Local runners flocked to Walden Lake on Saturday morning for the 2015 installment of the Strawberry Distance Challenge. The event, sponsored by Astin Farms, consisted of a one-mile “fun run,” a 5K and an 8K. All funds raised from the event will benefit the Youth Alliance, a locally-based anti-bullying organization.
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PHOTO GALLERY: PCHS Preseason Classic
Plant City High School hosted its second annual Preseason Classic baseball tournament over the weekend, but it was another Plant City-area team that stole the show. Strawberry Crest was the only team to win both of its games, although the Chargers and Raiders did not meet up. Visiting teams Wiregrass Ranch and Trinity Christian Academy […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Picking Challenge
The second annual Wish Farms Strawberry Picking Challenge was held Saturday, Feb. 7, as a fundraiser for Redlands Christian Migrant Association. Corporate teams competed for a championship trophy. They were judged on their picking speed, packing skills and adherence to the rules. Community members who were not competing could pick their own berries, participate in […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Midtown ribbon-cutting ceremony
Many months of hard work on the Midtown Village Green have finally paid off. To celebrate the completion of the park area, which was made official on Jan. 22, the City of Plant City and the Plant City Recreation and Parks Department held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday morning. Mayor Rick Lott and City Manager […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High wrestling honors seniors, beats Hawks
Plant City had only one home meet in the 2015 season, and the Raiders made it count. The wrestling team sent off its seniors with a 42-22 win in seven matches over the Armwood Hawks Wednesday, Jan. 28. The team’s five seniors, Kaleb Daugherty, Roberto Jaramillo, Jesse Jaramillo, Chris Ratcliff and Brett Estrada, were honored […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Garden Club Flower Show
The Plant City Garden Club hosted its annual flower show Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Walden Lake clubhouse. Twelve judges assessed each piece and awarded ribbons for their favorite designs. Entrants who won blue ribbons for the first time also received a novice prize of a container or other useful gardening item. Some displays were […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Breast Cancer Rally at the Meadows
The residents of The Meadows on Sam Allen Road are raising awareness and money for breast cancer with a series of events this week. Though October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, many of The Meadows’ residents are in Plant City for only the winter, so this annual rally is held when the population is at its […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Queen Competition Highlights
Here are some highlights from the 2015 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Competition.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Queen Contestant Winners
The 2015 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen and Court were announced at long last.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Queen Competition Evening Wear
Glittering gowns and flowing skirts were part of the evening wear section of the 2015 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Competition.
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