Freddie Marshall Roach, 68, of Plant City, died June 2, 2013. Mr. Roach was a veteran of the National Guard, the owner of Fred Roach Construction, Red Fred’s and several other businesses. He was a long-time member of the Elk’s Lodge. He loved his family, Harleys, Corvettes and old cars. Survivors include his wife, Pam […]
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Three Plant City-area graduates eligible for car giveaway
Three Plant City-area graduates will join 200 others from throughout Hillsborough County at the third annual Toyota of Tampa Bay New Car Giveaway June 8, at the dealership, 1101 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa. More than 200 class of 2013 graduates who attended school bell-to-bell each day of the second semester of their senior year signed […]
Continue ReadingHallmark movie draws delicious similarities to Florida Strawberry Fest
Here’s the pitch: Beth Landon, a beautiful music teacher from a small, rural town, is helping her mother plan the annual Strawberry Festival. The town practically revolves around the succulent red berry, as it is known to have the best strawberries in the world. As the Strawberry Queen, Beth decides to hire a big-name — […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Crest High 2013 Commencement
Strawberry Crest High School’s Class of 2013 celebrated its Commencement at 4:30 p.m. June 6, at the Florida State Fairgrounds Exposition Hall. The program included speeches by Principal Dave Brown, valedictorians Exor Serrano-Arce (traditional) and Rahul Patel (IB), and salutatorian Brenda “Deanne” Sydnor (traditional) and Adam Reynolds. For a complete list of graduates, click here. psychodramaspb.ru
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest graduation not canceled
According to Hillsborough County Public Schools, Strawberry Crest High School’s graduation is still scheduled to take place today. The ceremony scheduled for 4:30 p.m. today, at Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall. At this time, the district has no plans for cancellations of any events because of Tropical Storm Andrea. For more information, visit the district website.
Continue ReadingWoman’s Club awards scholarships
The Plant City Woman’s Club awarded three $1,000 scholarships to students at Durant, Plant City and Strawberry Crest high schools May 14, at its annual spring social and scholarship awards luncheon. This year’s recipients include Kelsey Newsome (Durant), Hannah Cowart (Plant City) and Zora Millerleile (Strawberry Crest). Plant City High rising senior Kellyanne Hurst, last […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry pioneer remembered for work, philanthropy
Plant City is as the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. Lester Wishnatzki is a big reason why. After growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. Wishnatzki began working for the family business in the late 1930s, along with his brother, Joe. When their father and Wishnatzki & Nathel co-founder Harris Wishnatzki died in 1955, Mr. […]
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It wasn’t something he set out to do, but Durant’s Alex Wood is breaking stereotypes. “I never really looked at it like that until someone pointed it out to me,” the Cougar offensive lineman said. “They said something about going against the jock stereotype and I thought, ‘Yeah, I guess it does.’ It actually makes […]
Continue ReadingHitting the Books
Some high school seniors wait anxiously to find out if they got accepted into their dream school. Savannah Bradley had nearly every prestigious school in the country vying for her. The Strawberry Crest softball standout chose Harvard over eight schools, including five Ivy League universities. “My final decision came down to Harvard and Princeton, with […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Athletes impressive both on and off field
One of the most interesting things about covering high school sports is getting to see great athletes play at the prep level. After a while, you develop a keen eye and can spot the “special ones,” the ones who likely will play at the college level and perhaps even further. Plant City has had plenty […]
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