Students from Plant City’s First Baptist Church’s Learning Center got an up-close view of prehistoric powerhouses April 12, during their field trip to Plant City’s Dinosaur World. The students enjoyed playing on the playground, digging for fossils and a walk through the Dinosaur World grounds. Following the tour, they had a picnic lunch before heading […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Walk for Life
Supporters of the Pregnancy Care Center of Plant City enjoyed perfect weather and plenty of fellowship during the center’s annual Walk for Life April 6, at Plant City Hall. Walkers made seven laps around the block as part of this year’s fundraiser. This year, the walk raised money to help purchase a new ultrasound machine. The […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Advantage Academy Bucs pep rally
Students at Advantage Academy got wild at its April 5 pep rally presented by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Captain Fear rallied the kids and a cheerleader got them dancing. The pep rally was part of a fundraising partnership between Advantage Academy and the Buccaneers.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Dennis Ross town hall meeting
U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross spoke to a packed room April 5, at Plant City Hall during the congressman’s town hall meeting. Constituents were given a chance to comment and ask Ross, who was visiting from his office in Washington, D.C., questions about issues important to them. The discussion heated up when participants discussed gun control […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: HCC Softball in Plant City
The Hillsborough Community College softball team split a series with South Florida State College March 28 at the Randy Larson Four-Plex in Plant City. The Hawks, who are based out of the main HCC campus in Tampa, are playing home games in Plant City through March and April. HCC took the first game with SFSC […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: City-Wide Easter Egg Hunt
Hundreds came out to Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex Saturday for the Plant City Recreation and Parks Department’s annual City-Wide Easter Egg Hunt. Kids were separated into four age groups and were released to gobble up as many candy-filled eggs as possible. A trick dog show entertained children and parents before the hunt and activities […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Trinity United Methodist Cross Walk
The youth group at Trinity United Methodist Church held its annual cross walk today in Plant City. Frontline Youth Alliance does the walk each year on Good Friday. The walk had members of the youth group swap off carrying a large wooden cross and other members carrying signs that said “Trinity United Methodist Youth” and […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Photo Archives soiree and Heritage Award
The Photo Archives and History Center hosted their 2013 Heritage Award Soiree, Thursday, March 28. The recipient was J. Myrle Henry who has received such distinguished awards as the 2001 Outstanding Citizen of the Year and the 2007 Attwood Award for Civic Leadership. Henry has been affiliated with local historical organizations for many years and […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Survivors Dinner
Cancer survivors and their caregivers feasted Monday March 25 at Plant City’s First Baptist Church during the annual Survivors Dinner for Relay For Life. NRG made a special appearance and there were plenty of raffles.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: GFWC Woman’s Club of Plant City Barnyard Bash
Woman’s Club of Plant City members and their guests enjoyed a night of country fun during the club’s first Barnyard Bash March 23, at the Brownlee barn, 5230 Berry Patch Road. The event featured a chicken barbecue dinner, live music by Plant City’s Irv Potter, line dancing and much more. Guests tried their hand at […]
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