One simple rule will get many people through the annual NCAA man’s basketball tournament with clean(er) brackets.
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Winn-Dixie’s salute to strawberries The Winn-Dixie store at 205 W. Alexander St. celebrated Plant City strawberries on March 9 with plenty of free food for the public. The event, which ran from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featured strawberry-themed giveaways, gift cards, photo opportunities with a strawberry character and plenty of free food samples throughout […]
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Free swim lessons at Plant City YMCA The Plant City Family YMCA and nine others in the Tampa Bay area are offering free swim lessons from March 18-21, hoping to turn around a disturbing trend. According to the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, 11 children drowned in Hillsborough County in 2018 — more than any other […]
Continue ReadingTraditions – Remembering Al Berry
A good thing about social media is its ability to remind us of good times and people.
Continue ReadingDurant Hockey Club to host player evaluations
Anyone interested in playing high school hockey can try out on March 18 and 25 in Brandon.
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Hendon Haley
Haley was the only Plant City-area wrestler to win a regional championship over the weekend.
Continue ReadingPfeffer wins Plant City Family YMCA Volunteer of the Year award
The Rev. Dean Pfeffer was honored March 4.
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Guatemala
Laura Midyette brought the Observer to Central America.
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Bob Collette
Bob Collette wins this week’s I Love Plant City Photo contest.
Continue ReadingWhat’s on Kline’s Mind? More sports themes for the Florida Strawberry Festival
The Strawberry Festival’s current baseball theme is perfect. Why not go further in the future?
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