There wasn’t a dry eye in the room as friends, coworkers and loved ones wished Plant City’s Finance Department Director Martin Wisgerhof farewell. A retirement party was held for Wisgerhof at City Hall on Friday, Aug. 28. Wisgerhof is retiring after 27 years working for the city. In addition to being the finance director, Wisgerhof […]
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Volunteers deliver bags of food to Jackson Elementary
A group of volunteers from Hopewell Baptist Church visited Jackson Elementary Friday, Aug. 28, to deliver bags of food for students to have over the weekend. The program is called Hope Bags. Many students at Jackson Elementary do not have enough food to last them over the weekend. Hopewell volunteers return every Friday during the […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Plant City Family YMCA Strong Leader Award Dinner
Leaders from across Plant City gathered Tuesday, Aug. 25, to honor Joe Sedita with the 2015 Plant City Family YMCA Strong Leader Award. Sedita, a former Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, is highly involved with community efforts around Plant City. In addition to being the founder of Sedita Kilton & Company CPAs PL […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Readers’ First Day of School Photos
Thanks to all our readers who sent pictures of their children returning to the classroom. We hope everyone had a wonderful first day and wish them a fantastic school year.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Eggs N’ Issues Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast
The 2015 Eggs n’ Issues Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast was held on Tuesday. Aug. 25, at the Expo Hall at the Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds. Over breakfast and coffee, Representatives Jake Raburn, Dan Raulerson and Ross Spano, along with Sen. Tom Lee, told Plant City residents about their plans for the future and what they accomplished […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Back to School 2015
Summer has ended, and while students may be sad their all-day free play is up, they were also excited to get back in the classroom on the first day of school Tuesday, Aug. 25. The first bell rang first at Hillsborough County high schools, which start earlier than elementary and middle schools. In Dover, Strawberry […]
Continue ReadingPHOTOS: Newbreed Florida State Open
The Senshi Do Kai MMA team went to Strawberry Crest High on Saturday to put its skills to the test, and the results were good. The school hosted the Newbreed Ultimate Challenge Florida State Open, a grappling tournament for mixed martial arts schools from around the state. Hundreds of competitors and fans filled the gymnasium […]
Continue ReadingPHOTOS: Riverview at Plant City
Plant City High started the season on a good foot Friday night, getting a 19-7 preseason win over Riverview. The Raiders did give a few players the night off, most notably wideout T.J. Chase, but still looked good throughout much of the game. Antoine Thompson caught a touchdown pass from Corey King to put Plant […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 New Teacher Coffee
It was a teacher talent showcase on Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Expo Hall at the Florida Strawberry Festival fairgrounds. New teachers from all Plant City schools participated in skits alongside their school’s principals for New Teacher Coffee, sponsored by the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce. Teachers were welcomed to Plant City with breakfast, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City High School Band Camp
On Monday, Aug. 17, Plant City High School’s marching band performed drills for the upcoming marching season. This year, the band is under the direction of Joshua Blair. Although the band is starting out small at the beginning of the school year, the members are already making big sounds during practice.
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