers had hoped, as they took a 42-0 loss to the Armwood Hawks. Bad luck befell Strawberry Crest, which got a penalty after nearly every big play it produced – in addition to numerous false start and delay-of-game penalties. Armwood didn’t pull any punches […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Walden Lake Elementary Veterans Program
The students at Walden Lake honored U.S. military veterans and active duty service members for their dedication, Nov. 7. First- and second-graders had designed a special American flag banner that was displayed in the courtyard where the program took place. Pack 5 Cub Scouts presented the American flag and led the school with the Pledge […]
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