In the Wednesday, July 8, Juniors Baseball district championship, Plant City found itself trailing to Lake Wales late in the game. But the hometown All-Stars managed to rally back. Thanks to Brent May’s go-ahead, three-RBI hit in the sixth inning, the team pulled out the 8-7 win. You scored the go-ahead runs to help get […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 07.17.15
Do you have a good Sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. SOCCER + TOPSoccer schedule released TOPSoccer, a Brandon-based program for special needs athletes, just released its fall 2015 schedule and is now accepting registrations. The program, which is run by volunteers, is for East Hillsborough athletes […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 07.17.15
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. JULY 2 FROM PHONE CASE TO COURT CASE 2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Retail theft. Officer responded to a business following an attempted retail theft. The officer arrested a juvenile for stealing an iPhone case and […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 07.10.15
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. JUNE 26 PUTTING ON AIRS 2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Retail theft. Officer responded to report of stolen merchandise. The business’s loss prevention specialists said that a Haier-brand air conditioner unit, valued at $279, was stolen. […]
Continue ReadingP.C. athlete first Floridian to carry Special Olympics torch
William Corsi has spent much of his adult life learning to be independent. Corsi, 32, has developed a reputation for always being prepared for anything, as well as being a fine athlete, but his first big test lies ahead: flying across the country, for the first time, by himself. Of course, his parents wouldn’t be […]
Continue ReadingPlant City’s McKay commits to Florida
Although much of pitcher Billy McKay’s work has come as a reliever, Plant City High School head coach Mike Fryrear called him a “co-ace” not long ago. Now the incoming senior has made a good enough impression to earn a scholarship to the University of Florida. With his June 30 verbal commitment, McKay became the […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? The best outdoor game you should be playing
We’ve made it to mid-July, everyone, so let’s enjoy the peak of the summer to the best of our ability. Chances are you’re spending much of your weekend free time outside with friends and family. Pool days, cookouts, beach trips and the like are all in play. And if you’re hanging out with a good-sized […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 07.10.15
Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. BASEBALL + Peterson excels in summer league T.J. Peterson, a Plant City native, is currently playing baseball for a Major League Baseball-approved wood bat league in New York. Over the past few weeks, he’s been tearing […]
Continue ReadingFOCUS ON FITNESS: Stuck in a rut?
Have you been working out so hard lately that it feels like you have given it your all, but still don’t see results? You work out four to five times a week and you are consistent with your workout plan, and are eating healthy, but nothing gives? Here’s the kicker: By overworking your body, you […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Elijah West
At the AAU National Championships in Raleigh, North Carolina, 21 students from Chris Welbon Karate School left with 29 medals in hand. Among the gold medalists was Elijah West, who picked up his first gold medal in his first national tournament. What was this trip like for you? It was long, but fun. What was […]
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