The 2014 Diamonds and Denim was sparkling. The casual gala featured life entertainment, plenty of food and drinks and a silent auction complete with a stunning diamond ring from Browns Jewelers. The annual event benefits the South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Durant Calendar Girl
Dazzling dresses and equally dazzling smiles paraded across the stage at the Sept. 27 Calendar Girl 2015 pageant. 40 girls competed for the chance to earn spot as a month of the year. The theme was “Phantom of the Opera.” Two chorus students, Tyler Francis and Chloe Clemis, and the school’s orchestra also performed during […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: PCHS Calendar Girl
Thirty-six girls competed for a spot on the school’s 2015 calendar on Saturday, Sept. 27, but only 13 of the 20 finalists could make the final cut. The 2015 Plant City High School Calendar Girls are: Michelle Daubach (January), Kaitlynne Fincher (February), Kendale Sellers (March), Kendra Allen (April), Deanna Rodriguez (May), Taylor Williams (June), Brittany […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: SCHS Calendar Girl
Strawberry Crest High School celebrated its 2015 Calendar Girls Saturday, Sept. 27. The top 13 contestants were: Savannah Olsen (Cover Girl), Rachelle Sapp (Miss January), Angelina Conde (Miss February), Morgan Gaudens (Miss March), Marybeth Stewart (Miss April), Georgia Foster (Miss May), Danielle Grimes (Miss June), Halima Anderson (Miss July), Karla Zuluaga (Miss August), Nicole Calescibetta (Miss September), Meredith […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: GardenFest
Plant City Garden Club hosted its annual GardenFest Saturday, Sept. 27, at the train depot. This year, the club partnered with the Plant City Downtown Merchants Association to offer a bigger fair than ever before. Vendors sold plants, seeds, garden art and other gardening items, as well as antiques, crafts and food.
Continue ReadingWEEK 5: Bloomingdale at Plant City
After what seemed like a million thrown penalty flags, the Bloomingdale Bulls were able to escape Plant City with a 24-20 victory. Another rainy Friday night brought another slew of turnovers, with one early Plant City fumble in the red zone resulting in the Bulls’ first touchdown of the game. With 36 seconds to go […]
Continue ReadingJV FOOTBALL: Durant at Plant City
It was another Redman rivalry on Tuesday night, when the Plant City Raiders junior varsity squad hosted Durant High School’s. The weather was much better than what the varsity teams endured Friday night, but the game couldn’t have been much more different. The Cougars came up with a 28-0 lead in the first half, largely […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Bluegrass Jam
The Corner Store kept its doors open later than usual Saturday, Sept. 20, to host a bluegrass jam planned by the Central Florida Bluegrass Association. This recurring event is typically on the same night as the Strawberry Classic Car Show or another downtown occasion. Musicians can join throughout the evening, creating a festive atmosphere as patrons […]
Continue ReadingWeek 4: Plant City at Durant
Make no mistake: though the final score of this game was just 9-7, in favor of Durant, this was a Redman Cup battle to remember. Or, at least the final minute of it. Mother Nature had been hinting at nasty weather for much of the week, and went all-in on Friday night. Near-torrential rainfall kept […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Rays Mascot at Lincoln
Raymond, the “sea dog” mascot of the Tampa Bay Rays, stopped by Lincoln Elementary Magnet School for breakfast Sept. 18. The visit was part of Hillsborough County Public Schools’ nutrition initiative. The goal was for students to have fun with Raymond while he encouraged them to eat a healthy breakfast.
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