Smokin’ Aces Steakhouse rolled out its full menu on Tuesday, Oct. 3, and also made its Chamber of Commerce membership official. Speaking to a crowded back patio audience, owner Robert Jordan thanked the Chamber and other Plant City people and businesses for their support over the life of the Smokin’ Aces franchise. In particular, he […]
Continue ReadingP.C. athlete joins Special Olympics powerlifting team
In a converted Tampa warehouse, Lonnie Coston is cranking out bench presses in the late-summer heat. With the guidance of Mike Tedford, Coston powers through his set in front of a small audience. Push, and exhale. Ease down, and inhale. Repeat. Coston’s form is clean, and he finishes the set with no problems. As the […]
Continue ReadingTampa Bay Tech at Plant City: Fourth in the Hargrove family
Markese Hargrove’s family has a passion for athletics. Many of its members have excelled in sports at Plant City High School, be it football, basketball, track and field, or anything else. But in the senior’s case, he’s upholding another family tradition: pounding the rock for the football team. Hargrove is the fourth person in his […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 10.02.15
Do you have a sports scoop? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com or tweet us at @PCTOSports. Soccer + Burroughs commits to USF Plant City High midfielder Kylee Burroughs has committed to the University of South Florida, according to her family. Burroughs, a senior, led the Lady Raiders with eight assists last season and was third […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Friday Night Notes
Boy, that escalated quickly. I went to Crest on Friday, Sept. 25, for the Chargers’ game against Tampa Bay Tech, and I can say that no one needs a good-luck charm more than the Chargers. The game was a blowout as early as the first quarter, and Tech did pretty much whatever it wanted to […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Steven Ogletree
Plant City picked up a 22-7 win over East Bay Friday, Sept. 25, and leading the defense was linebacker Steven Ogletree. The junior finished the game with 19 tackles and one sack, and now has 60 tackles through five games. You really did your thing out there last week. What were you feeling before the […]
Continue ReadingP.C. man enjoys fame from viral music video
In his own words, recording artist Bishop Bullwinkle is all about keeping it real. His mantra is the inspiration for much of the music he creates. Born Bernard Thomas, the leader of the “First Church of Nothin’ But da Truth” has been making music for decades, but a song he recorded several years ago […]
Continue Reading2015 Gridiron Report: Week 6
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 ReadingSmokin’ Aces sets Oct. 6 grand opening date
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Smokin’ Aces Steakhouse will host a grand opening ceremony and roll out its full menu. The restaurant, which is owned and operated by Robert Jordan and his family, will also hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on-site. Jordan says that the ceremony will go on all day, and that the menu will feature […]
Continue ReadingMarion Smith
These days, Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce President Marion Smith is trying to help the local business scene. She aims to bring businesses to the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World and, once they’re rooted, help them grow. The idea of keeping business thriving in a small town in Florida may seem difficult to […]
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