Durant High School named its 2013 Durant High Calendar Girls following the annual pageant Oct. 19.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Halloween weekend festivities
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor It’s not even halloween yet, but Plant City was invaded by trick-or-treaters dressed as princesses, pirates, superheroes and more this weekend. Hope Lutheran Church on Park Road hosted a three hour trunk-or-treat where families could come and collect candy in a safe environment. Church members’ cars lined up in […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Trapnell Fall Festival
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Trapnell Elementary School students and families enjoyed a festive evening Oct. 26, at the school’s Fall Festival.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City’s First Baptist Church’s Fall Children’s Festival
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Costumed children and their families enjoyed a morning full of faithful fun Oct. 27, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church’s Fall Children’s Festival.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: First Baptist Learning Center & Preschool Party
Submitted by Kim Shouse | First Baptist Learning Center & Preschool Students at First Baptist Learning Center & Preschool enjoyed a festive class party Oct. 26.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Burney/Sweetbay math day
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Sweetbay Supermarket was filled with Burney Elementary students after school Oct. 26. They roamed the aisles of the 507 S. Wheeler street grocer, counting, spying and searching for items for a math worksheet scavenger hunt. The Math day was organized by math coach Kristy Fisher. Students from kindergarten to […]
Continue ReadingWorld-renowned pianist to perform in Plant City
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor A world-renowned concert pianist who has performed for the queen of Belgium will bring her talent to Plant City next week. Eleonora Lvov will perform 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2, at the Plant City Photo Archives and History Center. Hosted by the Arts Council of Plant City, the event will […]
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Phyllis Hardee Deagan, Doris Mozelle DuBois, Donald Lee Rosenbeck and Lamar ‘Ed’ Varn
Continue ReadingPhoto donation honors fallen soldier
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor There is never a dull moment at the Plant City Photo Archives and History Center. Fascinating photographs constantly walk through the door with donors ecstatic to preserve a piece of history. With Veteran’s Day just a couple of weeks away, one notable photograph appropriately honored a fallen soldier. On […]
Continue ReadingHalloween events calendar
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Oct. 31 is the one night a week where children can stay out late, dress as ghouls and ghosts, princesses and fairies and eat as much candy as they can grab. In addition to roaming the neighborhood trick-or-treating, there are many other family friendly activities right here in Plant City […]
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