Plant City High School celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month by holding a Hispanic Heritage Day Thursday, Oct. 15, in the atrium. Students were able to try traditional cuisine from different Latin and Hispanic countries. There was also music, which brought out the the theme of the event. National Hispanic Heritage Month ran from Sept. 15 […]
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PCHS students prepare for Redman Cup football game
By Eric Thompson | Raider Review staff With Plant City High School’s rivalry game against Durant approaching, Plant City students couldn’t have a normal pep rally. Before Wednesday, Oct. 14, pep rallies had to be split into two separate events to seat all of the students. With over 600 freshmen this year, the entire student […]
Continue ReadingDancing with the Locals: Megan Mayo-Sewell and Marshal Sewell
Editor’s Note: Dancing with the Locals is a charity fundraising event for the Noon Rotary Club of Plant City. Each year, eight to 13 couples compete in the competition for two awards: best dancers and most money raised. Megan Mayo-Sewell has danced in front of crowds before but always with a competitive dance team by her […]
Continue ReadingDancing with the Locals: Darry and Heather Dykstra
Editor’s Note: Dancing with the Locals is a charity fundraising event for the Noon Rotary Club of Plant City. Each year, eight to 13 couples compete in the competition for two awards: best dancers and most money raised. Heather Dykstra’s day starts at 4 a.m. and doesn’t slow down until mid-afternoon. But between being a mom, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Kenneth “Cod Rod” Cothron
Kenneth “Cod Rod” Cothron, 59, of Plant City, died Oct. 4, 2015. Mr. Cothron was a hardworking man and spent much of his career as an electrician in the sign business. He was a fan of FSU football and NASCAR, and loved his German Shepard, Smoky. “Cod Rod” will be missed by many. He is […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Barbara Jean Kersey
Barbara Jean Kersey, 73, of Plant City, died Sept. 28, 2015. A native of Miami, Mrs. Kersey was the daughter of the late Jewell and Nona Mae Williams Graves. She loved to cook and was a bartender for many years at the Holiday Inn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Kersey. She […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Valeria “Ann” Kent
Valeria “Ann” Kent, 56, of Lithia, died Oct. 4, 2015. Ms. Kent was born in Plant City and was employed with Dart Container Corporation. She loved her family, and she enjoyed fishing. She is survived by her sons, William “Billy” Lee Fethke, of Pinellas Park, and Sgt. Christopher Landon Fethke, United States Army (Patricia); grandson, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Harold Newton Graves
Harold Newton Graves, 93, of Plant City, died Oct. 6, 2015. Mr. Graves was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion and Lone Oak Baptist Church. He is survived by his children, Sue Ann Graves and Loren Graves (Sandra), of Plant […]
Continue ReadingCounty fair to host talent show
The Hillsborough County Fair 2015 Amateur Talent Show will be on Halloween morning, but the audition sign-up deadline is approaching. Sign-ups have to be received by Monday, Oct. 26. Auditions will be held Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30, two days before the final 15 participants are chosen. Contestants must first apply online before […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gail Boswell
Gail Boswell, 61, of Seffner, died Sept. 23, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Boswell was born in Tampa. She was retired from Target and was a member of General Assembly Pentecostal Church. Her hobbies included being the church choir director, teaching Sunday school, playing the piano and organ, putting puzzles together and creating […]
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