Anyone who has stayed at the Holiday Inn Express on Park Road lately has noticed the hotel’s new look. Completely redesigned, the entire building is now in line with what owner Charles Harris wanted it to be. And now he’s got a nice, big trophy to show for it. On Oct. 27, Harris’ hotel won […]
Continue ReadingFive P.C.-area Little League teams Superbowl-bound
Pound for pound, this is looking like one of the best Superbowl years for Plant City-area youth football. Five teams will represent the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World in the Tri-County Youth Football and Cheerleading Conference’s annual championship tournament, the Superbowl. If it sounds like a big deal, that’s because it is one. Four […]
Continue ReadingArea high schools wrap up 2014 football season
Although there’s still some football left to be played in the Plant City area, Friday night lights will no longer illuminate the high school game. Durant and Plant City gave their best efforts in last Friday night’s playoff games, but it wasn’t enough to keep up the momentum to the 2014 district picture. Disappointment ran […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: D.J. Howard
The Plant City Dolphins Mighty Mites team is Superbowl-bound, thanks to the great efforts of its players throughout the playoffs. One standout has been 6-year-old running back D.J. Howard, who scored four touchdowns in the first-round game — just a little above his season average of three per game. What was that game like, for […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? What is good trash talk?
Normally, I’d jump right into Friday Night Notes mode here and talk about last week’s football game. I’m taking a break from that this week for a couple of reasons, one being that last Friday’s game at Strawberry Crest was, well… Probably one that the home fans would like to forget. The other reason I’m […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 11.14.14
Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. SPECIAL OLYMPICS + Local athletes set for state games Special Olympics Hillsborough County has announced that it’s sending four teams in bowling and softball to this weekend’s State Games. Two bowling teams are bringing six members: David Niver and Jimmy Penton, […]
Continue ReadingPaddy Wagon Irish Pub comes to Plant City
At 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Becky and Lee Bland were informed that their paperwork had processed, and they could open their first bar. Two and one half hours later, Paddy Wagon Irish Pub was open for business. online pharmacy order cellcept online with best prices today in the USA “It was nail-biting,” Becky Bland […]
Continue ReadingHigh schools gear up for basketball season
For Plant City-area basketball fans, this month is about to get a lot better: The high school season is about to begin, with most teams opening up Monday, Nov. 17. Before things really get going, fans should get to know their teams a little better. Who’s going to make an impact for their squad this […]
Continue ReadingPlant City, Durant prepare for playoff rematches
Isn’t it funny how things work out, sometimes? A late-season push by Plant City High School pushed both the Raiders and Durant into the playoffs. Durant took the district title, thanks to their win over East Bay. That was all just two weeks ago, after things weren’t looking too certain. Now that the playoff seeding […]
Continue Reading2014 Gridiron Report: Playoffs
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you another installment of our 2014 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2014 season. Staff Writer Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of […]
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