Attendees were very excited for the Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival from Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27. The weather warmed and the rain stayed away for the celebration at Keel and Curley Winery that is in its seventh year. There was a kid zone, plenty of vendors selling jewelry, food, trinkets, soaps and more, […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Durant High’s “Captain Fantastic”
Durant High School’s Drama Department and the Durant Thespian Troupe 5444 presented Tim Kelly’s “Captain Fantastic” April 24 to 26, at the high school. The production chronicled the hysterics that ensued after high school newspaper editor Waldo Puppybreath wrote an editorial suggesting that proposed site of a new high school was a swamp.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Fancy Flea
Bargain-shoppers found heaven on Earth during Fancy Flea’s Plant City stay April 25 and 26, at the Florida Strawberry Festival. Crafters, antiques dealers and more showcased their best wares during the flea market’s two day stay in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: First Baptist Church Egg Drop
The coolest tradition in Plant City Easter egg hunt history continued on Saturday morning, as the First Baptist Church’s annual Egg Drop went off without a hitch. Though there were plenty of games, activities, and other fun things to keep families entertained, the star of the Egg Drop was the helicopter. It swooped over the […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Hopewell Baptist Church’s “Backwards” Easter Egg Hunt
Hopewell Baptist Church had hunters hopping for oval-shaped treasures during its “Backwards” Easter Egg Hunt and Family Day Open House April 19, at the church. In addition to hunting for eggs throughout the church property, children also enjoyed a puppet show, arts and crafts, and games.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2014 City Easter egg hunt
Children hippity-hopped to 10,00 eggs filled with candy and coupons from local businesses for the 25th Annual City Wide Easter Egg Hunt. Trackless trains, balloon art, temporary tattoos, inflatable spacewalks and more were the entertainment for after the hunt.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 7A District 7 Softball Semi-Finals
They say that conventional wisdom gets thrown out the window when it’s playoff time, and that was the case in both of Wednesday’s district matchups. The fans at Brandon High School almost saw both high seeds get knocked out in a pair of intense games, but Plant City just managed to scrape its way into […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: RICOH Children’s Golf Classic
Friday’s weather was ideal for golfing, and golfers who participated in the RICOH Children’s Golf Classic at Walden Lake took full advantage of it. The charity tournament, sponsored by South Florida Baptist Hospital, followed a four-person scramble format and featured some tasty barbecue for guests to snack on.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: SCHS Prom 2014
Strawberry Crest High School students enjoyed a night of dancing and fun at their prom on Saturday, April 12. Tampa’s A La Carte Event Pavilion hosted the prom.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Plant City Relay for Life
Plant City showcased its heart and soul during the 2014 Relay for Life April 11 and 12, at Plant City High School. The local Relay, one of the largest in the state, featured more than 50 teams from schools, businesses and community organizations. Participants of all ages contributed their time, money and talents to raise […]
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