Three Plant City-area high school students definitely will have a summer to remember, thanks to the Daybreak and Noon Rotary Clubs. Yessica Chavez and Megan Shulmister will attend the S4TL leadership program, while Mary Futch was chosen to particpate in the World Affairs Youth Seminar. S4TL is a leadership program organized my mid-Florida Rotary Clubs […]
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Food bank searching for marketing specialist
The United Food Bank & Services of Plant City is looking for a marketing and development specialist. Candidates for the 20-hour-per-week part-time position should be energetic and organized person. The salary range is $25,000, with bonus potential. Send a résumé to unitedfoodbankofplantcity@verizon.net. For more, contact Executive Director Christine Miller, (813) 659-9498.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Blueberry Festival Pageant morning session
The Blueberry Festival Pageant kicked off Saturday, March 29 with the younger age categories in the morning. There was lots of glitz and glamour as contestants strutted their stuff for a shot at the big crowns and titles.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Blueberry Pageant Miss
Judges crowned Hillsborough Community College student Shelby St. Amant as the 2014 Blueberry Queen at the second Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival Pageant March 29, at Keel and Curley Winery. Nearly 100 Plant City-area contestants — ranging from ages 2 to 19 — took the stage for this year’s competition. Other winners include Haley Riley (teen queen), Haven […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Blueberry Pageant Teens
Judges crowned Hillsborough Community College student Shelby St. Amant as the 2014 Blueberry Queen at the second Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival Pageant March 29, at Keel and Curley Winery. Nearly 100 Plant City-area contestants — ranging from ages 2 to 19 — took the stage for this year’s competition. Other winners include Haley Riley (teen queen), Haven […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Blueberry Pageant Pre-Teens
Judges crowned Hillsborough Community College student Shelby St. Amant as the 2014 Blueberry Queen at the second Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival Pageant March 29, at Keel and Curley Winery. Nearly 100 Plant City-area contestants — ranging from ages 2 to 19 — took the stage for this year’s competition. Other winners include Haley Riley (teen queen), Haven […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Blueberry Pageant Juniors
Judges crowned Hillsborough Community College student Shelby St. Amant as the 2014 Blueberry Queen at the second Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival Pageant March 29, at Keel and Curley Winery. Nearly 100 Plant City-area contestants — ranging from ages 2 to 19 — took the stage for this year’s competition. Other winners include Haley Riley (teen queen), Haven […]
Continue ReadingShelby St. Amant crowned 2014 Blueberry Queen
Judges crowned Hillsborough Community College student Shelby St. Amant as the 2014 Blueberry Queen at the second Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival Pageant March 29, at Keel and Curley Winery. Nearly 100 Plant City-area contestants — ranging from ages 2 to 19 — took the stage for this year’s competition. Other winners include Haley Riley (teen queen), Haven […]
Continue ReadingSecond Blueberry Pageant hits runway this weekend
Nearly 100 Plant City-area contestants will vie for top honors at the second Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival Pageant March 29, at Keel and Curley Winery. And although every contestant gets a crown, not all can be queen. “If they’re walking across that stage to be judged, they deserve a crown, because of their confidence,” organizer […]
Continue ReadingPlant City students triumph in livestock arena
Although the rides, food and entertainment may grab the most attention at the Florida Strawberry Festival, the annual event also includes some serious business for Plant City-area ag competitors. This week, we meet some of the champions of the 2014 Florida Strawberry Festival. Grand Champion Steer: Clay Joyner Reserve Grand Champion: Shannon Gill For Strawberry […]
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