The family of Jonathan Lane would like to congratulate him on becoming an Eagle Scout. They held a ceremony in his honor Saturday, Sept. 26, at First United Methodist Church’s Wesley Center. Jonathan became an Eagle Scout Jan. 8. He is the son of Mark and Debbie Lane.
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Deuce
Deuce is the sweetest puppy there is. He makes everyone he meets happier with his big smile and extra-waggy tail. His owners couldn’t love him more. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present a weekly Cutest Critter Contest. Entering is simple: Just submit a high-resolution photo (200 dpi or better) and a […]
Continue ReadingTimes & Observer launches PCHS journalism mentorship
It’s second-period journalism class at Plant City High School. The bell has rung. I’m five minutes late. But not because I was talking to friends outside of my locker. It was the last day of a 58-hour work week, and I was organizing the stacks of personality surveys, journalism 101 worksheets and Plant City Times […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Jocelyn Harmeyer
Parkesdale Farm Market Manager Jocelyn Harmeyer submitted this picture of the market’s pumpkin patch. Jocelyn wins a Grimes Hardware Strawberry Town Cafe gift card. She can claim the card with an ID at Strawberry Town Cafe, 3161 Paul Buchman Highway. Do you have a picture that sums up the personality of Plant City? To […]
Continue ReadingEnter our Halloween contest
Try and spook the staff at the Plant City Times & Observer in the inaugural Halloween Costume Contest. We want employees of Plant City businesses to dress in their scariest gear Friday, Oct. 23. Staff will come by each office to take pictures and judge the costumes. All participating ghosts and ghouls will be featured in a photo gallery on PlantCityObserver.com. […]
Continue ReadingFox Squirrel Corn Maze to open this weekend
The fourth annual Fox Squirrel Corn Maze will be opening Saturday, Oct. 3 and continue until Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Futch family farm, 3002 Charlie Taylor Road. Wayne Futch has designed this year’s corn maze with a labyrinth of twisted pathways. There is approximately 1.5 miles of paths that cut through 5 acres of corn stalks. […]
Continue ReadingWin Lightning hockey tickets
Are you a Tampa Bay Lightning fan? The Plant City High School PTSA is giving away four tickets for the Thursday, Oct. 1, game. All you have to do is join PTSA. Membership is $5. You may purchase memberships during school lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 1, at Plant City […]
Continue ReadingSouth Florida Baptist earns award
South Florida Baptist Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success in ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines from the latest scientific evidence. To receive the Gold Plus Quality Achievement […]
Continue ReadingSen. Tom Lee to hold mobile office hours
Sen. Tom Lee and his staff will be holding mobile office hours during October at various locations throughout Hillsborough County, including Plant City. Mobile hours are a convenient way for constituents to meet one on one with Lee’s staff in their own community, whether to discuss legislation or a personal matter that can be resolved […]
Continue ReadingDover church celebrating 30-year anniversary
Holy Protection Orthodox Church is celebrating its 30-year anniversary with a special service Sunday, Oct. 4. Lunch will be provided by Svetlana Kouzmova, as the church will also be commemorating her sister, Valentina, for the 40th day of her passing. Holy Protection Orthodox Church began in 1985 as a small mission church and monastery. The church was founded by […]
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