Plant City Little League hosted its 60th Opening Day on Saturday morning, complete with a few special appearances and plenty of free hot dogs. Some men who played in 1954, the league’s inaugural year, were present at Mike Sansone Park for the league’s Opening Day ceremony. “Rolly” Rollyson, father of current board member Rhett Rollyson, […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Charity Polo Classic
Though Saturday morning started off with some rain, Mother Nature cleared things up just in time for some fast-paced polo action. As the rain stopped and the sun began to shine, the third annual Charity Polo Classic really got going. Hundreds of the Tampa Bay Area’s wealthiest folks packed D.I. Polo in south Plant City, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant Multicultural Show 2014
From hip-hop and beat-boxing to rock ‘n’ roll and even classical, Durant High School’s Multicultural Show, “Living the Dream in 2014,” featured as much diversity as student body represents. The show, which included an evening performance Feb. 20 and a morning performance for classmates Feb. 21, featured 19 artistic selections — including music, dance and […]
Continue ReadingSOFTBALL: Brandon at Strawberry Crest
Were the Lady Chargers still upset on Tuesday night about the loss to Bloomingdale? It sure looked like it, since Strawberry Crest forced the mercy rule on Brandon with a 15-0 shutout in three innings. The Lady Eagles pitching staff struggled with its control all night, giving Crest plenty of free bases by walks and, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Friends of Scouting Banquet
The 11th Annual Friends of Scouting Banquet was held Friday, Feb. 7 at the John R. Trinkle Center. The banquet raised $42,000 for the Gulf Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The speaker was Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd who honored new eagle scouts. A community service award was given to city commissioner […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Black Heritage Parade
People flocked to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street on Saturday afternoon for the Black Heritage Parade, checking out the cars and catching all of the beads. Led by Grand Marshal Vivian “Vip” Williams, the parade featured plenty of cars, several marching bands, Strawberry Crest High School’s ROTC group, and an appearance by the CowBros.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Black Heritage Banquet
Plant City’s annual Black Heritage Festival really got going on Valentine’s Day evening, with the 11th annual Black Heritage Banquet at the Trinkle Center. Hosted by Master of Ceremonies Reginald Roundtree, anchor of WTSP Channel 10 News, the banquet established the festival’s theme of “A Legacy to Fulfill” and recognized several individuals who have made […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Railfest
The first annual Railfest brought railfans out from all over the state Saturday, Feb. 8. Part of the main event, the historic train depot was named after Robert Willaford. Willaford donated many artifacts to the museum and depot, totaling $220,000. The collection includes a 1963 red Caboose as well as signal lights from crossings, benches Willaford […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Food Bank Celebrity Dinner
Celebrity Chef Whitney Miller made her second appearance at the annal celebrity chef banquet to benefit the United Food Bank of Plant City. Attendees enjoyed a cocktail session including a meet and greet with Miller who won won the first season of MasterChef. She did a cooking demonstration and had a team recreate her recipes for […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Picking Challenge
The rain couldn’t keep eager teams away from the strawberry fields for the first annual Strawberry Picking Challenge. Wish Farms hosted the event that will benefit the Redlands Christian Migrant Association, a group that provides child care and early education services to children of migrant farm workers and low-income families in Florida. The challenge took […]
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