Neighbors

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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. […]

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 […]

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.