It was a super Relay for Life Kickoff party at Plant City’s First Baptist Church. This year’s Relay theme is superheroes. Attendees enjoyed learning about Relay, picking out their teams’ superhero theme, making superhero masks and munching on pizza and cupcakes. The Relay committee also rolled out The Cupcake Challenge. If you are challenged, you […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Pat Kemp ‘friend-raiser’
John and Nancy Desmond held a “friend-raiser” for Patricia Kemp at their Walden Lake home Sunday, Oct. 5. Kemp is running for County Commission District 7. Some of her focuses include creating a stronger economic atmosphere to attract and maintain businesses, equality and transportation improvements.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Turkey Creek High School reunion
The Arthur Boring building at the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds was decked out in turkey decor, not for Thanksgiving, but for a Turkey Creek High School reunion. The event was on Saturday, Oct. 4 and featured memorabilia from classmates’ years at the now-middle school. From letterman jackets to majorette boots, attendees perused through the displays. […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Diamonds and Denim 2014
The 2014 Diamonds and Denim was sparkling. The casual gala featured life entertainment, plenty of food and drinks and a silent auction complete with a stunning diamond ring from Browns Jewelers. The annual event benefits the South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: PCHS Calendar Girl
Thirty-six girls competed for a spot on the school’s 2015 calendar on Saturday, Sept. 27, but only 13 of the 20 finalists could make the final cut. The 2015 Plant City High School Calendar Girls are: Michelle Daubach (January), Kaitlynne Fincher (February), Kendale Sellers (March), Kendra Allen (April), Deanna Rodriguez (May), Taylor Williams (June), Brittany […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: SCHS Calendar Girl
Strawberry Crest High School celebrated its 2015 Calendar Girls Saturday, Sept. 27. The top 13 contestants were: Savannah Olsen (Cover Girl), Rachelle Sapp (Miss January), Angelina Conde (Miss February), Morgan Gaudens (Miss March), Marybeth Stewart (Miss April), Georgia Foster (Miss May), Danielle Grimes (Miss June), Halima Anderson (Miss July), Karla Zuluaga (Miss August), Nicole Calescibetta (Miss September), Meredith […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: GardenFest
Plant City Garden Club hosted its annual GardenFest Saturday, Sept. 27, at the train depot. This year, the club partnered with the Plant City Downtown Merchants Association to offer a bigger fair than ever before. Vendors sold plants, seeds, garden art and other gardening items, as well as antiques, crafts and food.
Continue ReadingWEEK 5: Bloomingdale at Plant City
After what seemed like a million thrown penalty flags, the Bloomingdale Bulls were able to escape Plant City with a 24-20 victory. Another rainy Friday night brought another slew of turnovers, with one early Plant City fumble in the red zone resulting in the Bulls’ first touchdown of the game. With 36 seconds to go […]
Continue ReadingJV FOOTBALL: Durant at Plant City
It was another Redman rivalry on Tuesday night, when the Plant City Raiders junior varsity squad hosted Durant High School’s. The weather was much better than what the varsity teams endured Friday night, but the game couldn’t have been much more different. The Cougars came up with a 28-0 lead in the first half, largely […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Bluegrass Jam
The Corner Store kept its doors open later than usual Saturday, Sept. 20, to host a bluegrass jam planned by the Central Florida Bluegrass Association. This recurring event is typically on the same night as the Strawberry Classic Car Show or another downtown occasion. Musicians can join throughout the evening, creating a festive atmosphere as patrons […]
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