Last week, Montel McBride was playing the “NCAA 14” video game on Playstation 3, in Oregon. It was a full week before the game was released to the public (Tuesday). “It was a ball,” he says. But playing a new video game wasn’t the only thing McBride was doing in Beaverton, Ore., the home of […]
Continue ReadingKNUCKLEBALL PRINCESS: Chelsea Baker
At just 16 years old, Chelsea Baker’s baseball career has allowed her to travel the country to play the game she loves. This August, the Plant City resident will have the opportunity to play overseas in a part of the world in which women’s baseball is a common and popular commodity. Baker’s 16U all-girl All-Star […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nick Gorman
Plant City High rising senior Nick Gorman, 17, qualified for the World Karate Championships in 2014, after winning the national championship for the 17 Advanced Kumite (fighting) division in Cincinnati. He will head to Detroit in early August for the Junior Olympics team trial, along with three other students from the Plant City-based Chris Welbon […]
Continue ReadingUnity in the Community donates $10,000 to YMCA
For many years, the Plant City Family YMCA has provided youth programs and financial assistance to those who couldn’t take advantage of the camps and programs offered. Unity in the Community, a Plant City-based charity, is helping ensure those efforts continue. The Plant City non-profit presented the YMCA July 9, with a check for $10,000. […]
Continue ReadingDeterioration forces post office closure
A Plant City downtown landmark has closed its doors, because of unsafe conditions. The U.S. Post Office off West Reynolds Street in Historic Downtown Plant City has been closed after deterioration was discovered in the basement of the nearly 80-year-old building. Deteriorating conditions were discovered in the basement June 26, during a routine inspection. The […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Emily Longoria
Emily Longoria isn’t much of a talker, but she lets her game speak for itself. Longoria, 11, helped lead her 9-10 Plant City All-Star softball team to a district championship by beating North Lakeland 21-8 and then 6-0. She threw complete games for both, striking out 15 in 12 innings pitched. How long have you […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Time flies when you’re having fun
It’s hard to believe that it has already been a full year for the Plant City Observer. It seems like just yesterday that I was meeting all the coaches at local schools and scoping out the sports scene here. The great thing about this job is it allows me to go out and meet some […]
Continue ReadingPlant City’s Montel McBride commits to Alabama
Less than a month ago, Plant City offensive/defensive lineman Montel McBride received an offer from the University of Alabama. Today, McBride announced that he plans to play football for the Crimson Tide next year. The 6-4, 330-pound class of 2014 prospect made the verbal commitment today at The Opening, a prestigious prospect camp and combine […]
Continue ReadingMontel McBride takes national stage this week in Oregon
Plant City High 2014 offensive lineman Montel McBride has quickly built a strong reputation through the recruiting circuit in the Southeast, and has a slew of big name schools requesting his services next year. This week, the standout will have an opportunity to put his skills on display at the national level, as one of […]
Continue ReadingVSI draws tie with undefeated Richmond
VSI Tampa Bay FC held the third-place Richmond Kickers to a scoreless result Sunday evening in Plant City Stadium. Back-to-back games on the road tested the Kickers this weekend in Florida. Only 24 hours after the Kickers defeated top-seeded Orlando City 2-0 in the Citrus Bowl, they took on VSI in Plant City. VSI developed […]
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