Participants of Relay for Life walked 18 hours around the track at Plant City High School. When the sun rose, they were no doubt tired. But not tired enough to do a victory lap and listen to a 13-school children’s chorus. The crowd released 100 biodegradable balloons into the air in honor of Relay’s 100th […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Relay activities
Throughout last night, fundraisers were walking around Plant City High School’s track in support of Relay for Life. But inside the track on the field, there were lots of activities going on as well. Children got their nails and make up done at Plant City High’s cosmetology fairy princess booth. The Strawberry Queen and her […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Relay’s first laps
Survivors were urged to take the first lap at last night’s Relay for Life. Led by the Strawberry Queen and her court, the survivors walked with dignity around Plant City High School’s track. During the second lap, caregivers joined their survivors. In the third lap, everyone joined in to support those who have battled cancer […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life opening ceremony
The many participants at this weekend’s Relay for Life proved that “curing cancer is sweet.” The most current amount raised by the 72 teams is $230,000. But it’s not the final total. The goal for this year is $275,000. The opening ceremonies kicked off at 6 p.m. yesterday. Event organizers spoke and asked the survivors, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Children’s Classic Golf Tournament
For the 19th year, South Florida Baptist Hospital teamed up with the Plant City Kiwanis Club and the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce for the Children’s Classic Golf Tournament Friday at Walden Lake Golf and Country Club. The best-ball tournament took place on the Lake and Hills courses at Walden Lake, and also included […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: TTTS Fundraiser
Families from as far away as Seminole enjoyed barbecue, live music and much more April 13, during the Boyette family’s benefit for the Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Foundation. The fundraiser was the way Kim and James Boyette decided to celebrate the first birthday of their twin daughters, Kaitlyn and Kourtney. Diagnosed with TTTS 19 weeks […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Crest causes laughs with comedy
Drama students at Strawberry Crest High School entertained the audience with their performance of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The show is a comedic mockery at the intense pressures of spelling bees and academics in general. Characters ranged from nerdy boy scouts to grade-skipping geniuses. anonim-sprashivaj.ru
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: New police officer sworn in
Derek F. Hartmann was sworn in as Plant City’s newest police officer during a ceremony April 12, at the Plant City Police Department, 1 Police Place. Chief Steve Singletary, public information officer Tray Towles and City Manager Greg Horwedel gave opening remarks. Among those in attendance were former police chief and current assistant city manager, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Blueberry Festival Pageant
Nearly 150 girls participated in the first Blueberry Festival Pageant April 13, at Keel and Curley Winery. Julia Jordan Williams was crowned the first Blueberry Queen. The 19-year-old is a student at Hillsborough Community College. She enjoys running, shopping, kickboxing and mentoring her younger cousin in cheerleading and pageant competitions. The girls were broken into […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Spring in the Park
It was a beautiful day at McCall Park Saturday for the third annual Spring in the Park. Local and regional businesses and craft makers lined the parking lot of McCall, showing off their collections and homemade crafts. There were a variety of crafts and interior and exterior decor items to choose from, including garden, children’s […]
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