As is custom, the Plant City Elks Lodge No. 1727 held its annual Flag Day Ritual on Thursday evening. The ritual displayed every version of the U.S. flag, carried in by Eagle Scouts from Troop 5 and veterans Angel Gonzalez, Bob Johnson and Robby Bryant, and Leading Knight Judy Wise recounted the history behind each […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Chamber of Commerce Community Expo
Businesses from Plant City and other parts of the Tampa Bay Area showed off their wares Wednesday morning at the Chamber of Commerce Community Expo. Over 40 booths were on display in the Grimes Family Agricultural Center, and guests could sample gourmet coffee, get information on people running for public office, and even play a […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Mike Gottman Youth Football Camp
Monday morning, at 8:30 a.m. sharp, Durant High School’s practice field was lively with the fourth annual Mike Gottman Youth Football Camp. All week long, the 50 campers will learn offense, defense and special teams from Gottman and the rest of the Durant Cougars’ coaching staff. With plenty of food and even more football, the […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: O’Brien’s Crawfish Boil
Things got a little cajun at O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Family Restaurant on June 7. The eatery hosted its annual Crawfish Boil.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Mystery Dinner Theater
The Bruton Memorial Players Presented A Dangerous Night on a Desert Isle, a tropical-themed comedy at the Trinkle Center. The mystery dinner theater invited guests aboard a cruise ship to guess who done it. There were some notable community members among the cast list including Mayor Mary Thomas Mathis, City Commissioner Rick Lott and Strawberry Festival […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Chamber Bowling Tournament
Family Bowl was packed on June 5, when the Chamber of Commerce hosted its bowling tournament. Nineteen teams entered, but it was Wells Memorial and Event Center that rolled its way to victory. Awards were also given out for the “Best of the Worst,” “Best Dressed,” “Best Team Score” and “Worst Team Score” categories.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City Summer Kick Off
Plant City families celebrated the end of the school year with the community’s first Summer Kick Off party June 6, in Midtown. In addition to a screening of Disney’s “Frozen,” the event featured carnival-style games, inflatable bounce houses, appearances by the Durant High School Leos Club clowns, face painting, laser tag and more.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant High 2014 Commencement
Durant High Schools Class of 2014 celebrated its Commencement Program at 8 p.m. June 4, at the Florida State Fairgrounds Exposition Hall. The program included speeches by Principal Pam Bowden, Salutatorian Nicole Moore and Valedictorian Laura Del Castillo. Senior members of the choir also performed a special song, “I Was Here.”
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City High School Graduation
The moment these Plant City High School students had waited four years for finally came Wednesday afternoon. But, now they should be called “alumni.” The Raiders and their families occupied the Expo Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds for the first of three graduation ceremonies on the day. In addition to speeches given by Principal […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Crest graduation
Graduates from Strawberry Crest High School were beaming, June 4 as they walked center stages to receive their diplomas.
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