When Strawberry Crest began the process of hiring a new coach last month, the school knew that it wanted to take things in a different direction. The goal was to move on from the past and get a fresh start. So far, interim head coach Jim Peaden has stuck to the plan. Although midseason coaching […]
Continue ReadingP.C. Dolphins cheer team raises cancer awareness
It’s been several months since the Plant City Dolphins’ junior varsity cheerleading squad began building its 2015 routine, and all that work under the summer sun is paying off. At the end of the routine, Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song” blasts its beat. The squad forms a pyramid, with three girls standing at the top. Center, […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Daniel Teske
Strawberry Crest’s swimming teams have had a very good season, but things are especially looking good for sophomore Daniel Teske. The second-year swimmer won the Hillsborough County championships in the 100 fly and 100 back races. What was the competition like? It was pretty high, you know, all the guys wanted to get first and […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Friday Night Notes 10.23.15
I’m satisfied with the way things shook out last week. As a Friday night football fan, I’m pretty easy to please: all I ask for in a game is good competition, a decent storyline to follow and at least one guy giving a performance to write home (or, in my case, all of you readers) […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 10.23.15
Do you have a good Sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. Cross Country + Area schools compete in 4A meet All three schools had runners in Thursday’s 4A district meet at Newsome High School, and several runners are now set for regionals. Plant City’s boys team finished […]
Continue ReadingP.C. producer, USF student make country album
Hanging out at a bonfire with country music in the background is something that Skyler Clark has always enjoyed. When he sought to break into the country music scene, that vibe was exactly what he wanted to capture. Clark, 20, recently released “Tear It Up,” his debut EP, with production help from Plant City artist […]
Continue ReadingHunting season schedule overviews
As any licensed hunter knows, Florida hunting areas are divided into four lettered zones. Dates, rules and regulations vary throughout them. Below is a list of hunting seasons and limits broken down by zone for every animal Florida Wildlife Commission allows to be hunted. For each season, permitted weapons include those that came prior to […]
Continue Reading2015 Gridiron Report: Week 9
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you another installment of our 2015 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2015 season. Sports Editor Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of […]
Continue ReadingPlant City at Durant: Showdown for the Sisters
Ever since Pam Bowden helped start the Battle for the Redman Cup rivalry nine school years ago, the Plant City-Durant football game has become one of the biggest draws in town. While the game was always special to Pam Bowden and her family, the Durant principal has another reason to look forward to this year’s […]
Continue ReadingArea volleyball teams set for district tourney
Plant City-area volleyball teams have proved they are aces. As the 2015 season winds to a close, local squads are holding down first, second and fourth places in the standings out of the Class 7A-District 9 teams. With the FHSAA district tournament set to start Wednesday, Oct. 21, that’s a good sign that at least […]
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