Hundreds came out to Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex Saturday for the Plant City Recreation and Parks Department’s annual City-Wide Easter Egg Hunt. Kids were separated into four age groups and were released to gobble up as many candy-filled eggs as possible. A trick dog show entertained children and parents before the hunt and activities […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Trinity United Methodist Cross Walk
The youth group at Trinity United Methodist Church held its annual cross walk today in Plant City. Frontline Youth Alliance does the walk each year on Good Friday. The walk had members of the youth group swap off carrying a large wooden cross and other members carrying signs that said “Trinity United Methodist Youth” and […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Photo Archives soiree and Heritage Award
The Photo Archives and History Center hosted their 2013 Heritage Award Soiree, Thursday, March 28. The recipient was J. Myrle Henry who has received such distinguished awards as the 2001 Outstanding Citizen of the Year and the 2007 Attwood Award for Civic Leadership. Henry has been affiliated with local historical organizations for many years and […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Survivors Dinner
Cancer survivors and their caregivers feasted Monday March 25 at Plant City’s First Baptist Church during the annual Survivors Dinner for Relay For Life. NRG made a special appearance and there were plenty of raffles.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Little Miss Plant City
The 45th annual Little Miss Plant City contest featured 51 young contestants. After the field was narrowed to 15 finalist, the court was announced. Emma Showalter was crowned the 2013 Little Miss Plant City , while Giselle Gutierrez was named the first maid. Rylee Vanstonder, Payton Talavera and Amanda Astrike made the 2013 court. For photos […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Little Miss Plant City Queen and Court
Emma Showalter was crowned the 2013 Little Miss Plant City Saturday night at the 45th annual event, held at Plant City High School. Giselle Gutierrez was named the first maid and Rylee Vanstonder, Payton Talavera and Amanda Astrike made the 2013 court. The five court members outlasted 51 contestants. The competition included a stage routine […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: First Baptist Egg Drop
Hundreds gathered at the Plant City First Baptist Church’s south campus off Highway 39 Saturday for the annual Easter Egg Drop. Over 5,000 eggs, filled with goodies, were dropped from a helicopter in four different sections of the field. Children, separated in age groups, were then released to grab as many eggs as they could.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Thousands came out to the Plant City Airport Saturday for Planes, Trains and Automobiles, a Plant City Chamber of Commerce event celebrating its third year. The event gave adults and children an up close look at model train sets, remote controlled and full-sized airplanes and classic and exotic cars. The event is in conjunction with […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Youth Fishing Derby
The weather stayed clear and the overnight rain had the fish biting for the 36th Youth Fishing Derby, held Saturday at the pond behind the Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex. This is the 17th year the Plant City Recreation and Parks Department has held a youth fishing derby, allowing parents and their children of all […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: PCHS Honors Day
Honor students at Plant City High School had the chance to get out of class for an hour and take part in some fun activities for upcoming honor celebrations. The 157 seniors is the largest honors class in PCHS history. Honor students are students with a 4.0 or higher GPA. The large group dressed alike […]
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