The life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were honored Saturday morning in the MLK Freedom Parade. Marching through historic downtown and ending at the MLK Rec Center, a slew of marching bands, church groups, Corvettes and more entertained the crowds with their big sounds and small souvenirs.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Dean’s Ride
Cyclists braved the early morning cold to bike across town in memory of Dean Snyder. Snyder was an avid cyclist who organized the first ride in 2013, before he died of cancer. Registration fees benefit the YMCA Livestrong program, which helps cancer survivors maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dean’s Ride had three distance options: 62, 38 and 18 miles. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City girls capture fourth district title
Plant City High School just put the “4” in “4A – District 9.” A perfectly executed corner kick with 2:59 to play helped the Lady Raiders win a thriller against East Bay, 3-2, that got increasingly physical as both teams grew desperate for a game-winner. The win secured Plant City its fourth consecutive district title. […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Raulerson Castillo Westlake & Co.
Raulerson Castillo Westlake & Company hosted an open house Tuesday, Jan. 13, to celebrate its recent move to a new office at 1907 S. Alexander Street. Guests took tours of the spacious suite and congratulated the CPAs who lead the firm: State Representative Dan Raulerson, Irene Castillo and Rob Westlake.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Junior Royalty Queen
The Junior Royalty pageant for the Florida Strawberry Festival took place Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Grimes Family Agricultural Center. More than 100 girls vied for the titles of Baroness, Duchess, Princess and Queen. The 2015 Junior Royalty Queen is Jade’a Broome. The 2015 Junior Royalty Queen First Maid is Kendall Gaudens.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Junior Royalty Princess
The Junior Royalty pageant for the Florida Strawberry Festival took place Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Grimes Family Agricultural Center. More than 100 girls vied for the titles of Baroness, Duchess, Princess and Queen. The 2015 Princess is Avery Surrency. The 2015 Princess First Maid is Kennedy Sapp.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Junior Royalty Duchess
The Junior Royalty pageant for the Florida Strawberry Festival took place Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Grimes Family Agricultural Center. More than 100 girls vied for the titles of Baroness, Duchess, Princess and Queen. The 2015 Duchess is Caitlin Davis. The 2015 Duchess First Maid is Paige Zarecor.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Junior Royalty Baroness
The Junior Royalty pageant for the Florida Strawberry Festival took place Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Grimes Family Agricultural Center. More than 100 girls vied for the titles of Baroness, Duchess, Princess and Queen. The 2015 Baroness is Madelynn Hardwick. The 2015 Baroness First Maid is Kacie Culbreth.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Florida Opry
Each month, the East Hillsborough Historical Society hosts the Florida Opry, a honky tonk-themed performance at the historic 1914 Plant City High School Community Center. The Jan. 10, 2015, show featured The Yo Mamas, The Cotton Eyed Does and The Swinging Bridge. The next performance will be a tribute to Patsy Kline, on Valentine’s Day.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Kauffman Tire Grand Opening
Kauffman Tire invited Plant City to celebrate its grand opening Friday, Jan. 9. The first 100 customers received $100 gift cards, and there were grilled lunches for all. In the waiting area, the store offers a kids’ zone, free wifi and soft drinks. Though some similar businesses might typically have 300 to 1,000 tires in […]
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