Strawberry Crest’s homecoming dance was a circus on Oct. 12. Literally. The dance had a carnival theme complete with two clowns on stilts. Students jammed to the music and enjoy refreshments.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Romp in the Swamp 2013
Hundreds of runners and casual observers made the trek into Plant City’s Lower Green Swamp Preserve for Saturday’s Romp in the Swamp. The 5k mud run, which featured 27 obstacles for runners to try to cross, was open to anyone aged 14 and older. There were two separate “kids runs,” for ages 5-8 and 9-13, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Plant City High School Homecoming
Plant City High School’s Homecoming celebrations continued Oct. 11, with the crowning of its 2013 Homecoming Queen, Cherrish Goodwine. Raider fans also enjoyed a short parade before the Homecoming game, a performance by the marching band and much more.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Crest Homecoming Game
Strawberry Crest High School introduced its 2013 Homecoming Court at halftime of the Crest/Riverview football game on Friday, October 11. 29 young men and women, accompanied by family members, were honored at midfield. It was then announced that the winners for each grade level would not be announced until the evening of October 12, during […]
Continue ReadingWEEK 7: Riverview at Strawberry Crest
The outcome of this one was never really in doubt, as Strawberry Crest cruised to a 24-7 win over Riverview. It seemed like the only thing the Chargers (6-2) couldn’t get right were extra point attempts – all of them failed. But it didn’t matter, as Austin Carswell had little trouble guiding the offense down […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: PCHS flapper day
The great Gatsby was spotted roaming the halls of Plant City High School today. In fact, there were multiples. It was a 1920s themed spirit day in honor of homecoming. The game will be Friday. The dance will be Saturday.
Continue ReadingWinner: Yeniffer Hidalgo
Yeniffer Hidalgo sent us this breathtaking shot she took at Dr. Hal and Lynn Brewer Park. The Plant City Times & Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and receive a […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Blessing of the Animals
Pet owners and animal lovers celebrated the Feast of St Francis of Assisi at St Peters Episcopal Church on Sunday, Oct. 6 with the annual Blessing of the Animals ceremony. Around 10 dogs and cats were escorted to the lawn of the church to join in a special church service. Owners sang hymns, listened to […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: New Life Family Fest
It was a beautiful day for a festival on Oct. 5. New Life Church hosted a festival at the Trinkle Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There were games, dancing, bounce houses and face paint. Two food trucks from Tampa and a BBQ truck fed the hungry attendees.
Continue ReadingWEEK 6: Strawberry Crest vs. Durant
Things got a little heated between Strawberry Crest and Durant, but it was the Chargers who came out on top in an 11-10 win. The lead changed hands once each quarter, beginning with a Durant field goal later in the first quarter. Flags flew freely in the third, after a number of players from both […]
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