By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Trapnell Elementary students competed in the 4-H Tropicana speech contest, Dec. 14. Sidney Dunn’s speech on FCAT testing won first place, Preston Howell’s speech on electric cars won second place and Keilah Gadson’s speech on dreams won third place. The eight competitors were based on two major categories, composition and […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Plant City Christmas Parade
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor and Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Plant City welcomed the Christmas season with its fun, festive Christmas Parade Dec. 7, in Historic Downtown Plant City.
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It would have taken a lot more than the Grinch to scare away the hundreds of children in the crowd during the annual Christmas Parade. The train of floats, singers and even big wheels stretched a mile long as the procession flowed down Collins St and onto Reynolds. Police on motorcycles alerted the crowd to […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: East Hillsborough Art Guild Christmas Show
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor East Hillsborough Art Guild members were excited to show their best work at their annual Christmas Show Dec. 6. About 100 works of art were in the show at the Walden Lake Country Club and ranged in price from $20 to $3,500. Attendees sipped wine and enjoyed browsing through […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Lights of Love
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor The Lights of Love Celebration sparked some holiday cheer among its hundreds of spectators. The annual event, held on Dec. 6 at McCall Park kicked off the Christmas season in downtown Plant City. The park was transformed into a winter wonderland complete with elves, Christmas trees and even Frosty […]
Continue ReadingAdmirals Club sets sail with evening reception
Submitted by Gil Gott | Plant City Photo Archives & History Center Members of the Plant City Photo Archives & History Center’s Admirals Club enjoyed a nautical-themed reception Nov. 29, at the Plant City Photo Archives & History Center, in Historic Downtown Plant City. Guests donned their best nautical attire and enjoyed an evening of […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: FUMC Christmas Program
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor A joyous congregation gathered to celebrate Christmas early with a special Children’s Program Dec. 2, at First United Methodist Church.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Stone Ledge Manor Open House
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Stone Ledge Manor, an assisted living and memory care facility in Thonotosassa, treated residents and guests to a fun-filled open house Dec. 1.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Crest’s Night of One Acts
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Students enrolled in Strawberry Crest High School’s drama classes took center stage Nov. 30, during the school’s Night of One Acts.
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By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Labeling Murphy Elliott simply as an artist or a painter would be cutting him short. Elliott’s talents showcase something much deeper. “I work at the speed of imagination,” he says.
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