Fifteen years after the Cincinnati Reds left the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World, a major league ballpark may soon call Plant City home. OK, so technically, it’s not an actual major league park, but it will look like one — albeit a smaller version. After it received two request for proposals for a sale […]
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Crystal Johnson
Don’t be fooled by her size. Crystal Johnson, a rising junior at Plant City High, is a talented multi-sport athlete. Johnson is a varsity cheerleader and flag football player at PCHS. She also excels in the classroom and currently is dual-enrolled at Hillsborough County Community College this summer. How long have you been cheering? I […]
Continue ReadingIN PHOTOS: Raiders Coed Basketball Camp
The third session of the sixth annual Raiders Coed Basketball Camp kicked off today at Plant City High School. A total of 66 boys and girls, ages 7 to 14, took part in the camp, which was led by PCHS boys head coach Dale Chambers and his staff. Current and former players also helped out […]
Continue ReadingHorwedel recommends negotiations with Big League Dreams Inc. for Plant City Stadium lease
After the city twice offered Plant City Stadium for sale or lease, City Manager Greg Horwedel is suggesting to move forward with negotiations with the sole bidder. Big League Dreams, Inc., a California-based company, was the only bidder in the two request for proposals of the stadium. “My recommendation to the commission is to begin […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Turning pro young is a rewarding, risky option
It is a commonly debated topic. Should young athletes turn professional when their age still ends with “teen?” NBA stars such as Kobe Bryant and Lebron James had multi-million dollar contracts and sponsorship deals as soon as they graduated high school. Now, the NBA requires athletes to play one year of college ball before being […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ben Pues
online pharmacy order valtrex no prescription with best prices today in the USA Tomlin Middle School student Ben Pues credits his hitting prowess to instruction from Basilio Cabrera, a hitting coach with the Lakeland Flying Tigers. Pues had a breakout Little League season this year and already has three home runs with his Plant CIty […]
Continue ReadingPlant City soccer star takes game overseas
For Omar Castro, soccer isn’t just a hobby. It’s his life. “Omar is one of the most humble teenagers I’ve ever met,” said Stephen Rossiter, Castro’s longtime Plant City FC Lancers coach and his legal guardian for past seven years. “He lives and breathes the game of soccer. It is his passion.” Castro, 17, began […]
Continue ReadingBig Things Coming for Plant City’s Small Package
Zamir Knighten already has played in an NFL venue and wowed coaches and scouts with his ability. Many say he will have that experience again, one day playing for an NFL team, even if it’s 10 years from now. online pharmacy buy suhagra online no prescription pharmacy Earlier this year, the 11-year-old Plant City resident […]
Continue ReadingVSI PDL heads to Ocala for final road match
The VSI PDL men will travel to Trinity Catholic High School, in Ocala, Thursday, July 18 to face the Southeast Division leaders, Ocala Stampede. online pharmacy buy lexapro no prescription pharmacy Tables have turned since the original meeting between VSI and Ocala earlier this season where VSI left Plant City Stadium satisfied with the 2-0 […]
Continue ReadingVSI prepares to host Harrisburg after Charleston win
After a VSI Tampa Bay FC’s 4-2 victory over the Charleston Battery Saturday, the team is preparing to host Harrisburg Friday, July 19, at Plant City Stadium. Former Battery player and current VSI captain Kyle Hoffer delivered a sharp pass to the feet of midfielder Tony Donatelli opening the doors to a flurry of goals […]
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