Possibly the most adorable contest at the Florida Strawberry Festival, babies paraded across the stage for the Baby Contest. There were different categories that included decked out diapers and beauty categories.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Saturday Strawberry Festival Highlights
Saturday’s biggest highlight was the 41st annual Civitan Club Youth Parade and, as usual, it didn’t disappoint. In addition to the numerous amount of middle and high school bands that marched down West Reynolds Street at 11 a.m., spectators also got to see several creative floats, such as the 4-H Club’s cow and strawberry farm, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Festival Opening Day Highlights
Though the sun wasn’t shining on Thursday, people at the 2014 Florida Strawberry Festival were. In addition to the numerous rides, exhibits and food vendors, attendees were treated to several great shows and sights on Opening Day. Those who got there before the Styx concert were able to catch a fried corn on the cob […]
Continue ReadingLACROSSE: Jefferson at Durant
The first home games in Durant High School lacrosse history couldn’t have gone much better for the Cougars. Though Wednesday’s rough weather caused an issue before the first face-off – rainstorms delayed Jefferson High School’s arrival by over an hour – that was Durant’s only problem. The boys won their match by a score of […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Pioneer Village
The Pioneer Village remains a popular attraction again this year. The Brian Elementary School Bulldogs took a field trip to learn about historic trades like iron work and wood carving. Pioneer Village is located in the old post office.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Bingham escort
As Jerry and Karen Bingham got out of the black SUV, it was hard to keep a dry eye. Even tough, cigar smoking bikers were welling up with support and American pride. The Binghams arrived at Plant City Automotive Feb. 27 to be escorted by the throng of bikers to Tampa International Airport where they […]
Continue ReadingWINNER: Kiersten Denny
Kiersten Denny, 17, a senior at Strawberry Crest High School, took the images in this photo illustration in her back yard in Plant City. “I merged two photographs using Photoshop CS5 to make myself a miniature, inspired by my local landscape and a surreal Alice in Wonderland idea,” she says. She calls […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Memorial Park Brick Ceremony
As retired Army Chaplain Maj. Dan Middlebrooks gave the invocation Monday morning, rain clouds parted and the sun shined on the bricks at Veterans Memorial Park. Twenty-four new bricks, each bearing the name of a military veteran, were installed near the “Freedom Rising” monument and unveiled in a small ceremony. Retired Air Force Col. Rich […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Doggie Carnival
Second Chance Boxer Rescue hosted the first annual Doggie Carnival off Knights Griffin Road Saturday, Feb. 22. There was a lot for lovable canines and their owners to do. Many got dog treats visiting different vendors and made new puppy pals. There were several dog rescues on site with information about adoptable friends. And there […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Daddy Daughter Dance
It might have been a family affair but it was only open to fathers and daughters. The 5th annual Daddy Daughter Dance took place at the HCC Plant City’s John R. Trinkle Center Saturday, Feb. 22. The duos enjoyed a balloon animal show and dined on some sweet treats before dancing the night away.
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