It’s been a year since Stacey Parkerson was hit and killed walking on the side of Sydney Road near her family’s home to a convenient store just yards away. About a dozen friends and family members gathered to remember the 40-year-old with a big heart. They walked to the strawberry field across from where she […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Train Depot Field Trip
Kids R Kids child learning center from Valrico took a field trip the the Robert Willaford Train Museum and historic depot Tuesday, June 9. The students learned from Willaford himself about the donated artifacts in the museum and about railroad safety. Volunteer conductor Evan Gales gave the students a tour of the red caboose outside.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Summer Camp 2015
YMCA campers enjoyed running around outside Tuesday, June 9, before heading off to their daily activities. The camp focuses on active kids being healthy and happy while enjoying both indoor and outdoor sports. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: O’Brien’s Third Annual Crawfish Boil
O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Grill was packed on Saturday, June 6. The popular Plant City eatery started its third annual crawfish boil at 2 p.m. Residents from all over the Tampa Bay area enjoyed Louisiana crawfish and live music before watching the Tampa Bay Lightning game. The bluegrass group Cotton Eye Does also performed.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: VBS Kick-Off at First Thonotosassa Missionary Baptist Church
Summer started with a bang at First Thonotosassa Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, June 6. Church families and friends of all ages celebrated the start of Vacation Bible School (VBS) with food, games and fun. Kids enjoyed inflatables, face paint and a water balloon fight from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. First Thonotosassa Missionary Baptist […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Crest Graduation
Strawberry Crest High School held its graduation Wednesday, June 3, at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Four seniors graduated with top honors, including two seniors from the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Congratulations, Chargers, on this major milestone.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City High School Graduation
Plant City High School celebrated graduation Wednesday, June 3, at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. This was the last graduation led by Principal Colleen Richardson, who is retiring at the end of the school year after 31 years. Over 40 percent of the graduating class earned honors, and 89 percent are continuing their education […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: LidWorks celebrates 30th anniversary
Local company LidWorks hosted their 30th anniversary party May 30 at Courier field. Employees and their families celebrated the company’s success while learning about ways to help the environment. Attendees learned about composting and recycling, and also made their own earth-friendly crafts. Congratulations, LidWorks, on 30 years of success in Plant City.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant High School Graduation
Durant High School held its graduation for the class of 2015 on May 27 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in the Exposition Hall. The motto for the graduating class was, “Our lives are before us, our pasts are behind us but our memories are forever with us.” Congratulations to the class of 2015, and best of […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: American Legion Memorial Day 2015
American Legion Post 26 held a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 25. State Rep. Dan Raulerson spoke. A table with a single rose and a candle was set out for those veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Different businesses and clubs presented a wreath in honor of the fallen.
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