Finally, fate worked in Durant’s favor. The Cougars won their second game this season, 12-10, over the Brandon Eagles thanks to a furious rally in the 4th quarter. Twelve unanswered points in the final frame put the Cougars ahead late, but the Eagles decided they weren’t about to quit this one. They got close enough […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 CFCAL Championships
Runners in the third grade through the eighth grade competed in Friday afternoon’s Central Florida Charter Athletic League Championships at Ellis-Methvin Park. While the majority of the schools at the event were from Valrico, or the Tampa area, Plant City was represented by Shiloh Charter School and Advantage Academy of Hillsborough. The meet was made […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: West Coast Invitational
Durant High School hosted eight area marching bands Oct. 12, at its annual FMBC West Coast Invitational competition. H.B. Plant High School’s Golden Regiment (Class 4A) was crowned grand champion for its show, “Exotica.” Class 1A winner was Calvary Christian, while Riverview High School took first in Class 3A. Other participants included Mulberry (4A), Lake […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Fox Squirrel Corn Maze
Families from throughout Tampa Bay flocked to Plant City for some old-fashioned family fun at the Fox Squirrel Corn Maze last weekend, at Single R Ranch. The event features a 5-acre maize maze, pony rides, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, hay ride, butterfly experience and much more. There still are three more weekends to enjoy the […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Golden Cork contest
In a blind taste test that was almost a tie, Laura Denovi won a trip to Napa Valley as part of Keel and Curley Winery’s Golden Cork contest. The taste test and party for wine club members was held Thursday, Oct. 10. Denovi said she had always wanted to go to Napa Valley for her […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Crest homecoming
Strawberry Crest’s homecoming dance was a circus on Oct. 12. Literally. The dance had a carnival theme complete with two clowns on stilts. Students jammed to the music and enjoy refreshments.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Romp in the Swamp 2013
Hundreds of runners and casual observers made the trek into Plant City’s Lower Green Swamp Preserve for Saturday’s Romp in the Swamp. The 5k mud run, which featured 27 obstacles for runners to try to cross, was open to anyone aged 14 and older. There were two separate “kids runs,” for ages 5-8 and 9-13, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Plant City High School Homecoming
Plant City High School’s Homecoming celebrations continued Oct. 11, with the crowning of its 2013 Homecoming Queen, Cherrish Goodwine. Raider fans also enjoyed a short parade before the Homecoming game, a performance by the marching band and much more.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: PCHS flapper day
The great Gatsby was spotted roaming the halls of Plant City High School today. In fact, there were multiples. It was a 1920s themed spirit day in honor of homecoming. The game will be Friday. The dance will be Saturday.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Blessing of the Animals
Pet owners and animal lovers celebrated the Feast of St Francis of Assisi at St Peters Episcopal Church on Sunday, Oct. 6 with the annual Blessing of the Animals ceremony. Around 10 dogs and cats were escorted to the lawn of the church to join in a special church service. Owners sang hymns, listened to […]
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