When Claudia Bolaño conducts a choir, it is as though her baton is not just a tool, but it becomes an extension of her very being. Her movements mirror the music’s depth, as she urges the vocalists to interpret and express the emotive nature of the piece. Plant City Community Chorale has seen some ups […]
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New Leash On Life
When a dog named Circles was rescued in Polk County, he had a fractured spine and an even more badly broken spirit. His owner had swung him around by his tail, thrown him into a wall and then left him alone in the backyard for six months. But because of Second Chance Boxer Rescue and […]
Continue ReadingBehind the Scenes: Festival Security
The Florida Strawberry Festival is known as one of the safest, most family-friendly events in the state. But making sure that it stays this way takes an intensive, collaborative effort among the Plant City and Temple Terrace police departments, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and much of their work is behind the scenes. As […]
Continue ReadingRailFest on track for second year
RailFest is chugging its way into Plant City for its second year, and there will be activities and learning opportunities for railroad enthusiasts of all ages. Last year, the City of Plant City hosted RailFest. But now that the Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum has been established as an independent, nonprofit organization, the museum society […]
Continue ReadingCamp Invention returns to Plant City
Paul Coletti spent six years trying to make last summer’s Plant City edition of Camp Invention happen. Since it went so well, he’s brought it back for 2015 — and it sounds bigger and better than before. As the only camp of its kind in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World, Camp Invention is […]
Continue ReadingYMCA hosts swim lessons
Just in time for spring break, the Plant City YMCA will be holding swim lessons for SPLASH! Week March 9 to 12. Lessons are open to swimmers and non-swimmers, ages 3 to 12 years. The free classes include a 40-minute water safety lesson taught by certified swim instructors. Classes will focus on water familiarization, pool […]
Continue ReadingChili cook-off rescheduled
The Arts Council of Plant City has rescheduled its Chili Cook-off, “Promoting the Culinary Arts through Chili and Chocolate.” The new date is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Robery W. Willaford Railroad Museum in downtown Plant City. It has been brought back after several years because of many requests. The best […]
Continue Reading+ Chapter celebrates 30th
On Feb. 21, the Benjamin DeVane Chapter of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 celebrated its 30th anniversary. The Chapter was founded Jan. 13, 1985. The Charter members were: Nancy Johanna Aul Mrs. Howard Beynon Mrs. Thomas Billips Mrs. Thomas Burnett online pharmacy buy periactin online no prescription Mrs. James Cast Mrs. Ralph […]
Continue ReadingLight pole falls into children at festival
A small light pole fell into two children on a ride at the Florida Strawberry Festival Sunday afternoon. The spotlight was anchored to the perimeter rail at its top and base with clamps at the clown ride. The rides are inspected by a bureau of Florida’s Department of Agriculture at the beginning of the festival. […]
Continue ReadingWinners announced for Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
Major League Eating made its way to the Florida Strawberry Festival last night to host a qualifying event for the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Nathan Biller from Wichita Falls, Texas, better known as “Nasty Nate Biller,” won the men’s competition by eating 23 hot dogs, and Mary Bowers from Dana Point, Calif. won […]
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