By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Thousands of barbecue enthusiasts came hungry and left happy following the 10th annual Pig Jam Nov. 17, at the Randy Larson Four-Plex.
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PHOTO GALLERY: First Baptist Learning and Preschool Center Thanksgiving
By Jessica Eng | Assistant Managing Editor The children and staff of the First Baptist Learning and Preschool Center celebrated Thanksgiving Nov. 15, with an early holiday meal.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Trapnell’s Great American Teach In
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor An army serviceman in his camouflage rested outside his tent in a mock campsite on the grounds of Trapnell Elementary School. He was visiting Trapnell for the Great American Teach In, a county wide program where parents and community members come to elementary, middle and high schools to talk […]
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The 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival is shaping up to be one of the best in Plant City history.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Day
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Some of Plant City’s brightest young minds honored military veterans at the 27th annual Hopewell Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens Salute to Our Veterans ceremony Nov. 10, at Veterans Memorial Monument Park, 703 N. Wheeler St.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Empty Bowls
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor For $10, attendees of the Empty Bowls event picked out a small bowl made by area school students and got a hearty soup meal. Proceeds from lunch benefitted the United Food Bank of Plant City. There was also an auction selling bowls painted by area artists John Briggs, Jossie […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Pioneer Days
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Stepping on the grounds of the 1914 Plant City High School building was like stepping back in time during Pioneer Days on Nov. 10. The festival had a variety of performers dressed in historic costumes marching down the street to an old tune. The Strawberry Express Cloggers performed tap […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Springhead Elementary Harvest Festival
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Springhead Elementary School students and parents enjoyed some fall fun Nov. 9, at the school’s annual Harvest Festival.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Dancing with the Locals
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor The movers and shakers of Plant City gathered for the fifth annual Dancing with the Locals competition at the John R. Trinkle Center on the Hillsborough Community College campus. Flashy costumes and groovy moves performed by nine different couples captivated the audience. Dance styles from swing to salsa heated […]
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