The identities of two men who were found dead inside a South Johnson Street home Thursday, Dec. 18, have been released. Lazaro Chiroy Chiroy, 37, and Rolando Chiroy Chiroy, 32, were found at 205 S. Johnson St. at 1:51 a.m. Someone called the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and said they got a tip about a […]
Continue ReadingBizarre Foods with the Times Observer Staff
I knew we had a good Florida Strawberry Festival Guide when the I — the editor — was using it as reference to find out where all the bizarre food booths were on the grounds yesterday. For me, I just had to try the strawberry burger — a juicy patty topped with a deep-fried graham cracker strawberry cookie and drizzled with […]
Continue ReadingYMCA hosts swim lessons
Just in time for spring break, the Plant City YMCA will be holding swim lessons for SPLASH! Week March 9 to 12. Lessons are open to swimmers and non-swimmers, ages 3 to 12 years. The free classes include a 40-minute water safety lesson taught by certified swim instructors. Classes will focus on water familiarization, pool […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Kathleen Lumley
Kathleen Lumley snapped this shot of Coach Gottman, Mavrick Carter and her son, son Austin Lumley, captains for the jv game against Bloomingdale. She calls it “Boys of Fall.” 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 […]
Continue ReadingChili cook-off rescheduled
The Arts Council of Plant City has rescheduled its Chili Cook-off, “Promoting the Culinary Arts through Chili and Chocolate.” The new date is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Robery W. Willaford Railroad Museum in downtown Plant City. It has been brought back after several years because of many requests. The best […]
Continue Reading+ Chapter celebrates 30th
On Feb. 21, the Benjamin DeVane Chapter of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 celebrated its 30th anniversary. The Chapter was founded Jan. 13, 1985. The Charter members were: Nancy Johanna Aul Mrs. Howard Beynon Mrs. Thomas Billips Mrs. Thomas Burnett Mrs. James Cast Mrs. Ralph Durrance Catherine Lewis Mrs. Fuller Simmons Mrs. […]
Continue ReadingFormer resident shares memories of 1930 Strawberry Festival
Former Plant City resident Bill Adams has some treasured gems from the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World’s most cherished traditions. Adams found photographs and a program booklet in his mother’s things and has preserved them and their memories. And he wants to share them with the town of his roots: Looking through some of […]
Continue ReadingLight pole falls into children at festival
A small light pole fell into two children on a ride at the Florida Strawberry Festival Sunday afternoon. The spotlight was anchored to the perimeter rail at its top and base with clamps at the clown ride. The rides are inspected by a bureau of Florida’s Department of Agriculture at the beginning of the festival. […]
Continue ReadingNeighborhood Village non-perishable category winners announced
Officials at the Florida Strawberry Festival’s Neighborhood Village announced today the grand champion winners in its non-perishables category. The non-perishables category includes quilts, home décor, clothing, accessories, needlework, toys, dolls and knitting, crocheting, tatting, and scrapbooking items, all of which are entered by citizens of Plant City and surrounding communities. Other categories in competition at […]
Continue ReadingWinners announced for Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
Major League Eating made its way to the Florida Strawberry Festival last night to host a qualifying event for the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Nathan Biller from Wichita Falls, Texas, better known as “Nasty Nate Biller,” won the men’s competition by eating 23 hot dogs, and Mary Bowers from Dana Point, Calif. won […]
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