Two new operating rooms are the centerpiece for the renovated Pete Beaty Surgery Center at South Florida Baptist Hospital. Community members were given a tour of the surgery center Sunday, April 12, during a VIP reception. The operating rooms expand the overall surgical capacity from five to seven rooms. Operating Room 6 is 600 square […]
Continue ReadingChild shot during drive-by shooting
A 12-year-old Marshall Middle School student was shot during a drive-by shooting early April 23. At about 3:29 a.m. multiple gun shots were fired at the home on Joe McIntosh Road, north of Interstate 4. McKenzie Creech was asleep in the front bedroom when she was shot in both calves. The wounds are non life-threatening, and she […]
Continue ReadingYouth talent show taking auditions
The Next Radical Generation is excited to host a Youth Vocalist Talent Show beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Plant City Entertainment, 101 N. Thomas St. Audition videos, taken on smart phones or other personal devices, are due by May 1 and should be submitted through email to NRGSingOutLoud@gmail.com. The competition is open to elementary, middle, and high […]
Continue ReadingBusiness forum to be held
The City of Plant City, Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce and the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation have joined together to offer business leaders the opportunity to join local, county and state government officials to discover new opportunities for corporations to relocate, build and grow in the Plant City area An economic forum will […]
Continue ReadingMasonic Lodge to host fish fry
A fish fry will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Olin S. Wright Masonic Lodge #79, 304 Acacia Drive and Reynolds Street. Enjoy fried fish, fixings, ice tea and dessert for a $10 donation. There will also be a child ID program for children where ID cards and […]
Continue ReadingStudents advance in speech contest
Eight local students competed in the Optimist Club’s Optimist Oratorical Contest in March, and two advanced to a higher level. The students first competed March 16 at the Plant City Recreation & Parks Department administrative office. Each student presented a five-minute speech in front of an audience of more than 50 people, including friends, family […]
Continue ReadingArchives ready for intern program
The Plant City Photo Archives and History Center’s intern program is open for applications for the 2015 summer and fall terms. The program is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn muse- um, archives and history center skills in a real-life setting. The intern program was initiated in 2010 and has provided high school-level […]
Continue ReadingBuy Local: All in One Pet Parlor
Did you know that every $100 spent at a local, independently-owned store generates $45 of secondary local spending, compared to $14 for a big-box chain? This was first tested in 2003 by the Institute for Local Self Reliance and is nearly identical to later results across multiple Civic Economic studies. The Plant City Times & […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Courtney Key
Courtney Key has pedigreed rabbit babies from her rabbitry, all very sweet and lovable. “They just have faces that you possibly can’t say no to and ready to steal anyone’s heart in no time,” Key said. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present a weekly Cutest Critter Contest. Entering is […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Dan Middlebrooks
Dan Middlebrooks took this picture on Easter morning at his church, Hopewell Baptist Church. The Plant City Times & Observer and Grimes Hardware have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and receive a $15 gift certificate to Grimes Hardware’s Strawberry Town Cafe! To enter, […]
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