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Times & Observer names interim managing editor Emily Topper, who joined the editorial team of the Plant City Times & Observer as a staff writer in 2015, has been named interim managing editor. Topper, 23, is replacing Managing Editor Amber Jurgensen. Jurgensen is considering other opportunities inside and outside of the Observer Media Group Inc., part-owner of the Plant City Times & Observer. After graduating from Flagler College, Jurgensen became a member of the original staff of the Plant City Observer when it launched in July 2012. In the summer of 2014, she was named managing editor. She led the newspaper’s digital and social media presence and its being recognized in the 2015 Florida Press Association’s Better Weekly Newspaper Contest for local features, news, photography and sports coverage. A native of Winter Park, Topper is a journalism graduate from Flagler College in St. Augustine. She graduated with cum laude honors and departmental awards, and was a 2014 Society of Professional Journalists finalist for commentary writing. Since joining the Times & Observer team in 2015, Topper has covered the newspaper’s City Commission beat as well as general assignments for news and features. Her community involvement includes leading journalism classes at Plant City High and Tomlin Middle schools, participating in the Noon Rotary Club’s 2016 Dancing with the Locals event and speaking at various schools for the Great American Teach-In. She also helped establish six Little Libraries in Plant City. In 2016, she received Observer Media Group’s community ambassador award.

Win Christmas Lane tickets With the holidays approaching, Christmas Lane has partnered with the Plant City Times & Observer and Publix Supermarkets Inc. to help one family in need during the holiday season. To nominate a deserving family, send entries of no more than 500 words to Managing Editor Emily Topper at etopper@PlantCityObserver.com. Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, Dec. 13. THE WINNING PACKAGE INCLUDES: n A $200 Publix gift card n Four VIP tickets to Christmas Lane n A professional photo with Santa n Four Christmas Lane concession stand tickets

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New fire station gets an architect Wannemacher Jensen Architects will design Plant City’s newest fire station, which is set to open in April 2018. EMILY TOPPER MANAGING EDITOR

On paper, Plant City’s third fire station is starting to come to life. City Commissioners approved Wannemacher Jensen Architects to design a new fire station for Plant City on Monday, Nov. 28. The new station will be located off of Park Road near Interstate 4, next to Mike E. Sansone Community Park. In June, the City of Plant City received nine proposals for the design of the station. A selection committee comprised of Assistant City Manager Bill McDaniel, Buddy Storey, City Engineer Michael Schenk, Mark Emery and Plant City Rescue Chief Dan Azzariti chose three companies to make design presentations, later choosing Wannemacher for the SEE FIRE STATION PAGE 5

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The Plant City Tourist Information Center will be incorporated into the new fire station as administrative offices or related services.

Plant City Police Officer Priscilla Clark has started a shoe drive for those in need. EMILY TOPPER | MANAGING EDITOR

lant City Police Officer Priscilla Clark is making a list and checking it twice. At the Winter Visitor Center on Dort Street, Clark supervises the Friends of the Park nightly feedings for those in need. At 5 p.m., they come to the center for dinner. Men. Women. Children. Some come by car but most come on foot, wearing flip-flops and worn tennis shoes: shoes that carry them, step by step, through Tampa, Lakeland and Plant City as they look for resources. “They were coming to me with blisters on their feet,” Clark said. “A lot of them have callouses, blisters and no socks. My heart was just breaking for them.” Clark wanted to help. She’s collected the shoe sizes of the center’s regular visitors and has since created a shoe drive. Now, she has a vision. When they arrive at the center for Christmas dinner on Sunday, Dec. 25, each patron will have a pair of new, unused shoes in their size under the tree.

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THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE Check out holiday events, photos and more. SEE PAGE 3 - 10

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“We really didn’t know what to expect since it was our first year. We were pleasantly surprised. We wanted this to be a community event.”

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Toy shops. Gingerbread houses. Nativity scenes. Wetherington and his team have been working since the start of the month to prepare for the 33rd annual Christmas Lane, which will open to the pub-

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gallery, comprised of a co-op of artists, features paintings, photography, jewelry and leather works made by local artisans. While shoppers hunt for the best SEE LOCAL PAGE 4

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Emily Topper Rebecca Nipper and Charlie Galvin will sell their leather works and paintings at discounted prices Saturday, Nov. 26, as part of Small Business Saturday.

Members of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church gathered together to assemble Thanksgiving baskets for those in need. The project started in 2004 under the direction of Marion Galtiff. Over the last 12 years, the church has donated 306 baskets full of canned goods, turkeys, pasta, rice, sugar, flour and handmade quilts. Five baskets are donated to four area schools, where school guidance counselors distribute the baskets to families in need. Schools that benefit include Cork, Springhead, Trapnell and Walden Lake elementary schools. Individuals that helped assemble baskets this year included Dick Grant, Evelyn Grant, Jane Bender, Marion Gatliff, Cindy Davidson, Sandy Black, Chris Black, Dorothy Kemp and Jim Black.

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Prior to a production of “The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays,” Plant City Entertainment Inc. presented two awards Friday, Nov. 18, to theater patrons. The Plant City Times & Observer was honored with the organization’s Friend of the Theatre Award. The award is presented annually to a local business, organization or individual who has made a difference in Plant City’s community theatre by supporting the group’s endeavors. The Times & Observer staff was presented with a plaque from Plant City Entertainment president Dodie White. “The Plant City Times & Observer has been a true friend of Plant City’s community theatre by covering our shows for many years,” White said. In addition, White and the organization’s board of managers recognized Lou Baird with the 2016 Hall of Fame Award. Baird will be inducted into Plant City Entertainment’s Hall of Fame and will join a long list of inductees. The Hall of Fame tradition began in 1985 with the honoring of the late Barbara Kent. Baird has been involved with Plant City Entertainment for many years. She has served on the board of managers, has worked backstage, onstage and in the concessions area and has acquired program advertisers. “That’s just a portion of the love that Lou has shown to Plant City Entertainment,” White said.

St. Peter’s assembles Thanksgiving baskets

Downtown vendors will On Saturday, Nov. 26, holiday shoppers can find unique gifts and support be selling art, local vendors as part of Small Business Saturday in Historic Downtown home goods Plant City. Small Business Saturday is a national initiative that began and more as November in of 2010 as a way to promote the shop small, buy local movepart of Small ment. Annually, the event takes place after Black Friday. Business theInday Plant City, artists Rebecca NipGalvin will be hosting Saturday. apersaleandatCharlie the Art Lounge Gallery. The

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— Zach Glaros is bringing back the Christmas Trail to South Frontage Road. SEE PAGE 3

It was Friday, Nov. 18. Inside the Charlie Grimes Family Agricultural Center on the Florida Strawberry Festival fairgrounds, Wetherington unpacked trailers and dug through boxes upon boxes of Christmas decorations.

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The Plant City Times & Observer has an immediate opening for a full-time community reporter. Are you fascinated by the action behind government decisions? Do you enjoy finding out what makes people tick? Do you have a love of writing, a knack for asking the right questions and a heart for community journalism? If so, you might be our ideal candidate. The Plant City Times & Observer, in partnership with Observer Media Group, the Tampa Bay Times and In the Field Magazine, is in search of a reporter who will produce hard-hitting news, write heartwarming features and cover all things Plant City in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. We’re looking for a journalist who can find scoops at the neighborhood level. Writing experience and a knowledge of AP Style is required. Experience with photography, Photoshop and InDesign is a plus. Our community reporter will work full-time covering Plant City’s news, features, community events, sports, real estate and more. Reporters typically balance between five to eight stories per week in addition to photo events. This is an entry-level position for a college graduate with a degree in journalism or a related field. Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience. Full benefits are included. If interested, please email a resume, including references, three to five clips and a cover letter to Managing Editor Emily Topper at etopper@ plantcityobserver.com. Include Application - Community Reporter in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

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TRAILBLAZERS: The Christmas Trail set to return The Glaros Family is bringing the Christmas Trail back to Plant City for a second year — and this time, it’s free.

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Schools, churches and more participate in the parade every year.

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Zach Glaros and his family will run a snowball corral outside of the start of the trail for kids.

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Off of South Frontage Road, Zach Glaros is hard at work. In one week, Glaros and his family will open the Christmas Trail to the public, a quarter-mile trail adorned with holiday lights and Christmas displays. In a common area outside of the trail, kids can play in a snowball corral and write letters to Santa. Families can take pictures with Santa and other winter characters. But Glaros is offering one more Christmas gift to the Plant City public on top of an improved trail for 2016: this year, admission is free.

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n Friday, Dec. 2, Al Berry will lead floats, marching bands and decorated cars through the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World as part of the annual Plant City Christmas Parade. Berry, a Plant City native, is this year’s Christmas Parade grand marshal. In addition to a broadcasting career that spanned three decades, he is a sales representative for In the Field Magazine and the Plant City Times & Observer. He is a Florida Strawberry Festival board member emeritus and serves in various clubs throughout Plant City. The annual parade, a tradition of over 30 years, will kick off at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. The parade will begin at the intersection of Alsobrook and Collins streets. It will follow Collins Street north and then turn right on Reynolds Street, where it will end past the Plant City Courthouse. “We have several floats in the parade,” Christmas Parade Committee President Sharon Moody said. “We’ve got high schools that will be there, businesses and churches. We’ve got more floats this time than we have walkers and cars.” Along with floats, marching bands from local schools, such as Plant City, Durant and Strawberry Crest High schools and Turkey Creek, Marshall and Tomlin Middle schools, will march in the parade. Joining them will be a few visiting bands, such as the Winter Haven High School marching band. For many younger students, this parade will be their first time participating in such an event. “A teacher called me from Wilson (Elementary) and they are so excited because this is their first time participating in the parade,” Moody said. “They’re going to have their chorus playing the drums and singing on their float.” Prizes will be awarded for the categories of best marching unit, best church float and best school float. This year, an award also will be given out for the best business float. Winners will receive $100 each. The committee has partnered with several sponsors to raise money and organize the event. “We purchase the floats for the schools so they can participate,” Henry Falcon, board member, said. “The only way we can do that is by all our donations and sponsors.” Community members and volunteers from the Noon Day Rotary Club of Plant City and the Lions Club of Plant City will serve as parade marshals and direct the flow of traffic. In the past, when over 100 floats participated, traffic and train stops delayed the flow of the parade causing it to last until 10 p.m. This year the committee hopes to fix the problem by accepting no more than 80 entries and allowing only one unit per float application. The parade is expected to end around 9 p.m.

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The Plant City Christmas Parade, led by Grand Marshal Al Berry, will be Friday, Dec. 2.

Above: The Christmas Parade has been going on in Plant City for over 30 years. Below: Christmas and holiday characters will make an appearance again this year.

IF YOU GO When: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 Where: Collins Street in Historic Downtown Plant City Website: PCChristmasParade.homestead.com

MEET THE SPONSORS This year’s Christmas Parade sponsors include: n Stingray Chevrolet n Unity in the Community n Star Distribution Systems n Jarrett-Scott Ford n Astin Strawberry Exchange n Walden Lake Car Wash and Service Center n Center State Bank n Mayor Rick and Di Lott n Baskin Tax Accounting Inc. n City of Plant City

2015 was the first time that Glaros and his family hosted the Christmas Trail at its current location, 2837 S. Frontage Road. The family, which operates Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail during Halloween at the same location, saw about 2,500 guests come through the Christmas Trail last year. “We really didn’t know what to expect since it was our first year,” Glaros said. “We were pleasantly surprised.” Hoping to make improvements for 2016, Glaros listened to guest feedback. This year, guests can follow the journey of Huey, a lamb who gets lost in a winter storm and has to find his way back to his family before Christmas. Traditional Christmas scenes will cover the trail as guests walk through. “There will be eight to 10 displays,” Glaros said. “They can read what happens to him in each scene.” Though Glaros and his family have been working on the design plans for the Christmas Trail since September of this year, they decided to eliminate the $5 admission cost. Proceeds from a donation box at the trail will go toward Patriot Paws, which provides service dogs to veterans. “We wanted this to be a community event,” Glaros said. “It’s the community focus. I feel like that’s what a big part of Christmas is about, especially to me.” While guests can walk the trail for free and participate in many of the event’s new activities, items will be for sale on the grounds. Lamb figurines based around Huey will be sold at a gift shop on the grounds. Food, including hot cocoa, marshmallows, popcorn and more also will be for sale. The holiday festivities will kick off opening night Friday, Dec. 9, with a tree-lighting ceremony. This year, the Christmas Trail is allowing one guest to help light the trail’s 25-foot tree. Guests can nominate themselves and their friends on the Christmas Trail’s Facebook page. A winner will be selected Wednesday, Dec. 7. Guests are encouraged to pre-register for the event at TheChristmasTrail. com. Trail dates are rapidly filling, with Saturday, Dec. 10, already at full capacity. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@ plantcityobserver.com.

IF YOU GO THE CHRISTMAS TRAIL When: 6 to 10 p.m. from Friday, Dec. 9, to Saturday, Dec. 10; Friday, Dec. 16 to Saturday, Dec. 17; and Friday, Dec. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 23; 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Thursday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 18. Where: 2837 S. Frontage Road, Plant City Visit: TheChristmasTrail.com. Facebook: The Christmas Trail

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lark has turned to the community for help with her project. She’s partnered with Blanca Rodriguez, who owns the bookstore Libreria Cristiana de Jesus in Historic Downtown. Rodriguez also operates Ministerio Voces Angelicales, a Plant City-based organization that is dedicated to helping Plant City’s homeless and needy obtain food, clothing and shelter. Rodriguez and her team are responsible for hosting nightly feedings at the center the third Saturday of the month, in addition to dinners on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Because Ministerio Voces Angelicales is a nonprofit, Clark is encouraging anyone who wants to participate in her shoe drive to give monetary or shoe donations to Rodriguez, who will then accompany Clark to purchase the shoes. “I don’t want any issues or conflicts,” Clark said. “It’s all to benefit the folks that need it. I’m here at least three days per week. I was appointed the position three years ago, when the feedings were still in the park. Not all of them are homeless, some are just really struggling. This is the biggest group we have now. It’s grown to about 50 people nightly.” Like Clark, Rodriguez has also noticed the issues that Plant City’s needy face —and she was once homeless herself. “I was amazed that she’s doing this,” Rodriguez said. “They walk to Tampa, Lakeland. They’ll keep moving, they’ll keep looking for resources. Unfortunately, there’s not a shelter here.” Clark and Rodriguez are hoping to have all the shoes they need by Thursday, Dec. 22, giving them time to wrap gifts before the Christmas dinner. The Plant City Elks Lodge donated 31 pairs of shoes to the drive, but about 20 pairs are still needed. In addition to adults, shoes also will go to about 20 kids between the ages of 1 and 17. “For Christmas, I would like for them to have new shoes,” Clark said. “They wear them out until their broken.” Besides shoes, Rodriguez and her ministry are collecting hygiene products, socks and toys as supplemental Christmas gifts. She held the same drive last year for those in need. “Almost 90 people came last year, including about 25 kids,” she said. “It

Those in need are getting new shoes for Christmas. IF THE SHOE FITS Officer Priscilla Clark still needs the following sizes for her shoe drive for those in need: MEN’S SIZES 8.5: 4 9: 5 10: 3 11: 2 11.5: 1 12.5: 1

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Officer Priscilla Clark and Blanca Rodriguez are hosting the shoe drive.

went great. We’re collecting any size socks and travel-sized hygiene products. And we could always use blankets. They need something heavier and durable.” Those who come to the Christmas dinner but weren’t on Clark’s master list can submit their shoe sizes at the dinner and pick up their shoes at a later date. Extra shoes, toys and toiletries will be donated back to Rodriguez’s ministry and given out on a need basis. “We don’t get rid of anything,” Rodriguez said. “There’s always somebody in need.”

TO DONATE To ensure that all shoe requests are fulfilled, shoe drive supporters are encouraged to contact Officer Priscilla Clark before buying shoes. Email: Priscilla Clark, DCCC0611@gmail.com Drop Off: Libreria Cristiana de Jesus, 106 E. Reynolds St., or Limitless Fitness, Plant City Plaza, 1418 S. Evers St.

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Plant City Chamber jingles into holiday season The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce’s holiday showcase will feature live entertainment and local businesses. EMILY TOPPER MANAGING EDITOR

“Decorations.” — Peggy Baxter, 61

“December 26th. It’s the day after Christmas and all of this is done.” — Christina Lee, 33

The holidays have arrived at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce. On Tuesday, Dec. 6, the chamber will host the 2016 Business Expo and Holiday Showcase at the John R. Trinkle Center at Hillsborough Community College. The free event will feature over 40 vendors selling gifts for the Christmas season while guests enjoy drinks, food samples and live entertainment. “We’re hoping for a lot of people,” Samantha Bryant, event coordinator, said. The goal of the event is to support local Plant City businesses during the holiday season. This year, participating businesses include Nick’s Pizza, LuLaRoe and the Plant City YMCA. “The biggest reason we do this is that it’s just another avenue for our businesses to get exposure,” Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce President Christine Miller said. “We want people to come and get into the Christmas spirit.” Besides shopping at local booths, guests and their families will be able to enjoy live entertainment and take pho-

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tos with Santa. This year, performing musicians include Next Radical Generation (NRG), the Plant City High School jazz band and choir, Randy Scott and Lincoln Elementary Magnet School. Businesses participating in the event have donated door prizes, including a three-month family membership to the Plant City Family YMCA. The Tampa-based catering company ACI also will be dolling out samples to guests. Wine, beer and coffee will be available for purchase during the showcase. While dozens of vendors have already signed up to participate in the annual event, the chamber is accepting table sign-ups through Monday, Dec. 5. The cost is $150 per table for chamber members, but non-members also are encouraged to participate. As for members who joined the organization in 2016, tables will be offered at half-price. Those interested in participating at the event are encouraged to contact the chamber at PlantCity.org.

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y Facebook page recently received a nice message, urging us to express our appreciation to store clerks during this Christmas season who are working extra hours. I identified with the message. As a college student, I worked as a parttime clerk at our local Maas Brothers department stores in downtown Tampa, the Westshore Mall and Gainesville. As I remembered those long-ago jobs, I realized that the message had a hidden meaning: that today’s store clerks are somehow being mistreated by being asked to work longer hours. Maybe there is some truth to that, but I believe there is a larger truth at work here. In my retailing jobs, I remember a holiday workforce made up mostly of temporary high school and college-aged workers. We were hungry for more hours and grateful for any hours we were asked to work. Yes, there were a few middle-aged workers and permanent clerks. Even so, the young workers covered most of the extra hours. Is it mistreatment to ask employees to work more hours at Christmastime, or is it a good thing? Much of the answer depends on how the employee views work. If workers see themselves as stuck in low-paying jobs with no opportunity for advancement, they might see the extra hours as mistreatment. But

if they see themselves as temporary, entry-level workers, looking ahead to higher level jobs in an economy that is creating more higher-paying jobs, they might be more like I was—grateful for the extra pay. An employee’s answer to this question is at least partially dependent on how they view the economy. Many of us who voted for Donald Trump did so with the expectation that, as a first priority, he would transfer his well-honed skills at building businesses and creating jobs to his new job as our chief executive. If he does, we hope that he will transform our economy to the vibrant engine of job creation that it has been at other times in our history. If that happens, workers will once again see the economy as thriving and jobs with higher pay and more opportunities. We will still thank our store clerks for working extra hours at Christmas. But with that thanks will come the assurance that their futures will be brighter — not because of a government edict, but because the private sector is thriving again.

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Calories don’t count during the holidays. This one-pound chocolate Santa is available in milk, white or dark chocolate. Break out Old Saint Nick at a holiday party or gift one to friends and family.

FEAR THE SPEAR PAINTING Buy It: Jules Burt Pop-Up Gallery, 2606 James L. Redman Parkway, #204 Price: $35

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here’s no need to leave the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World to find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Whether it’s chocolate from Neumeister’s Candy Shoppe or handcrafted wooden cutting boards, Plant City businesses have something to offer everyone this holiday season.

CHOCOLATE SANTA Buy It: Neumeister’s Candy Shoppe, 106 NE Drane St. Price: $25.99

Add a little sweetness and a little spice to your Christmas morning breakfast with Bee-Haven Pure Florida Honey. The cinnamon creamed honey takes any breakfast up a notch in holiday flavor. Serve on anything from pancakes to pastries.

Find the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your shopping list while staying local.

Buy It: Southside Western Wear, 3014 James L. Redman Parkway Price: $12 Made by Spartina 449, this nautical-themed mermaid bag makes the perfect gift for any beach lover. Complete with canvas handles, the bag is lightweight and easy to store in any home or car. Fill with stocking stuffers or beach essentials for an extra-special gift.

Got a football fan in your life? Plant City artist Kristen Caldwell’s paintings are sure to add a little flair to any Seminole’s home. Showing off college pride never goes out of style. CHEER CANDLE Buy It: RAOK Boutique, 2804 James L. Redman Parkway, #103 Price: $28.50 This hand-poured, frankincense ginger candle by Capri Blue is scented with clove, tangerine and grapefruit. With an even blend of sweet and spicy aromas, this candle makes a great stocking stuffer for anyone on your shopping list.

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PINE WITH RED OAK CUTTING BOARD BY AFTERBURNT Buy It: Art Lounge Gallery, 119 E. Reynolds St. Price: $75

SNOWMAN FIGURINE Buy It: Southern Hospitality, 1709 James L. Redman Parkway Price: $23.99 Kris Kringle might not come down the chimney until Christmas Eve, but there’s no reason you can’t spruce up your home early for the holidays. This jolly snowman makes a great holiday gift for a friend or neighbor looking to expand their holiday decor.

HOLIDAY MUGS Buy It: Fringe Boutique, 601 E. Alexander St. Price: $14.95 each Christmas morning isn’t complete without the perfect holiday cup of coffee. Make the morning extra special with a festive mug made by Mudpie. White with gold lettering and a gold rim, these mugs are great for gifts or as a Christmas collectisble.

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Between the sizzling, chopping and boiling taking place in the kitchen during the holiday season, gift-givers can’t go wrong with buying their favorite chef a handmade cutting board. The board is made by Floridabased AfterBurnt, which specializes in handcrafted wood burnt art.

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Top: Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted guests and took photos with children. Above: William Negron and William Jr.

hristmas Lane opened to the public in its 33rd year Friday, Nov. 25. Lane Wetherington and a team of friends, family and volunteers began prepping the Charlie Grimes Family Agricultural Center at the Florida Strawberry Festival fairgrounds in early November before the grand opening. 2016 is the second year the event was held at the fairgrounds. By Nov. 25, attendees were able to take photos in front of lights and Christmas displays, enjoy live music and food and greet Santa and Mrs. Claus. The annual event will run through Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25. A live nativity program will be held at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at the fairgrounds. For more Christmas Lane dates, times and discounts, visit PlantCityObserver.com. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; EMILY TOPPER

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Left: The Christmas Lane nativity scene. Live nativities will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesdays for the duration of the event. Above: Yasmarra Palomares and Kelly Williams as Rudolph.

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oliday parties, treelighting ceremonies and New Year’s festivities are all right around the corner. Between holiday shopping and wrapping gifts, looking stylish for the season can often seem like an extra challenge. This outfit guide, put together by RAOK Boutique in Plant City, takes the havoc out of finding a holiday look. All items are available at RAOK Boutique, 2804 James L. Redman Parkway. During the holiday season, the store is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

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Nonprofits in Plant City Looking to give to a local charity this Christmas? These organizations are worth a look. UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY

One of Plant City’s most active charity organizations, Unity in the Community is perhaps best-known for its annual car raffle at the Florida Strawberry Festival. Behind the scenes, Unity is a machine powered by many parts. The volunteer-run group donates money to groups and people in Plant City that need help getting food, clothes, employment, medical treatment and more. WEBSITE: UnityInPlantCity.org CONTACT: UnityInPlantCity@aol.com

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Many children have a hard time getting clothes, shoes and other basic needs during the holiday season.That’s why the Lily Blossoms Foundation is here to help.

ERIMISH BRACELETS PRICE: $7 to $30 each Made in Missouri, Erimish bracelets are a staple at RAOK Boutique — and a staple of any holiday outfit. Mix and match bracelet colors for an accessory that twinkles right alongside Christmas lights.

The foundation,which has been active since 2012, earnednonprofitstatusinJuly.FounderNicoleKaczmarekandvolunteerscollectclothingitemsandtoys throughout the year and, after a “wrapping party,” sends Angel Trees to kids during the holidays.

RIBBED LIGHTWEIGHT SWEATER PRICE: $27.50 Snowfall is unlikely in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World, but that’s no reason to sacrifice winter fashion. This lightweight red sweater is perfect for warmer or cooler weather. Pair with jeans for a casual look or faux-leather leggings for some holiday glamour.

HAND-KNOTTED NECKLACE PRICE: $74 per set For some extra flair this holiday season, try a hand-knotted necklace for any outfit’s finishing touch. Made in India, this necklace set mixes tassels and beads for an elegant look.

WEBSITE: LilyBlossoms.org CONTACT: Info@LilyBlossoms.org

PEOPLE’S LIFE INSTITUTE People’s Life Institute is a recently-inducted member of the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce. The institute, which is part of the Shiloh Baptist Association, is a nonprofit focused on helping families in need create short-term plans to get food and clothing, as well as long-term plans to prevent future hardships. The organization’s Plant City location is at Johnson Road Community Church, 103 Johnson Road. WEBSITE: PLI.PublishPath.com CONTACT: (813) 468-0133

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EAGLE’S NEST COALITION Plant City-area homeless people have a safe haven at the Eagle’s Nest Coalition. The nonprofit, which provides some housing, also helps homeless people find employment and stay away from drugs. Those who enter the program must abide by a code of honor, but will be taken care of by founder Daphne Jones and her staff. Jones also created the Eagle’s Nest Thrift Shop, a for-profitbusinessthatJonesonedayhopestouseto help fund the coalition.

FAUX-LEATHER LEGGINGS PRICE: $19.99 Who says the holidays have to be dominated by red and green threads? These leggings pair well with black and white while toning down an outfit that has an extra splash of color. Wear with boots or heels for the perfect nighttime look.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 3

RELAY FOR LIFE PLANT CITY YARD SALE 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 3, at Southern Hospitality, 1709 James L. Redman Parkway. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Contact Janice Perkins, (813) 763-7976. GRACEPOINT CHURCH ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, 1107 Charlie Griffin Road. Admission is free. Contact Rebecca Phillips, (813) 758-2277. PLANT CITY BIKE FEST 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Union Station Depot, 102 N. Palmer St. Enjoy a bike show and competition. Registration begins at 5 p.m. in various categories. The entry fee is $10. Trophies, including Best of Show and People’s Choice, will be awarded. Visit PlantCity.org.

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HANGING OF THE GREEN 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1104 Cason St. Guests can watch a music and drama program and enjoy a dessert social. Call (813) 752-8345. ‘UNDER A STARRY SKY’ MUSICAL 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Bethany Baptist Church, 3409 Cork Road. Call (813) 752-9209.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8

HISTORIC HOLIDAY TOUR OF DOWNTOWN PLANT CITY 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Wells Building, 104 N. Evers St., or the Hillsboro State Bank Building,

121 N. Collins St. Enjoy a historic holiday tour and hear stories from the Plant City Photo Archives about historic landmarks. Contact (813) 473-2075.

FRIDAY, DEC. 9

‘SHEPHERDS AND KINGS’ CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at First Baptist Church of Plant City, 503 N. Palmer St. Call (813) 752-4104.

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‘SHEPHERDS AND KINGS’ CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at First Baptist Church of Plant City, 503 N. Palmer St. Call (813) 752-4104. MEN EMPOWERMENT ALLIANCE CONFERENCE 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Abundant Life International Worship Center, 702 W. Alsobrook St. UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY FIFTH ANNUAL CLAY SHOOT 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at FishHawk Sporting Clays, 13505 Hobson Simmons Road, Lithia. The cost is $115 per person, with proceeds going back into the Plant City community. Contact Bill Hughes, (813) 846-2505 or visit UnityInPlantCity. org.

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‘SHEPHERDS AND KINGS’ CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at First Baptist Church of Plant City, 503 N. Palmer St. Call (813) 752-4104. ‘ARREST THESE MERRY GENTLEMEN’ 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Hopewell

Baptist Church, 6001 S. County Road 39. Enjoy a musical performed by the children of Hopewell Baptist Church. Call (813) 737-3053.

BEST BET PLANT CITY CHRISTMAS PARADE Begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at the intersection of Collins and Alsobrook streets. Enjoy floats, marching bands and more led by 2016 Grand Marshal Al Berry.

KIDS’ CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Plant City Church of God, 2103 Mud Lake Road. Enjoy a show by the children of Plant City Church of God. Call (813) 752-4591. ADULT CHOIR CHRISTMAS MUSICAL 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1104 Cason St. Call (813) 752-8345.

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ADVENT CHRISTMAS PARTY 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 302 Carey St. Guests are encouraged to wear Christmas gear for a photo booth and participate in an ugly sweater contest. Call (813) 7525061.

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JUNIOR CHRISTMAS PARTY 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at GracePoint Church of Plant City, 1107 Charlie Griffin Road. Kids can make crafts, decorate cookies, watch a movie, play games and more. Parents may drop their children off for babysitting. Call (813) 759-9383.

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COOKIES WITH SANTA 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Stone Ledge Manor, 12006 McIntosh Road. Enjoy cookies and a visit with Santa. Call (813) 986-7900.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHRISTMAS PARTY 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at St. Clement Catholic Church, 1104 N. Alexander St. The party will be held in Cronin Hall. Call (813) 752-8251.

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‘THE CRADLE AND THE CROSS’ PRESENTATION 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at Hopewell Baptist Church, 6001 S. County Road 39. Call (813) 7373053.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR MUSICAL AND DRAMA 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1104 Cason St. Call (813) 752-8345. SPRINGHEAD BAPTIST CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at Springhead Baptist Church, 3106 S. Wiggins Road. Call (813) 752-4879.

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BARBARA SAPP MORGAN Barbara Sapp Morgan, 79, of Plant City, died Nov. 8, 2016. A native of Plant City, she was the daughter of the late Abner and Vernice Shields Sapp. She worked for Lykes Brothers Packing Plant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Morgan. She is survived by her children, Wayne Allen (Tammy) and Kelly Allen (Katherine); brother, William Sapp; grandchildren, Doug Morgan (Nicky), Robbie Morgan, Nikii Murray, Kyle Willis, Craig Allen and Kortney Travis; and greatgrandchildren, Corey, Kenneth, Iden, Aislinn and Keegan. A funeral service was held Nov. 12, at Haught Funeral Home in Plant City. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome. com.

HOPE TSCHILL PARKER Hope Tschill Parker, 90, of Plant City, died Nov. 13, 2016. She was born May 13, 1926, in Marcus, Iowa, to Gene Tschill and Margaret (Lamberty) Tschill. She was a member of Ahava Baptist Church in Plant City. She was a dietician at Lakeland Regional Hospital, where she retired. She loved gardening, cats and reading her Bible. She is survived by her daughters, Phyllis West, of Lakeland, Janis Parker Beach, of Plant City and Sharon Crawford, of Greenwood, Indiana; sister, Carol Negus; and grandchildren, Jimmy West, Diane Adams, Mark West, Glenda Wood, Lorne Beach, Marcus Hackleman, Stacy Coleman and Sean Childs. She was preceded in death by her father, Gene Tschill; mother, Margaret (Lamberty) Tschill; and son, Don Harris Parker. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Ahava Baptist Church, 6015 W. Farkas Road, Plant City, Florida 33567. Pastor Mike Holland will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Ahava Baptist Church, or to the Community Care Center of Plant City, 2202 W. Oak Ave., Plant City, Florida 33563, or to the SPCA at SPCAFlorida.org. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.

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Richard Hinson, 59, of Plant City died November 27, 2016. He was the son of Robert and Frances Moore Hinson. He was a land surveyor for Hamilton Engineering and Survey in Tampa. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Plant City where he served on the praise team and a member and bass player with Southern Express Bluegrass Band. He also belonged to the West Coast Land Surveyors Association. He is survived by his mother; wife, Dyanna Miller Hinson; sons, Brandon and Dustin Hinson; siblings, Bruce Hinson (Patricia) and Connie Beaty (Jim). The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at First United Methodist Church, 303 N. Evers St., Plant City, Florida 33563. A Celebration of Life will follow at 1:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, 51 Children’s Way Enterprise, Florida, 32725. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome. com.

LINDA JACOBY POOL Linda Jacoby Pool, 72, of Plant City, died Nov. 14, 2016. She was born and raised in Plant City. She was the former owner of Plant City Florist and was an avid Charlton Heston fan. She is survived by her son, Cody Pool; niece, Sandy Watson; and nephew, Chad Pool. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, A.J. Pool; son, Drew Pool; and brother, Ivan Jacoby. A funeral service was held Nov. 21, at Mt. Enon Cemetery in Plant City. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.

SHIRLEY ANN RICE Shirley Ann Rice, 82, of Plant City, died Nov. 17, 2016. She was born Nov. 14, 1934. She stayed close with her children throughout her life. She is survived by her son, Scott Rau (Annette); daughter, Kelly Jarvis (Rod); five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and brother, Lonnie Eugene Hinson. A graveside service was held Nov. 23, at Memorial Park Cem-

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RALPH E. “GENE” SHOPE Ralph E. “Gene” Shope, 82, of Plant City, died Nov. 16, 2016. He was born May 9, 1934, in Vonore, Tennessee. He was a retired master sergeant with the United States Air Force and vice president of installment loans with the First Florida Bank in Plant City. He was a team member at Pasco Motors, Bell Chevrolet and Hopewell Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens in Plant City. He lived his life for God, family and country. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lynn Shope; daughters, Sherry Baldwin (Tom) and Tammy Harrington (Steve); grandchildren, Melissa “Missy” Cornell (Mike) and Alexandria, Madison and Olivia Harrington; great-grandchildren, McKenzie Griffin, Shawn Maddox and Murphy Connell; siblings, Doyle Shope (Mary) and Nina Lee; and many loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melinda Shope; and grandson, Patrick Harrington. A celebration of life was held Nov. 21, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. Committal with military honors followed at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the United Food Bank of Plant City, 702 E. Alsobrook St., #H, Plant City, Florida 33563. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Watkins; sisters, Mary Lashley, of Pleasant City, Ohio and Molly Garver (Dave), of Cambridge, Ohio; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Betty Van Tuyl; and three siblings. A celebration of life was held Nov. 22, at Cork United Methodist Church in Plant City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the YMCA at YMCA.net. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

DONALD HILL DERRYBERRY Donald Hill Derryberry, 78, of Plant City, died Nov. 18, 2016. he was born in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 10, 1938, to David Hill and Albertha Mabel (Smalley) Derryberry. He married Hardis J. Chanchuck on Oct. 20, 1957. They settled in Plant City,, where they had two children, LaDonna Joane and David Donald. He retired from the Florida Department of Agriculture on Jan. 29, 2004. He was a member of First Assembly of God in Plant City. He is survived by his daughter, LaDonna Jones (Ellis Keith); son, David Derryberry; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by an infant sister; and brother, Grady Derryberry. A funeral service was held Nov. 28, at First Assembly of God in Plant City. Pastor Daniel Braddock officiated. A private burial followed at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens, Brandon. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.

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Hector Estrella Jr., 24, of Plant City, died Nov. 19, 2016. He enjoyed fishing and camping. He is survived by his parents, Hector and Maria Cristina Estrella, of Plant City; siblings, Nicky, Austin, Yessenia and Jessemery Estrella; grandparents, Maria Estrella and Jose and Maria Ruiz; and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Juan Estrella. A celebration of life was held Nov. 25, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. Committal followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

EUGENE PHILLIP FOURNIER Eugene Phillip Fournier, 75, of Plant City, died Nov. 19, 2016. A native of Peasleeville, New York, he was the son of Paul and Florence Sears Fournier. He was a veteran of the United States Army Reserve. He worked for Diamond International Paper and Grable Plumbing. His social life was spending time with his family and building, riding and racing his motorcycles. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lana Southmayd Fournier; children, Michael Fournier and Cheryl Fournier; siblings, Sis. Theresa Fournier, Doris Duffina, Gilbert Fournier, Anna Gleason; and his beloved Bittybutt. The family will be having private services. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome. com.

JESSICA “GINI” VAN TUYL WATKINS Jessica “Gini” Van Tuyl Watkins, 62, of Plant City, died Nov. 12, 2016. She was born Aug. 29, 1954, in Cambridge, Ohio. She was a career paralegal as well as a volunteer and wellness coach with the Plant City YMCA. She was a member of Cork United Methodist Church in Plant City and the East Hillsborough Art Guild. She enjoyed painting, listening to music and watching game shows.

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Tournament frenzy for P.C. Dolphins

“You can’t win games if you don’t play good defense.” — Briana Trigg is a leader for the Lady Chargers. SEE PAGE 14

ONE LAST DANCE Plant City-area youth football teams are gearing up for one last tournament in 2016: the United Youth Football League National Championships.

he Plant City Dolphins may be the busiest youth sports organization in town. After four teams played in the TCYFCC Superbowl, the Dolphins sent those squads to the Florida State Youth Football League state tournament, held from Friday, Nov. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 27, in Haines City. All four teams won in the first round, but lost in the second-round semifinals. The Pee Wee and Junior Varsity squads will look to get back on track on Saturday, Dec. 3, at Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, where they’ll represent the TCYFCC in the Game Day of Champions.

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n two days, Plant City-area youth football teams will begin the “Run for the Rings.” The United Youth Football League National Championships are coming back to Plant City from Saturday, Dec. 3, through Friday, Dec. 9. This year’s tournament will see several Plant City Dolphins teams, a Dover Patriots team and other TriCounty Youth Football and Cheerleading Conference squads battle some of the best programs in the country for gold and glory. Normally held at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex, the event has moved across the street for 2016: all of the action will go down at EllisMethvin Park, 2401 E. Cherry St. As usual, the park will assign seven fullsized fields for each full day’s worth of football. After a day of registration on Saturday, Dec. 3, the games will begin Sunday, Dec. 4, and run daily through Thursday, Dec. 8. That day’s games will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the championships will be fought for on Friday, Dec. 9.

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he list of Western Conference all-stars has been released, and Plant City-area athletes made the cut in the Federal and National divisions.

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The UYFL more than doubles the TCYFCC’s number of divisions, and that means that some teams have to be creative with their rosters in order to enter the tournament. In the younger teams’ case, that often means pulling kids from around the league. Head coach Robbie Jordan’s 6U All-Stars team, the TriCounty 6U All-Star Squad, features Mighty Mites from the Plant City Dolphins, Lakeland Gators, East Bay Bucs, Dover Patriots and Brandon Cowboys. “A lot of coaches, they wanted to pool their kids together because we’re having teams come from all over the country,” Jordan says. “It’s going to be pretty competitive. A long week of practice and a long week of football.” Jordan, who has coached football for 11 years, is back in the UYFL mix for the first time since 2013. “I just wanted to get back into it,” he says. “I love working with kids … it’s really nice to give back to the community and be involved with some of the kids.” There are also divisions with higher age ceilings than that of the TCYFCC, and area teams are also ready for

FEDERAL DIVISION Centers: Adan Cantu (Durant, second team) Utility/Tight Ends: Jory Cole (Durant, second team) Guards: Christian Valdez (Durant, first team), Nate Hamilton (Plant City, second team) Quarterback: Carlton Potter (Durant, first team), Corey King (Plant City, second team) Tackles: Christian Austin (Plant City, first team), Kalyb Vazquez (Durant, second team) Running backs: Treshaun Ward (Plant City, first team), Jake Harris (Durant, first team), Cameron Myers (Durant, second team) Wide receivers: Brandon Myers (Durant, first team), Tydre Ward (Plant City, second team) Linemen: Austin Eldridge (Plant City, first team), Reese Schaaf (Durant, second team), Austin Lumley (Durant, second team) Linebackers: Jacob Ross (Durant, first team), D.J. Gordon (Plant City, second team), Ashton Mincey (Plant City, second team) Defensive backs: Cody Cribbs (Plant City, first team), Tammarrion Faison (Durant, second team) Punters: Peyton Ledbetter (Durant, first team) Coach of the Year: Mike Gottman (Durant) NATIONAL DIVISION Guards: Cameron Hinton (Strawberry Crest, first team) Tackles: Jim Peaden (Strawberry Crest, second team) Running backs: Jaquell Narine (Strawberry Crest, second team) Punters: Danny Guerra (Strawberry Crest, second team)

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The Plant City Dolphins will bring all of their teams, and then some, to the tournament.

Local boxers win PAL, Sugar Bert titles Alex Bautista, Eric Denson and David Torres have been hitting the road — and opponents — and collecting title belts.

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Alex Bautista, Eric Denson and David Torres won their first belts in November.

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Plant City Boxing Gym is wrapping up 2016 on a high note. Fresh off of a showcase in October, the gym made waves in the state of Florida throughout November by sending fighters to compete in tournaments. The three fighters — Alex Bautista, Eric Denson and David Torres — ended the month with four championship belts: one from the Florida State Police Athletic League Boxing Championships, and three from the Sugar Bert Boxing Promotions National Championship Series. THE PAL

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Because Denson and Torres did not have opponents in the Florida State PAL tournament, held Friday, Nov. 4, through Sunday, Nov. 6, the two fighters earned gold walk-over medals. But it was a moment of pride for Bautista, who did get to fight and earn a title belt.

Bautista, who has been training at Plant City Boxing Gym for two years, had to get past one opponent at 165 pounds to get the belt. “In the beginning of my fight, they wrapped my hands and I was getting really emotional,” Bautista says. “I was nervous. I had never been that nervous before because it was for a belt — I didn’t know how I would react if I lost. My eyes started turning red, I got really nervous, but I did what I

had to do.” He overwhelmed his opponent with a flurry of punches in the second round, until the referee stopped the fight and ruled Bautista the winner by TKO. With one tournament out of the way, Bautista and his teammates had little time to relax: the next tournament was right around the corner. SUGAR BERT

All three fighters got to compete in

the Sugar Bert series, held Saturday, Nov. 19, through Monday, Nov. 21, in Kissimmee. Bautista may not have been as nervous for his second title fight, but neither was his opponent. This time, he says, he had a greater challenge. “That was a tough fight,” Bautista says. “That kid wasn’t like the first kid I fought. He was throwing punches with me, he kept going all three rounds and it could have gone

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them. The Dolphins are sending out a 14U All-Stars team with players from Plant City High School, and the Dover Patriots will do the same in the 15U division with some Durant Cougars. Tri-County fans can also catch the Pinecrest Pilots and Brandon Lions in these All-Stars divisions. In between those squads, the teams local fans will see at Ellis-Methvin will be the same ones they’ve seen on TCYFCC Saturdays throughout the 2016 season.

either way.” The judges came to the consensus that Bautista had outpointed his opponent, giving him the win by decision and his second belt in three weeks. “It felt good,” Bautista says. “I was just happy because I didn’t know I was ever going to win a national title.” Denson also faced a tough challenge in his championship fight, having to work against an opponent who constantly closed the distance between them. “He kept coming forward,” Denson says. “I kept throwing punches to back him up, but he kept coming close.” Although Denson hasn’t fought much — it was his third sanctioned bout — he followed the advice of coach Jose Rodriguez and went the distance for the decision. “I remained calm and continued to fight,” Denson says. “I gave it my all until the end of the bout, and I won.” Torres was the only Plant City fighter at the Sugar Bert tourney that didn’t have a long title fight: he scored a win by TKO in the first round. “I just hit him with combo punches, went body-to-head, did what I had to do,” Torres says. “I listened to my coach. I admit, I got a little tired, but I had to finish it.” Proud of their successes, all three fighters are ready for whatever comes next. Although they fight individually, they consider themselves members of a team, and are just as eager to cheer on whoever’s representing Plant City Boxing Gym in the ring as they are to fight. “That’s what we do,” Torres says. “We make each other better. If we don’t do anything at all, we’re not going to get better.”

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As usual, every Dolphins team will see some action in the tournament. In most cases, the Plant City teams are looking for an elusive taste of championship gold. The Pee Wee, Junior Varsity and Varsity teams, which did not win in the TCYFCC Superbowl, are also coming off of losses in the Florida State Youth Football League state tournament, held from Friday, Nov. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 27. “We’re going to stress fundamentals and go back over the basics, and, hopefully, that’ll be enough to put us over the top,” JV head coach Jeff Hutchinson says. Then, there’s the Midgets squad. The only Dolphins team to win in the 2016 Superbowl, head coach Marcus Springfield and his team are looking to end 2016 on the highest possible note: national championship hardware to go with their Superbowl prizes. “(The kids) are used to this time of year,” Springfield says. “They’re pumped around this time of year. This is the time of year they get excited and start clicking.”

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When: Games all day Sunday, Dec. 4, through Wednesday, Dec. 7, and Friday, Dec. 9; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. Where: Ellis-Methvin Park, 2401 E. Cherry St. Cost: Ticket and full-week pass prices vary by age and event; check UnitedYFL.com/championships/event-tickets to order.

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I see the team’s gotten off to a 2-0 start. What’s working for you all out there? Trusting each other. We’re a young group, but we trust each other. That’s what’s going good.

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You and your sister (Ayanna) are the leaders now. What’s it like, stepping into that role as seniors? It’s crazy. I was just thinking about that the other day. I’ve had people like Terra (Brooks) and India (Corbin), who were older than me, leading. I was just like, “I’ll never be put in this position,” but here comes my senior year, and I’m in that position. It’s a humbling experience because you have people looking up to you.

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What’s some advice you would give to a freshman? What’s the most important thing to know about playing for the Lady Chargers? That Coach (La’Tosha Lewis) doesn’t discriminate. If you’re getting it done, you will be out there. And it’s more so about your defense. You’ve got to take pride in everything you do. When you step on that floor, it’s defense — it’s business. If you want to score, you’re going to have to play defense.

What are some things you learned from Terra and India that you’re trying to teach the younger girls? Always be a leader vocally. You have to tell them — when they’re young, they don’t know, they’re just getting their feet wet in a program — you can’t always get mad. You have to be quick to help.

Michael Paul Gimness, MD

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Strawberry Crest’s girls basketball team is young and working on a rebuild. Fortunately for the Lady Chargers, the Trigg sisters are leading the way. Briana Trigg leads the team with five assists per game, and is also averaging 14.5 points, 11 rebounds and 4.5 steals per game. Know someone who deserves an Athlete of the Week feature? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com by the Friday before the next issue.

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“My wait time is always short.” ~ Glenda R., a patient of South Florida Baptist Hospital

Emergency Care When You Need It When it comes to all the health care needs of Glenda and her family, South Florida Baptist Hospital has always been her first choice. From her emergency visits to endoscopies and a robotic surgery, Glenda has received a lifetime of care here. A member of the community since 1953, South Florida Baptist Hospital was built on quality, compassionate care. You’ll find a highly skilled and experienced team that works to make patients and visitors as comfortable as possible during their hospital experience. When you’re treated at South Florida Baptist Hospital, you’ll feel at home, close to home — all your health care needs are covered, without ever leaving Plant City. Let South Florida Baptist Hospital be your partner in getting you well and keeping you well. Fill out a health profile online at SouthFloridaBaptistCare.org and you’ll be sent a complimentary travel first aid kit.

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