By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor The first “After the Rose Dance” took place Sept. 27 at the Stardust Dance Center, 1405 S. Collins St. The night blossomed into a packed dance floor and a celebration of the Red Rose Inn which to many meant elegance, socialization and fine entertainment. Friends reunited over drinks and hors […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Diamonds & Denim Gala
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Denim and diamonds don’t seem like they go together. But for 16 years the South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation has hosted the Diamonds & Denim Gala fundraiser which has always been a popular event. The foundation’s largest fundraiser drew crowds in the hundreds last night at the Strawberry Festival […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Bryan’s National Honors inductions
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor It was a night any parent would be proud of; Nation Elementary Honors Society inductions at Bryan Elementary School. Guidance counselor Amelia Ramjas put together a candle lighting ceremony where the eight inductees received a membership card, pin and certificate from principal Cheryl Boddie.
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Thomas Collins Campbell, Ruby L. Chaney, Betty Jane Dent, Francis B. Filter, Anna Lee Hall and Agnes Tessitore
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Play for a Cure
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor The Otis M. Andrews sports complex was busy this Saturday. Not only did tons of soccer, football and baseball teams show up for their games, Play for a Cure was also out on the field. Play for a Cure is a free event to raise awareness for childhood cancer. […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Gardenfest
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Plant City’s historic downtown district has been transformed into a beautiful garden today, Sept. 22 for the Gardenfest and ETC sponsored by the Plant City Garden Club and the Plant City Downtown Merchants and Business Association. Booth after booth boasts aromatic herbs, colorful blossoms and green leaves. But plants aren’t […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: First Fruit
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Parkesdale Farms planted its first strawberries of the season Sept. 20. Farm Manager Matt Parke said the berries are the first in Plant City and should be ready for harvest in October, once the first cold spell hits.
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Bruce Martin Culpepper, Milo R. Grabow, Ralph Hamlin Mann and Catherine A. Williamson
Continue ReadingSTORE AROUND THE CORNER: Oh My! Consignments and Boutique
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Consignment shopping has been a longtime hobby for friends Susan Rafalco and Nancy Coggin. And with Susan living in Tampa and Nancy in Lakeland, the pair would often meet in Plant City. “We love Plant City, and we kind of romanticize Plant City a little bit,” Rafalco said. “I […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Bar Association elects new officers
The Plant City Bar Association elected its new officers during the final meeting of its administrative year Sept. 14.
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