By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor The NFL’s Punt, Pass and Kick competition came to Otis M. Andrews Park in Plant City Saturday, as boys and girls ages 6-15 competed for a chance to perform at One Buccaneer Place next week on the facilities of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was the 19th year the […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: After the Rose dance
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor The first “After the Rose Dance” took place Sept. 27 at the Stardust Dance Center, 1405 S. Collins St. The night blossomed into a packed dance floor and a celebration of the Red Rose Inn which to many meant elegance, socialization and fine entertainment. Friends reunited over drinks and hors […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Diamonds & Denim Gala
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Denim and diamonds don’t seem like they go together. But for 16 years the South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation has hosted the Diamonds & Denim Gala fundraiser which has always been a popular event. The foundation’s largest fundraiser drew crowds in the hundreds last night at the Strawberry Festival […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Bryan’s National Honors inductions
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor It was a night any parent would be proud of; Nation Elementary Honors Society inductions at Bryan Elementary School. Guidance counselor Amelia Ramjas put together a candle lighting ceremony where the eight inductees received a membership card, pin and certificate from principal Cheryl Boddie.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Play for a Cure
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor The Otis M. Andrews sports complex was busy this Saturday. Not only did tons of soccer, football and baseball teams show up for their games, Play for a Cure was also out on the field. Play for a Cure is a free event to raise awareness for childhood cancer. […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Gardenfest
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Plant City’s historic downtown district has been transformed into a beautiful garden today, Sept. 22 for the Gardenfest and ETC sponsored by the Plant City Garden Club and the Plant City Downtown Merchants and Business Association. Booth after booth boasts aromatic herbs, colorful blossoms and green leaves. But plants aren’t […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Blueberry Stomp Mud Run
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Hundreds of runners took part in the Blueberry Stomp Mud Run Saturday morning at Keel and Curley Winery in Plant City. The race consisted of a 2.9 mile run through Keel and Curley’s 25-acre blueberry field. Nearly 20 obstacles were distributed throughout the course, including a crawl through a […]
Continue ReadingDurant cruises to win over Brandon, 36-0
BRANDON — Chris Atkins ran for 121 yards and two scores and Trey VanDeGrift threw for a pair of touchdowns as Durant shutout Brandon 36-0 Friday night on the road in 7A District 8 action. There was a constant rain throughout the game, but that didn’t slow down Durant’s offense, as it pulled to a […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: First Fruit
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Parkesdale Farms planted its first strawberries of the season Sept. 20. Farm Manager Matt Parke said the berries are the first in Plant City and should be ready for harvest in October, once the first cold spell hits.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: East Hillsborough Cross Country Invitational
LITHIA — All three area schools took part in the East Hillsborough Invitational Saturday morning at Newsome High School. The girls varsity ran first, followed by the boys varsity and then a combined junior varsity heat. This was the first large meet of the year for area schools, including Plant City, as they usher in […]
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