A big catch, a veteran's event and a call for candy in this week's briefs.
Reelin’ With A Ranger Reels In Crowd
Dozens of entrants tried their luck at catching the biggest or most fish at Reelin’ with a Ranger last weekend. Brad Brown attended the tournament with his children, Braidyn (15) and Caleb (13). “We participated to share time with family and to support the sport of freshwater fishing among likeminded anglers of all ages,” said Brown. Brown’s team took home the win for the Most Fish Caught (five) and heaviest fish (6.9 pounds).
His favorite part of the event? “Just seeing all of the kids, parents, grandparents and great grandparents share in the pastime of fishing in our home state of Florida,” he said. “Our team alone brought three generations to the water to reel them in.”
Springhead Park Improvements
Pickleball players can look forward to plenty more places to play. Springhead Park, a Hillsborough County park located at 3410 Nesmith Rd., will soon say goodbye to the existing tennis courts. They will be replaced with four LED-lighted pickleball courts for a total projected cost of $520,000.
Tickets Available For Veterans and Active Duty Event
Two free tickets to Plant City’s annual veteran’s event are available for veterans and active-duty military (with military ID, DD214 or VA card). Tickets for non-veterans are $10 per person. This year’s event, honoring veterans and activity duty military, will take place Sunday, Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. at TECO Expo Hall and will feature a barbecue lunch provided by the Wooden Spoon, a keynote speaker, displays and more. Its keynote speaker is James S. “Hammer” Hartsell Major General, USMC (Retired). This event is a cooperative effort by the Plant City Elks Lodge, Plant City Main Street and the City of Plant City. Tickets are available at: Bruton Memorial Library, Plant City YMCA and Walden Lake Car Wash. For more information contact Judy Wise at 863-370-8389.
No Tricks/All Treats
Plant City Parks and Recreation is asking for candy donations to support its annual Monster Mash event. Pre-sealed candy donations are being accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1904 S. Park Rd. The deadline to make a donation is Thursday, Oct. 26.
