Heavenly voices radiated from the First Presbyterian Church, Dec. 14. The Tampa Oratorio Singers performed “Carols of the Season.” The choir sang Christmas favorites in honor of the holiday season.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Guadalupe Celebration
The Plant City Stadium was packed on Dec. 12 for the Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration. Matlachines dancers hopped from foot to foot, opening the procession. A midway with carnival rides and games was set up outside. Since 2007, St. Clement Catholic Church has hosted a celebration in honor of the holiday. In the first year, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Boys basketball – Plant City at Durant
A Plant City rivalry reignited Friday night, as the Durant Cougars hosted the Plant City Raiders for the first time this season. The Raiders came away with a 71-50 victory. Though the two teams kept it close in the first quarter, Plant City took off in the second and didn’t look back. The Raiders exploited […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Chamber volunteer appreciation
In the spirit of thanks and the season of giving, a reception was held for the many Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce volunteers, Dec. 10. Those in attendance donate their time at the welcome center off of Park Road and the train depot in Historic Downtown. They enjoyed socializing and hors d’oeuvres.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Woman’s Club Christmas Tea
Each Woman’s Club member was outfitted in their Christmas best for the annual Christmas Tea. Delicate tea cups, holiday centerpieces and red and green napkins graced the tables. A center table was full of scones, finger sandwiches and desserts.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Lights and Sounds of Christmas
The Plant City Community Choir proved the show really must go on during its Lights and Sounds of Christmas performance Dec. 7, at St. Clement Catholic Church. After original piano accompanist Lenn Stone had to leave for the emergency room, because of a minor accident, Dick Grant stepped in at the last minute to make […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Tour of Lights
The first annual Tour of Lights took place Dec. 8. Hosted by The Arts Council, a group toured thousands of glittering lights in Historic Downtown. The reception started at the Plant City at the Photo Archives and History Center with a wine and cheese reception and music. By the Numbers 355: the number of total decorations […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: First Baptist of Dover Christmas production
In a unique Christmas production, the First Baptist Church of Dover combined a spy-themed narrative with a Grinch twist on Dec. 8. The production, “Christmas: Get Smart,” featured a children’s choir of Whos from Whoville as well as an adult choir.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Mud Titan 2013
It just takes one look at the Mud Titan course to see what it’s all about: this is serious business. Runners and walkers in this 5k not only had to tread through mud, rough terrain and 30 man-made obstacles, but also had to run through electrical wires and over a burning fire. On top of […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa
The smell of pancakes and sausages filled the downtown air Saturday morning, thanks to the Kiwanis Club. The club hosted a “Breakfast with Santa” outside of the bingo hall next to McCall Park, cooking everything on the spot. They also teamed with Plant City High School’s Key Club and the Plant City Photography Club to […]
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