The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. MAY 7 COWBOY UP 1400 block of Oakdale Ave. Grand theft of a firearm. The complainant reported that a silver .38 caliber Smith and Wesson revolver was stolen from his property. WHAT A COINCIDENCE Oak Hammock Lane/E. Timberlane […]
Continue ReadingTeam chemistry puts Durant baseball back in 7A top tier
Who can forget Tyler Danish’s masterful 2013 season, when the senior led the Durant Cougars to the FHSAA State Championship tournament? Maybe Durant fans haven’t forgotten those good days, and much of the 2015 squad certainly hasn’t either. But this year’s team has done what Danish’s squad didn’t: They got to the State Championship without […]
Continue ReadingBaker ends high school career, focuses on college
It’s been one heck of a ride for Chelsea Baker: a high school career full of ESPN cameras, trips to Japan and team success. But now that the FHSAA 7A State Championship tournament is over, the Durant senior has other plans. Chief among them is being a normal student again. The incoming Florida Atlantic University […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Sign your kids up for camp this summer
There are several things that I miss about being a kid, but one of the things at, or near, the top of my list is going to summer camp every year. The good news for you parents out there is that you have plenty of options to choose from around Plant City. While not every […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 5.22.15
Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. RACING + Keel crashes in Dallas The start of Aidan Keel’s MAXSpeed/Rotax U.S. Open campaign didn’t go as well as hoped. He wrecked and was not able to finish the feature race. Keel, who started 23rd […]
Continue ReadingTop Shelf to host autism fundraiser
buy bactroban online bactroban online no prescription It’s been an educational first year for the owners of Top Shelf Sports Bar & Grill, and the restaurant wants to do something big to celebrate. While the concept of bringing cheerleaders into a sports bar isn’t a new one, owners Lawrence and Zee Brown are doing it […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Neese Shannon
At the May 2 Optimist Club of Plant City Tri-Star Soccer Skills Contest, many local footballers made the most of their chance to shine. While competition on the boys’ side was tight, Neese Shannon blew away the girls’ competition. Her 250 total points gave her a 47.5-point lead over the next-highest finisher. If combined with […]
Continue ReadingPlant City athletes get ‘golden’ opportunity
The time for Special Olympics action is now, and Plant City will be well-represented in this weekend’s activities. Six total teams will compete in the soccer, track and field, and volleyball events with hopes of improving upon last year’s success: five gold, four silver and three bronze medals. The athletes represent Plant City by way […]
Continue ReadingArea man rides 100 miles for MS awareness, research
Every year since 2012, Mark Rutherford has the Bike MS Citrus Tour marked on his calendar. The locally-based handyman has a busy schedule on his plate, but the weekend he can hop on his bicycle and join over 1,000 riders for a fundraiser is always special to him. This year, Rutherford, 55, and his team […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Thoughts on meeting famous people
One of my favorite questions to ask in an Athlete of the Week interview is, “If you could meet any famous person, who would it be?” When you ask kids about their favorite celebrities, athletes or notable historical figures, you can get some really good answers. Normally, I’ve heard about playing sports with certain athletes. […]
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