For the entire month of March, collegiate club baseball teams from around the country will be holding their spring training here in Plant City. Teams are competing on three fields at Mike E. Sansone Park and the large field at the MLK Recreation Center. Teams come to Plant City during their spring breaks to take […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Plant City Fire Rescue Swearing-in Ceremony
Plant City Fire Rescue welcomed three to its ranks during the department’s first badging ceremony March 14, at the Sadye Gibbs Auditorium, at City Hall. Firefighter/medic Jake Elliott, firefighter/EMT Suraj Somaiah and firefighter/medic Matthew Powell took the oath from interim fire chief David Burnett to become the newest additions to the department. “This is a […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Bryan’s talking wax museum
Students in Bryan Elementary’s gifted program had one interesting project to present last week. Dressed head to toe as famous artists, the students also pretended to be wax sculptures complete with pedestals and “buttons” other students could push on to make the sculptures come alive and talk like their artist. See the full story in […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Grand Parade
The 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival sweetened the streets of Plant City during its Grand Parade March 4, throughout Historic Downtown. The parade, which featured more than 100 floats and organizations, began downtown and ended at the festival fairgrounds. This year’s parade marshal was Pat Pogue. For more parade coverage, including video footage, keep your browser […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Baby Contest
Cuteness was at a high level Sunday night at the Baby Contest at the Florida Strawberry Festival. Babies competed in various categories, including most “creative diaper” and “chubbiest cheeks.” The cutest of the cute faced off in age divisions of the prettiest girl and most handsome boy. A Diaper Derby baby race concluded the annual event.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLRY: Youth Parade
The 40th annual Plant City Civitan Club Youth Parade rode through the streets of Plant City Saturday, celebrating excellence in young people. The parade departed from the State Farmers’ Market on the corner of Martin Luther King Blvd. and Alexander Street and continued north on Alexander Street and west on Reynolds Street. The parade passed […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Opening Day for Strawberry Festival
There were plenty of sights to see at the opening day of the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival. RW2S – Lorex Rw2s Road Warrior™ 2-Camera Mobile Dvr – Lorex
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Turkey Creek Middle U-Pick
Dozens of strawberry lovers sweetened their Saturday at Turkey Creek Middle School’s Strawberry Project U-pick event. The school hosted a benefit for Relay for Life. Proceeds from the berry sales will benefit the American Cancer Society. “>http://ksk-russia.ru/poluchenie-kreditnoy-karti-po-pochte.php
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Charity Polo Classic
Women in floppy hats, men dressed to impress, champagne flowing and one of the world’s most fascinating sports painted the scene Saturday at the second annual Charity Polo Classic at the DI Polo field, located off Cowart Road in Plant City. The event raised an estimated $150,000 for three Tampa Bay area charities: the Children’s Cancer […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Knights teacher talent show
Knights Elementary students gathered in the cafeteria to watch their favorite teachers sing, perform skits and act silly on stage during the 2nd annual Teacher Talent Show Feb. 19. The show benefits Relay for Life. Last year, Knights raised $8,000 for Relay for Life with events like the talent show. Students could buy glow sticks, […]
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