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Raymond, the “sea dog” mascot of the Tampa Bay Rays, stopped by Lincoln Elementary Magnet School for breakfast Sept. 18. The visit was part of Hillsborough County Public Schools’ nutrition initiative. The goal was for students to have fun with Raymond while he encouraged them to eat a healthy breakfast.

It was a very polite afternoon as a group of mostly women gathered at the Plant City Entertainment theater for a tea party. Each table was set by a table host who followed a theme. Among the most creative themes were a mardi gras table and a halloween table. The tea party was a fundraiser […]

At Marshall Middle School, sixth graders rotate through elective classes in the fall semester, and then choose one elective to continue in the spring. Jay DeDon, Marshall’s new band instructor, wanted every sixth grader to have the opportunity to play in front of an audience at least once. The students in the Sept. 16 concert […]

Students at Lincoln Elementary Magnet School enjoyed breakfast at school with their grandparents Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. Other family members were also able to visit. Breakfast was served from 8 a.m. until the first class bell rang at 9 a.m.

Art Meets Entertainment Productions, a group from Tampa, presented its annual Lip Sync event Saturday, Sept. 13, at the HCC Plant City John R. Trinkle Center. The show benefitted the Plant City Community Development Corporation, which assists low- to moderate-income families with housing. With hit songs from the 1970s to today, the performers offered something […]

From jugglers to aerial artists, there was something for everyone at Pages Circus. The ring was set up in the Plant City Armory Friday, Sept. 12. Lions, tigers, camels and horses enthralled the many children in the audience. Some even got an elephant ride.

The Good Cookie 5K raised money for children’s cancer research Sept. 6. The course began at the train depot and led runners through Plant City’s historic district. A festival of food, music and family activities awaited everyone at the finish line.

The Mud Titan Run challenged participants to a 5K peppered with more than 30 obstacles, and plenty of mud. Race waves began every 20 minutes from 8:30 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Sept. 6. Runners of all fitness levels tested their strength against the elements, other runners and their own wills.